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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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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...your computer must be connected 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 ...
...your computer must be connected 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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... software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. 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 Media...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) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center.
... software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. 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 Media...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) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center.
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...screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you how to do it step by step. n9...from the 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 Find ...
...screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you how to do it step by step. n9...from the 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 Find ...
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Protect your VAIO computer 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. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
Protect your VAIO computer 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. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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... 28) Be sure to get started using your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with 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...
... 28) Be sure to get started using your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with 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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... m or Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. 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.
... m or Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. 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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...scroll feature). ✍ You can point to scroll vertically. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch...button twice. Be sure to use only the keyboard for the detailed instructions. ! Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to launch VAIO Control Center. Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll ...
...scroll feature). ✍ You can point to scroll vertically. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch...button twice. Be sure to use only the keyboard for the detailed instructions. ! Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to launch VAIO Control Center. Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll ...
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.... To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to help you use specific functions of the computer. Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. Stops playback of a CD...
.... To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to help you use specific functions of the computer. Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. Stops playback of a CD...
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... window for specifying your preference for changing the S button assignments. VOLUME buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. 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 the LCD image quality mode between... Standard and Vivid on models with the Blu-ray Disc drive only. The S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the SONY logo lamp on other models. To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on /off . *1 On...
... window for specifying your preference for changing the S button assignments. VOLUME buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. 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 the LCD image quality mode between... Standard and Vivid on models with the Blu-ray Disc drive only. The S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the SONY logo lamp on other models. To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on /off . *1 On...
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...MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. ! 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. The viewer window may show some noise, for a video conference using the... rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. Click the Camera button to instant messaging software and video editing software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera...
...MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. ! 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. The viewer window may show some noise, for a video conference using the... rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. Click the Camera button to instant messaging software and video editing software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera...
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... take a while to open the drive. Insert 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. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and...
... take a while to open the drive. Insert 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. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and...
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n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! 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. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! 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. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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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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... the DVD-RAM cartridge. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - 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-
... the DVD-RAM cartridge. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - 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-
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... settings are not compliant with discs that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to Blu...DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to update the AACS key....
... settings are not compliant with discs that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to Blu...DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to update the AACS key....
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..., if you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer, to write data to a 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...
..., if you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer, to write data to a 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...