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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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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase 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 Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
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... 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://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 http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this ...
... 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://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 http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this ...
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...screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original... settings. 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 using Windows Media Center.
...screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original... settings. 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 using Windows Media Center.
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Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you accomplish a task. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ...other Internet sites you might 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 Find ...
Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you accomplish a task. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ...other Internet sites you might 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 Find ...
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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. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
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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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... only after the operating system finished launching. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. 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. To decrease lighting...
... only after the operating system finished launching. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. 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. To decrease lighting...
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... the detailed instructions. ! 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. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen...
... the detailed instructions. ! 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. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen...
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...the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. You can change the default software options in VAIO Launcher. Special-function button CHANNEL buttons*1 TV REC button*1 Play/Pause button Stop button Previous track button Next track button AV MODE ...button Functions Change TV channels up and down. n 32 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. Plays the next...
...the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. You can change the default software options in VAIO Launcher. Special-function button CHANNEL buttons*1 TV REC button*1 Play/Pause button Stop button Previous track button Next track button AV MODE ...button Functions Change TV channels up and down. n 32 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. Plays the next...
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... S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the SONY logo lamp on other models. VOLUME buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. If this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. In such a case, you can change the ... displays the Logo Lamp Control window for specifying your preference for playback. See the help file on VAIO Control Center for changing the S button assignments. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons The default button assignments are as follows: The S1 ...
... S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the SONY logo lamp on other models. VOLUME buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. If this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. In such a case, you can change the ... displays the Logo Lamp Control window for specifying your preference for playback. See the help file on VAIO Control Center for changing the S button assignments. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons The default button assignments are as follows: The S1 ...
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...frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more than one software application. n 34 N ...Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft...
...frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more than one software application. n 34 N ...Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft...
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...out. ✍ If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. n 35 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... 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 will take a while to start the recovery process. 3 Place a disc in gently. When recovering your system, turn on the computer again ...
...out. ✍ If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. n 35 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... 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 will take a while to start the recovery process. 3 Place a disc in gently. When recovering your system, turn on the computer again ...
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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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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 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.
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 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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...) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. 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- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD...
...) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. 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- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to be ...or the manufacturer of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. As with digital audio material on one side with... format at all. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD ...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to be ...or the manufacturer of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. As with digital audio material on one side with... format at all. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD ...
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... screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. To complete this may cause a failure. 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 Roxio Easy Media Creator software to...
... screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. To complete this may cause a failure. 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 Roxio Easy Media Creator software to...