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...Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using the Switch Function ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the ExpressCard Module ...47 Using the Memory Stick ...50 Using the SD Memory Card ...56 Using the Internet...59 Using Wireless LAN ...
...Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using the Switch Function ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the ExpressCard Module ...47 Using the Memory Stick ...50 Using the SD Memory Card ...56 Using the Internet...59 Using Wireless LAN ...
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... functions. To access this on selected models only. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the function. See the online specifications to the original factory settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
... functions. To access this on selected models only. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the function. See the online specifications to the original factory settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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Before starting your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up 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 accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page ...
Before starting your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up 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 accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page ...
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n 16 N Getting Started A Num lock indicator (page 21) B Caps lock indicator (page 21) C Scroll lock indicator (page 21) D Charge indicator (page 21) E Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) F MODE button (page 34) G Switch buttons (page 34) H SETTING button (page 34)
n 16 N Getting Started A Num lock indicator (page 21) B Caps lock indicator (page 21) C Scroll lock indicator (page 21) D Charge indicator (page 21) E Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) F MODE button (page 34) G Switch buttons (page 34) H SETTING button (page 34)
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speeds. Right n 18 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) B Manual eject hole (page 185) C Drive eject button (page 38) D Optical disc drive (page 38) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 90) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 96) G Modem port (page 59) H Power button/Power indicator (page 21) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 18 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) B Manual eject hole (page 185) C Drive eject button (page 38) D Optical disc drive (page 38) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 90) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 96) G Modem port (page 59) H Power button/Power indicator (page 21) * Support high-/full-/low-
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...indicator is turned on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off the indicator. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the battery pack is lit. ...See Charging the Battery Pack (page 26) for more information. Letters appear in MOTION EYE camera* Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS * On selected models only. n 21 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is...
...indicator is turned on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off the indicator. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the battery pack is lit. ...See Charging the Battery Pack (page 26) for more information. Letters appear in MOTION EYE camera* Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS * On selected models only. n 21 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is...
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... get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 35) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 38) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module...
... get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 35) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 38) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module...
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... used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
... used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
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The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down 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 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down 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.
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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 39 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 39 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. !
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 40 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 model.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 40 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 model.
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...P P P PR*1 *2 PR P P PR*3 *4 PR*7 *10 *11 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM... RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not...
...P P P PR*1 *2 PR P P PR*3 *4 PR*7 *10 *11 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM... RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not...
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...that are required for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play or view ... AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. As with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not possible. Unless your external display is compliant with the ...official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (...
...that are required for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play or view ... AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. As with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not possible. Unless your external display is compliant with the ...official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (...
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...the docking station (optional) while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on what type of the world. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer. Notes on playing discs... To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the...
...the docking station (optional) while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on what type of the world. If the region code indicates "all," you can play the disc. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer. Notes on playing discs... To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the...
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If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag ... follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 44 N Using Your...
If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag ... follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 44 N Using Your...
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...the software, see the help file included with your DVD burning software. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD ...to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc.
...the software, see the help file included with your DVD burning software. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD ...to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc.
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... 40) to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc ... to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, click Start,...
... 40) to play a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to find out about the supported disc ... to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on selected models only. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on the desktop, click Start,...
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Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to the USB port. This may cause a malfunction. When using a USB floppy disk drive, do not apply force to your computer. Your USB floppy disk drive (3) is now ready for use . 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable (2) into the USB port. n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices ! To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use .
Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to the USB port. This may cause a malfunction. When using a USB floppy disk drive, do not apply force to your computer. Your USB floppy disk drive (3) is now ready for use . 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable (2) into the USB port. n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices ! To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use .
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... , skip steps 1 to 5. 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug. 4 Click Stop. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to malfunction. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate...
... , skip steps 1 to 5. 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug. 4 Click Stop. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to malfunction. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate...
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... i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer. compatible devices you can use . n 94 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices...
... i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer. compatible devices you can use . n 94 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices...