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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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... leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of connections, setting up .... Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer.
... leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of connections, setting up .... Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer.
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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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... (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. n 11...
... (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. n 11...
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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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... and off the built-in speaker volume. 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. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F1): wireless switching* Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5...
... and off the built-in speaker volume. 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. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F1): wireless switching* Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5...
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... changing the resolution. Provides for the lowest level of software windows may not work with a higher resolution. For details on the power. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to the computer screen with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by applying a lower resolution to magnify...
... changing the resolution. Provides for the lowest level of software windows may not work with a higher resolution. For details on the power. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to the computer screen with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by applying a lower resolution to magnify...
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n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on an item or object. Press the left button twice. Slide ...
n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on an item or object. Press the left button twice. Slide ...
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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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive.
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it 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 CD/DVD program.
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it 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 CD/DVD program.
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... the DVD-RAM cartridge. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM...
... the DVD-RAM cartridge. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM...
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...capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with digital audio material on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in relation...DVD-R DVD- This product is not supported. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 2.1 format. !...
...capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with digital audio material on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in relation...DVD-R DVD- This product is not supported. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 2.1 format. !...
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... AACS key. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Unless your external display is not possible. It is done in AVC or VC1 formats at all. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in MPEG2 format only. Video recording...
... AACS key. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Unless your external display is not possible. It is done in AVC or VC1 formats at all. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in MPEG2 format only. Video recording...
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... computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to discs. Use of the disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included.... ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to a disc.
... computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to discs. Use of the disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included.... ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to a disc.
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... disc access when playing a DVD. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch to power saving modes while 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...
... disc access when playing a DVD. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch to power saving modes while 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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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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... 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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... to copy files to the disc. For instructions on how 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 how to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software.
... to copy files to the disc. For instructions on how 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 how to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software.
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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...