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... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
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... External Microphone ...85 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...86 Connecting a Printer ...89 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...90 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...93 Setting the Password ...94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...85 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...86 Connecting a Printer ...89 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...90 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...93 Setting the Password ...94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with...
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the 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. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the 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. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
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...includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support 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 manual)...
...includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support 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 manual)...
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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. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
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Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows...sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find ...
Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows...sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find ...
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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 30 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...
... increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 30 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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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. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 31 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 98). For details on the power.
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. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 31 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 98). For details on the power.
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..., this action displays a shortcut menu. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. If you disable the touch pad without connecting...only the keyboard for detailed instructions. ! Press the left button twice. Slide your preference for using the touch pad. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, ...
..., this action displays a shortcut menu. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. If you disable the touch pad without connecting...only the keyboard for detailed instructions. ! Press the left button twice. Slide your preference for using the touch pad. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, ...
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...function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator only. You can change the default software options in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. Special-function button S1 button AV MODE button Stop button Play/Pause button u Functions By default, the...or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to display the setup window. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. Stops playback of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on ...
...function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator only. You can change the default software options in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. Special-function button S1 button AV MODE button Stop button Play/Pause button u Functions By default, the...or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to display the setup window. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. Stops playback of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on ...
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Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions Previous track button . 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. Next track button > Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback.
Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions Previous track button . 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. Next track button > Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback.
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...functionality to capture more than one software application. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. Turning on the computer activates the ... If another software application is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is equipped with ...
...functionality to capture more than one software application. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. Turning on the computer activates the ... If another software application is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is equipped with ...
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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 36 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 36 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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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. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs, depending on your model.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs, depending on your model.
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... writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM CD-RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 39 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- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD...
... writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM CD-RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 39 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- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD...
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... OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Note that are required for movies and BD-ROM contents. VAIO computers may restrict video output to be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording...Unless your computer's optical disc drives. It is designed to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or ...
... OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Note that are required for movies and BD-ROM contents. VAIO computers may restrict video output to be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording...Unless your computer's optical disc drives. It is designed to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or ...
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... screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. To complete this may cause a failure. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add...
... screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. To complete this may cause a failure. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add...