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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 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 experience. ! 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 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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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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... following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that 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 ...Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless ...
... following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that 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 ...Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless ...
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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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... 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
... 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) 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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... m or 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.
... m or 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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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. 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.
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... the touch pad while pressing the left button. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 98) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays ...touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the mouse. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on an item or object.
... the touch pad while pressing the left button. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 98) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays ...touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the mouse. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on an item or object.
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..., DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for the...Stop button Play/Pause button u Previous track button . To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to help file on VAIO Control Center for more information on or in the window for selecting the desired software. When the computer is on Instant Mode. Stops playback ...
..., DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for the...Stop button Play/Pause button u Previous track button . To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to help file on VAIO Control Center for more information on or in the window for selecting the desired software. When the computer is on Instant Mode. Stops playback ...
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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 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.
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.... When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to instant messaging software and video editing 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. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built...
.... When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to instant messaging software and video editing 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. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built...
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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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... DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported 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-
... DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported 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-
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Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to Blu-ray Disc drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. As with the official "CD... Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. VAIO computers may not play back discs that are required for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Due to update the AACS ...
Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to Blu-ray Disc drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. As with the official "CD... Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. VAIO computers may not play back discs that are required for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Due to update the AACS ...