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... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...31 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using...
... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...31 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using...
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... External Microphone ...104 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...105 Connecting a Printer ...108 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...109 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...111 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...116 Using the Power Saving Modes ...117 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...104 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...105 Connecting a Printer ...108 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...109 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...111 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...116 Using the Power Saving Modes ...117 Managing Power with...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase...
Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase...
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...of your entire hard disk drive 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 Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User ...
...of your entire hard disk drive 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 Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User ...
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...personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer... User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links 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. ❑...
...personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer... User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links 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. ❑...
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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. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer for example...
... 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. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer for example...
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... N Getting Started Indicator Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Wireless LAN * On selected models only. Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is off. The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Click the Categories tab. 3 Double-click Display and Logo Lamp Control. 4 Follow the on your computer. Normal scrolling...lamp to ON and Bluetooth technology is set to make it stay unlit by following these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central. You can change how you are using and does not work with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is enabled. Changing...
... N Getting Started Indicator Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Wireless LAN * On selected models only. Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is off. The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Click the Categories tab. 3 Double-click Display and Logo Lamp Control. 4 Follow the on your computer. Normal scrolling...lamp to ON and Bluetooth technology is set to make it stay unlit by following these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central. You can change how you are using and does not work with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is enabled. Changing...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 30) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 31) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 74) ❑ Using the Internet (page 77) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 78) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 85) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 30) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 31) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 74) ❑ Using the Internet (page 77) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 78) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 85) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or To increase lightness intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. n 29 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.
... intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or To increase lightness intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. n 29 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.
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n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to , select, drag, ...
n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to , select, drag, ...
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... down. Stops playback of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc*2 media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Launches VAIO AV Mode Launcher for selecting the desired software. Starts TV recording. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during... audio playback. You can change the default software options in VAIO AV Mode Launcher. Starts or pauses playback of the computer. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to help you use ...
... down. Stops playback of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc*2 media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Launches VAIO AV Mode Launcher for selecting the desired software. Starts TV recording. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during... audio playback. You can change the default software options in VAIO AV Mode Launcher. Starts or pauses playback of the computer. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to help you use ...
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The S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the SONY logo lamp on the window for changing the S button assignments. To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on models ... N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons The default button assignments are as follows: The S1 button toggles the LCD image quality mode between Standard and Vivid on the optical disc drive. Muting button Turns the volume on and off status of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software. ✍...
The S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the SONY logo lamp on the window for changing the S button assignments. To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on models ... N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons The default button assignments are as follows: The S1 button toggles the LCD image quality mode between Standard and Vivid on the optical disc drive. Muting button Turns the volume on and off status of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software. ✍...
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n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. It decreases the frame rate and slows .... ! Note that the camera is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. When capturing an image in a dark place, click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Setting tab on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is...
n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. It decreases the frame rate and slows .... ! Note that the camera is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. When capturing an image in a dark place, click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Setting tab on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is...
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... the optical disc drive. If power supply to the optical disc drive is not powered. Insert your Recovery Disc into place. 4 Close the tray by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to eject the drive tray. The tray slides out. ✍ If the disc drive eject button does not work... drive. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is disabled by pushing it in gently. n 34 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...
... the optical disc drive. If power supply to the optical disc drive is not powered. Insert your Recovery Disc into place. 4 Close the tray by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to eject the drive tray. The tray slides out. ✍ If the disc drive eject button does not work... drive. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is disabled by pushing it in gently. n 34 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...
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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. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is 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. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is 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. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, 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 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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...+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. DVD-ROM DVD-ROM P P P P P P P - n 37 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- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±...
...+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. DVD-ROM DVD-ROM P P P P P P P - n 37 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- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±...
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...the disc do not match, playback is not supported. ! Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Note that conform to the CD Standard. VAIO computers may not play or view the contents of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to... the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for Movies and BD-ROM...
...the disc do not match, playback is not supported. ! Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Note that conform to the CD Standard. VAIO computers may not play or view the contents of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to... the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for Movies and BD-ROM...
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..., if you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer, to write data to a disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to...
..., if you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer, to write data to a disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to...
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... world. If the DVD is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you can play the disc. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer's optical disc...
... world. If the DVD is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you can play the disc. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer's optical disc...
