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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...28 Using Special-function Buttons ...29 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the ExpressCard Module ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using Other Memory Cards ...49 Using the Internet...52 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...53
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...28 Using Special-function Buttons ...29 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the ExpressCard Module ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using Other Memory Cards ...49 Using the Internet...52 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...53
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... External Microphone ...68 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...69 Connecting a Printer ...72 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...73 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...75 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...76 Setting the Password ...77 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 80 Using the Power Saving Modes ...81 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...68 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...69 Connecting a Printer ...72 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...73 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...75 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...76 Setting the Password ...77 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 80 Using the Power Saving Modes ...81 Managing Power with...
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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. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. 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://www.sony.ca/support 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://www.sony.ca/support 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 Internet sites you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories ...To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your...
Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories ...To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your...
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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 26) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 28) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 29) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 30) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 49) ❑ Using the Internet (page 52) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 53) n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 26) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 28) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 29) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 30) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 49) ❑ Using the Internet (page 52) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 53) n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 26 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 increase the...
... output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 26 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 increase the...
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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. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 27 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 81). 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 27 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 81). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power.
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... pad to suit your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 80) to launch VAIO Control Center. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for pointer operations...
... pad to suit your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 80) to launch VAIO Control Center. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for pointer operations...
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...for selecting the desired software. See the help you can change the assignment in VAIO Launcher. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. Launches VAIO Launcher for the S1 button assignment. You can change the default software options in... the window for changing the S1 button assignment. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. In such a case, you use specific...
...for selecting the desired software. See the help you can change the assignment in VAIO Launcher. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. Launches VAIO Launcher for the S1 button assignment. You can change the default software options in... the window for changing the S1 button assignment. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. In such a case, you use specific...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 30 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 30 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.
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n 31 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 31 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.
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 32 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.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 32 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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n 33 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- P P P P - - CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- ...
n 33 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- P P P P - - CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- ...
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... standard, you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you need to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be sure to the CD Standard. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the...Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Due to the multiple formats of a DualDisc may restrict video output to Blu-ray Disc drives). VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Some contents may not play on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that ...
... standard, you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you need to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be sure to the CD Standard. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the...Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Due to the multiple formats of a DualDisc may restrict video output to Blu-ray Disc drives). VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Some contents may not play on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that ...
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... the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you burned with data that you use the same...
... the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you burned with data that you use the same...
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... media. ❑ Some DVD players and computers' optical disc drives may cause your computer to speed up disc access when playing a disc. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computers' optical disc...
... media. ❑ Some DVD players and computers' optical disc drives may cause your computer to speed up disc access when playing a disc. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computers' optical disc...
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. If the ...
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. If the ...