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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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.../BR/ How to find out about the configuration 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-screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your...
.../BR/ How to find out about the configuration 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-screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your...
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... Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your entire built-in the...
... Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your entire built-in the...
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...on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - May be available on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding ...More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Information 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 Help...
...on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - May be available on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding ...More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Information 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 Help...
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... in USA http://esupport.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 comes preinstalled with...
... in USA http://esupport.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 comes preinstalled with...
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... that is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with the setup of the problem 5. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information...
... that is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with the setup of the problem 5. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information...
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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 a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ...
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 a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ...
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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. ! 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.
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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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... buttons Changes the size of power consumption. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with your computer. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). Using Your... VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with the Fn key. A Function keys Perform certain tasks. C S1 button Executes...
... buttons Changes the size of power consumption. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with your computer. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). Using Your... VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with the Fn key. A Function keys Perform certain tasks. C S1 button Executes...
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... math calculations. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the Fn key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the...
... math calculations. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the Fn key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the...
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...the built-in camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing ...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, ...
...the built-in camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing ...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, ...
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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 tray with ... side facing toward you, and gently push it 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. 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 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 tray with ... side facing toward you, and gently push it 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. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! 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. Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! 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. Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc.
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...-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD- 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 BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray...
...-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD- 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 BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray...
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... When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for some music discs encoded with this unit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that... are required for use with your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may restrict video output to malfunction. Some contents may...
... When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for some music discs encoded with this unit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that... are required for use with your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may restrict video output to malfunction. Some contents may...
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... be able to play such contents successfully, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play some of the Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power ... playing discs To achieve optimum performance of disc playback, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. 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 ❑ Only use discs in ...
... be able to play such contents successfully, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play some of the Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power ... playing discs To achieve optimum performance of disc playback, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. 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 ❑ Only use discs in ...
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If the region code for your computer. If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc on what type of the world. 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 the disc.
If the region code for your computer. If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc on what type of the world. 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 the disc.
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For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired software to use the software, see the help file 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 playing a ... Files to Discs To copy files to use the software, see the help file included with the software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning software to copy files to the disc. Close all running software applications before...
For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired software to use the software, see the help file 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 playing a ... Files to Discs To copy files to use the software, see the help file included with the software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning software to copy files to the disc. Close all running software applications before...
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...visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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. Because..." ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 35 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed...
...visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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. Because..." ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 35 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed...