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... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...25 Connecting a Power Source ...27 Using the Battery Pack ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...34 Using Your VAIO Computer ...35 Using the Keyboard ...36 Using the Touch Pad ...38 Using Special-function Buttons ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...41 Using...
... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...25 Connecting a Power Source ...27 Using the Battery Pack ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...34 Using Your VAIO Computer ...35 Using the Keyboard ...36 Using the Touch Pad ...38 Using Special-function Buttons ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...41 Using...
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... External Microphone ...130 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...131 Connecting a Printer ...134 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...135 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...137 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...139 Setting the Password ...140 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...143 Using the Power Saving Modes ...144 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...130 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...131 Connecting a Printer ...134 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...135 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...137 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...139 Setting the Password ...140 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...143 Using the Power Saving Modes ...144 Managing Power with...
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Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
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... array, or to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected VGN-AR200 Series models only) - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www...
... array, or to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected VGN-AR200 Series models only) - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE Guide. Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system.
n8 N Before Use ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE Guide. Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system.
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... system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Make sure to get started with your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on...
... system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Make sure to get started with your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on...
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VGN-AR200 Series Models Front n 19 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 161) D Keyboard (page 36) E Built-in microphone (monaural) O SD memory card indicator (page 25) P Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1 ... 25) T Bluetooth indicator*2 (page 25) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 On selected models only. N Built-in speakers F VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38...
VGN-AR200 Series Models Front n 19 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 161) D Keyboard (page 36) E Built-in microphone (monaural) O SD memory card indicator (page 25) P Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1 ... 25) T Bluetooth indicator*2 (page 25) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 On selected models only. N Built-in speakers F VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38...
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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 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... (page 81) ❑ Using the Internet (page 86) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 97) n 35 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 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... (page 81) ❑ Using the Internet (page 86) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 97) n 35 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 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the...
... 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 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the...
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When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 144). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off.
When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 144). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off.
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... with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Press the left button (3) once. Move your finger along the bottom to scroll vertically. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1).
... with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Press the left button (3) once. Move your finger along the bottom to scroll vertically. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1).
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... (+) the volume. Starts media playback. You can change these button assignments on and off. To resume playback or recording, press again. VGN-FE700 Series Models Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Muting button VOL buttons (Volume down and Volume up and down. To display this window..., press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. VGN-AR200 Series Models Special-function button CHANNEL buttons* TV REC button* Play/Pause button Stop button Functions Change TV channels up )...
... (+) the volume. Starts media playback. You can change these button assignments on and off. To resume playback or recording, press again. VGN-FE700 Series Models Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Muting button VOL buttons (Volume down and Volume up and down. To display this window..., press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. VGN-AR200 Series Models Special-function button CHANNEL buttons* TV REC button* Play/Pause button Stop button Functions Change TV channels up )...
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...AV Mode Launcher. and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the VAIO logo lamp; If this utility, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. You need administrator rights on the computer to change these button assignments on and off..., press and hold the AV MODE button. Turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Previous track button Next track button AV MODE button S1/S2 buttons VOLUME buttons Disc drive eject button Muting button * On...
...AV Mode Launcher. and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the VAIO logo lamp; If this utility, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. You need administrator rights on the computer to change these button assignments on and off..., press and hold the AV MODE button. Turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Previous track button Next track button AV MODE button S1/S2 buttons VOLUME buttons Disc drive eject button Muting button * On...
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... before using the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for a video conference using such software. Note that the camera is...
... before using the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for a video conference using such software. Note that the camera is...
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n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and ... to eject the drive tray. Insert your Recovery Disc into place. 4 Close the tray by VAIO Power Management, it in gently. ! The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-AR200 Series models: If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the substitute drive ...is not powered. Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to launch the VAIO Recovery utility. 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). To insert a disc !
n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and ... to eject the drive tray. Insert your Recovery Disc into place. 4 Close the tray by VAIO Power Management, it in gently. ! The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-AR200 Series models: If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the substitute drive ...is not powered. Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to launch the VAIO Recovery utility. 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). To insert a disc !
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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... supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD...
... supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD...
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n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not 8cm disc writing. This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with the capacity of a Dual Disc may not play on the other side. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Sony does NOT guarantee...
n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not 8cm disc writing. This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with the capacity of a Dual Disc may not play on the other side. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Sony does NOT guarantee...
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Unless your external display is compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray disc playback. Region settings are ... high bit rates. Video recording to the Internet when playing copyright protected Blu-ray discs. On VGN-AR200 Series models: You may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in MPEG2 format only. VAIO computers may need to connect to Blu-ray Disc media is not possible. If the region setting...
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Unless your external display is compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray disc playback. Region settings are ... high bit rates. Video recording to the Internet when playing copyright protected Blu-ray discs. On VGN-AR200 Series models: You may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in MPEG2 format only. VAIO computers may need to connect to Blu-ray Disc media is not possible. If the region setting...
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... you eject it. This may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be able to play...
... you eject it. This may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be able to play...