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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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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of 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.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of 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.
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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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...http://, your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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 ... or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) - Explains features of your computer must be connected to ...
...http://, your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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 ... or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) - Explains features of your computer must be connected to ...
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Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot 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 computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and...
Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot 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 computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and...
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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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...✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above is the English keyboard as an example. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. D Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. The task ...screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of your screen. See the help file. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Sleep button Provides for more in...
...✍ The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above is the English keyboard as an example. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. D Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. The task ...screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file included with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of your screen. See the help file. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Sleep button Provides for more in...
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J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. I Applications ...
J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. I Applications ...
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... that launching or exiting your desired application. ! 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. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. You... you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. This is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software.
... that launching or exiting your desired application. ! 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. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. You... you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. This is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software.
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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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 ...
The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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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... once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. 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.
... once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. 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.
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... the back of the tray with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it in gently. 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...
... the back of the tray with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it in gently. 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...
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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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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.
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...format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the models with the Blu-ray Disc drive. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or... discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is supported only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - DVD-RAM Version ...
...format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the models with the Blu-ray Disc drive. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or... discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is supported only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - DVD-RAM Version ...
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... HDCPcompliant environment be implemented for use with your VAIO computer, be sure to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc...As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. This product is not possible. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to standard definition or prohibit...
... HDCPcompliant environment be implemented for use with your VAIO computer, be sure to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc...As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. This product is not possible. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to standard definition or prohibit...
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... which region and on what type of the world. Do not use discs in most regions of player you can play the disc on your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. If the region code... for your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the 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 writing data to a disc.
... which region and on what type of the world. Do not use discs in most regions of player you can play the disc on your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. If the region code... for your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the 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 writing data to a disc.