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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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... information. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of connections, setting up information, etc...
... information. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of connections, setting up information, etc...
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... about the software programs included with 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...
... about the software programs included with 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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Make sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do ...
Make sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do ...
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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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... model-specific tasks. Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then...
... model-specific tasks. Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then...
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... or the standard view is magnified, switching the view to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 106). n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is restored because pressing this command, the states of power consumption. The...
... or the standard view is magnified, switching the view to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 106). n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is restored because pressing this command, the states of power consumption. The...
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.... Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) 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 screen using the touch pad. In many applications, this...
.... Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) 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 screen using the touch pad. In many applications, this...
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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. 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.
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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). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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... is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data 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-R/ DVD...
... is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data 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-R/ DVD...
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...PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 Disc Drive *7 Supports writing data to the CD Standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the... BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of a DualDisc may not play on the other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded ...
...PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 Disc Drive *7 Supports writing data to the CD Standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the... BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of a DualDisc may not play on the other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded ...
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...High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality Unless your external display is done in AVC or VC1 formats at all.... VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you cannot play or...
...High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality Unless your external display is done in AVC or VC1 formats at all.... VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you cannot play or...
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... to discs. Fingerprints and dust on the optical disc drive, you use of a disc may cause a failure. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result. ❑...
... to discs. Fingerprints and dust on the optical disc drive, you use of a disc may cause a failure. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result. ❑...
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... you cannot play the disc. This may produce noise while playing. If you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Close all ," this count. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD or WinDVD BD software...
... you cannot play the disc. This may produce noise while playing. If you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Close all ," this count. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD or WinDVD BD software...
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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. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction.
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n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc ...
n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc ...
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... the software, see the help file on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software 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 the desktop, then click Start...
... the software, see the help file on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software 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 the desktop, then click Start...
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... module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard™/34 slot*. * Hereinafter, referred to as shown below; 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...
... module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard™/34 slot*. * Hereinafter, referred to as shown below; 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...