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nN 2 Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...23 Connecting a Power Source ...24 Using the Battery Pack...25 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard...33 Using the Touch Pad...36 Using Special-function Buttons ...37 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...39 Using PC Cards ...47 Using the Memory Stick Media ...52 Using the Internet...56 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...57 Using the Bluetooth Functionality (on Selected Models Only 66
nN 2 Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...23 Connecting a Power Source ...24 Using the Battery Pack...25 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard...33 Using the Touch Pad...36 Using Special-function Buttons ...37 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...39 Using PC Cards ...47 Using the Memory Stick Media ...52 Using the Internet...56 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...57 Using the Bluetooth Functionality (on Selected Models Only 66
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...73 Connecting a Port Replicator ...74 Connecting External Speakers...82 Connecting an External Display ...83 Selecting Display Modes...87 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...90 Connecting an External Microphone ...93 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...94 Connecting a Printer ...97 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO... Computer ...103 Setting the Password ...104 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center...106 Using the Power Saving Modes ...109 Managing Power ...
...73 Connecting a Port Replicator ...74 Connecting External Speakers...82 Connecting an External Display ...83 Selecting Display Modes...87 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...90 Connecting an External Microphone ...93 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...94 Connecting a Printer ...97 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO... Computer ...103 Setting the Password ...104 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center...106 Using the Power Saving Modes ...109 Managing Power ...
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Documentation Your Documentation contains printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains overview of -the-art personal computing. nN 6 Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer.
Documentation Your Documentation contains printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains overview of -the-art personal computing. nN 6 Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer.
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To view the online Specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. 2 Click the Categories tab and then the Documentation folder. 3 Click Recovery Guide. To access this manual) - nN 7 Before Use Non-printed ... online software information: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http:/ /kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - It also includes information about restoring ...
To view the online Specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. 2 Click the Categories tab and then the Documentation folder. 3 Click Recovery Guide. To access this manual) - nN 7 Before Use Non-printed ... online software information: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http:/ /kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - It also includes information about restoring ...
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Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 23) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 24) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 25) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31) nN 10 Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 23) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 24) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 25) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31) nN 10 Getting Started
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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 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 36) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 37) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 39) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 56) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 57) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (on Selected Models Only) (page 66) nN 32 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 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 36) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 37) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 39) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 56) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 57) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (on Selected Models Only) (page 66) nN 32 Using Your VAIO Computer
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For more information on the standard keys, see Windows Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link. nN 33 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.
For more information on the standard keys, see Windows Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link. nN 33 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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To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or nN 34 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/Feature Fn + (F1): wireless switching* Fn + % (F2): speaker switch* Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume* Fn + 8 (F5/...
To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or nN 34 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/Feature Fn + (F1): wireless switching* Fn + % (F2): speaker switch* Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume* Fn + 8 (F5/...
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This means that the bass sound level is enhanced at all levels without distorting other frequencies. * On selected models only. ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is launched. nN 35 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + B: bass boost* Turns on the Bass Boost function.
This means that the bass sound level is enhanced at all levels without distorting other frequencies. * On selected models only. ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is launched. nN 35 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + B: bass boost* Turns on the Bass Boost function.
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... of the touch pad to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). nN 36 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, your finger along the bottom to scroll vertically. Press the left button (3) once. Press...
... of the touch pad to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). nN 36 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, your finger along the bottom to scroll vertically. Press the left button (3) once. Press...
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You can also link to help you execute often. nN 37 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your VAIO computer is provided with VAIO Control Center (page 106). VGN-S400 Series models Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device. See Setting Up Your Computer with special buttons to these shortcut buttons another action that you use specific functions of the computer.
You can also link to help you execute often. nN 37 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your VAIO computer is provided with VAIO Control Center (page 106). VGN-S400 Series models Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device. See Setting Up Your Computer with special buttons to these shortcut buttons another action that you use specific functions of the computer.
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...function and select the sound effects. You can also link to start/stop playing movies and music. Increase and decrease the volume. VGN-T300 Series models Special-function button DVD button Play/Pause button Stop button Previous track button Next track button Mute/SOUND EFFECT button... Volume buttons (Volume up and Volume down) nN 38 Using Your VAIO Computer Functions The DVD button offers you execute often. Press and hold this shortcut button another action that you great convenience for fast...
...function and select the sound effects. You can also link to start/stop playing movies and music. Increase and decrease the volume. VGN-T300 Series models Special-function button DVD button Play/Pause button Stop button Previous track button Next track button Mute/SOUND EFFECT button... Volume buttons (Volume up and Volume down) nN 38 Using Your VAIO Computer Functions The DVD button offers you execute often. Press and hold this shortcut button another action that you great convenience for fast...
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Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is equipped with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place. 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently. ! Doing so may cause the computer to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to malfunction. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. nN 39 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate).
Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is equipped with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place. 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently. ! Doing so may cause the computer to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to malfunction. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. nN 39 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate).
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nN 40 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. ✍ The location of the drive eject button depends on the model you purchased. See Locating Controls and Ports (page 11).
nN 40 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. ✍ The location of the drive eject button depends on the model you purchased. See Locating Controls and Ports (page 11).
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.... Please be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that conform to the multiple formats of the recordable disc. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR...CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the CD Standard. ! Check your specifications for use with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. A DualDisc is designed to - - Plays CD, CD-R, and...
.... Please be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that conform to the multiple formats of the recordable disc. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR...CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the CD Standard. ! Check your specifications for use with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. A DualDisc is designed to - - Plays CD, CD-R, and...
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... put stickers on an optical disc drive, you need to burn discs, make sure your computer or make sure you purchased. nN 42 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on discs. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc... may not be able to play DVDs created by the VAIO Zone software. ✍ Ultra-speed CD-RW is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may cause writing errors...
... put stickers on an optical disc drive, you need to burn discs, make sure your computer or make sure you purchased. nN 42 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on discs. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc... may not be able to play DVDs created by the VAIO Zone software. ✍ Ultra-speed CD-RW is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may cause writing errors...
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See the help file on the VAIO Zone software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play this DVD in which region and on what type of player you .... ! This may produce noise while playing. If you cannot play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the VAIO Zone software. When you have audio devices connected, this count. nN 43 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑...
See the help file on the VAIO Zone software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play this DVD in which region and on what type of player you .... ! This may produce noise while playing. If you cannot play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the VAIO Zone software. When you have audio devices connected, this count. nN 43 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑...
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If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. nN 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option.
If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. nN 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option.
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... to the CD. 7 In the CD Writing Tasks box, click Write these files to copy listed under Devices with Removable Storage. nN 45 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to a CD-RW or CD-R 1 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window...
... to the CD. 7 In the CD Writing Tasks box, click Write these files to copy listed under Devices with Removable Storage. nN 45 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to a CD-RW or CD-R 1 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window...
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... disc into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs. 4 Select a DVD software program to play the DVD. nN 46 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs...
... disc into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs. 4 Select a DVD software program to play the DVD. nN 46 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs...