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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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... 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...
... 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...
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. !
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use
Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use
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... common problems. ✍ To 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 customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries ...or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User...
... common problems. ✍ To 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 customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries ...or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User...
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... troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need. 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.
... troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need. 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.
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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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...9997; The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above is the English keyboard as an example. ✍ Illustrated above . n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the..., see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. See the help file included with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. Press to make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out).
...9997; The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above is the English keyboard as an example. ✍ Illustrated above . n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the..., see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 72). Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. See the help file included with VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. Press to make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out).
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.... H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in certain software 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. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers...
.... H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in certain software 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. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers...
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...activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software..., for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera.
...activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software..., for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera.
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... step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. 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...
... step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. 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...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... of the tray with an optical disc drive. Be sure to open the 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 the label side facing toward you, and gently push it in the middle of... the tray by pushing it toward the tray until the disc clicks into place. ! The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with one hand, place a disc in gently.
... of the tray with an optical disc drive. Be sure to open the 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 the label side facing toward you, and gently push it in the middle of... the tray by pushing it toward the tray until the disc clicks into place. ! The tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the tray with one hand, place a disc in gently.
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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. 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.
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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 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 optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media 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.
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... DVD-RAM cartridge. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-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- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR...
... DVD-RAM cartridge. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-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- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR...
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... not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with other side. Note that conform to the CD Standard. As with discs that are required for some contents on the disc, playback is a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and ...a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS ...
... not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with other side. Note that conform to the CD Standard. As with discs that are required for some contents on the disc, playback is a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and ...a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS ...
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... software while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to a disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc.
... software while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to a disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc.