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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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...Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! You may look slightly different from those of... this manual may find differences in the information when your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers...
...Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! You may look slightly different from those of... this manual may find differences in the information when your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers...
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n6 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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.
n6 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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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... drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. 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 in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish...
... drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. 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 in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish...
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... 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 the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and...
... 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 the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot 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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...In such a case, you can change the assignment with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. For details on some ...software. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. See the help file. ...
...In such a case, you can change the assignment with the VAIO Control Center (page 71) and find out more information. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. For details on some ...software. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. See the help file. ...
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... pointer on and off. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in the Scroll Lock state. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock...
... pointer on and off. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in the Scroll Lock state. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock...
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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...software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and ...
...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...software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and ...
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... low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. 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...
... low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. 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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... in the properties window. 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 stop movie recording.
... in the properties window. 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 stop movie recording.
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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 ... tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. Be sure to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. 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...
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 slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. Be sure to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. 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...
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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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Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type 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 model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
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...is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 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- DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- ROM...stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to 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...
...is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 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- DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- ROM...stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to 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...
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...compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer to a disc. To play back discs that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS... DualDisc may not play on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. This product is not supported. ! As 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. Some contents may not support movie...
...compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer to a disc. To play back discs that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS... DualDisc may not play on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. This product is not supported. ! As 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. Some contents may not support movie...
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... find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on the computer, it must be connected to the Internet. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on system environment, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs... created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not ...
... find out the type of Blu-ray Disc contents on the computer, it must be connected to the Internet. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on system environment, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs... created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not ...