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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...50 Using the Internet...53 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...50 Using the Internet...53 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55
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......71 Connecting a Printer ...74 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...75 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...78 Setting the Password ...79 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 82 Using the Power Saving Modes ...83 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...88 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...89 Adding and Removing Memory...90
......71 Connecting a Printer ...74 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...75 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...78 Setting the Password ...79 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 82 Using the Power Saving Modes ...83 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...88 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...89 Adding and Removing Memory...90
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the 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. ! 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 the 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. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...http://, your computer must be connected 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) ...
...http://, your computer must be connected 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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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 - 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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Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-...for you or show you how 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 Find information on ...
Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-...for you or show you how 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 Find information on ...
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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 VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that ...
n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that ...
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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 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 50) ❑ Using the Internet (page 53) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) n 26 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 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 50) ❑ Using the Internet (page 53) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 27 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 decrease the ...
n 27 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 decrease 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. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 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 83).
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 28 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 83).
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...Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad to suit your preference for using the touch pad. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with... VAIO Control Center (page 82) to launch VAIO Control Center. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to , select, drag, and scroll objects...
...Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad to suit your preference for using the touch pad. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with... VAIO Control Center (page 82) to launch VAIO Control Center. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to , select, drag, and scroll objects...
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...assignment may be different from the above. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. See the help you... can change the assignment in VAIO Launcher. Special-function button S1 button AV MODE button Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software.
...assignment may be different from the above. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. See the help you... can change the assignment in VAIO Launcher. Special-function button S1 button AV MODE button Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired 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 31 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 31 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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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 32 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 32 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. !
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n 33 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 33 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.
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... and Blu-ray Disc media with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. n 34 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 - ±...
... and Blu-ray Disc media with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. n 34 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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...play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you cannot play back discs that conform to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc ... Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). A DualDisc is not possible. As with your external display is not supported. ! n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of a DualDisc may restrict video output...
...play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you cannot play back discs that conform to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc ... Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). A DualDisc is not possible. As with your external display is not supported. ! n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of a DualDisc may restrict video output...
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... disc. This may cause a failure. To complete this may result. ❑ To make sure you eject it. n 36 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 use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to...
... disc. This may cause a failure. To complete this may result. ❑ To make sure you eject it. n 36 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 use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to...
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...-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a disc. n 37 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...
...-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a disc. n 37 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...