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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 ...128 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...129 Connecting a Printer ...132 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...133 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...135 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...137 Setting the Password ...138 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...141 Using the Power Saving Modes ...142 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...128 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...129 Connecting a Printer ...132 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...133 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...135 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...137 Setting the Password ...138 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...141 Using the Power Saving Modes ...142 Managing Power with...
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...personal computing. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase ...of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Documentation Your ...
...personal computing. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase ...of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Documentation Your ...
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... configuration of your VAIO computer. Contains features of your computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: 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...
... configuration of your VAIO computer. Contains features of your computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: 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...
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... and the various RAID levels (or types) that can be configured with your computer's RAID array, or to configure the hard disk drives, change your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using the RAID Recovery program to remove the RAID configuration. It lists...
... and the various RAID levels (or types) that can be configured with your computer's RAID array, or to configure the hard disk drives, change your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using the RAID Recovery program to remove the RAID configuration. It lists...
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... time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating...
... time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating...
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VGN-AR300 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 ... 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 (stereo) F VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38) I Power indicator (page 25) J Battery indicator (page 25) K Hard disk drive...
VGN-AR300 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 ... 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 (stereo) F VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38) I Power indicator (page 25) J Battery indicator (page 25) K Hard disk drive...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 38) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 82) ❑ Using the Internet (page 87) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 94) n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 38) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 82) ❑ Using the Internet (page 87) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 94) n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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.../Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or To increase lightness intensity, press Fn+F6...
.../Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or To increase lightness intensity, press Fn+F6...
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For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. 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 142).
For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. 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 142).
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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the ...
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the ...
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... button Functions Change TV channels up and down and Volume up) Functions By default, the S1 button maximizes lightness intensity of the computer. VGN-FE800 Series Models Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Muting button VOL buttons (Volume down . Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. n 39 N ...Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the LCD screen and the S2 ...
... button Functions Change TV channels up and down and Volume up) Functions By default, the S1 button maximizes lightness intensity of the computer. VGN-FE800 Series Models Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Muting button VOL buttons (Volume down . Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. n 39 N ...Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the LCD screen and the S2 ...
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... assignment with the AV Mode Button Settings utility. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Turns the volume on / off . n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Plays the previous chapter/movie in the DVD or the previous song in the CD. You can change this window, press and hold...this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the window for the on and off status of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software. You can change these button assignments on the optical disc drive. Launches AV Mode Launcher. Special-function button Previous track button ...
... assignment with the AV Mode Button Settings utility. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Turns the volume on / off . n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Plays the previous chapter/movie in the DVD or the previous song in the CD. You can change this window, press and hold...this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the window for the on and off status of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software. You can change these button assignments on the optical disc drive. Launches AV Mode Launcher. Special-function button Previous track button ...
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... cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds...
... cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds...
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... by pushing it will take a while to the optical disc drive is in gently. ! Insert your Recovery Disc into place. 4 Close the tray by VAIO Power Management, it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you launch any preinstalled ...CD/DVD program. The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-AR300 Series models: If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. If power...
... by pushing it will take a while to the optical disc drive is in gently. ! Insert your Recovery Disc into place. 4 Close the tray by VAIO Power Management, it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you launch any preinstalled ...CD/DVD program. The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-AR300 Series models: If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. If power...
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...: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. Use the...
...: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. Use the...
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...CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Please be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with digital audio material on one side with your computer does not support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to ...the capacity of 50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the CD Standard. This product is not supported. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the official "CD" format standard...
...CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Please be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with digital audio material on one side with your computer does not support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to ...the capacity of 50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the CD Standard. This product is not supported. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the official "CD" format standard...
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n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. Unless your external display is compliant with other optical media ... the disc do not match, playback is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates.
n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. Unless your external display is compliant with other optical media ... the disc do not match, playback is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates.
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... have a disc with data that you burned with your computer while writing data to CD/DVD media. (e.g. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject...
... have a disc with data that you burned with your computer while writing data to CD/DVD media. (e.g. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject...
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... play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- This may not be able to indicate in most regions of the world. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can...
... play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- This may not be able to indicate in most regions of the world. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can...