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... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
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... External Microphone ...85 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...86 Connecting a Printer ...89 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...90 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...93 Setting the Password ...94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...85 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...86 Connecting a Printer ...89 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...90 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...93 Setting the Password ...94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with...
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...http://, your computer must be connected to use Instant Mode. * On models with your computer, as well as information on your VAIO computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator only. The online Specifications describe the ...includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American ...
...http://, your computer must be connected to use Instant Mode. * On models with your computer, as well as information on your VAIO computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator only. The online Specifications describe the ...includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American ...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
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...find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact ...information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on...
...find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact ...information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on...
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... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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.../F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 30 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.
.../F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 30 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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To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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...disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the keyboard for using the touch pad. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Once launched, select the topic on the screen using the mouse. Press the left button twice. Using the Touch Pad You can ... to suit your preference for pointer operations. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 97) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu.
...disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the keyboard for using the touch pad. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Once launched, select the topic on the screen using the mouse. Press the left button twice. Using the Touch Pad You can ... to suit your preference for pointer operations. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 97) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu.
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...button u Functions By default, the S1 button launches Internet Explorer. ✍ The default button assignment may be off or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for changing the S1 button assignment. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track,.... When the computer is on the hard disk drive. Starts or pauses playback of the computer. You can change the default software options in VAIO Launcher. See the help you use specific functions of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file...
...button u Functions By default, the S1 button launches Internet Explorer. ✍ The default button assignment may be off or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for changing the S1 button assignment. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track,.... When the computer is on the hard disk drive. Starts or pauses playback of the computer. You can change the default software options in VAIO Launcher. See the help you use specific functions of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file...
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Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions Previous track button . Next track button > Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. VOL-/VOL+ buttons (Volume down and Volume up) Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. * On models with the Blu-ray Disc drive only.
Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions Previous track button . Next track button > Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. VOL-/VOL+ buttons (Volume down and Volume up) Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. * On models with the Blu-ray Disc drive only.
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... with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture more than one software application. If another software application is... activated before using the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. ! n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. It decreases the frame rate and slows down...
... with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture more than one software application. If another software application is... activated before using the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. ! n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. It decreases the frame rate and slows down...
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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 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward 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 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place.
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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 launch any preinstalled disc operation program. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your 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 disc operation program. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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... on your computer does not support BD-RE version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- P P P P - - n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD-
... on your computer does not support BD-RE version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- P P P P - - n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD-
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 ... disc or the manufacturer of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. To play on the disc packaging carefully to the CD Standard. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! VAIO computers may restrict video output to be sure to read the notices on this product because it does not conform to check both playback and...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 ... disc or the manufacturer of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. To play on the disc packaging carefully to the CD Standard. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! VAIO computers may restrict video output to be sure to read the notices on this product because it does not conform to check both playback and...
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... data to a used disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you burned with your software. ❑ Only use the...
... data to a used disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you burned with your software. ❑ Only use the...