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nN 2 Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...24 Connecting a Power Source ...25 Using the Battery Pack...26 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard...35 Using the Touch Pad...37 Using Special-function Buttons ...38 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the TV Function (on Selected Models Only) ...47 Using PC Cards ...48 Using the Memory Stick Media ...52 Using the Internet...56 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...57
nN 2 Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...24 Connecting a Power Source ...25 Using the Battery Pack...26 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard...35 Using the Touch Pad...37 Using Special-function Buttons ...38 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the TV Function (on Selected Models Only) ...47 Using PC Cards ...48 Using the Memory Stick Media ...52 Using the Internet...56 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...57
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... External Microphone ...115 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...116 Connecting a Printer ...119 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...121 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...123 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...125 Setting the Password ...126 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center...131 Using the Power Saving Modes ...133 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...115 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...116 Connecting a Printer ...119 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...121 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...123 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...125 Setting the Password ...126 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center...131 Using the Power Saving Modes ...133 Managing Power with...
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Contains overview of -the-art personal computing. Documentation Your Documentation contains printed information and user guides to the on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. nN 6 Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
Contains overview of -the-art personal computing. Documentation Your Documentation contains printed information and user guides to the on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. nN 6 Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
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...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. The online Specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - nN 7 Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online software information: 1 Click Start... about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑...
...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. The online Specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - nN 7 Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online software information: 1 Click Start... about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑...
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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 24) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 25) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 26) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) nN 10 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 24) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 25) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 26) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) nN 10 Getting Started
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 37) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 40) ❑ Using the TV Function (on Selected Models Only) (page 47) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 56) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 57) nN 34 Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 37) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 40) ❑ Using the TV Function (on Selected Models Only) (page 47) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 56) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 57) nN 34 Using Your VAIO Computer
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For more information on the standard keys, see Windows Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link. nN 35 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
For more information on the standard keys, see Windows Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link. nN 35 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. nN 36 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch* Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume* Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + Fn + /T (F7): switch to the external display (F10): zoom* Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones.
To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. nN 36 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch* Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume* Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + Fn + /T (F7): switch to the external display (F10): zoom* Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones.
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... left button twice. Slide one finger on the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. nN 37 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll horizontally (the...
... left button twice. Slide one finger on the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. nN 37 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll horizontally (the...
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...volume. This setting applies only when the display is on maximum brightness intensity, the LED turns on. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 131). Magnify screen button (Zoom) Changes the image resolution in all applications, except in those that you use the ...DVD player. : S1 button The S1 button, by default, launches the VAIO Zone software. VGN-A700 Series models Special-function button Functions Mute button Turns the volume on when the volume is adjusted accordingly. Press the brightness ...
...volume. This setting applies only when the display is on maximum brightness intensity, the LED turns on. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 131). Magnify screen button (Zoom) Changes the image resolution in all applications, except in those that you use the ...DVD player. : S1 button The S1 button, by default, launches the VAIO Zone software. VGN-A700 Series models Special-function button Functions Mute button Turns the volume on when the volume is adjusted accordingly. Press the brightness ...
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... sure to quit such software before pressing the Magnify screen button. VGN-FS600 Series models Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons By default, ... toggles the display output between the LCD and external device. The Magnify screen button may not work with VAIO Control Center (page 131). When the LCD screen view is restored. You can also link to these... the resolution, thus may change in resolution. The magnified view is disabled. nN 39 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ When an external display is connected to your computer, the Magnify screen button is not as ...
... sure to quit such software before pressing the Magnify screen button. VGN-FS600 Series models Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons By default, ... toggles the display output between the LCD and external device. The Magnify screen button may not work with VAIO Control Center (page 131). When the LCD screen view is restored. You can also link to these... the resolution, thus may change in resolution. The magnified view is disabled. nN 39 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ When an external display is connected to your computer, the Magnify screen button is not as ...
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... on the model you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. ✍ The location of the tray with an optical disc drive. nN 40 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 drive eject button...
... on the model you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. ✍ The location of the tray with an optical disc drive. nN 40 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 drive eject button...
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... a two sided disc product which types of the recordable disc. Check your computer. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Use the table below to see which mates DVD recorded material on the disc packaging carefully... CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* and DVD+RW ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of optical disc drive installed on your specifications for use with a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not play on this...
... a two sided disc product which types of the recordable disc. Check your computer. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Use the table below to see which mates DVD recorded material on the disc packaging carefully... CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* and DVD+RW ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of optical disc drive installed on your specifications for use with a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not play on this...
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.... ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc. This will affect the use circular discs. See the online Specifications sheet for more information on VGN-FS600 Series models. This may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on an optical ... Series models but does not support 8cm disc writing. Supports 8cm disc reading, but not on the optical disc drive. nN 42 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on discs. Because the maximum writing speed to...
.... ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc. This will affect the use circular discs. See the online Specifications sheet for more information on VGN-FS600 Series models. This may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on an optical ... Series models but does not support 8cm disc writing. Supports 8cm disc reading, but not on the optical disc drive. nN 42 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on discs. Because the maximum writing speed to...
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...applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to make sure you stop the DVD first. nN 43 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 which...speed up disc access when playing a DVD. See the help file on the packaging, you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the VAIO Zone software. This may produce noise while playing. If the region code of the world. You can play the disc on the DVDs to indicate...
...applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to make sure you stop the DVD first. nN 43 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 which...speed up disc access when playing a DVD. See the help file on the packaging, you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the VAIO Zone software. This may produce noise while playing. If the region code of the world. You can play the disc on the DVDs to indicate...
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If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. nN 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc, 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. nN 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option.
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nN 45 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CD. 8 Follow the instructions in the Files Stored on This Computer panel. 4 Close Windows Explorer. 5 Click Start and then My Computer. 6 ...
nN 45 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CD. 8 Follow the instructions in the Files Stored on This Computer panel. 4 Close Windows Explorer. 5 Click Start and then My Computer. 6 ...
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... DVDs (on how to use a program, see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing. nN 46 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs...
... DVDs (on how to use a program, see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing. nN 46 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs...
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... Stream your recorded TV contents via Ethernet (or WLAN) to the A/V port replicator, click Start and then VAIO Zone. Once your computer and TV are connected to connected PCs. ✍ Sony cannot guarantee the streaming of recorded content if it does not meet a certain level of high quality. See ...the TV Function (on Selected Models Only) If an A/V port replicator is delivered with the model you purchased, your computer is equipped with Sony's VAIO Zone software, the TV tuner board allows you to: ❑ Watch, record and play back analog broadcasted cable and terrestrial TV programs, all...
... Stream your recorded TV contents via Ethernet (or WLAN) to the A/V port replicator, click Start and then VAIO Zone. Once your computer and TV are connected to connected PCs. ✍ Sony cannot guarantee the streaming of recorded content if it does not meet a certain level of high quality. See ...the TV Function (on Selected Models Only) If an A/V port replicator is delivered with the model you purchased, your computer is equipped with Sony's VAIO Zone software, the TV tuner board allows you to: ❑ Watch, record and play back analog broadcasted cable and terrestrial TV programs, all...
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The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. nN 48 Using Your VAIO Computer The PC Card is automatically detected by your system. Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices.
The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. nN 48 Using Your VAIO Computer The PC Card is automatically detected by your system. Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices.