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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 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 Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...50 Using the Internet...53 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 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 Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...50 Using the Internet...53 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55
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... External Microphone ...70 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...71 Connecting a Printer ...74 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...75 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...78 Setting the Password ...79 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 82 Using the Power Saving Modes ...83 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...70 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...71 Connecting a Printer ...74 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...75 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...78 Setting the Password ...79 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 82 Using the Power Saving Modes ...83 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 computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! 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 computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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 manual) -...
...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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 manual) -...
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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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... Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might 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 your data safe and... categories to find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to do it step by step. It can either perform the task for your computer. ...
... Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might 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 your data safe and... categories to find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to do it step by step. It can either perform the task for your computer. ...
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Protect your VAIO computer 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. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
Protect your VAIO computer 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. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
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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 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 50) ❑ Using the Internet (page 53) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) n 26 N 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 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 50) ❑ Using the Internet (page 53) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... built-in speaker volume. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 27 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...
... built-in speaker volume. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 27 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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Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 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 83). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. 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 28 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 83). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. 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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... the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with... VAIO Control Center (page 82) to launch VAIO Control Center. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad to suit your preference for the detailed instructions...
... the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with... VAIO Control Center (page 82) to launch VAIO Control Center. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad to suit your preference for the detailed instructions...
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... options in the window for selecting the desired software. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. Special-function button S1 button AV... MODE button Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer.
... options in the window for selecting the desired software. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. Special-function button S1 button AV... MODE button Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer.
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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 31 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 31 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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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 32 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 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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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 33 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 33 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.
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... DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 34 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...
... DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 34 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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...DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 format at all. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers may not play on the disc packaging carefully to update the AACS key. Unless ... DVD recorded material on one side with discs that conform to the CD Standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. It is designed to play or view the contents on packaged media recorded in relation...
...DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 format at all. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers may not play on the disc packaging carefully to update the AACS key. Unless ... DVD recorded material on one side with discs that conform to the CD Standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. It is designed to play or view the contents on packaged media recorded in relation...
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....), as this process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use circular discs. n 36 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 memory-resident utility software while writing data...
....), as this process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use circular discs. n 36 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 memory-resident utility software while writing data...
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... may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you can play this DVD in which region and on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing...
... may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you can play this DVD in which region and on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing...