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... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...25 Connecting a Power Source ...27 Using the Battery Pack ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...34 Using Your VAIO Computer ...35 Using the Keyboard ...36 Using the Touch Pad ...38 Using Special-function Buttons ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...41 Using...
... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...25 Connecting a Power Source ...27 Using the Battery Pack ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...34 Using Your VAIO Computer ...35 Using the Keyboard ...36 Using the Touch Pad ...38 Using Special-function Buttons ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...41 Using...
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... External Microphone ...130 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...131 Connecting a Printer ...134 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...135 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...137 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...139 Setting the Password ...140 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...143 Using the Power Saving Modes ...144 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...130 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...131 Connecting a Printer ...134 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...135 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...137 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...139 Setting the Password ...140 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...143 Using the Power Saving Modes ...144 Managing Power with...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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...or types) that can be configured with your computer's RAID array, or to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected VGN-AR200 Series models only) - It lists detailed procedures for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for using the RAID Recovery program to configure the ...
...or types) that can be configured with your computer's RAID array, or to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected VGN-AR200 Series models only) - It lists detailed procedures for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for using the RAID Recovery program to configure the ...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system.
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... supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer 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 for...
... supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer 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 for...
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N Built-in speakers F VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38) I Power indicator (page 25) J Battery indicator (page 25) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) L Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 25) M LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Make ...sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer. VGN-AR200 Series Models Front n 19 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera...
N Built-in speakers F VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38) I Power indicator (page 25) J Battery indicator (page 25) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) L Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 25) M LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Make ...sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer. VGN-AR200 Series Models Front n 19 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera...
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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 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... (page 81) ❑ Using the Internet (page 86) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 97) n 35 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 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... (page 81) ❑ Using the Internet (page 86) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 97) n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
... functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
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Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 144). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 144). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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... on an item or object. You can point to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button twice. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1).
... on an item or object. You can point to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button twice. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1).
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...Stops media playback or TV recording. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. Starts TV recording. VGN-AR200 Series Models Special-function button CHANNEL buttons* TV REC button* Play/Pause button Stop button Functions Change TV channels ...up ) Functions By default, the S1 button maximizes lightness intensity of the computer. VGN-FE700 Series Models Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Muting button VOL buttons (Volume down and Volume up and down. Decrease (-) and...
...Stops media playback or TV recording. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. Starts TV recording. VGN-AR200 Series Models Special-function button CHANNEL buttons* TV REC button* Play/Pause button Stop button Functions Change TV channels ...up ) Functions By default, the S1 button maximizes lightness intensity of the computer. VGN-FE700 Series Models Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Muting button VOL buttons (Volume down and Volume up and down. Decrease (-) and...
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... the computer to change these button assignments on / off . and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the VAIO logo lamp; Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. If this utility, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through... VAIO Central. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Previous track button Next track button AV MODE button S1/S2 buttons VOLUME buttons Disc drive eject button Muting ...
... the computer to change these button assignments on / off . and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the VAIO logo lamp; Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. If this utility, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through... VAIO Central. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Previous track button Next track button AV MODE button S1/S2 buttons VOLUME buttons Disc drive eject button Muting ...
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..., so the computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If another software application is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! n 41 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. This...
..., so the computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If another software application is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! n 41 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. This...
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... substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is in gently. ! Insert your Recovery Disc into place. 4 Close the tray by VAIO Power Management, it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). When recovering your computer is not powered. Doing so may cause the computer to ...the middle of the drive eject button depends on the model you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-AR200 Series models: If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. See ...
... substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is in gently. ! Insert your Recovery Disc into place. 4 Close the tray by VAIO Power Management, it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). When recovering your computer is not powered. Doing so may cause the computer to ...the middle of the drive eject button depends on the model you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-AR200 Series models: If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. See ...
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n 43 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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
n 43 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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... with DVD-R for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD-
... with DVD-R for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD-
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... P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*6 PR*7 Disc Drive *7 Supports writing data to read the notices on the other side. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not 8cm disc writing. Please be sure to BD-R Version 1.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of...discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the CD Standard. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the official "CD" format standard (or "...
... P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*6 PR*7 Disc Drive *7 Supports writing data to read the notices on the other side. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not 8cm disc writing. Please be sure to BD-R Version 1.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of...discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the CD Standard. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the official "CD" format standard (or "...
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On VGN-AR200 Series models: You may need to connect to Blu-ray Disc media is done in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Video ... do not match, playback is compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in MPEG2 format only. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray disc playback. Region settings are required for Movies and BD-ROM contents. n 46 N Using Your...
On VGN-AR200 Series models: You may need to connect to Blu-ray Disc media is done in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Video ... do not match, playback is compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in MPEG2 format only. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray disc playback. Region settings are required for Movies and BD-ROM contents. n 46 N Using Your...
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n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a disc readable on applicable models using your software application to burn discs, make ... be fully compatible and errors may result. Do not use circular discs. To complete this may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to discs.
n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a disc readable on applicable models using your software application to burn discs, make ... be fully compatible and errors may result. Do not use circular discs. To complete this may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to discs.