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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 Control Center 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 Control Center 116 Using the Power Saving Modes ...117 Managing Power with...
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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 provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. 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 provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
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... User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your VAIO computer. Explains features of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with http://,... to the Internet. 2 Go 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 ...
... User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your VAIO computer. Explains features of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with http://,... to the Internet. 2 Go 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 ...
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.... 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click... VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and...
.... 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click... VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and...
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...answers you need. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to access and provides... a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page ...
...answers you need. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to access and provides... a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page ...
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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. !
... 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. !
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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 75) ❑ Using the Internet (page 78) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 79) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 86) 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 75) ❑ Using the Internet (page 78) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 79) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 86) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting 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.
... the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting 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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... pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the mouse. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with... VAIO Control Center (page 116) to launch VAIO Control Center. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the ...
... pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the mouse. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with... VAIO Control Center (page 116) to launch VAIO Control Center. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the ...
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or TV recording*1. Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button ...the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. You can change the default software options in VAIO Launcher. Starts or pauses playback of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc*2 media or a music/video file... Next track button AV MODE button Functions Change TV channels up and down. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window.
or TV recording*1. Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button ...the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. You can change the default software options in VAIO Launcher. Starts or pauses playback of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc*2 media or a music/video file... Next track button AV MODE button Functions Change TV channels up and down. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window.
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... the S button assignments. If this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. The S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the SONY logo lamp on /off . *1 On models with the TV tuner only. *2 On models with...other models. Muting button Turns the volume on and off status of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software. ✍ The default button assignments may be different from the above. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons The default button assignments are as follows...
... the S button assignments. If this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. The S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the SONY logo lamp on /off . *1 On models with the TV tuner only. *2 On models with...other models. Muting button Turns the volume on and off status of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software. ✍ The default button assignments may be different from the above. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons The default button assignments are as follows...
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...capturing an image in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture more than one software application. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to instant messaging software and ...video editing software. The built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. Note that launching or exiting your instant ...
...capturing an image in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture more than one software application. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to instant messaging software and ...video editing software. The built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. Note that launching or exiting your instant ...
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... process. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. If power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it in gently. The tray slides out. ✍ If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button... substitute drive eject button on the computer again to eject the drive tray. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the optical disc drive. 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...
... process. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. If power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it in gently. The tray slides out. ✍ If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button... substitute drive eject button on the computer again to eject the drive tray. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the optical disc drive. 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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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). 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 !
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 36 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 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 36 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 optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM CD-RW/ P P P P PR P P - CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- 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- DVD-ROM DVD-ROM P P P P P P P - Blu-ray...
... DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM CD-RW/ P P P P PR P P - CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- 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- DVD-ROM DVD-ROM P P P P P P P - Blu-ray...
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...CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. For ...a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with other side. A DualDisc is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the other ...
...CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. For ...a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with other side. A DualDisc is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the other ...
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... data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add...
... data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add...
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... media. ❑ Some DVD players and computers' optical disc drives may not be able to speed up disc access when playing a disc. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play this means that you cannot play the disc on your...
... media. ❑ Some DVD players and computers' optical disc drives may not be able to speed up disc access when playing a disc. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play this means that you cannot play the disc on your...