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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...36 Using...
... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...36 Using...
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... External Microphone ...86 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...87 Connecting a Printer ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 98 Using the Power Saving Modes ...99 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...86 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...87 Connecting a Printer ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 98 Using the Power Saving Modes ...99 Managing Power with...
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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... 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or ...areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual)...
... 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or ...areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual)...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ 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.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ 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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...computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your ...; Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑...
...computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your ...; Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑...
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n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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... Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your system. Before starting your VAIO computer. !
... Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your system. Before starting 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 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 68) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 68) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 31 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. To decrease lighting...
... ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 31 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. To decrease lighting...
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For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 32 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 99). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 32 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 99). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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... (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Slide your preference for the detailed instructions. ! Once...the touch pad to suit your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 98) to launch VAIO Control Center. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point...
... (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Slide your preference for the detailed instructions. ! Once...the touch pad to suit your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 98) to launch VAIO Control Center. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point...
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... pauses playback of the computer. Next track button > Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off or in VAIO Launcher. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Plays the next chapter/file during ...Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help file on VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off ....
... pauses playback of the computer. Next track button > Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off or in VAIO Launcher. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Plays the next chapter/file during ...Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help file on VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off ....
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Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. Special-function button Functions VOL-/VOL+ buttons (Volume down and Volume up) Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. * On models with the Blu-ray Disc drive only. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. Special-function button Functions VOL-/VOL+ buttons (Volume down and Volume up) Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. * On models with the Blu-ray Disc drive only. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more than one software application. Note that launching or exiting your instant... if you view a rapid-moving object. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software.
It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more than one software application. Note that launching or exiting your instant... if you view a rapid-moving object. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software.
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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 37 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.
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 37 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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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep 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 disc operation program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep 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 disc operation program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, 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 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, 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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...+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 40 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- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD...
...+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 40 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- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD...
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...BD-ROM Disc media. This product is strongly recommended that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in relation to be standard...Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to read the notices on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. For inquiries about...
...BD-ROM Disc media. This product is strongly recommended that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in relation to be standard...Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to read the notices on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. For inquiries about...