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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the TV Function ...40 Using PC Cards ...41 Using the Memory Stick Media ...45 Using the Internet...48 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the TV Function ...40 Using PC Cards ...41 Using the Memory Stick Media ...45 Using the Internet...48 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49
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n3 N Using Peripheral Devices...58 Connecting a Port Replicator ...59 Connecting External Speakers ...73 Using the Remote Commander ...76 Connecting an External Display ...79 Selecting Display Modes...83 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...85 Connecting an External ... ...88 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...89 Connecting a Printer ...92 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...94 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...98 Setting the Password ...99 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...101 Using the Power Saving Modes ...102 Managing Power with...
n3 N Using Peripheral Devices...58 Connecting a Port Replicator ...59 Connecting External Speakers ...73 Using the Remote Commander ...76 Connecting an External Display ...79 Selecting Display Modes...83 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...85 Connecting an External ... ...88 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...89 Connecting a Printer ...92 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...94 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...98 Setting the Password ...99 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...101 Using the Power Saving Modes ...102 Managing Power with...
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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
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... USA and Latin American countries or areas, or at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click Recovery Guide. Contains features of your computer. Provides information...
... USA and Latin American countries or areas, or at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click Recovery Guide. Contains features of your computer. Provides information...
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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 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 24) n 10 N 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 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 24) n 10 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 26) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 40) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 45) ❑ Using the Internet (page 48) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) n 25 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 26) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 40) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 45) ❑ Using the Internet (page 48) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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For more information on the standard keys, see Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link. n 26 N 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 Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link. n 26 N 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.
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n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is launched. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): switch to the external display Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4.
n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is launched. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): switch to the external display Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4.
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To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 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 102). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 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 102). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Press the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays a ...
n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Press the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays a ...
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Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions 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. See Setting Up Your Computer with special buttons to these shortcut buttons another action that you use specific functions of the computer. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 101). You can also link to help you execute often.
Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions 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. See Setting Up Your Computer with special buttons to these shortcut buttons another action that you use specific functions of the computer. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 101). You can also link to help you execute often.
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive.
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Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you purchased. The location of the drive eject button depends on the model you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. See Locating Controls and Ports (page 11). n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. !
Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you purchased. The location of the drive eject button depends on the model you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. See Locating Controls and Ports (page 11). n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. !
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...the type of optical disc drive installed on one side with your model. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Due to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Please be... of the recordable disc. Check your specifications for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to CD-ROM CD, CD-R, and CD-RW - Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of media your optical disc drive supports...
...the type of optical disc drive installed on one side with your model. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Due to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Please be... of the recordable disc. Check your specifications for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to CD-ROM CD, CD-R, and CD-RW - Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of media your optical disc drive supports...
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... in any other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc. Supports writing to play DVDs created on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. Writing to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's ... software. ❑ Only use of a disc may cause the computer to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on discs. This may cause writing ...
... in any other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc. Supports writing to play DVDs created on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. Writing to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's ... software. ❑ Only use of a disc may cause the computer to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on discs. This may cause writing ...
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play the disc. See the ... Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is permanently assigned and you cannot play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If the region code of the world. When you have audio devices connected, this may produce noise while playing. If the DVD...
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play the disc. See the ... Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is permanently assigned and you cannot play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If the region code of the world. When you have audio devices connected, this may produce noise while playing. If the DVD...
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n 36 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 36 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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If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. n 37 N 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. n 37 N 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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.../write drive letter designation may vary, depending on the left, locate the file(s) or folder(s) you want to a CD-RW or CD-R ! n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration. Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data...
.../write drive letter designation may vary, depending on the left, locate the file(s) or folder(s) you want to a CD-RW or CD-R ! n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration. Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data...
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs. 4 ...
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs. 4 ...