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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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... illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before...
... illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before...
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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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... Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
... Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up 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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... increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
... increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
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... of the system and the peripheral devices are written 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 implemented by changing the resolution. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn...
... of the system and the peripheral devices are written 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 implemented by changing the resolution. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn...
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... your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). 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. Using the Touch Pad...
... your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). 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. 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. 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. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the 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. 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. ! 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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n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. ...
n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. ...
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This product is not supported. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to Ultra Speed CD-RW ...sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on your computer's optical disc drives. 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 one side with the capacity of discs now available...
This product is not supported. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to Ultra Speed CD-RW ...sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on your computer's optical disc drives. 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 one side with the capacity of discs now available...
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... standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. It is not possible. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Unless your external display is done in AVC or VC1 formats at all. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and...
... standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. It is not possible. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Unless your external display is done in AVC or VC1 formats at all. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and...
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... adhesive label to a used disc. For example, if you have a disc with data that you eject it. 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. Fingerprints and dust on the optical disc drive, you need to...
... adhesive label to a used disc. For example, if you have a disc with data that you eject it. 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. Fingerprints and dust on the optical disc drive, you need to...
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..., the drive's DVD region code is permanently assigned and you will not be able to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. 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...
..., the drive's DVD region code is permanently assigned and you will not be able to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. 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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n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc ...
n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc ...
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... the help file 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.
... the help file 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.
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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...