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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using the ExpressCard Module ...42 Using the Memory Stick Media ...46 Using Other Memory Cards ...52 Using the Internet...54 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...62
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using the ExpressCard Module ...42 Using the Memory Stick Media ...46 Using Other Memory Cards ...52 Using the Internet...54 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...62
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... External Microphone ...92 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...93 Connecting a Printer ...96 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...97 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...99 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...101 Setting the Password ...102 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...105 Using the Power Saving Modes ...106 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...92 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...93 Connecting a Printer ...96 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...97 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...99 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...101 Setting the Password ...102 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...105 Using the Power Saving Modes ...106 Managing Power with...
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... different from those of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. !
... different from those of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. !
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... the hardware and software configuration of 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 areas, or http...
... the hardware and software configuration of 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 areas, or http...
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... 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
... 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
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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 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 42) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 46) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 54) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 62) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 42) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 46) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 54) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 62) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
... Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
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... the system to its original state, use the power button to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is turned off.
... the system to its original state, use the power button to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is turned off.
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... scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Move your finger along the bottom to scroll vertically. n 31 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 twice. Slide...
... scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Move your finger along the bottom to scroll vertically. n 31 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 twice. Slide...
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n 32 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 place. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive.
n 32 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 place. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive.
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! 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 CD/DVD program. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! 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 CD/DVD program. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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... your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use the table below to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 34 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. DVD-ROM...
... your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use the table below to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 34 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. DVD-ROM...
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... not supported. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 2.1 format. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. The Blu-ray Disc drive on this product because it does not conform to Ultra Speed... the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the capacity of a DualDisc may not play on your computer's optical ...
... not supported. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 2.1 format. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. The Blu-ray Disc drive on this product because it does not conform to Ultra Speed... the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the capacity of a DualDisc may not play on your computer's optical ...
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n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in MPEG2 format only. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog ...
n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in MPEG2 format only. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog ...
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... power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to the same disc. For example, if you have a disc with data that you exit...
... power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to the same disc. For example, if you have a disc with data that you exit...
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... software is labeled "all open applications before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may damage your computer. ! n 38 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...
... software is labeled "all open applications before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may damage your computer. ! n 38 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...
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Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first.
Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first.
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... contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
... contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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.... 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software to copy files to the disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software. For instructions...
.... 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software to copy files to the disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software. For instructions...
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... ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54 mm wide...
... ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54 mm wide...