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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 provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
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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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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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... your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you accomplish a task. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications ... data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your...
... your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you accomplish a task. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications ... data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your...
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n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. Protect your VAIO computer 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.
n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. Protect your VAIO computer 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.
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your 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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... screen. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. 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.
... screen. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. 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.
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For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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.
For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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.
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...scroll objects on an item or object. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 98) to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button. Slide... your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button twice. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button...
...scroll objects on an item or object. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 98) to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button. Slide... your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button twice. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button...
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... display the setup window. When the computer is on or in Hibernate mode. When the computer is off or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for changing the S1 button assignment. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. To...DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on and off. ✍ The default button assignment may be off or in VAIO Launcher. You can change the default software options in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu...
... display the setup window. When the computer is on or in Hibernate mode. When the computer is off or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for changing the S1 button assignment. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. To...DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on and off. ✍ The default button assignment may be off or in VAIO Launcher. You can change the default software options in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu...
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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. Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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. Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...Utility to instant messaging software and video editing software. When capturing an image in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The viewer window may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot... MOTION EYE camera. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. Click the Camera button to capture ...
...Utility to instant messaging software and video editing software. When capturing an image in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The viewer window may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot... MOTION EYE camera. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. Click the Camera button to capture ...
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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. 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 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. 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 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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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. 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.
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... for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports 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- RW RW DL DL RAM BD...
... for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports 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- RW RW DL DL RAM BD...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for ...this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Due to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with other side. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. It is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously...
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for ...this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Due to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with other side. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. It is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously...