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...9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 16 Setting Up Your Computer 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 20 Updating Your Computer 21 Using Your VAIO Computer 22 Using the Keyboard 23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 25 Using the Optical Disc...53 Connecting a USB Device 54 Connecting an i.LINK Device 56 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 58 Setting the Password 59 Using the VAIO Control Center 64 Using the Power Saving Mode 65 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 67 Adding and Removing Memory 68 Precautions 74 Handling the LCD Screen 75 Using...
...9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 16 Setting Up Your Computer 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 20 Updating Your Computer 21 Using Your VAIO Computer 22 Using the Keyboard 23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 25 Using the Optical Disc...53 Connecting a USB Device 54 Connecting an i.LINK Device 56 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 58 Setting the Password 59 Using the VAIO Control Center 64 Using the Power Saving Mode 65 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 67 Adding and Removing Memory 68 Precautions 74 Handling the LCD Screen 75 Using...
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... supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. To find out about the configuration of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may...
... supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. To find out about the configuration of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may...
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... restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security...
... restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security...
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Information about configuration of your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ...10065; SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - May be available on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on...
Information about configuration of your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ...10065; SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - May be available on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on...
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... system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the...
... system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the...
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... efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. The serial ...number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of ...
... efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. The serial ...number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of ...
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Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 17) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 21) n 11 N
Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 17) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 21) n 11 N
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 21 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 21 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
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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 23) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 26) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 33) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 38) ❑ Using the Internet (page 41) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 42) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 43) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 47) n 22 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 23) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 26) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 33) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 38) ❑ Using the Internet (page 41) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 42) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 43) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 47) n 22 N
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... an example. For details on some software. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. C S1 button Executes the task that perform specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above...on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65). Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 23 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with the Fn key. The task associated with each function ...
... an example. For details on some software. D Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. C S1 button Executes the task that perform specific functions. ✍ Illustrated above...on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65). Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 23 N Using the Keyboard A USB keyboard is supplied with the Fn key. The task associated with each function ...
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... key. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in certain software applications. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to...
... key. G Windows key Displays the Start menu. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scr Lk): Turns on the computer screen. H E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in certain software applications. L Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to...
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...EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera n 25 N Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in...properties window. To use the software, see the help file included with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Launching or exiting your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing ...
...EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera n 25 N Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in...properties window. To use the software, see the help file included with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Launching or exiting your computer into Sleep mode while you can perform the following operations: ❑ Capturing still images and movies ❑ Sensing and capturing ...
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... back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive ...n 26 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it toward the drive tray until ...
... back of the drive tray with one hand, place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E keys to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive ...n 26 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward you, and gently push it toward the drive tray until ...
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Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 27 N ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to hold the back of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the drive tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in Sleep mode. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray.
Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 27 N ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to hold the back of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the drive tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in Sleep mode. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray.
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... Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 28 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on... your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-...
... Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 28 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on... your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not supported. ...with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may restrict video output to the CD Standard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! Be aware that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. To ...be sure to read the notices on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Some contents may not play on one side with your computer's optical disc drives. It is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on this product ...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not supported. ...with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may restrict video output to the CD Standard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! Be aware that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. To ...be sure to read the notices on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Some contents may not play on one side with your computer's optical disc drives. It is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on this product ...
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...-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to use circular discs. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc. Notes on playing discs To achieve... play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug ...
...-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to use circular discs. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc. Notes on playing discs To achieve... play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug ...
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If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on your computer. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N Notes on region codes ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of player you can play the disc on what type of the world.
If the region code indicates "all," you can play this disc in which region and on your computer. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label, you cannot play the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N Notes on region codes ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in most regions of player you can play the disc on what type of the world.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Playing Discs To play the disc. Close all running software applications before playing a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired disc burning software ...to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to use the software, see the help file included with the software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired software to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! Copying Files to...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 32 N Playing Discs To play the disc. Close all running software applications before playing a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired disc burning software ...to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to use the software, see the help file included with the software. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired software to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. ! Copying Files to...
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..., and other devices. Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable...
..., and other devices. Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable...