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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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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. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations 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. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
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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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... settings. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on selected models only. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click 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 -
... settings. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. To access this on selected models only. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click 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 -
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...system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click ... with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose...
...system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click ... with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose...
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... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up 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...
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up 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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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 battery ... Battery Charge Functions. 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 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 battery ... Battery Charge Functions. 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.
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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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... used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or To...
... used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or To...
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... Slide your computer. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll ...(2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. Press the left button twice. If...
... Slide your computer. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll ...(2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. Press the left button twice. If...
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... Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software. Launches the VAIO Launcher for the muting (S1) button assignment. See the help file included with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. ...AV MODE button Functions By default, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on and off. ✍ To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. You can change the muting (S1) button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. To do so, press...
... Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software. Launches the VAIO Launcher for the muting (S1) button assignment. See the help file included with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. ...AV MODE button Functions By default, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on and off. ✍ To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. You can change the muting (S1) button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. To do so, press...
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... appropriate software. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! If another software application is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 instant messaging software and...
... appropriate software. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! If another software application is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 instant messaging software and...
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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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... to stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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...
... to stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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. ! 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.
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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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... Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the models with the Blu-ray Disc drive. 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- Video Music CD ROM...
... Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the models with the Blu-ray Disc drive. 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- Video Music CD ROM...
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...the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a .... As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. To play on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to the CD ...
...the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a .... As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. To play on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to the CD ...