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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...26 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...48 Using the Bluetooth Function ...51
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...26 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...48 Using the Bluetooth Function ...51
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... Connecting a Printer ...61 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...62 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...64 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...74 Adding and Removing Memory...75 Precautions ...81 Handling the LCD Screen ...82 Using the...
... Connecting a Printer ...61 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...62 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...64 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...74 Adding and Removing Memory...75 Precautions ...81 Handling the LCD Screen ...82 Using the...
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n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use
Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use
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...to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Explains features of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect...sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your VAIO computer...
...to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Explains features of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect...sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your VAIO computer...
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... and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories...
... and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories...
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Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 21) n 12 N Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 21) n 12 N Getting Started
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 23) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 26) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 51) n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 23) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 26) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 51) n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
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...lighting intensity of your screen. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. In such a case, you can change the assignment with the Fn ...The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). See the help file included with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of...
...lighting intensity of your screen. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. In such a case, you can change the assignment with the Fn ...The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). See the help file included with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of...
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I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in the Scroll Lock state. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): ...
I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in the Scroll Lock state. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): ...
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... deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view... MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image capture software. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. The viewer window may show some noise,...
... deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view... MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image capture software. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. The viewer window may show some noise,...
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n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture ...
n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture ...
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See the help file included with the software for more features. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more ...
See the help file included with the software for more features. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more ...
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Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to hold the back of the tray with the label side facing toward the tray until ... back of the tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with one hand, place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the tray...
Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to hold the back of the tray with the label side facing toward the tray until ... back of the tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with one hand, place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the tray...
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n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode.
n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode.
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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...*1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double...discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the models with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is supported only on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *12 Playback of BD-R LTH TYPE media ...
...*1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double...discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the models with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is supported only on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *12 Playback of BD-R LTH TYPE media ...
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...the AACS key update requires Internet access. When you need to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility...(CD Standard). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded in AVC or...
...the AACS key update requires Internet access. When you need to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility...(CD Standard). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded in AVC or...
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... any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this disc in most regions of player you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and... malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is different from the label, you can ...
... any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this disc in most regions of player you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and... malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is different from the label, you can ...