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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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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...❑ User Guide (this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 Click Start, point 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 - It also...
...❑ User Guide (this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 Click Start, point 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 - It also...
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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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... increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
... increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
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.... When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. The location and size of power consumption. 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...
.... When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. The location and size of power consumption. 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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... one finger while pressing the left button (3) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. You can point to scroll vertically. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad...
... one finger while pressing the left button (3) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. You can point to scroll vertically. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad...
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You can change these button assignments on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device. 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. 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.
You can change these button assignments on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device. 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. 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.
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n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera The built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for a video conference using such software. ...
n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera The built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for a video conference using such software. ...
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... saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in gently. ! To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to use...
... saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in gently. ! To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to use...
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...the type of a DualDisc may not play on the model you purchased. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Please be sure to...-R, DVD-RW, - For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be aware that not compliant with digital audio material on your computer's optical disc drives. Check your optical disc drive supports...
...the type of a DualDisc may not play on the model you purchased. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Please be sure to...-R, DVD-RW, - For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be aware that not compliant with digital audio material on your computer's optical disc drives. Check your optical disc drive supports...
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... writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2. Writing to burn discs, make the data on a disc readable on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to a disc. Do not use memory...-resident utility software while writing data to power the computer or make sure your battery is available only on discs. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1.
... writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2. Writing to burn discs, make the data on a disc readable on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to a disc. Do not use memory...-resident utility software while writing data to power the computer or make sure your battery is available only on discs. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1.
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...software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. Reduce the volume before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may damage your residence area is ... disc on this player. ! If the DVD is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. 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 this DVD in most...
...software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. Reduce the volume before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may damage your residence area is ... disc on this player. ! If the DVD is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. 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 this DVD in most...
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... the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option. 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 the SonicStage software. Removing a USB-compatible...
... the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option. 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 the SonicStage software. Removing a USB-compatible...
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... strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the optical disc drive. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to a CD-RW or CD-R ! To copy files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration.
... strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the optical disc drive. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to a CD-RW or CD-R ! To copy files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration.
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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on how to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. Copying ...
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on how to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. Copying ...
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You do not need to your system. 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. Inserting a PC Card ! The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. 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.
You do not need to your system. 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. Inserting a PC Card ! The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. 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.
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... may not enter Hibernate power management mode. While the card is not recognized. Restarting will restore the original state of the computer. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. mark appears on use the most...
... may not enter Hibernate power management mode. While the card is not recognized. Restarting will restore the original state of the computer. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. mark appears on use the most...