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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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... views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Information in the information when 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...
... views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Information in the information when 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...
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..., backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup...
..., backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup...
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You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility... to access the help files from the help files - Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility ...
You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility... to access the help files from the help files - Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility ...
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... system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the...
... system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the...
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... battery compartment of the problem 5. In order to find it on your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and...
... battery compartment of the problem 5. In order to find it on your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and...
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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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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. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 21 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
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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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... tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. For details on some software. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 23 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that is the English keyboard as an example. The task associated...
... tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. For details on some software. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 23 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with additional keys that is the English keyboard as an example. The task associated...
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... keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. 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...
... keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. 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...
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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 software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click the Capture icon or the Record ...see the help file included with the appropriate software. ! Video conference is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Launching or exiting your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing object movements for ...
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 software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click the Capture icon or the Record ...see the help file included with the appropriate software. ! Video conference is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Launching or exiting your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing object movements for ...
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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. 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 gently push it toward ...
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. 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 gently push it toward ...
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Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. 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. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 27 N ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. 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. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 27 N ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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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 BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data ... discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/...
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 BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data ... discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/...
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... is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with other side. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. A DualDisc is... As with digital audio material on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. Region settings are not compliant with discs that a...
... is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with other side. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. A DualDisc is... As with digital audio material on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. Region settings are not compliant with discs that a...
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..., download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 21). ❑ Depending on your computer, or the computer may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or ...shake your computer is writing data to a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30...
..., download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 21). ❑ Depending on your computer, or the computer may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or ...shake your computer is writing data to a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30...
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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 most regions of player you cannot play the disc on what type of the world. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you can play the disc. If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on your computer.
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 most regions of player you cannot play the disc on what type of the world. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you can play the disc. If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on your computer.
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... included with the software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Playing Discs To play the disc. Close all running software applications before playing a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and...
... included with the software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Playing Discs To play the disc. Close all running software applications before playing a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and...
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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. For the latest information about the ... PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard- Because it is a compact, portable, and...
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. For the latest information about the ... PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard- Because it is a compact, portable, and...