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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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..., and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase...
..., and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase...
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... your entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more.
... your entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more.
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... to access the help files from the help files - Features and options may be available on your computer. You may not be able to find out about configuration of your computer. To access this on your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding...
... to access the help files from the help files - Features and options may be available on your computer. You may not be able to find out about configuration of your computer. To access this on your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding...
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... 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with...
... 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with...
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..., system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the display...
..., system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the display...
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Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting 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) ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting 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) ...
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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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...Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. See the help file included with your computer. A Function keys Perform certain tasks. You can change the default assignment 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. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Fn+F6: Increases...
...Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. See the help file included with your computer. A Function keys Perform certain tasks. You can change the default assignment 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. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center. Fn+F6: Increases...
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...Windows key Displays the Start menu. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in conjunction with the Fn key. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or ...Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in certain software applications. 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.
...Windows key Displays the Start menu. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in conjunction with the Fn key. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or ...Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in certain software applications. 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.
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... capture software, you are possible with a built-in MOTION EYE 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... 3. 2 Click your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 27 N Using the Built-in Camera Your...
... capture software, you are possible with a built-in MOTION EYE 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... 3. 2 Click your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 27 N Using the Built-in Camera Your...
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... to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn 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 one hand, place a disc in this section may not be available on your...
... to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn 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 one hand, place a disc in this section may not be available on your...
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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. 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. !
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...+R DL DVD-R DL 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 BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-...PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. 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 the model...
...+R DL DVD-R DL 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 BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-...PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. 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 the model...
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...AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. As with this unit. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Some contents may not be implemented for optimum compatibility and ...package carefully to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. Exit all memory-resident utility...
...AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. As with this unit. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Some contents may not be implemented for optimum compatibility and ...package carefully to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. Exit all memory-resident utility...
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... of disc playback, you may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer 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 on ...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 CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with...
... of disc playback, you may become unstable during AVC HD playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer 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 on ...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 CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with...
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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 the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of player you can play the disc on what type of the world. If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc.
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 the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of player you can play the disc on what type of the world. If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc.
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...VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 34 N Playing Discs To play the disc. Copying Files to Discs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! Close all running software applications before playing a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to the disc. For instructions on the desktop...Programs, and your desired software to use the software, see the help file included with the software. 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 ...
...VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 34 N Playing Discs To play the disc. Copying Files to Discs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! Close all running software applications before playing a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to the disc. For instructions on the desktop...Programs, and your desired software to use the software, see the help file included with the software. 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 ...
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...For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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: ❑..." ❑ "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...
...For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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: ❑..." ❑ "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...