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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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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
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... areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory settings. Provides information about the software programs included with http://, your computer must be connected to...; Specifications - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑...
... areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory settings. Provides information about the software programs included with http://, your computer must be connected to...; Specifications - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑...
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..., system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. 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 Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use...
..., system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. 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 Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use...
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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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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. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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..., you can change the assignment with the Fn key. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more in ). The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the... following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. D Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. See the help file. ✍ Illustrated above . n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Press to make the ...
..., you can change the assignment with the Fn key. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more in ). The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the... following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. D Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. See the help file. ✍ Illustrated above . n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Press to make the ...
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... pointer on and off. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in the Scroll Lock state. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease...
... pointer on and off. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in the Scroll Lock state. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease...
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...for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view ...conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. !
...for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view ...conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. !
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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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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in ...
The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in ...
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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it in gently. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray 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 by pushing it toward the tray until the disc clicks into place. ! Be sure to open the drive. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the...
n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it in gently. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray 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 by pushing it toward the tray until the disc clicks into place. ! Be sure to open the drive. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the...
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode. 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. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode. 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. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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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. 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.
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...Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the models with the Blu-ray ... P P PR P P - Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
...Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the models with the Blu-ray ... P P PR P P - Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
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...media continuously, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use with your computer's optical disc drives. Region settings are not compliant with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to the CD Standard. As with ...manufacturer of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to...
...media continuously, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use with your computer's optical disc drives. Region settings are not compliant with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to the CD Standard. As with ...manufacturer of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to...
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...most regions of player you can play the disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the...drive is different from the label, you cannot play this disc in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may cause your computer to a disc ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are ...
...most regions of player you can play the disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the...drive is different from the label, you cannot play this disc in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may cause your computer to a disc ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are ...