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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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...-edge technology in this 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/ ❑ For customers in...
...-edge technology in this 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/ ❑ For customers in...
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... 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. You can find the answers you need. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more...
... 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. You can find the answers you need. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more...
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See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be included with the... -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be able to find out about configuration of your computer.
See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be included with the... -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be able to find out about configuration of your computer.
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.../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 a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer...
.../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 a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer...
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...with the setup of the problem 5. You can find it at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following ... or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and ...
...with the setup of the problem 5. You can find it at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following ... or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and ...
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... 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 Computer (page 23) 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 ...
... 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 Computer (page 23) 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 ...
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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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...Press to the button by default. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. For details on some software. You can change the default assignment with the Fn key. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting...F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. 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 an image or a document displayed on power ...
...Press to the button by default. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. For details on some software. You can change the default assignment with the Fn key. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting...F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. 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 an image or a document displayed on power ...
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... Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on while in certain software applications. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the Fn key. G Windows key Displays...
... Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on while in certain software applications. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the Fn key. G Windows key Displays...
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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 object movements for... icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera. Video conferences are using the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 27 N Using the Built-in Camera Your...
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 object movements for... icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera. Video conferences are using the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 27 N Using the Built-in Camera Your...
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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 ...the specifications to open 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 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 ...the specifications to open 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...
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Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. 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. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N !
Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. 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. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N !
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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 single-sided DVD-RAM...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. Use non-cartridge discs or...
... 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 single-sided DVD-RAM...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. Use non-cartridge discs or...
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VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. If the region setting on the optical...with discs that are required for some music discs encoded with this unit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N ! Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use with your computer's optical disc drives. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output...
VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. If the region setting on the optical...with discs that are required for some music discs encoded with this unit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N ! Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use with your computer's optical disc drives. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output...
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... playback. For information on how 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....card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 23). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD ...
... playback. For information on how 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....card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 23). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD ...
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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 which region and on your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on what type of player you can play this disc in most regions of the world.
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 which region and on your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on what type of player you can play this disc in most regions of the world.
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For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning software to copy files to the disc. 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 disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start...
For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning software to copy files to the disc. 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 disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start...
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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 ... 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). 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...
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 ... 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). 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...