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...Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 16 Setting Up Your Computer 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 20 Using the Power Saving Mode 21 Updating Your Computer 23 Using Your VAIO Computer 24 Using the Keyboard 25 Using the Built-in Camera 27 Using ...or Headphones ..........56 Connecting a USB Device 57 Connecting an i.LINK Device 59 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 61 Setting the Password 62 Using the VAIO Control Center 67 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 68 Adding and Removing Memory 69 Precautions 75 Safety Information 76 Care and Maintenance Information 77...
...Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 16 Setting Up Your Computer 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 20 Using the Power Saving Mode 21 Updating Your Computer 23 Using Your VAIO Computer 24 Using the Keyboard 25 Using the Built-in Camera 27 Using ...or Headphones ..........56 Connecting a USB Device 57 Connecting an i.LINK Device 59 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 61 Setting the Password 62 Using the VAIO Control Center 67 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 68 Adding and Removing Memory 69 Precautions 75 Safety Information 76 Care and Maintenance Information 77...
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... Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish... items may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your...
... Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish... items may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your...
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... and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You can find the answers you need. Software...
... and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You can find the answers you need. Software...
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...wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about configuration of your computer. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility... Help. May be available on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi...
...wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about configuration of your computer. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility... Help. May be available on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi...
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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 ...sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/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 ...sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer...
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... problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. In order to find it at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle....com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Customer ...
... problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. In order to find it at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle....com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Customer ...
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Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at...
Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 23 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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 Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 23 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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 Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support 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 25) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 27) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 35) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 45) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 46) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 47) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 50) n 24 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 25) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 27) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 35) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 45) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 46) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 47) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 50) n 24 N
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...function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. For details on some software. Press to the button by default. See the help file included with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A ...USB keyboard is supplied with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of power consumption. The keyboard uses a standard...
...function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. For details on some software. Press to the button by default. See the help file included with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A ...USB keyboard is supplied with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of power consumption. The keyboard uses a standard...
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... decrease (-) the volume. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations.
... decrease (-) the volume. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations.
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... the main window. To use the software, see the help file included with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing object movements ...Click your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 27 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click...
... the main window. To use the software, see the help file included with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing object movements ...Click your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 27 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 28 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+E keys to find out about the configuration of the drive ...toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. Features and options in the middle of your computer. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with an optical disc ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 28 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+E keys to find out about the configuration of the drive ...toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. Features and options in the middle of your computer. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with an optical disc ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc while 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. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc while 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. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray.
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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 find out which type... The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 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. RE Part1 Version 2.1 discs ...
...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... The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 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. RE Part1 Version 2.1 discs ...
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...," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some music discs encoded with your computer's optical disc drives. DualDiscs and some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high .... Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to playback discs that conform to malfunction. The AACS key update requires Internet access. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. VAIO computers may...
...," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some music discs encoded with your computer's optical disc drives. DualDiscs and some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high .... Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to playback discs that conform to malfunction. The AACS key update requires Internet access. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. VAIO computers may...
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For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 23). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. .... ❑ You may not be able to play such contents successfully, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ ...
For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 23). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. .... ❑ You may not be able to play such contents successfully, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ ...
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If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 33 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 this disc in which region and on your computer. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc on what type of the world.
If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 33 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 this disc in which region and on your computer. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc on what type of the world.
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.... ! Close all running software applications before copying files to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired software to the disc. Close all running software applications before playing a... disc. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning software to copy files to play a disc 1... included with the software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 34 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 your desired software to the disc. Close all running software applications before playing a... disc. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning software to copy files to play a disc 1... included with the software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 34 N Playing Discs To play the disc.
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... 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Before You Use "Memory Stick" The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices.... For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 35 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ...
... 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Before You Use "Memory Stick" The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices.... For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 35 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ...