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... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...24 Using the Battery Pack ...26 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...35 Using Special-function Buttons ...36 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using...
... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...24 Using the Battery Pack ...26 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...35 Using Special-function Buttons ...36 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using...
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... External Microphone ...98 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...99 Connecting a Printer ...102 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 110 Using the Power Saving Modes ...111 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...98 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...99 Connecting a Printer ...102 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 110 Using the Power Saving Modes ...111 Managing Power with...
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...or merchantability or fitness for any machine-readable form without notice. patents and other intellectual property rights. Notice © 2006 Sony Corporation. Macrovision: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for any time without prior written approval. n6 N ...Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to this manual, the software or such other information. In the manual, the ™ or ...
...or merchantability or fitness for any machine-readable form without notice. patents and other intellectual property rights. Notice © 2006 Sony Corporation. Macrovision: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for any time without prior written approval. n6 N ...Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to this manual, the software or such other information. In the manual, the ™ or ...
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...you want to read on your language. Printed Documentation ❑ A Setting Up Poster - You may have a separate disc for your VAIO computer. Contains an explanation of bundled accessories. The user guides are provided in PDF format, which can be shown as follows: 1 Click... Start, point to All Programs, and click My Club VAIO. 2 Click Documentation. 3 Select the guide you need to. ❑ Booklets containing the following information: Sony GUARANTEE conditions, Safety / Regulations, Modem Regulations, Wireless LAN Regulations, Bluetooth Regulations, End ...
...you want to read on your language. Printed Documentation ❑ A Setting Up Poster - You may have a separate disc for your VAIO computer. Contains an explanation of bundled accessories. The user guides are provided in PDF format, which can be shown as follows: 1 Click... Start, point to All Programs, and click My Club VAIO. 2 Click Documentation. 3 Select the guide you need to. ❑ Booklets containing the following information: Sony GUARANTEE conditions, Safety / Regulations, Modem Regulations, Wireless LAN Regulations, Bluetooth Regulations, End ...
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The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.vaio-link.com/. Contains features of your computer. n9 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) - It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications -
The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.vaio-link.com/. Contains features of your computer. n9 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) - It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications -
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... out our upgrade options. ❑ Wallpapers Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO web sites. Click on this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO wallpapers. ❑ Links Click this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories. ...10065; Software Feeling creative? This is the portal of VAIO Help and Support Center. ❑ Important information about your computer...
... out our upgrade options. ❑ Wallpapers Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO web sites. Click on this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO wallpapers. ❑ Links Click this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories. ...10065; Software Feeling creative? This is the portal of VAIO Help and Support Center. ❑ Important information about your computer...
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... Help resources, including those that are using for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use Microsoft Windows XP and your favorite VAIO software. Further Sources ❑ Consult the help files on the software you are on features and troubleshooting. ❑ Go to www.club...-vaio.com to find online tutorials about your computer. To access Help and Support Center, click Start and then Help and Support. n 11 N Before Use Help ...
... Help resources, including those that are using for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use Microsoft Windows XP and your favorite VAIO software. Further Sources ❑ Consult the help files on the software you are on features and troubleshooting. ❑ Go to www.club...-vaio.com to find online tutorials about your computer. To access Help and Support Center, click Start and then Help and Support. n 11 N Before Use Help ...
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Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 15) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 22) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 24) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 26) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31) n 14 N Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 15) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 22) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 24) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 26) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31) n 14 N Getting Started
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... (page 58) ❑ Using the Internet (page 61) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 62) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 70) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... (page 58) ❑ Using the Internet (page 61) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 62) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 70) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... web site (www.vaio-link.com) also contains glossary information to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lightness intensity, press Fn+... Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is very similar to help you use the keyboard. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
... web site (www.vaio-link.com) also contains glossary information to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lightness intensity, press Fn+... Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is very similar to help you use the keyboard. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
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... the computer screen with a higher resolution. This key combination is disabled during video playback. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 34 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...
... the computer screen with a higher resolution. This key combination is disabled during video playback. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 34 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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... item or object. Right-click Press the right button (4) once. Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to launch VAIO Control Center. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to see the detailed... instructions. Click Press the left button twice. Double-click Press the left button (3) once. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Drag Slide one finger on the touch pad to place the...
... item or object. Right-click Press the right button (4) once. Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to launch VAIO Control Center. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to see the detailed... instructions. Click Press the left button twice. Double-click Press the left button (3) once. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Drag Slide one finger on the touch pad to place the...
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...-function button S1/S2 buttons Muting button VOL buttons (Volume down and Volume up) Functions By default, the S1 button launches VAIO Help and Support Center and the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to help file on... VAIO Control Center for changing the S button assignments. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with...
...-function button S1/S2 buttons Muting button VOL buttons (Volume down and Volume up) Functions By default, the S1 button launches VAIO Help and Support Center and the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to help file on... VAIO Control Center for changing the S button assignments. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with...
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... video functionality to find whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the MOTION EYE camera, respectively. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object.
... video functionality to find whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the MOTION EYE camera, respectively. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object.
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The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing up 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 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing up 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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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby 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 the computer is in gently. !
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby 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 the computer is in gently. !
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... (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM* Records to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
... (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM* Records to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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.... This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not play on ... the manufacturer of the recordable disc. ✍ Supports writing data to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Please be sure to ... it does not conform to DVD drives). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Supports writing data to the Compact Disc Digital ...
.... This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not play on ... the manufacturer of the recordable disc. ✍ Supports writing data to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Please be sure to ... it does not conform to DVD drives). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Supports writing data to the Compact Disc Digital ...
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...while using the pre-installed software and while using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to discs. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer...'s DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. Fingerprints and dust on an optical disc drive, you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not...
...while using the pre-installed software and while using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to discs. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer...'s DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. Fingerprints and dust on an optical disc drive, you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not...
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... the WinDVD software is playing a DVD. ❑ Region codes indicators are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may produce noise while playing. See the help file on such software... labeled on your computer. ! Reduce the volume before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may cause a malfunction. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you can play the disc.
... the WinDVD software is playing a DVD. ❑ Region codes indicators are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may produce noise while playing. See the help file on such software... labeled on your computer. ! Reduce the volume before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may cause a malfunction. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you can play the disc.