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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 ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using the Internet...47 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...48
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 ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using the Internet...47 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...48
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...) Device...73 Connecting a Printer ...76 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...78 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...80 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...82 Setting the Password ...83 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...92 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...95
...) Device...73 Connecting a Printer ...76 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...78 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...80 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...82 Setting the Password ...83 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...92 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...95
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. 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 -
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. 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 -
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... information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ...10065; VAIO Recovery Guide - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the ...
... information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ...10065; VAIO Recovery Guide - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the ...
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... (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system.
... (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system.
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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 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 48) 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 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 48) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... functions are not available until Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7...
... functions are not available until Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7...
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... resolution to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 87). Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function...
... resolution to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 87). Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function...
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... action displays a shortcut menu. Slide one finger on the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Press the right button (4) once.
... action displays a shortcut menu. Slide one finger on the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Press the right button (4) once.
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n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both. You can change these button assignments on and off and the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output 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.
n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both. You can change these button assignments on and off and the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output 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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...-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software, 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 ready for a video conference using such software...
...-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software, 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 ready for a video conference using such software...
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.... 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you plan to open the drive. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate).
.... 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you plan to open the drive. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate).
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... DVD+RW CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM* n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model.
... DVD+RW CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM* n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model.
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...drives. Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for General version 2.0/2.1. ...with discs that conform to DVD-RW discs compliant with removable cartridge. Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ Supports writing data to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD ...
...drives. Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for General version 2.0/2.1. ...with discs that conform to DVD-RW discs compliant with removable cartridge. Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ Supports writing data to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD ...
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... use of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on applicable models using the CD burning...
... use of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on applicable models using the CD burning...
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... drive's DVD region code is permanently assigned and you will not be able to remove a USB device, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If you have exceeded this count. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You...
... drive's DVD region code is permanently assigned and you will not be able to remove a USB device, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If you have exceeded this count. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You...
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If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option.
If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option.
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Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to find the type of your system's hardware configuration. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. To copy files to Send To, and then click ...
Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to find the type of your system's hardware configuration. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. To copy files to Send To, and then click ...
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a disc into the optical disc ...
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a disc into the optical disc ...
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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 with the computer. You do not need to your system. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the slot. The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. Inserting a PC Card ! Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card.
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 with the computer. You do not need to your system. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the slot. The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. Inserting a PC Card ! Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card.