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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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... supplied items may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers...
... supplied items may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers...
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... and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original...
... and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original...
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... Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More 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. To...
... Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More 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. To...
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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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... efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. In order to find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number... below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer ...
... efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. In order to find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number... below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer ...
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...one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using 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) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer... (page 17) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20) ❑ Using the Power ...
...one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using 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) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer... (page 17) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20) ❑ Using the Power ...
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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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is the English keyboard as an example. A Function keys Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. For...Saving Mode (page 21). C S1 button Executes the task that perform specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above is supplied with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is the English keyboard as an example. A Function keys Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. For...Saving Mode (page 21). C S1 button Executes the task that perform specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above is supplied with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out...
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... on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on and off. 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. J Directional...
... on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on and off. 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. J Directional...
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Video conferences are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in the properties window. Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing ...or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in the main window. 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 camera. Launching or exiting your desired icon in camera. With ...
Video conferences are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in the properties window. Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing ...or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in the main window. 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 camera. Launching or exiting your desired icon in camera. With ...
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... the specifications to open the drive. 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 disc drive. 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...
... the specifications to open the drive. 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 disc drive. 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...
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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. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! 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.
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. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! 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.
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...*2 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant 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. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not ... discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD- 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...
...*2 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant 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. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not ... discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD- 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...
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... that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not supported. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. ...to read the notices on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. The AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may not be compatible with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. When you output video signals through digital ...
... that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not supported. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. ...to read the notices on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. The AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may not be compatible with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. When you output video signals through digital ...
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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. ❑... disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of the Blu...
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. ❑... disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of the Blu...
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If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on your computer. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, 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 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.
If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on your computer. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, 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 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.
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... help file included with the software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired software to the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning ...software to copy files to play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. ! Close all running software applications before copying files to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! Using Your VAIO Computer...
... help file included with the software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired software to the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning ...software to copy files to play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. ! Close all running software applications before copying files to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! Using Your VAIO Computer...
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The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick....; "Memory Stick PRO" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! 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. Using Your...
The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick....; "Memory Stick PRO" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! 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. Using Your...