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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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...those of your purchase 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 computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft...Vista® 32-bit operating system. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this User Guide is intended for users ...
...those of your purchase 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 computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft...Vista® 32-bit operating system. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this User Guide is intended for users ...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n6 N Before Use 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. Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n6 N Before Use 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. Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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... drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the original factory settings. To access this manual) - To view the online specifications: 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...
... drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the original factory settings. To access this manual) - To view the online specifications: 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...
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... Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. 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. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help...
... Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. 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. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help...
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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 size of the LCD screen. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file. 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 be ...Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of power consumption. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. ✍ Illustrated above . C S1...
... the size of the LCD screen. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in its help file. 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 be ...Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of power consumption. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. ✍ Illustrated above . C S1...
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G Windows key Displays the Start menu. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. 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. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. K Indicator ...
G Windows key Displays the Start menu. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. 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. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. K Indicator ...
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... does not 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. Video conference is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 25 N Using Your...
... does not 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. Video conference is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 25 N Using Your...
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... below the displayed image. 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...
... below the displayed image. 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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... in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. 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 stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more...
... in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. 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 stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more...
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... out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. 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 the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the drive... tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. ! 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 in the middle of the drive tray with...
... out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. 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 the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the drive... tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. ! 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 in the middle of the drive tray with...
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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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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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...Blu-ray Disc media 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 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1....(Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs 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... P P PR P P - Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
...Blu-ray Disc media 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 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1....(Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs 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... P P PR P P - Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- 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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...DualDisc may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Some contents may restrict video output to ...update the AACS key. Do not use with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at.... USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍...
...DualDisc may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Some contents may restrict video output to ...update the AACS key. Do not use with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at.... USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍...
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...able 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 on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! Notes on playing discs To achieve ... find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use ...
...able 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 on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! Notes on playing discs To achieve ... find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer, or the computer may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use ...