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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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... features, options, and supplied 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...
... features, options, and supplied 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...
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... information. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original...
... information. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original...
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... and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. You may not be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files... from the help files - Features and options may be available on your computer. May be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™...
... and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. You may not be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files... from the help files - Features and options may be available on your computer. May be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™...
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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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...repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web site... at our site, you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest ...
...repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web site... at our site, you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest ...
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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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... intensity 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 supplied with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the...
... intensity 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 supplied with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the...
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...Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Scroll Lock state. 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. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or ...
...Lk): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps Lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Scroll Lock state. 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. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or ...
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... the built-in camera. 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 movements for monitoring ...appropriate software. ! To use the software, see the help file included with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 ...
... the built-in camera. 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 movements for monitoring ...appropriate software. ! To use the software, see the help file included with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 ...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Features and options in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it toward the drive tray ... optical disc drive. See the specifications to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 28 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped 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...
To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Features and options in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it toward the drive tray ... optical disc drive. See the specifications to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 28 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped 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...
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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 ! 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.
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...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 BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs...-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- 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 the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED...
...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 BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs...-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- 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 the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED...
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...Disc media continually, update the AACS key. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that a digital HDCP compliant .... When you output video signals through digital connections, such as it is not possible. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N ! This unit is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed ...
...Disc media continually, update the AACS key. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that a digital HDCP compliant .... When you output video signals through digital connections, such as it is not possible. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N ! This unit is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed ...
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... able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 23). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do ... media. ❑ You 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. Do not use...
... able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 23). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do ... media. ❑ You 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. Do not use...
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If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on what type of the world. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play this disc in which region and 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 can play the disc.
If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on what type of the world. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play this disc in which region and 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 can 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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...mobile phones, and other devices. For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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 external data storage. The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Because it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ...
...mobile phones, and other devices. For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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 external data storage. The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). Because it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ...