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nN 2 Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...24 Connecting a Power Source ...25 Using the Battery Pack...26 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard...35 Using the Touch Pad...37 Using Special-function Buttons ...38 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the TV Function (on Selected Models Only) ...47 Using PC Cards ...48 Using the Memory Stick Media ...52 Using the Internet...56 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...57
nN 2 Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...24 Connecting a Power Source ...25 Using the Battery Pack...26 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard...35 Using the Touch Pad...37 Using Special-function Buttons ...38 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the TV Function (on Selected Models Only) ...47 Using PC Cards ...48 Using the Memory Stick Media ...52 Using the Internet...56 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...57
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... External Microphone ...115 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...116 Connecting a Printer ...119 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...121 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...123 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...125 Setting the Password ...126 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center...131 Using the Power Saving Modes ...133 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...115 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...116 Connecting a Printer ...119 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...121 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...123 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...125 Setting the Password ...126 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center...131 Using the Power Saving Modes ...133 Managing Power with...
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Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Contains overview of -the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - nN 6 Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Documentation Your Documentation contains printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information -
Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Contains overview of -the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - nN 6 Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Documentation Your Documentation contains printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information -
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To view the online Specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. 2 Click the Categories tab and then the Documentation folder. 3 Click Recovery Guide. Contains features of your computer. It also includes information ... (this online software information: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - To access this manual) - The online...
To view the online Specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. 2 Click the Categories tab and then the Documentation folder. 3 Click Recovery Guide. Contains features of your computer. It also includes information ... (this online software information: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - To access this manual) - The online...
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Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 24) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 25) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 26) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) nN 10 Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 24) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 25) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 26) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) nN 10 Getting Started
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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 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 37) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 40) ❑ Using the TV Function (on Selected Models Only) (page 47) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 56) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 57) nN 34 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 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 37) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 40) ❑ Using the TV Function (on Selected Models Only) (page 47) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 56) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 57) nN 34 Using Your VAIO Computer
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nN 35 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. For more information on the standard keys, see Windows Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link.
nN 35 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. For more information on the standard keys, see Windows Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link.
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To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. nN 36 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch* Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume* Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + Fn + /T (F7): switch to the external display (F10): zoom* Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only.
To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. nN 36 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch* Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume* Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + Fn + /T (F7): switch to the external display (F10): zoom* Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only.
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... item or object. Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger while pressing the left button. nN 37 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, your touch pad (1). In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu...
... item or object. Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger while pressing the left button. nN 37 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, your touch pad (1). In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu...
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Magnify screen button (Zoom) Changes the image resolution in all applications, except in Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 131). VGN-A700 Series models Special-function button Functions Mute button Turns the volume on and off . You can link to this shortcut button another action that ...
Magnify screen button (Zoom) Changes the image resolution in all applications, except in Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 131). VGN-A700 Series models Special-function button Functions Mute button Turns the volume on and off . You can link to this shortcut button another action that ...
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... with graphic images because it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution. The location and size of software windows may change in resolution. VGN-FS600 Series models Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button... toggles the display output between the LCD and external device. nN 39 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ When an external display is connected to your computer, the Magnify screen button is restored. You can also link to these shortcut ...
... with graphic images because it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution. The location and size of software windows may change in resolution. VGN-FS600 Series models Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button... toggles the display output between the LCD and external device. nN 39 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ When an external display is connected to your computer, the Magnify screen button is restored. You can also link to these shortcut ...
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... in the middle of the drive eject button depends on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. nN 40 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in gently. ! Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use...
... in the middle of the drive eject button depends on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. nN 40 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in gently. ! Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use...
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... the CD Standard. ! A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that not compliant with a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS ...CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. CD-R and CD-RW...
... the CD Standard. ! A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that not compliant with a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS ...CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. CD-R and CD-RW...
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... the maximum writing speed to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is supported on VGN-A700 Series models but does not support 8cm disc writing. Supports writing to DVD-...charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created by the VAIO Zone software. ✍ Ultra-speed CD-RW is 2.4x speed, it . See the online Specifications sheet for ... disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. nN 42 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on an optical disc...
... the maximum writing speed to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is supported on VGN-A700 Series models but does not support 8cm disc writing. Supports writing to DVD-...charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created by the VAIO Zone software. ✍ Ultra-speed CD-RW is 2.4x speed, it . See the online Specifications sheet for ... disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. nN 42 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on an optical disc...
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... you have exceeded this count. When you can play the disc on the packaging, you cannot play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the VAIO Zone software. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD. ❑ Region ... and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in which region and on the VAIO Zone software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play this player. ! You can change the DVD region code only a ...
... you have exceeded this count. When you can play the disc on the packaging, you cannot play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the VAIO Zone software. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD. ❑ Region ... and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in which region and on the VAIO Zone software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play this player. ! You can change the DVD region code only a ...
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If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. nN 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option.
If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. nN 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option.
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nN 45 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CD. 8 Follow the instructions in the Files Stored on This Computer panel. 4 Close Windows Explorer. 5 Click Start and then My Computer. 6 ...
nN 45 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CD. 8 Follow the instructions in the Files Stored on This Computer panel. 4 Close Windows Explorer. 5 Click Start and then My Computer. 6 ...
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nN 46 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert the disc ...
nN 46 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert the disc ...
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...Using the TV Function (on Selected Models Only) If an A/V port replicator is delivered with the model you purchased, your computer is equipped with Sony's VAIO Zone software, the TV tuner board allows you to: ❑ Watch, record and play back analog broadcasted cable and terrestrial TV programs, all ... analog video and audio using the software and the remote commander, please see the help file in the VAIO Zone software. To use the VAIO Zone software, you to connected PCs. ✍ Sony cannot guarantee the streaming of recorded content if it does not meet a certain level of high quality. ...
...Using the TV Function (on Selected Models Only) If an A/V port replicator is delivered with the model you purchased, your computer is equipped with Sony's VAIO Zone software, the TV tuner board allows you to: ❑ Watch, record and play back analog broadcasted cable and terrestrial TV programs, all ... analog video and audio using the software and the remote commander, please see the help file in the VAIO Zone software. To use the VAIO Zone software, you to connected PCs. ✍ Sony cannot guarantee the streaming of recorded content if it does not meet a certain level of high quality. ...
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The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices. The PC Card is automatically detected by your system. nN 48 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot.
The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices. The PC Card is automatically detected by your system. nN 48 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot.