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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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... Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Information in the information when your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating...
... Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Information in the information when your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating...
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Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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 -
Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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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..., hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Explains features of 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...
..., hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Explains features of 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...
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... access Help and Support, click Start and 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.
... access Help and Support, click Start and 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.
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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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... more information. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens... In such a case, you can change the assignment with the Fn key. 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 ... intensity of the LCD screen. ✍ Illustrated above . n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks.
... more information. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. B Sleep button Provides for more in ). C S1 button By default, the S1 button opens... In such a case, you can change the assignment with the Fn key. 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 ... intensity of the LCD screen. ✍ Illustrated above . n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks.
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... menu in combination with the Fn key. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. G Windows key...
... menu in combination with the Fn key. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. G Windows key...
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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. If another software application is possible with the preinstalled image capture software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video... before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! This is equipped...
...deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. If another software application is possible with the preinstalled image capture software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video... before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! This is equipped...
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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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... 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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...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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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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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. 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 model.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. 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 model.
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... 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. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW...
... 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. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW...
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... compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are ... prohibit analog video output. This may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is playing a disc or writing data to the CD ...
... compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are ... prohibit analog video output. This may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is playing a disc or writing data to the CD ...
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... not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you... disc drives may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is available on selected models only. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when ...
... not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To download and install the updates on the computer, it must be able to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you... disc drives may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is available on selected models only. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 47). ! Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when ...