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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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... N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides...
... N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides...
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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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... your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with using your VAIO computer. !
... your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with using 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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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F1): wireless switching* Fn + % (F2): ...
n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F1): wireless switching* Fn + % (F2): ...
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... standard view is turned off. For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is magnified, switching the view to the hard disk and the system...
... standard view is turned off. For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is magnified, switching the view to the hard disk and the system...
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... the touch pad while pressing the left button. Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad 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.
... the touch pad while pressing the left button. Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad 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.
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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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...-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model.
...-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model.
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... to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 2.1 format. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with your computer does not support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to DVD ... drives. A DualDisc is not supported. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Due to BD-R Version 1.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual...
... to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 2.1 format. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with your computer does not support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to DVD ... drives. A DualDisc is not supported. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Due to BD-R Version 1.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual...
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VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in MPEG2 format only. If the region setting and the region of copyright protected Blu-... key update requires Internet access. Unless your external display is not possible. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output...
VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in MPEG2 format only. If the region setting and the region of copyright protected Blu-... key update requires Internet access. Unless your external display is not possible. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output...
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... your software. ❑ Only use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to discs. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to a used disc. For example, if you have a disc with your battery pack is at...
... your software. ❑ Only use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to discs. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to a used disc. For example, if you have a disc with your battery pack is at...
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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 ...
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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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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.... Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data 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. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc !
.... Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data 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. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc !
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..., then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on your DVD software. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC...
..., then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on your DVD software. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC...
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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) ...
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) ...