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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Setting Up Your Computer ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using the Network (LAN) ...48 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49 Using the Bluetooth Function ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Setting Up Your Computer ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using the Network (LAN) ...48 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49 Using the Bluetooth Function ...52
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... Bus (USB) Device...60 Connecting a Printer ...62 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...63 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...75 Adding and Removing Memory...76 Precautions ...82 Handling the LCD Screen ...83 Using the...
... Bus (USB) Device...60 Connecting a Printer ...62 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...63 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...75 Adding and Removing Memory...76 Precautions ...82 Handling the LCD Screen ...83 Using the...
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... views illustrated in this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. You may look...
... views illustrated in this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. You may look...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
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... in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this...
... in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this...
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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 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 17) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20) n 11 N Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 17) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20) n 11 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 22) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 52) n 21 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 22) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 52) n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 22 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 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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...associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. B Sleep button Provides ... 72). Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). For details on some software. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Start menu of the Windows Media Center. ...
...associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. B Sleep button Provides ... 72). Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). For details on some software. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Start menu of the Windows Media Center. ...
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... the Scroll Lock state. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns...
... the Scroll Lock state. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns...
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...instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! The.... ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is possible with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
...instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! The.... ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is possible with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
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See the help file included with the software for more features. n 26 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 ...
See the help file included with the software for more features. n 26 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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... button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. n 27 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 27 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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The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc ... gently push it in gently. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive 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 drive tray with an ...optical disc drive. Be sure to open the drive. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. !
The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc ... gently push it in gently. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive 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 drive tray with an ...optical disc drive. Be sure to open the drive. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. !
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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 29 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 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 30 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.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 30 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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...format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with a cartridge. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable ...cartridge. *4 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only 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...
...format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with a cartridge. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable ...cartridge. *4 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only 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...
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...disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer to a disc. Some contents may not ...read the notices on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause your computer's optical disc drives. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be sure to the CD Standard. VAIO computers may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility...
...disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer to a disc. Some contents may not ...read the notices on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause your computer's optical disc drives. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be sure to the CD Standard. VAIO computers may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility...
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...discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is... on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may not be connected to the Internet. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! To download and install the updates on system environment, you should follow these...
...discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is... on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may not be connected to the Internet. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! To download and install the updates on system environment, you should follow these...