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... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
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... External Microphone ...72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...73 Connecting a Printer ...76 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...80 Setting the Password ...81 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...73 Connecting a Printer ...76 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...80 Setting the Password ...81 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Managing Power with...
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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 this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase 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 this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
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...includes printed information and user guides 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)...
...includes printed information and user guides 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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... SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this...
... SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this...
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Choose from the following categories to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the answers you need.... To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup...
Choose from the following categories to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the answers you need.... To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup...
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
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n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 and 4 in ... wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the...
n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 and 4 in ... wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the...
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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 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 50) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) n 30 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 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 50) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the volume level. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can...
... + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the volume level. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can...
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...In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the... the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Press the left button twice. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a ...
...In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the... the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Press the left button twice. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a ...
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...button Functions By default, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on and off. ✍ To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Launches the VAIO Launcher for the muting (S1) button assignment. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the... VAIO Control Center to help you use specific functions of the computer. See the help file included with special buttons to display the setup window. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with ...
...button Functions By default, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on and off. ✍ To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Launches the VAIO Launcher for the muting (S1) button assignment. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the... VAIO Control Center to help you use specific functions of the computer. See the help file included with special buttons to display the setup window. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with ...
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n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to find out whether your ...
n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to find out whether your ...
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... step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the...
... step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the...
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..., click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon...
..., click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon...
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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 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 down 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 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 down 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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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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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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. 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 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... GB). *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs 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 CD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD-
... GB). *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs 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 CD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD-
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... restrict video output to update the AACS key. This product is not possible. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on this product because it does not conform to the...
... restrict video output to update the AACS key. This product is not possible. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on this product because it does not conform to the...