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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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... may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Information in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your purchase of...
... may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Information in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your purchase of...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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 ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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 -
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... hardware and software configurations of 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer. It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To...
... hardware and software configurations of 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer. It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To...
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... find the answers you need. Choose from the following categories 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. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my...
... find the answers you need. Choose from the following categories 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. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my...
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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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...✍ 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 an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page ...screen. In such a case, you can change the assignment with the Fn key. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. For details on some software. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). ✍ Illustrated ...
...✍ 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 an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page ...screen. In such a case, you can change the assignment with the Fn key. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. For details on some software. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). ✍ Illustrated ...
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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. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while ...
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. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while ...
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...-in MOTION EYE camera. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. If another software...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 possible with the appropriate software. This is using the camera, exit the application...built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera.
...-in MOTION EYE camera. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. If another software...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 possible with the appropriate software. This is using the camera, exit the application...built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera.
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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 ...
The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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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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 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. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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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Be sure to open the drive. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to hold the back of ...a disc onto/from the drive tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in the middle of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. The drive tray slides out. 3... Hold the back of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. n 28 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 toward the drive tray until ...
Be sure to open the drive. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to hold the back of ...a disc onto/from the drive tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in the middle of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. The drive tray slides out. 3... Hold the back of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. n 28 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 toward the drive tray until ...
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n 29 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 29 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.
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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. 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 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. 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.
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... P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *10 *1 Supports writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format.... *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
... P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *10 *1 Supports writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format.... *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
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... bit rates. When you need 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 not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to a disc. It is...not play back discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may cause your computer's optical disc drives. Region settings are not compliant with other side. A DualDisc is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed...
... bit rates. When you need 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 not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to a disc. It is...not play back discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may cause your computer's optical disc drives. Region settings are not compliant with other side. A DualDisc is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed...
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n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc. Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is available on selected models only. To download and install the updates ... must be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play some of your computer, or the computer may not be connected to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! For information on your optical disc drive...
n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc. Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is available on selected models only. To download and install the updates ... must be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play some of your computer, or the computer may not be connected to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! For information on your optical disc drive...