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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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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those 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 Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those 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.
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... described in Brazil Provides a guide 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)...
... described in Brazil Provides a guide 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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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. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance...
... -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance...
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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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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. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) ...
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. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) ...
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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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... keep pressing Fn+F6. Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or 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 and Functions...
... keep pressing Fn+F6. Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or 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 and Functions...
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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. 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).
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... 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. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on an item or object. Slide your finger on the touch...
... 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. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on an item or object. Slide your finger on the touch...
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... printed Instant Mode booklet for more information. Next track button > Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off or in VAIO Launcher. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. Plays the previous chapter/file during video ... special buttons to enable you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on VAIO Control Center for more information on the hard disk drive. You can change the default software options in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to help...
... printed Instant Mode booklet for more information. Next track button > Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off or in VAIO Launcher. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. Plays the previous chapter/file during video ... special buttons to enable you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on VAIO Control Center for more information on the hard disk drive. You can change the default software options in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to help...
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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. Use the WinDVD BD software for playback.
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...MOTION EYE camera. This is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. ! Turning on the computer ...normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If another software application is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. The built-in ...
...MOTION EYE camera. This is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. ! Turning on the computer ...normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If another software application is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. The built-in ...
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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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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - 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- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R ...
RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - 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- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R ...
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...to the CD Standard. Some contents may not play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not supported. ! It is compliant with discs ...display is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To play or view the contents on one side with other side. A DualDisc is not possible. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN ...
...to the CD Standard. Some contents may not play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not supported. ! It is compliant with discs ...display is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To play or view the contents on one side with other side. A DualDisc is not possible. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN ...