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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Mouse ...37 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...40 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...42 Using the TV Function ...53 Using PC Cards ...72 Using the ExpressCard Module ...75 Using the Memory Stick Media ...79 Using Other Memory Cards ...85 Using the Internet...88 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...90
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Mouse ...37 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...40 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...42 Using the TV Function ...53 Using PC Cards ...72 Using the ExpressCard Module ...75 Using the Memory Stick Media ...79 Using Other Memory Cards ...85 Using the Internet...88 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...90
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... Connecting a Printer ...100 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...101 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...103 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...105 Setting the Password ...106 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...109 Using the Power Saving Mode...110 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...112 Adding and Removing Memory...113 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...119 Precautions ...125 On Handling...
... Connecting a Printer ...100 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...101 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...103 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...105 Setting the Password ...106 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...109 Using the Power Saving Mode...110 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...112 Adding and Removing Memory...113 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...119 Precautions ...125 On Handling...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...138 Computer ...140 System Security ...146 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...147 Internet ...150 Networking ...152 Optical Discs ...155 Display ...159 Printing ...161 Microphone ...162 Mouse ...164 Speakers ...165 Keyboard...166 Floppy Disks ...167 PC Cards ...168 Audio/Video...170 Memory Stick Media ...173 Peripherals ...174 Support Options ...175 Sony Support Information ...175 Program Support Information...179
n4 N Troubleshooting ...138 Computer ...140 System Security ...146 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...147 Internet ...150 Networking ...152 Optical Discs ...155 Display ...159 Printing ...161 Microphone ...162 Mouse ...164 Speakers ...165 Keyboard...166 Floppy Disks ...167 PC Cards ...168 Audio/Video...170 Memory Stick Media ...173 Peripherals ...174 Support Options ...175 Sony Support Information ...175 Program Support Information...179
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n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. !
n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. !
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...) - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Explains features of your VAIO computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport...
...) - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Explains features of your VAIO computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport...
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Provides information about using Windows Media Center. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the... original factory installed settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 ...
Provides information about using Windows Media Center. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the... original factory installed settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 ...
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... easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to back ...access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find interesting and useful.
... easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to back ...access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find interesting and useful.
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Excessive use of you (1). Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Adjust the level of your computer - Have breaks during sessions with good back support. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Sit ...forearms horizontal (2), with your wrists in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Sit in front of the computer may make you more comfortable. Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n9 N Before ...
Excessive use of you (1). Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Adjust the level of your computer - Have breaks during sessions with good back support. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Sit ...forearms horizontal (2), with your wrists in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Sit in front of the computer may make you more comfortable. Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n9 N Before ...
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... excessive pressure on your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Ventilation - Proper lighting adds to find the best position. Use the display's tilting feature to your computer, especially on the display. n 10 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of mechanical damage. ❑ Lighting -
... excessive pressure on your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Ventilation - Proper lighting adds to find the best position. Use the display's tilting feature to your computer, especially on the display. n 10 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of mechanical damage. ❑ Lighting -
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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 only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
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.... ! G Power button H Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to turn off the LCD backlight. The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. I Remote sensor indicator* (page 17) J SONY logo lamp (page 109) K LCD screen (page 126) L Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) M DISPLAY OFF indicator (page...
.... ! G Power button H Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to turn off the LCD backlight. The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. I Remote sensor indicator* (page 17) J SONY logo lamp (page 109) K LCD screen (page 126) L Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) M DISPLAY OFF indicator (page...
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D Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 98) G Prop-up stand * Support high-/full-/low- E OPTICAL OUT port (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) Connect an S/PDIF-compatible device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier. speeds. Back n 13 N Getting Started A Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it (page 18). B i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 101) C Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
D Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 98) G Prop-up stand * Support high-/full-/low- E OPTICAL OUT port (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) Connect an S/PDIF-compatible device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier. speeds. Back n 13 N Getting Started A Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it (page 18). B i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 101) C Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
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n 14 N Getting Started A Air vent B Hard disk bay cover (page 120) C Capture angle adjuster (page 41) D DC IN port (page 20) E Modem port (page 88) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 103) G Cable clamps (page 22) H Subwoofer speaker for bass frequencies I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack* (page 70) J S VIDEO input port* (page 63) K A/V INPUT jack* (page 63) L WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 90) M CONNECT button (page 23), (page 26) N VHF/UHF input port* (page 53) O HDTV/ATSC input port* (page 60) * On selected models only.
n 14 N Getting Started A Air vent B Hard disk bay cover (page 120) C Capture angle adjuster (page 41) D DC IN port (page 20) E Modem port (page 88) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 103) G Cable clamps (page 22) H Subwoofer speaker for bass frequencies I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack* (page 70) J S VIDEO input port* (page 63) K A/V INPUT jack* (page 63) L WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 90) M CONNECT button (page 23), (page 26) N VHF/UHF input port* (page 53) O HDTV/ATSC input port* (page 60) * On selected models only.
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Right n 15 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 42) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) C Drive eject button (page 43) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 98) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right n 15 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 42) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) C Drive eject button (page 43) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 98) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) * Your computer supports both standard- Left n 16 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 72) B PC Card release button (page 74) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 76) D Memory Stick slot* (page 81) E Media Access indicator (page 17) F SD memory card slot (page 86) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. and Duo-size Memory Stick media.
H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) * Your computer supports both standard- Left n 16 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 72) B PC Card release button (page 74) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 76) D Memory Stick slot* (page 81) E Media Access indicator (page 17) F SD memory card slot (page 86) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. and Duo-size Memory Stick media.
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...or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the optical disc media is on . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. Remote sensor* Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off , the memory card is off. DISPLAY OFF ...EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is not being used . When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is not being used . n 17 N Getting Started...
...or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the optical disc media is on . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. Remote sensor* Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off , the memory card is off. DISPLAY OFF ...EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is not being used . When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is not being used . n 17 N Getting Started...
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To remove the back panel cover 1 Gently face down your computer, be sure to place it off, and move the cover toward the base of your computer. ! n 18 N Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover Before accessing some ports and jacks on a soft cloth to avoid damage to remove the back panel cover from the computer. When facing down your computer, you need first to the LCD screen. 2 Grasp the back panel cover (1) with both hands, gently pull it on the back of the computer.
To remove the back panel cover 1 Gently face down your computer, be sure to place it off, and move the cover toward the base of your computer. ! n 18 N Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover Before accessing some ports and jacks on a soft cloth to avoid damage to remove the back panel cover from the computer. When facing down your computer, you need first to the LCD screen. 2 Grasp the back panel cover (1) with both hands, gently pull it on the back of the computer.
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Be sure to keep the back panel cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary. To replace the back panel cover 1 Put the prop-up stand (1) through the opening of the computer and push it in. ! n 19 N Getting Started 2 Align the cover with the back of the back panel cover (2).
Be sure to keep the back panel cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary. To replace the back panel cover 1 Put the prop-up stand (1) through the opening of the computer and push it in. ! n 19 N Getting Started 2 Align the cover with the back of the back panel cover (2).
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To connect the AC adapter 1 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 4 Plug the cable connected... to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the DC IN port (4) on the computer. n 20 N Getting Started Connecting...
To connect the AC adapter 1 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 4 Plug the cable connected... to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the DC IN port (4) on the computer. n 20 N Getting Started Connecting...
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The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter. 5 Replace the back panel cover. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. n 21 N Getting Started !
The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter. 5 Replace the back panel cover. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. n 21 N Getting Started !