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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 your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32...
You may look slightly different from those of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
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...online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - Explains features of your computer. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the original factory settings. It... 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 ...
...online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - Explains features of your computer. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the original factory settings. It... 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 ...
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n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy 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. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my...
n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy 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. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my...
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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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... of the LCD screen. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of power consumption. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out...
... of the LCD screen. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of power consumption. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out...
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... optical disc drive tray when used in certain software applications. 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. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. K Indicator...
... optical disc drive tray when used in certain software applications. 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. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. K Indicator...
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...and enables you view a rapid-moving object. This is possible with the appropriate software. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with your instant messaging or ...EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and movies with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera....
...and enables you view a rapid-moving object. This is possible with the appropriate software. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with your instant messaging or ...EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and movies with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera....
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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 ...
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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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 ...
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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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 when placing/removing a disc onto/... disc clicks into place. ! 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. 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...
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 when placing/removing a disc onto/... disc clicks into place. ! 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. 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...
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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. 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. 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.
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... 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- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Use... writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM...
... 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- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Use... writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM...
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... video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is designed to play back discs that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously..." standard. As with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. This product is a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc package carefully to the CD Standard.
... video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is designed to play back discs that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously..." standard. As with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. This product is a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc package carefully to the CD Standard.
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... updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc. The Blu-ray... find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet. Do not use circular discs. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, ...
... updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc. The Blu-ray... find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet. Do not use circular discs. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, ...