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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 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 your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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 your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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... Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas...
... Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas...
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... Center User Guide - Provides information about using RAID systems. 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) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications...
... Center User Guide - Provides information about using RAID systems. 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) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications...
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... following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery ...-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you will find the on how to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless...
... following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery ...-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you will find the on how to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless...
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Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
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... other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Be sure to get started using 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 manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
... other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Be sure to get started using 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 manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 75) ❑ Using the Internet (page 78) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 80) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 87) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 75) ❑ Using the Internet (page 78) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 80) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 87) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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.../F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 30 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.
.../F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 30 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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... device and see the help file for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to launch VAIO Control Center. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 31 N Using... 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 use only the keyboard for the detailed instructions. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Once launched,...
... device and see the help file for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to launch VAIO Control Center. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 31 N Using... 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 use only the keyboard for the detailed instructions. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Once launched,...
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You can change the default software options in VAIO Launcher. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. Special-function button CHANNEL buttons*1 TV REC button*1 ... or the next song/file during audio playback. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD...
You can change the default software options in VAIO Launcher. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. Special-function button CHANNEL buttons*1 TV REC button*1 ... or the next song/file during audio playback. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD...
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...above. or displays the Logo Lamp Control window for specifying your preference for changing the S button assignments. See the help file on VAIO Control Center for playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for the S button assignments. The S2 button activates and deactivates the audio ...filtering feature of the SONY logo lamp on other models. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons The default button assignments are as follows: The S1 button toggles...
...above. or displays the Logo Lamp Control window for specifying your preference for changing the S button assignments. See the help file on VAIO Control Center for playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for the S button assignments. The S2 button activates and deactivates the audio ...filtering feature of the SONY logo lamp on other models. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons The default button assignments are as follows: The S1 button toggles...
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...is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. This is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the ...Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. When capturing an image 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. It decreases the frame rate and slows...
...is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. This is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the ...Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. When capturing an image 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. It decreases the frame rate and slows...
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... the disc clicks into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on your recovery disc into place. 4 Close the tray by VAIO Power Management, it in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. When recovering your system, turn on the optical disc drive. To... your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the computer again to start the recovery process. 3 Place a disc in gently. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is not powered. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by pushing it...
... the disc clicks into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on your recovery disc into place. 4 Close the tray by VAIO Power Management, it in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. When recovering your system, turn on the optical disc drive. To... your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the computer again to start the recovery process. 3 Place a disc in gently. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is not powered. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by pushing it...
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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 36 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 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 37 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.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 37 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.
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...;RW/ P P P P PR P P - Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. n 38 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- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD-
...;RW/ P P P P PR P P - Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. n 38 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- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD-
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...the contents on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Note that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). VAIO computers may not play back discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Some ...standard, you need to be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. It is compliant with other side. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to Blu-ray...
...the contents on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Note that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). VAIO computers may not play back discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Some ...standard, you need to be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. It is compliant with other side. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to Blu-ray...
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.... ❑ Only use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. n 40 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...
.... ❑ Only use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. n 40 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...