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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 ...128 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...129 Connecting a Printer ...132 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...133 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...135 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...137 Setting the Password ...138 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...141 Using the Power Saving Modes ...142 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...128 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...129 Connecting a Printer ...132 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...133 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...135 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...137 Setting the Password ...138 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...141 Using the Power Saving Modes ...142 Managing Power with...
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Contains an overview of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art ...
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Contains an overview of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art ...
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... this manual) - Contains features 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://esupport...
... this manual) - Contains features 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://esupport...
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... Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. Provides information about using the RAID Recovery program to configure the hard disk drives, change your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides an overview of RAID systems and the various RAID levels (or types) that can...
... Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. Provides information about using the RAID Recovery program to configure the hard disk drives, change your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides an overview of RAID systems and the various RAID levels (or types) that can...
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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 VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with using your system. ...
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 VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with using your system. ...
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VGN-AR300 Series Models Front n 19 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 158) D Keyboard (page 36) E Built-in microphone (monaural) O SD memory card indicator (page 25) P Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1...25) T Bluetooth indicator*2 (page 25) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 On selected models only. N Built-in speakers (stereo) F VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page...
VGN-AR300 Series Models Front n 19 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 158) D Keyboard (page 36) E Built-in microphone (monaural) O SD memory card indicator (page 25) P Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1...25) T Bluetooth indicator*2 (page 25) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 On selected models only. N Built-in speakers (stereo) F VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 38) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 82) ❑ Using the Internet (page 87) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 94) n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 38) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 82) ❑ Using the Internet (page 87) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 94) n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lightness intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very...
... the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lightness intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very...
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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 142). 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 142). 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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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is ...
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is ...
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...button assignments. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. Starts or pauses media playback. To resume playback or recording, press again. VGN-AR300 Series Models Special-function button CHANNEL buttons* TV REC button* Play/Pause button Stop button...the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer. VGN-FE800 Series Models Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Muting button VOL buttons (Volume down and Volume up and down. Decrease (-) and...
...button assignments. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. Starts or pauses media playback. To resume playback or recording, press again. VGN-AR300 Series Models Special-function button CHANNEL buttons* TV REC button* Play/Pause button Stop button...the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer. VGN-FE800 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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... work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the VAIO logo lamp; Ejects the optical disc drive tray. To display this utility, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through... VAIO Central. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Turns the volume on / off . Launches AV Mode Launcher. Plays the next chapter/movie in the DVD or the ...
... work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the VAIO logo lamp; Ejects the optical disc drive tray. To display this utility, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through... VAIO Central. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Turns the volume on / off . Launches AV Mode Launcher. Plays the next chapter/movie in the DVD or the ...
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... the computer is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software.
... the computer is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software.
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...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 the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on the optical disc drive. The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-AR300...your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on your computer is not powered. Insert your Recovery Disc into place. 4 Close the tray by VAIO Power Management, it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). The location of the tray with an optical disc drive. Note that the substitute...
...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 the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on the optical disc drive. The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-AR300...your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on your computer is not powered. Insert your Recovery Disc into place. 4 Close the tray by VAIO Power Management, it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). The location of the tray with an optical disc drive. Note that the substitute...
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... DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on the model you purchased. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. Use the...
... DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on the model you purchased. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. Use the...
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Due to the multiple formats of a DualDisc may not play on your computer's optical disc drives. 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 relation to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs ... discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to BD-R Version 1.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of...
Due to the multiple formats of a DualDisc may not play on your computer's optical disc drives. 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 relation to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs ... discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to BD-R Version 1.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of...
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...Unless your external display is compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality To ... access. Some contents may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! It is not possible. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. As ...
...Unless your external display is compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality To ... access. Some contents may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! It is not possible. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. As ...
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... Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you use the same CD burning software to add data to a disc. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the surface of a disc may cause your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive... Never affix an adhesive label to CD/DVD media. (e.g. Click to the same disc. Fingerprints and dust on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to discs. Do not use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to DVD) Other software programs...
... Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you use the same CD burning software to add data to a disc. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the surface of a disc may cause your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive... Never affix an adhesive label to CD/DVD media. (e.g. Click to the same disc. Fingerprints and dust on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to discs. Do not use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to DVD) Other software programs...
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n 47 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 ...
n 47 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 ...