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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using PC Cards ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using the Internet...46 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...47
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using PC Cards ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using the Internet...46 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...47
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... External Microphone ...71 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...72 Connecting a Printer ...75 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...81 Setting the Password ...82 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...85 Using the Power Saving Modes ...86 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...71 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...72 Connecting a Printer ...75 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...81 Setting the Password ...82 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...85 Using the Power Saving Modes ...86 Managing Power with...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Contains an overview of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information -
Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Contains an overview of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information -
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... 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - ...Contains features of your computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 Click Start, point...
... 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - ...Contains features of your computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 Click Start, point...
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Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 10 N Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 10 N Getting Started
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using the Internet (page 46) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 47) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using the Internet (page 46) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 47) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... similar to the external display Functions Turns on the Customizing your computer link. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. For more information on the standard keys, see Help and Support Center and click on and off...
... similar to the external display Functions Turns on the Customizing your computer link. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. For more information on the standard keys, see Help and Support Center and click on and off...
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... magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it...
... magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it...
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... or object. You can point to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1).
... or object. You can point to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1).
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Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. You can change these button assignments on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device.
Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. You can change these button assignments on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device.
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... software. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! The viewer window may show some noises, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera The built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Turning...
... software. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! The viewer window may show some noises, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera The built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Turning...
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... plan to open the drive. Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in gently. ! The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an...
... plan to open the drive. Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in gently. ! The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an...
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..., when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for the type of a DualDisc may not play on your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with your model. A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that conform to the CD Standard. ! Check your optical disc...RW, DVD+R, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* and DVD+RW DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* and DVD+RW * On selected models only. ! n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on the model you purchased.
..., when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for the type of a DualDisc may not play on your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with your model. A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that conform to the CD Standard. ! Check your optical disc...RW, DVD+R, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* and DVD+RW DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* and DVD+RW * On selected models only. ! n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on the model you purchased.
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...on applicable models using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Do not use circular discs. This will affect the use of... it. This may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc. Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing.
...on applicable models using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Do not use circular discs. This will affect the use of... it. This may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc. Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing.
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... the DVD is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in most regions of the world. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play the disc. You can... the DVD region code only a limited number of player you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD.
... the DVD is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in most regions of the world. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play the disc. You can... the DVD region code only a limited number of player you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD.
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... on the desktop once you stop the DVD first. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you...
... on the desktop once you stop the DVD first. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you...
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration. To copy files to CD. 8 Follow the instructions in the ...
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration. To copy files to CD. 8 Follow the instructions in the ...
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For instructions on how to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW 1 Connect the AC adapter to the ...
For instructions on how to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW 1 Connect the AC adapter to the ...
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To insert a PC Card 1 Hold the PC Card with the computer. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. You do not need to your system. Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing up. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the PC Card slot. The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. Inserting a PC Card !
To insert a PC Card 1 Hold the PC Card with the computer. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. You do not need to your system. Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing up. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the PC Card slot. The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. Inserting a PC Card !
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.... It may not function properly if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is not recognized. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may enter Standby mode.
.... It may not function properly if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is not recognized. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may enter Standby mode.