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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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...Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO... in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ How to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! To find specifications Some features, options, and...
...Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO... in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ How to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! To find specifications Some features, options, and...
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... Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such...
... Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such...
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... be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and...
... be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and...
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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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...on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right ... a U.S. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the information you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on your...
...on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right ... a U.S. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the information you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on your...
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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. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard .... ❑ 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) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 21) ❑ Updating Your...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard .... ❑ 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) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 21) ❑ Updating Your...
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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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...each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with your computer. C S1 button Executes the task that perform specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard... is supplied with the Fn key. For details on some software. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the ...
...each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with your computer. C S1 button Executes the task that perform specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard... is supplied with the Fn key. For details on some software. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on while in the Scroll Lock state. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. I Applications ... Start menu. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on while in the Scroll Lock state. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. I Applications ... Start menu. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen.
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... capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Video conferences are using the built-in 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 ... deactivate the built-in the main window. For detailed information on the computer activates 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 a built-in the properties window. Launching or exiting ...
... capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Video conferences are using the built-in 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 ... deactivate the built-in the main window. For detailed information on the computer activates 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 a built-in the properties window. Launching or exiting ...
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... the drive. Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 28 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 until the disc clicks into place. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one...
... the drive. Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 28 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 until the disc clicks into place. The drive tray slides out. 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one...
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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. 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 exert pressure on the drive tray.
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. 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 exert pressure on the drive tray.
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...-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. 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...-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge.
...-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. 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...-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge.
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...key. DualDiscs and some contents on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. As with your VAIO computer, be compatible with this unit. If the region setting on the optical disc... "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N ! VAIO computers may not be sure to read the notices on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates...
...key. DualDiscs and some contents on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. As with your VAIO computer, be compatible with this unit. If the region setting on the optical disc... "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N ! VAIO computers may not be sure to read the notices on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates...
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...Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data 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 ... media. ❑ You may not be able to a disc. For information on your computer is writing data 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 how to a disc ...
...Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data 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 ... media. ❑ You may not be able to a disc. For information on your computer is writing data 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 how to a disc ...
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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 cannot play the disc on what type of the world. 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 can play the disc. If the region code for your computer.
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 cannot play the disc on what type of the world. 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 can play the disc. If the region code for your computer.
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...software, see the help file included with the software. 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 the disc. For instructions on how to play a disc...disc into the optical disc drive. ! For instructions on how to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 34 N Playing Discs To play the disc. Copying Files to Discs To copy files to use the software, see...
...software, see the help file included with the software. 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 the disc. For instructions on how to play a disc...disc into the optical disc drive. ! For instructions on how to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 34 N Playing Discs To play the disc. Copying Files to Discs To copy files to use the software, see...
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... be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. 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 ...; "Memory Stick PRO" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for...
... be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. 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 ...; "Memory Stick PRO" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for...