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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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... Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information...
... Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information...
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...; User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as...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...
...; User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as...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...
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... the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your...
... the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your...
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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. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F1): wireless switching* Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/...
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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... only. The location and size of power consumption. For details on the power. When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. 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...
... only. The location and size of power consumption. For details on the power. When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. 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 You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Press the left button twice. 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. Slide one...
... the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Press the left button twice. 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. Slide one...
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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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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. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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...-RW/DVD-ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P - 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 computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge...
...-RW/DVD-ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P - 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 computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge...
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...-: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- A DualDisc is not supported. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of 50 GB). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. 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 the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 Blu-ray...
...-: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- A DualDisc is not supported. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of 50 GB). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. 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 the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 Blu-ray...
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Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. If the region setting and the region of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. Unless your ... rates. Video recording to be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. It is done in AVC or VC1 formats at all. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Some contents may restrict video output to Blu-ray Disc media is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access.
Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. If the region setting and the region of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. Unless your ... rates. Video recording to be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. It is done in AVC or VC1 formats at all. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Some contents may restrict video output to Blu-ray Disc media is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access.
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to discs. For example, if you have a disc with data that you need to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD ...
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to discs. For example, if you have a disc with data that you need to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD ...
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... can play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- If you change it to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer. ! Reconfiguring your computer does not reset this number, the drive's DVD region code is running, restart the software or eject...
... can play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- If you change it to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer. ! Reconfiguring your computer does not reset this number, the drive's DVD region code is running, restart the software or eject...
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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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... play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc !
... play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc !
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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...