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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 ...28 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using PC Cards ...38 Using the Memory Stick Media ...41 Using the Internet...44 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...45
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 ...28 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using PC Cards ...38 Using the Memory Stick Media ...41 Using the Internet...44 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...45
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... External Microphone ...63 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...64 Connecting a Printer ...67 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...68 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...70 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...71 Setting the Password ...72 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...75 Using the Power Saving Modes ...76 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...63 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...64 Connecting a Printer ...67 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...68 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...70 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...71 Setting the Password ...72 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...75 Using the Power Saving Modes ...76 Managing Power with...
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Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes 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 an overview of -the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your VAIO computer.
Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes 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 an overview of -the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your VAIO computer.
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... programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas.... ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the ...
... programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas.... ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the ...
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... up your computer with using your computer. Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating...
... up your computer with using your computer. Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating...
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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 28) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 38) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 44) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 45) 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 28) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 38) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 44) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 45) n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... functions are not available until Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
... functions are not available until Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
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... implemented by changing the resolution. When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is turned off.
... implemented by changing the resolution. When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is turned off.
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... finger along the right edge of the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). You can point to scroll vertically.
... finger along the right edge of the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). You can point to scroll vertically.
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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing up and gently push it 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 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing up and gently push it 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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n 30 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 launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program.
n 30 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 launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program.
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...) DVD±RW/+R DL/RAM DVD±RW (Supporting DVD±R DL) DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM * On selected models only. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Plays CD, CD...
...) DVD±RW/+R DL/RAM DVD±RW (Supporting DVD±R DL) DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM * On selected models only. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Plays CD, CD...
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... not support 8cm disc writing. Writing data to the CD Standard. ! A DualDisc is not supported. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play on the other side. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM version 1.0 is... a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on this product because it does not conform to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is available only on discs...
... not support 8cm disc writing. Writing data to the CD Standard. ! A DualDisc is not supported. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play on the other side. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM version 1.0 is... a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on this product because it does not conform to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is available only on discs...
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... players and computer's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. ❑...
... players and computer's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. ❑...
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... the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical... (video or audio) and you want to make sure you stop the DVD first. If you can change it to remove a USB device, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If the DVD is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play the disc. Reduce...
... the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical... (video or audio) and you want to make sure you stop the DVD first. If you can change it to remove a USB device, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If the DVD is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play the disc. Reduce...
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n 35 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 35 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.
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..., and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 31) to a disc ! To copy files to find about the supported disc media. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find the type of your system's hardware configuration.
..., and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 31) to a disc ! To copy files to find about the supported disc media. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find the type of your system's hardware configuration.
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... writing function is available on how to use. Copying Files to use a program, see the help file included with the DVD program. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media.
... writing function is available on how to use. Copying Files to use a program, see the help file included with the DVD program. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media.
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Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the slot. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. You do not need to your system. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a PC Card ! Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing up. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the computer.
Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the slot. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. You do not need to your system. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a PC Card ! Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing up. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the computer.
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..., the computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode. Restart your PC Card for more information. It may damage the connector pins. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. For some PC...
..., the computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode. Restart your PC Card for more information. It may damage the connector pins. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. For some PC...