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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...36 Using...
... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...36 Using...
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... External Microphone ...86 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...87 Connecting a Printer ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 98 Using the Power Saving Modes ...99 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...86 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...87 Connecting a Printer ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 98 Using the Power Saving Modes ...99 Managing Power with...
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...❑ Specifications - Provides a guide to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA 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 ...
...❑ Specifications - Provides a guide to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA 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 ...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
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...; Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, ...efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep...
...; Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, ...efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep...
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n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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... the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. !
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. !
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 68) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 68) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... keep pressing Fn+F6. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 31 N 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. Combinations and Functions...
... keep pressing Fn+F6. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 31 N 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. Combinations and Functions...
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For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 99). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off.
For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 99). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off.
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...pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button twice. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on an item or object. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. Slide... your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 98) to launch VAIO Control Center. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the ...
...pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button twice. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on an item or object. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. Slide... your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 98) to launch VAIO Control Center. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the ...
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...S1 button turns the volume on and off. ✍ The default button assignment may be off or in VAIO Launcher. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. Starts or pauses playback of the computer. In such a case, you use specific functions ...the desired software. When the computer is on the hard disk drive. See the help you can change the assignment in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for changing the S1 button assignment. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be different from the above. Plays the previous chapter/...
...S1 button turns the volume on and off. ✍ The default button assignment may be off or in VAIO Launcher. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. Starts or pauses playback of the computer. In such a case, you use specific functions ...the desired software. When the computer is on the hard disk drive. See the help you can change the assignment in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for changing the S1 button assignment. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be different from the above. Plays the previous chapter/...
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Special-function button Functions VOL-/VOL+ buttons (Volume down and Volume up) Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. * On models with the Blu-ray Disc drive only. Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Special-function button Functions VOL-/VOL+ buttons (Volume down and Volume up) Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. * On models with the Blu-ray Disc drive only. Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...exit the application before using such software. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The viewer window may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on...in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. ! The built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more than one software application. When capturing an image in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to ...
...exit the application before using such software. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The viewer window may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on...in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. ! The built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more than one software application. When capturing an image in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to ...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place.
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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program.
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program.
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... of 50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with a cartridge. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD-
... of 50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with a cartridge. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD-
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...restrict video output to be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Region settings are not compliant with other side. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents... Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you cannot play or view the contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. A DualDisc is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on...
...restrict video output to be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Region settings are not compliant with other side. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents... Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you cannot play or view the contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. A DualDisc is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on...