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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 > n4 N 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-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
Before Use > n4 N 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-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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... original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information...
... original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information...
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... 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 a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - May be available on your computer. To access this on your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and...
... 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 a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - May be available on your computer. To access this on your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and...
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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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... component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services... optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Visit the web site ...
... component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services... optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Visit the web site ...
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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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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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... details on some software. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. See the help file included with the Fn key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is assigned to the button by default. C S1 button Executes the task that... perform specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example. You can change the default assignment with your computer. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 21)....
... details on some software. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. See the help file included with the Fn key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is assigned to the button by default. C S1 button Executes the task that... perform specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example. You can change the default assignment with your computer. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 21)....
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J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in ...
J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. K Indicator lights (Num Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in ...
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...Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing object movements for monitoring purposes ❑ Editing captured data ✍ Turning on the computer activates the built-in camera. To use the software, see the help file included with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. With the ...possible with the appropriate software. ! Do not place your desired icon 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 the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place,...
...Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing object movements for monitoring purposes ❑ Editing captured data ✍ Turning on the computer activates the built-in camera. To use the software, see the help file included with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. With the ...possible with the appropriate software. ! Do not place your desired icon 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 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 the label side facing toward you, and gently push it toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place. Features and options in the middle of your computer. See 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 ...
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. Features and options in the middle of your computer. See 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 ...
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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. ! 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. 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. ! 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N !
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... 50 GB) and BD- DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW (Double (Dual RAM*1 *2 ROM Layer) Layer) BD-R/RE*3... 1.0 is not supported. BD- Video Music CD CD-R/ 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...
... 50 GB) and BD- DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW (Double (Dual RAM*1 *2 ROM Layer) Layer) BD-R/RE*3... 1.0 is not supported. BD- Video Music CD CD-R/ 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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... to check both playback and recording compatibility with copyright protection technologies do not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. When you output video... digital connections, such as it is designed to playback discs that conform to malfunction. The AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility ...
... to check both playback and recording compatibility with copyright protection technologies do not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. When you output video... digital connections, such as it is designed to playback discs that conform to malfunction. The AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility ...
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...Disc playback. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of the Blu-ray Disc contents on 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 ... disc drives 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....
...Disc playback. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of the Blu-ray Disc contents on 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 ... disc drives 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 for your computer. If the region code indicates "all," you cannot 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 can play the disc on your residence area is different from the label, you can play the disc.
If the region code for your computer. If the region code indicates "all," you cannot 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 can play the disc on your residence area is different from the label, you can play the disc.
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...how to use the software, see the help file included with the software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired software to play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc... drive. ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning software to copy files to a disc 1 Insert a...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.
...how to use the software, see the help file included with the software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired software to play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc... drive. ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning software to copy files to a disc 1 Insert a...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.
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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... Stick" ❑ "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 for ...
... 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... Stick" ❑ "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 for ...