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...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 Updating Your Computer 21 Using Your VAIO Computer 22 Using the Keyboard 23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 25 Using the Optical Disc...53 Connecting a USB Device 54 Connecting an i.LINK Device 56 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 58 Setting the Password 59 Using the VAIO Control Center 64 Using the Power Saving Mode 65 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 67 Adding and Removing Memory 68 Precautions 74 Handling the LCD Screen 75 Using...
...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 Updating Your Computer 21 Using Your VAIO Computer 22 Using the Keyboard 23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 25 Using the Optical Disc...53 Connecting a USB Device 54 Connecting an i.LINK Device 56 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 58 Setting the Password 59 Using the VAIO Control Center 64 Using the Power Saving Mode 65 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 67 Adding and Removing Memory 68 Precautions 74 Handling the LCD Screen 75 Using...
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... system. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of this User Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal...> n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American...
... system. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of this User Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal...> n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American...
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... and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. VAIO User Guide (This manual...
... and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. VAIO User Guide (This manual...
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...a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - You may not be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Features and options may be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Information... about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your...
...a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - You may not be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Features and options may be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Information... about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your...
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...Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access...sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer...
...Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access...sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer...
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..., or inside the battery compartment of the display on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make...
..., or inside the battery compartment of the display on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make...
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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) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 21) 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) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 21) n 11 N
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 21 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 21 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
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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 23) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 26) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 33) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 38) ❑ Using the Internet (page 41) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 42) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 43) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 47) n 22 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 23) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 26) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 33) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 38) ❑ Using the Internet (page 41) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 42) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 43) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 47) n 22 N
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...Center for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 23 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with the Fn key. C S1 button Executes the task ... with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with your computer. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the VAIO Control Center. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in)....
...Center for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 23 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with the Fn key. C S1 button Executes the task ... with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with your computer. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the VAIO Control Center. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in)....
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F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 24 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. H E key Ejects the...
F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 24 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in combination with the Fn key. H E key Ejects the...
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... operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. ! For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Launching or exiting your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ... see the help file included with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera n 25 N Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. With the preinstalled image capture ...
... operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. ! For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Launching or exiting your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ... see the help file included with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera n 25 N Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. With the preinstalled image capture ...
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The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical ...disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Features and options in the middle of your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 26 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward you, and...
The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical ...disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Features and options in the middle of your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 26 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward you, and...
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Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure 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 in Sleep mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 27 N ! Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure 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 in Sleep mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 27 N ! Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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...PR PR PR P PR*4 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW... with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 28 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED...
...PR PR PR P PR*4 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW... with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 28 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray ... the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with other side. As with discs that conform to the CD Standard. Be aware that a digital HDCP... or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with your computer's optical disc drives. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents on the disc, playback is not...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray ... the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with other side. As with discs that conform to the CD Standard. Be aware that a digital HDCP... or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with your computer's optical disc drives. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents on the disc, playback is not...
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...use circular discs. For information on how to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc. Do ... card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 21). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may not be able to play DVDs created with ...
...use circular discs. For information on how to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc. Do ... card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 21). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may not be able to play DVDs created with ...
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If the region code for your computer. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N Notes on region codes ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in which region and on your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc on what type of player you can play this disc in most regions of the world.
If the region code for your computer. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N Notes on region codes ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in which region and on your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc on what type of player you can play this disc in most regions of the world.
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...software applications before playing a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Playing Discs To play the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired software to use the software, see the help ...file included with the software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired disc burning software to copy files to use the software, see the help file included ...
...software applications before playing a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Playing Discs To play the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired software to use the software, see the help ...file included with the software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired disc burning software to copy files to use the software, see the help file included ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed ... Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. and Duo-size media and supports...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed ... Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. and Duo-size media and supports...