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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. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. 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. !
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. 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. !
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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 - 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. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
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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 you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications...LAN. It can either perform the task for you or show you how 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 data safe...
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 you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications...LAN. It can either perform the task for you or show you how 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 data safe...
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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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... 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
... 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start 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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... the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. 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. Combinations/Feature Fn...
... the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. 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. Combinations/Feature Fn...
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For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. 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). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. 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). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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... for pointer operations. Slide 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. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Press the right button ...the keyboard for the detailed instructions. ! Press the left button twice. Slide your finger on an item or object. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left...
... for pointer operations. Slide 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. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Press the right button ...the keyboard for the detailed instructions. ! Press the left button twice. Slide your finger on an item or object. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left...
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... MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. When the computer is off or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information on and off or in Hibernate mode. Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during... for selecting the desired software. Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on VAIO Control Center for changing the S1 button assignment. In such a case, you immediately to display the setup window. To display this window, press and ...
... MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. When the computer is off or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information on and off or in Hibernate mode. Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during... for selecting the desired software. Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on VAIO Control Center for changing the S1 button assignment. In such a case, you immediately to display the setup window. To display this window, press and ...
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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 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.
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... 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 be shared... down the shutter speed to allow the camera to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. ...
... 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 be shared... down the shutter speed to allow the camera to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. ...
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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. 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 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 38 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 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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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 optical disc drive supports. 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 model.
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 optical disc drive supports. 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 model.
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... compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. 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- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±...
... compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. 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- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±...
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... This product is designed to play or view the contents on this product because it does not conform to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is compliant with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection...devices, circumstances may restrict video output to be sure to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that digital ...
... This product is designed to play or view the contents on this product because it does not conform to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is compliant with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection...devices, circumstances may restrict video output to be sure to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that digital ...