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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Using the Battery Pack ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...23 Using Your VAIO Computer ...24 Using the Keyboard ...25 Using the Touch Pad ...27 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using PC Cards ...36 Using the Memory Stick Media ...39 Using the Internet...42 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...43
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Using the Battery Pack ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...23 Using Your VAIO Computer ...24 Using the Keyboard ...25 Using the Touch Pad ...27 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using PC Cards ...36 Using the Memory Stick Media ...39 Using the Internet...42 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...43
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Front A LCD screen (page 90) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 25) D Touch pad (page 27) E Power indicator (page 16) F Battery indicator (page 16) G Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 16) H Memory Stick media indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 43) J WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) K Headphones jack (page 53) L Microphone jack (page 61) n 10 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
Front A LCD screen (page 90) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 25) D Touch pad (page 27) E Power indicator (page 16) F Battery indicator (page 16) G Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 16) H Memory Stick media indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 43) J WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) K Headphones jack (page 53) L Microphone jack (page 61) n 10 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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...wireless LAN function is running out of the computer is on . Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk or the optical disc. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Normal... not work with the following indicator lights. Illuminates when the computer is off . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo Hard disk/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery is in Standby mode...
...wireless LAN function is running out of the computer is on . Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk or the optical disc. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Normal... not work with the following indicator lights. Illuminates when the computer is off . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo Hard disk/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery is in Standby mode...
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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 25) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 27) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 36) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 39) ❑ Using the Internet (page 42) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 43) n 24 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 25) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 27) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 36) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 39) ❑ Using the Internet (page 42) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 43) n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing up and gently push 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 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing up and gently push 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.
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Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. ! n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program.
Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. ! n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program.
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... for use with discs that conform to see which mates DVD recorded material on your model. Optical disc drive Plays Records to check both playback and recording compatibility with your optical disc drive supports. Due to the multiple formats of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank...+R, DVD+RW - Please be sure to read the notices on this product because it does not conform to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. USING NON...
... for use with discs that conform to see which mates DVD recorded material on your model. Optical disc drive Plays Records to check both playback and recording compatibility with your optical disc drive supports. Due to the multiple formats of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank...+R, DVD+RW - Please be sure to read the notices on this product because it does not conform to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. USING NON...
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... but does not support 8cm disc writing. Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure your battery is available only on an optical disc drive, you eject it. Writing to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2. Do not use discs in any other ...applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc. This will affect the use of a disc may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software...
... but does not support 8cm disc writing. Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure your battery is available only on an optical disc drive, you eject it. Writing to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2. Do not use discs in any other ...applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc. This will affect the use of a disc may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software...
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... stop the DVD first. If you have exceeded this DVD in which region and on what type of player you can play this number, the drive's DVD region code is permanently assigned and you will not be able to change it to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. Reconfiguring ... such software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you cannot play the disc on the packaging, you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as USB-compatible speakers, make the new setting effective. ❑ If the computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN...
... stop the DVD first. If you have exceeded this DVD in which region and on what type of player you can play this number, the drive's DVD region code is permanently assigned and you will not be able to change it to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. Reconfiguring ... such software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you cannot play the disc on the packaging, you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as USB-compatible speakers, make the new setting effective. ❑ If the computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN...
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If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, 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 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option.
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... want to copy, right-click the file(s) or folder(s), point to Send To, and then click the optical disc drive* name. 4 Close the window. 5 Click Start and then My Computer. 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD. 7 In the CD Writing Tasks box, click Write... these files to CD. 8 Follow the instructions in the CD Writing Wizard. * The read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 30) to find about the supported disc media. To copy files to...
... want to copy, right-click the file(s) or folder(s), point to Send To, and then click the optical disc drive* name. 4 Close the window. 5 Click Start and then My Computer. 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD. 7 In the CD Writing Tasks box, click Write... these files to CD. 8 Follow the instructions in the CD Writing Wizard. * The read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 30) to find about the supported disc media. To copy files to...
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... click Start, point to All Programs, and click to open a DVD program to play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to use. For instructions on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to open a DVD program...VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on selected models only. See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 30) to use a program, see the help file included with the DVD program.
... click Start, point to All Programs, and click to open a DVD program to play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on how to use. For instructions on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to open a DVD program...VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on selected models only. See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 30) to use a program, see the help file included with the DVD program.
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... computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged. n 117 N Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray won't open? ❑ Make sure the computer is dirty, see On Handling Discs (page 95) for dirt or damage. What should I try...read a disc? If the disc is on how to clean it. Right click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject from the optical disc drive. 3 Examine the disc for instructions on . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper ...
... computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged. n 117 N Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray won't open? ❑ Make sure the computer is dirty, see On Handling Discs (page 95) for dirt or damage. What should I try...read a disc? If the disc is on how to clean it. Right click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject from the optical disc drive. 3 Examine the disc for instructions on . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper ...
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... 95) for dirt or damage. n 118 N Troubleshooting What should I do if the optical disc drive isn't playing my CD or DVD properly? ❑ Make sure the disc was inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing of the Windows Task Manager window. 2 Remove the CD or DVD from... Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Follow these steps: 1 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, and selecting Restart from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you may need to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If the CD or DVD is installed....
... 95) for dirt or damage. n 118 N Troubleshooting What should I do if the optical disc drive isn't playing my CD or DVD properly? ❑ Make sure the disc was inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing of the Windows Task Manager window. 2 Remove the CD or DVD from... Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Follow these steps: 1 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, and selecting Restart from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you may need to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If the CD or DVD is installed....
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...this CD-ROM device check box, if it to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on AC power supply and try the disc again. Check the DVD package to make sure the region code ...is not selected. n 119 N Troubleshooting 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open the submenu. 6 Double-click the listed drive, and select the Properties tab. 7 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for at least one hour. Condensation can...
...this CD-ROM device check box, if it to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on AC power supply and try the disc again. Check the DVD package to make sure the region code ...is not selected. n 119 N Troubleshooting 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open the submenu. 6 Double-click the listed drive, and select the Properties tab. 7 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for at least one hour. Condensation can...
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...data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to CD-R and CD-RW discs. To write to such discs, make sure to select this drive check box disables writing to difference in loss of the entire written data. Follow these steps to change the settings: 1 Click Start and then ...My Computer. 2 Right-click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Recording tab. 4 Click to DVD-RAM discs with the DVD±RW/RAM drive. You cannot add data to cancel the Enable CD recording on this check box.
...data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to CD-R and CD-RW discs. To write to such discs, make sure to select this drive check box disables writing to difference in loss of the entire written data. Follow these steps to change the settings: 1 Click Start and then ...My Computer. 2 Right-click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Recording tab. 4 Click to DVD-RAM discs with the DVD±RW/RAM drive. You cannot add data to cancel the Enable CD recording on this check box.
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...Technology: Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology Memory Type: DDR2 Installed: 512MB (PC2-4200) Maximum: 2GB Speed: 533MHz Hard Drive Capacity: 100GB2 Speed: 4200rpm Interface: Ultra ATA Optical Drive #1 DVD+R DL Write: 4x (max.) DVD+R Write: 8x (max.) DVD+RW Write: 8x (max.) DVD-R Write: ... DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media and like.no.other factors may not be identical to the performance of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are not universally compatible. 5. VGN-FS940 VAIO® FS Series Notebook PC Specifications General Computer Type: Notebook Type of Use: Portable Action Buttons:...
...Technology: Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology Memory Type: DDR2 Installed: 512MB (PC2-4200) Maximum: 2GB Speed: 533MHz Hard Drive Capacity: 100GB2 Speed: 4200rpm Interface: Ultra ATA Optical Drive #1 DVD+R DL Write: 4x (max.) DVD+R Write: 8x (max.) DVD+RW Write: 8x (max.) DVD-R Write: ... DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media and like.no.other factors may not be identical to the performance of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are not universally compatible. 5. VGN-FS940 VAIO® FS Series Notebook PC Specifications General Computer Type: Notebook Type of Use: Portable Action Buttons:...