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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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... 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 Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers...
... 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 Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers...
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...VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony... - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers...
...VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony... - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers...
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...; Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - 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...
...; Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - 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...
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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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.... 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you... not find the contact numbers on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your...
.... 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you... not find the contact numbers on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your...
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... ❑ About the 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) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes ...how to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did...
... ❑ About the 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) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes ...how to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did...
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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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.... For details on some software. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with your computer. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. C S1 button Executes the task that perform specific functions. ✍ ...Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with the Fn key. A Function keys Perform certain tasks....
.... For details on some software. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with your computer. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. C S1 button Executes the task that perform specific functions. ✍ ...Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 25 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with the Fn key. A Function keys Perform certain tasks....
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... in conjunction with the Fn key. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on and off. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. H E key Ejects the...
... in conjunction with the Fn key. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 26 N E Muting button Turns the volume on and off. F Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. H E key Ejects the...
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.... To use the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing object movements...video editing software does not activate or deactivate the 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 a built-in camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are ...
.... To use the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing object movements...video editing software does not activate or deactivate the 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 a built-in camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are ...
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...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...
...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...
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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 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 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 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.
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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...2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. 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- Video Music CD CD...
... 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...2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. 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- Video Music CD CD...
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...playback and recording compatibility with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may not be compatible with this unit. Region settings are not compliant with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the... analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. This unit is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. As with your VAIO computer, be implemented for ...
...playback and recording compatibility with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may not be compatible with this unit. Region settings are not compliant with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the... analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. This unit is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. As with your VAIO computer, be implemented for ...
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...information on how to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 23). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound ... such contents successfully, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or...
...information on how to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 23). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound ... such contents successfully, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or...
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If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on the discs or packages to indicate 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 your residence area is different from the label, you can play this disc in which region and on what type of player you cannot play the disc.
If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc on the discs or packages to indicate 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 your residence area is different from the label, you can play this disc in which region and on what type of player you cannot play the disc.
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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 the software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 34 N Playing Discs To play the disc. Close all running software applications ... Copying Files to Discs To copy files 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 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 disc. Close all running software applications ... Copying Files to Discs To copy files 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. !
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...Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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. 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 can...
...Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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. 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 can...