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... Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Touch Pad ...39 Using the Mouse ...40 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...43 Using the... Optical Disc Drive ...47 Using the TV Function ...56 Using the HDMI Input Function ...75 Using the ExpressCard Module ...82 Using the Memory Stick ...86 Using the SD Memory Card ...92 Using...
... Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Touch Pad ...39 Using the Mouse ...40 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...43 Using the... Optical Disc Drive ...47 Using the TV Function ...56 Using the HDMI Input Function ...75 Using the ExpressCard Module ...82 Using the Memory Stick ...86 Using the SD Memory Card ...92 Using...
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... a Printer ...109 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...110 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...114 Setting the Password ...115 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 120 Using the Power Saving Mode...121 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...124 Adding and Removing Memory...125 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...132 Precautions...
... a Printer ...109 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...110 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...114 Setting the Password ...115 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 120 Using the Power Saving Mode...121 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...124 Adding and Removing Memory...125 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...132 Precautions...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...152 Computer ...154 System Security ...160 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...161 Networking ...164 Bluetooth Technology ...167 Optical Discs ...171 Display ...176 Printing ...177 Microphone ...178 Mouse ...179 Speakers ...180 Touch Pad...182 Keyboard...183 Floppy Disks ...184 Audio/Video...185 HDMI ...188 Memory Stick ...190 Peripherals ...191 Support Options ...192 Sony Support Information ...193 Program Support Information...196 Trademarks ...206
n4 N Troubleshooting ...152 Computer ...154 System Security ...160 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...161 Networking ...164 Bluetooth Technology ...167 Optical Discs ...171 Display ...176 Printing ...177 Microphone ...178 Mouse ...179 Speakers ...180 Touch Pad...182 Keyboard...183 Floppy Disks ...184 Audio/Video...185 HDMI ...188 Memory Stick ...190 Peripherals ...191 Support Options ...192 Sony Support Information ...193 Program Support Information...196 Trademarks ...206
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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 computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
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...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or ...areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) ...
...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or ...areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) ...
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... Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN...* functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models only. n7 N Before Use ❑...
... Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN...* functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models only. n7 N Before Use ❑...
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...and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support... for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose...
...and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support... for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose...
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Let your upper arms hang naturally at your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Sit in a chair with your wrists in front of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. Place the display directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer - Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n9 N Before Use ❑ Position of the computer may make you (1). Take frequent breaks while ...
Let your upper arms hang naturally at your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Sit in a chair with your wrists in front of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. Place the display directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer - Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n9 N Before Use ❑ Position of the computer may make you (1). Take frequent breaks while ...
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n 10 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of mechanical damage. ❑ Lighting - While adjusting the viewing angle, do not cause glare and reflection on each side of the display to your computer, especially on the display. Proper lighting adds to the proper position. Make sure you leave at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space behind and at least 8 inches (20 cm) of space on the display. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the main unit. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the center of the speaker grill, to find the best position....
n 10 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of mechanical damage. ❑ Lighting - While adjusting the viewing angle, do not cause glare and reflection on each side of the display to your computer, especially on the display. Proper lighting adds to the proper position. Make sure you leave at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space behind and at least 8 inches (20 cm) of space on the display. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the main unit. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the center of the speaker grill, to find the best position....
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... 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come...
... 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come...
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.... ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in this sensor for operations. It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas. G SONY logo lamp (page 120) H LCD screen (page 139) I HDMI SELECT indicator* (page 17) J WIRELESS indicator (page 17) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) L Hard disk drive...
.... ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in this sensor for operations. It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas. G SONY logo lamp (page 120) H LCD screen (page 139) I HDMI SELECT indicator* (page 17) J WIRELESS indicator (page 17) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) L Hard disk drive...
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J Base stand (page 143) * Support high-/full-/low- While the HDMI input is selected (page 76), pressing this button to turn off the volume. Back n 13 N Getting Started A Power button B DISPLAY OFF button Press this button also turns off the LCD backlight. E CONNECT button (page 26), (page 28) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 110) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 105) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 107) I Base stand cover Remove the base stand cover to bundle cables to access the ports and jacks behind it (page 18). speeds. C ...
J Base stand (page 143) * Support high-/full-/low- While the HDMI input is selected (page 76), pressing this button to turn off the volume. Back n 13 N Getting Started A Power button B DISPLAY OFF button Press this button also turns off the LCD backlight. E CONNECT button (page 26), (page 28) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 110) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 105) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 107) I Base stand cover Remove the base stand cover to bundle cables to access the ports and jacks behind it (page 18). speeds. C ...
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Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. The area around the air exhaust vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. n 14 N Getting Started A Air exhaust vent (page 142) B HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover (page 133) C Memory module compartment cover (page 127) D AC In port (page 23) E CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port* (page 63) F CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port* (page 56) G HDMI INPUT port* (page 75) H Cable clamps (page 25) I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack* (page 73) J S VIDEO input port* (page 64) K A/V INPUT jack* (page 64) L Network (Ethernet) port (page 112) * On ...
Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. The area around the air exhaust vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. n 14 N Getting Started A Air exhaust vent (page 142) B HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover (page 133) C Memory module compartment cover (page 127) D AC In port (page 23) E CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port* (page 63) F CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port* (page 56) G HDMI INPUT port* (page 75) H Cable clamps (page 25) I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack* (page 73) J S VIDEO input port* (page 64) K A/V INPUT jack* (page 64) L Network (Ethernet) port (page 112) * On ...
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speeds. *2 On selected models only. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 47) B Drive eject button (page 48) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 107) D WIRELESS switch (page 96) E HDMI SELECT button*2 (page 76) F MENU button*2 (page 76) G Up/Down buttons*2 (page 76) H OK button*2 (page 76) *1 Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. *2 On selected models only. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 47) B Drive eject button (page 48) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 107) D WIRELESS switch (page 96) E HDMI SELECT button*2 (page 76) F MENU button*2 (page 76) G Up/Down buttons*2 (page 76) H OK button*2 (page 76) *1 Support high-/full-/low-
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speeds. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 107) *1 Your computer supports both standard- Left n 16 N Getting Started A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 82) B Memory Stick slot*1 (page 86) C Media Access indicator (page 17) D SD memory card slot (page 92) E Headphones jack (page 105) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
speeds. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 107) *1 Your computer supports both standard- Left n 16 N Getting Started A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 82) B Memory Stick slot*1 (page 86) C Media Access indicator (page 17) D SD memory card slot (page 92) E Headphones jack (page 105) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
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Illuminates when the drive is in use . Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access HDMI SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is ...
Illuminates when the drive is in use . Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access HDMI SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is ...
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When facing down your computer, you first need to remove the back panel cover from the computer and the base stand cover from the base stand. n 18 N Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Covers Before accessing some ports and jacks on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen. To remove the back panel cover and the base stand cover 1 Gently face down your computer, be sure to place it on the back of your computer on a flat surface. !
When facing down your computer, you first need to remove the back panel cover from the computer and the base stand cover from the base stand. n 18 N Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Covers Before accessing some ports and jacks on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen. To remove the back panel cover and the base stand cover 1 Gently face down your computer, be sure to place it on the back of your computer on a flat surface. !
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n 19 N Getting Started ! 2 Grasp the back panel cover (1) with both hands, gently lift it, and remove it from the computer. Put your fingertips underneath the back panel cover (2) when removing the cover from the computer.
n 19 N Getting Started ! 2 Grasp the back panel cover (1) with both hands, gently lift it, and remove it from the computer. Put your fingertips underneath the back panel cover (2) when removing the cover from the computer.
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n 20 N Getting Started 3 Slide the base stand cover (3) in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the base stand.
n 20 N Getting Started 3 Slide the base stand cover (3) in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the base stand.
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To replace the back panel cover and the base stand cover 1 Put the base stand cover (1) back on the base stand and slide it in the direction of the arrow. n 21 N Getting Started
To replace the back panel cover and the base stand cover 1 Put the base stand cover (1) back on the base stand and slide it in the direction of the arrow. n 21 N Getting Started