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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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... items may look slightly different from those 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.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out...
... items may look slightly different from those 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.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out...
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...-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory...
...-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory...
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... to access the help files from the help files - Features and options may be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi ...Connection Utility Help. To access this on your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi...
... to access the help files from the help files - Features and options may be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi ...Connection Utility Help. To access this on your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi...
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... system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the...
... system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the...
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... The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you do not find the nearest location. The serial number is ... number You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at the lower right corner of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the information you might need....
... The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you do not find the nearest location. The serial number is ... number You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at the lower right corner of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the information you might need....
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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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support 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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...with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. A Function keys Perform certain tasks. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. 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 power consumption. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of ...
...with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. A Function keys Perform certain tasks. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. 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 power consumption. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of ...
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... keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on and off. I Applications key Displays a shortcut...
... keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on and off. I Applications key Displays a shortcut...
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Launching or exiting 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, click the Capture icon in the main window,...using the built-in camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera. To use the software, see the help file included with a built-in camera. Do not place your...
Launching or exiting 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, click the Capture icon in the main window,...using the built-in camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera. To use the software, see the help file included with a built-in camera. Do not place your...
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...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. See the specifications to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. ...of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. Features and options in the middle 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 your...
...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. See the specifications to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. ...of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. Features and options in the middle 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 your...
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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. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! 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. 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 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.
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...playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- 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. ROM CD CD Extra RW...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...
...playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- 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. ROM CD CD Extra RW...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...
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...As with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. This unit is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that are required for..., playback is designed to playback discs that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with your VAIO computer, be compatible with your computer's optical disc drives. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N ! When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs...
...As with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. This unit is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that are required for..., playback is designed to playback discs that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with your VAIO computer, be compatible with your computer's optical disc drives. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N ! When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs...
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..., you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. 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...etc.), as this may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes...
..., you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. 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...etc.), as this may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes...
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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. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on 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.
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. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on 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.
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... a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! 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... all running software applications before copying files to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning software to copy files to use the software, see the help file included with...
... a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! 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... all running software applications before copying files to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning software to copy files to use the software, see the help file included with...
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...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 external data storage. For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer... 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.
...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 external data storage. For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer... 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.