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... and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...24 Connecting a Power Source ...26 Using the Battery Pack ...27 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 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...40 Using...
... and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...24 Connecting a Power Source ...26 Using the Battery Pack ...27 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 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...40 Using...
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... External Microphone ...94 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...100 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...102 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...107 Using the Power Saving Modes ...108 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...94 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...100 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...102 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...107 Using the Power Saving Modes ...108 Managing Power with...
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... printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode (VGN-TX700 Series models only) - Provides a guide to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat ...n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and...
... printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode (VGN-TX700 Series models only) - Provides a guide to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat ...n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and...
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...❑ Specifications - To access this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility Guide (VGN-TX700 Series models only) - To access this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs,...software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Contains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or ...
...❑ Specifications - To access this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility Guide (VGN-TX700 Series models only) - To access this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs,...software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Contains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or ...
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... first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your computer. 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 computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your...
... first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your computer. 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 computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your...
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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 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... (page 57) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 70) n 34 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 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... (page 57) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 70) n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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..., but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F1): wireless switching (Selected VGN- n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Toggles between Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, and Wireless WAN functionalities. Fn + 2... (F3/F4): volume (VGN-FJ200 Series only) Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase volume, press...
..., but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F1): wireless switching (Selected VGN- n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Toggles between Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, and Wireless WAN functionalities. Fn + 2... (F3/F4): volume (VGN-FJ200 Series only) Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase volume, press...
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... restores the standard view. When the LCD screen view is disabled during video playback. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as...
... restores the standard view. When the LCD screen view is disabled during video playback. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as...
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Press the left button twice. Move your finger along the bottom ...
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Press the left button twice. Move your finger along the bottom ...
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...or CD playback with the Sonic Stage software. Stops DVD playback with the WinDVD software or CD playback with the Sonic Stage software. VGN-TX700 Series models Special-function button Functions AV MODE button Play/Pause button When Windows is NOT launched: Activates Instant Mode to enable ...well as a Memory Stick media or SD card, without launching Windows. You can change the AV MODE button assignment. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the Sonic Stage software. When the computer is off or in Instant Mode as well...
...or CD playback with the Sonic Stage software. Stops DVD playback with the WinDVD software or CD playback with the Sonic Stage software. VGN-TX700 Series models Special-function button Functions AV MODE button Play/Pause button When Windows is NOT launched: Activates Instant Mode to enable ...well as a Memory Stick media or SD card, without launching Windows. You can change the AV MODE button assignment. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the Sonic Stage software. When the computer is off or in Instant Mode as well...
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... and decrease the volume. Ejects the drive tray. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Next track button Disc drive eject button Muting button Volume buttons (Volume up and Volume down) Functions This button is launched and running. VGN-FJ200 Series models Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default... is enabled in the CD during playback with the Sonic Stage software. If this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central.
... and decrease the volume. Ejects the drive tray. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Next track button Disc drive eject button Muting button Volume buttons (Volume up and Volume down) Functions This button is launched and running. VGN-FJ200 Series models Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default... is enabled in the CD during playback with the Sonic Stage software. If this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central.
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... to find whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the MOTION EYE camera, respectively. Turning on selected VGN-FJ200 Series models only. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using the software. ✍ The built...MOTION EYE camera. ! Make sure that launching or exiting your model is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera The built-in MOTION EYE camera is available on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE...
... to find whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the MOTION EYE camera, respectively. Turning on selected VGN-FJ200 Series models only. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using the software. ✍ The built...MOTION EYE camera. ! Make sure that launching or exiting your model is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera The built-in MOTION EYE camera is available on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE...
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...location of the drive eject button depends on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is not powered. To insert a disc ! Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the... equipped with an optical disc drive. The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-TX700 Series models, if power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to launch the VAIO Recovery Wizard. When recovering your Recovery Disc into the optical disc drive, turn ...
...location of the drive eject button depends on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is not powered. To insert a disc ! Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the... equipped with an optical disc drive. The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-TX700 Series models, if power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to launch the VAIO Recovery Wizard. When recovering your Recovery Disc into the optical disc drive, turn ...
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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 CD/DVD program. Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. ! n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up and gently push until the disc clicks into place. 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby 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 CD/DVD program. Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. ! n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up and gently push until the disc clicks into place. 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate).
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... discs that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with a VAIO computer, be aware that not compliant with digital audio material on your optical disc drive supports. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) ...packaging carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Please be sure to read the notices on this product because it does not...
... discs that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with a VAIO computer, be aware that not compliant with digital audio material on your optical disc drive supports. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) ...packaging carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Please be sure to read the notices on this product because it does not...
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n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support ...
n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support ...
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n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure you exit and close the session when you need to close all other shape (... power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and the VGN-FJ200 Series model's DVD drives may not be able to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on applicable models...
n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure you exit and close the session when you need to close all other shape (... power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and the VGN-FJ200 Series model's DVD drives may not be able to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on applicable models...
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..., you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you can play the disc. If you have exceeded this may damage your residence area...
..., you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you can play the disc. If you have exceeded this may damage your residence area...
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Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first.
Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first.
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If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. n 48 N 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. n 48 N 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.