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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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You may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may find differences in the information when your purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this User Guide...
You may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may find differences in the information when your purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this User Guide...
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n6 N Before Use Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
n6 N Before Use Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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...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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American.... ❑ Specifications - To access this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your...
...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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American.... ❑ Specifications - To access this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your...
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... location for general information and technical assistance for 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 user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start...
... location for general information and technical assistance for 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 user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start...
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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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See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of an image or a ...and further away (zoom out). For details on some software. See the help file. ✍ Illustrated above . n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the Windows Media Center. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may ...
See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of an image or a ...and further away (zoom out). For details on some software. See the help file. ✍ Illustrated above . n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the Windows Media Center. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may ...
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n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in ...
n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in ...
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...or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality 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. Video conference is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software.
...or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality 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. Video conference is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software.
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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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... to stop movie recording. 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...
... to stop movie recording. 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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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 when placing/removing a disc onto/from the drive ... pushing it toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. ! Be sure to open the drive. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped 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...
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 when placing/removing a disc onto/from the drive ... pushing it toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. ! Be sure to open the drive. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped 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...
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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. 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.
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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 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. 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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...-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM ... DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD-
...-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM ... DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD-
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...) of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is designed to play on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. This...the AACS key. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive ...
...) of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is designed to play on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. This...the AACS key. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive ...
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... drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is playing a disc. For information on how to connect the computer to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available...(page 47). ! See the online specifications to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations. ❑...
... drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is playing a disc. For information on how to connect the computer to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available...(page 47). ! See the online specifications to find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations. ❑...