User Guide
Page 2
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
User Guide
Page 3
... 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...
User Guide
Page 5
n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. 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. !
n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. 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. !
User Guide
Page 6
Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
User Guide
Page 7
... partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.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) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the ...
... partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.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) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the ...
User Guide
Page 9
... 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 my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start...
... 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 my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start...
User Guide
Page 12
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
User Guide
Page 22
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
User Guide
Page 23
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.
User Guide
Page 24
n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. For details on power management, see Using the Power... your screen. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Media Center Start menu. ✍...look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. See...
n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. For details on power management, see Using the Power... your screen. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Media Center Start menu. ✍...look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. See...
User Guide
Page 25
... 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. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps...
... 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. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps...
User Guide
Page 26
... camera. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with...✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 a rapid-moving...
... camera. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with...✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 a rapid-moving...
User Guide
Page 27
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 ...
User Guide
Page 28
... button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. 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...
... button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. 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...
User Guide
Page 29
... 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 you, and gently push it in gently. 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 the label side facing toward the tray until the disc clicks into place. ! Be sure to open the drive...
... 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 you, and gently push it in gently. 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 the label side facing toward the tray until the disc clicks into place. ! Be sure to open the drive...
User Guide
Page 30
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 !
User Guide
Page 31
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 model. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your optical disc drive supports.
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 model. Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your optical disc drive supports.
User Guide
Page 32
...ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to... Disc-Recordable in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media 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 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-...
...ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to... Disc-Recordable in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media 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 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-...
User Guide
Page 33
As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard. A DualDisc is a two sided disc product with other side. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is strongly recommended... HANGING. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the disc package carefully to update the AACS key. This product is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the AACS key...
As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard. A DualDisc is a two sided disc product with other side. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is strongly recommended... HANGING. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the disc package carefully to update the AACS key. This product is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the AACS key...
User Guide
Page 34
...❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of player you can play this may cause your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. If the region code for your residence area.... If the region code indicates "all," you cannot play the disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer. This may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is...
...❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of player you can play this may cause your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. If the region code for your residence area.... If the region code indicates "all," you cannot play the disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer. This may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is...