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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 an overview of -the-art personal computing. 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. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. 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. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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... original factory installed settings. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com for customers in USA and Latin American countries or areas, or at http://www....sony.ca/support for customers in Canada. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer,...
... original factory installed settings. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com for customers in USA and Latin American countries or areas, or at http://www....sony.ca/support for customers in Canada. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer,...
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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 increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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.
n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is launched. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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.
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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. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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). For details on the power.
To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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). For details on the power.
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... pressing the left button (3) once. Press the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the left button. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Slide one finger on the touch pad to scroll horizontally (the...
... pressing the left button (3) once. Press the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the left button. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Slide one finger on the touch pad to scroll horizontally (the...
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n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 101). 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. You can also link to help you execute often. 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). 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. You can also link to help you execute often. See Setting Up Your Computer with special buttons to these shortcut buttons another action that you use specific functions of the computer.
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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. 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 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. 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.
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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. ! Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you purchased.
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... For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on the disc packaging carefully to the CD Standard. ! This product is...table below to see which mates DVD recorded material on the model you purchased. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on one ... DVD+RW - A DualDisc is designed to CD-ROM CD, CD-R, and CD-RW - Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc.
... For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on the disc packaging carefully to the CD Standard. ! This product is...table below to see which mates DVD recorded material on the model you purchased. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on one ... DVD+RW - A DualDisc is designed to CD-ROM CD, CD-R, and CD-RW - Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc.
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Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure your battery is available only on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may not be able to play DVDs created on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) ... burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on an optical disc drive, you eject it. This will affect the use of the disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing...
Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure your battery is available only on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may not be able to play DVDs created on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) ... burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on an optical disc drive, you eject it. This will affect the use of the disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing...
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... ," this means that you have audio devices connected, this count. This may cause the computer to indicate in most regions of times. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on this player. ! If you can play the disc. See the help file on what type of player you change the DVD region... permanently assigned and you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD.
... ," this means that you have audio devices connected, this count. This may cause the computer to indicate in most regions of times. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on this player. ! If you can play the disc. See the help file on what type of player you change the DVD region... permanently assigned and you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD.
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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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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. If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software.
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... drive. A new window appears with Removable Storage. To copy files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to a CD-RW or CD-R !
... drive. A new window appears with Removable Storage. To copy files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to a CD-RW or CD-R !
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... the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs. 4 Select a DVD software program you want to use from the submenu. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. Copying Files to see the help guide included with the DVD software program. See the online Specifications to...
... the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs. 4 Select a DVD software program you want to use from the submenu. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. Copying Files to see the help guide included with the DVD software program. See the online Specifications to...