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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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... 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on 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 countries or...
... 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on 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 countries or...
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... connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You can find the answers you need...
... connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You can find the answers you need...
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... Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be able to find out about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Features and...
... Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be able to find out about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Features and...
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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 ...://esupport.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 comes ...
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 ...://esupport.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 comes ...
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... set up of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get .... The serial number is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the...
... set up of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get .... The serial number is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the...
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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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... to the button by default. C S1 button Executes the task that perform specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above is supplied with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page ... can change the default assignment with the Fn key. See the help file included with your computer. B Sleep button Provides for more information. 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 the English keyboard...
... to the button by default. C S1 button Executes the task that perform specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above is supplied with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page ... can change the default assignment with the Fn key. See the help file included with your computer. B Sleep button Provides for more information. 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 the English keyboard...
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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. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num... keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in certain software applications. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 24 N E Muting button Turns the volume on and off.
... 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. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num... keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in certain software applications. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 24 N E Muting button Turns the volume on and off.
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... click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Launching or exiting your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing object ...editing software does not activate or deactivate the 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 appropriate software. ! Video conference is equipped with the Microsoft ...
... click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Launching or exiting your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing object ...editing software does not activate or deactivate the 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 appropriate software. ! Video conference is equipped with the Microsoft ...
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...insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 26 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped 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...
...insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 26 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped 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...
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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. Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 27 N ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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. Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 27 N ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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... data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. 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. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD... 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 find out which type...
... data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. 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. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD... 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 find out which type...
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...a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the disc package carefully ...check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with other side. For ...
...a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the disc package carefully ...check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with other side. For ...
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...playing a disc. To play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 21). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and...discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play some of ...
...playing a disc. To play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 21). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and...discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play some of ...
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If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on what type of the world. 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 can play the disc. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc on your computer.
If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on what type of the world. 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 can play the disc. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc on your computer.
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...running software applications before playing a disc. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired software to play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Playing Discs To play the... disc. Close all running software applications before copying files to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired disc ...
...running software applications before playing a disc. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired software to play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Playing Discs To play the... disc. Close all running software applications before copying files to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired disc ...
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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. Because it can accommodate both standard- ...For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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...
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. Because it can accommodate both standard- ...For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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...