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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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... communications to the on your purchase of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. You may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista®...
... communications to the on your purchase of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. You may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista®...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
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...(s) or your entire hard disk drive 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-speaking Latin ...sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer....
...(s) or your entire hard disk drive 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-speaking Latin ...sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To access this on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer....
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... setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-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. Choose from...
... setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-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. Choose from...
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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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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. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
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See the help file. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of power consumption. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Start menu of the LCD ... some software. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file...
See the help file. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of power consumption. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens the Start menu of the LCD ... some software. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file...
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... Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on while in certain software applications. n 24 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. G Windows key Displays the Start menu...
... Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on while in certain software applications. n 24 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. G Windows key Displays the Start menu...
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... deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image capture software. Note that launching or exiting ... application is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is equipped with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
... deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image capture software. Note that launching or exiting ... application is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is equipped with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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. 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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See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 ...
See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the drive tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it toward you, and gently push it in gently. 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. ! Do not exert pressure on...
... the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the drive tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it toward you, and gently push it in gently. 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. ! Do not exert pressure on...
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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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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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... 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- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported... Disc drive on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
... 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- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported... Disc drive on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. 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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...disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard...designed to play on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play back discs that conform to check...Disc media. Note that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the disc, playback is not supported. ! This product is...
...disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard...designed to play on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play back discs that conform to check...Disc media. Note that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the disc, playback is not supported. ! This product is...
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..., etc.), as this may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to play some of your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the...contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on how to connect the computer to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may not be connected to a disc. Do not use circular discs. To ...
..., etc.), as this may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to play some of your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the...contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on how to connect the computer to find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may not be connected to a disc. Do not use circular discs. To ...