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... and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 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 ...32 Using PC Cards...
... and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 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 ...32 Using PC Cards...
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... External Microphone ...78 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...79 Connecting a Printer ...82 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...83 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...85 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...86 Setting the Password ...87 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...89 Using the Power Saving Modes ...90 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...78 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...79 Connecting a Printer ...82 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...83 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...85 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...86 Setting the Password ...87 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...89 Using the Power Saving Modes ...90 Managing Power with...
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Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
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... Specifications - To access this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin ...American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - It...
... Specifications - To access this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin ...American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - It...
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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 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 10 N 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 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 10 N Getting Started
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 44) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 47) ❑ Using the Internet (page 49) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 50) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 60) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 44) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 47) ❑ Using the Internet (page 49) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 50) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 60) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + (F1): wireless switching* Fn + 8 (...
n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + (F1): wireless switching* Fn + 8 (...
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... Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only. Make sure to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 90). n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. This key combination may change when the...
... Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only. Make sure to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 90). n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. This key combination may change when the...
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... only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Press the left button twice. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Move your finger along the bottom to scroll vertically.
... only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Press the left button twice. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Move your finger along the bottom to scroll vertically.
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... Windows is launched and running . Starts or pauses DVD playback with the WinDVD software or CD playback with the Sonic Stage software. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help file on the AV Mode Button Settings utility for more information...
... Windows is launched and running . Starts or pauses DVD playback with the WinDVD software or CD playback with the Sonic Stage software. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help file on the AV Mode Button Settings utility for more information...
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Turns the speaker and microphone volume on the optical disc drive. Increase and decrease the volume. If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on and off. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Disc drive eject button Mute button Volume buttons (Volume up and Volume down) Functions Ejects the drive tray.
Turns the speaker and microphone volume on the optical disc drive. Increase and decrease the volume. If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on and off. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Disc drive eject button Mute button Volume buttons (Volume up and Volume down) Functions Ejects the drive tray.
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...the computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer again to launch the VAIO Recovery Wizard. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled ...when the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. Insert your system, turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to eject ...
...the computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer again to launch the VAIO Recovery Wizard. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled ...when the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. Insert your system, turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to eject ...
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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 CD/DVD program. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when the 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 CD/DVD program. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. !
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... disc drive Plays Records to DVD drives). A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that conform to the CD Standard. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with your model. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the ...now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for the type of the recordable disc. Check your specifications for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that not compliant with digital audio material on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio...
... disc drive Plays Records to DVD drives). A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that conform to the CD Standard. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with your model. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the ...now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for the type of the recordable disc. Check your specifications for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that not compliant with digital audio material on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio...
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... computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on an optical disc drive, you eject it. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with your software application to...
... computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on an optical disc drive, you eject it. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with your software application to...
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... new setting effective. ❑ If the computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is activated, playing DVDs may produce noise while playing. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you will not be able to change the DVD region code only a limited... permanently assigned and you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD.
... new setting effective. ❑ If the computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is activated, playing DVDs may produce noise while playing. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you will not be able to change the DVD region code only a limited... permanently assigned and you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD.
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Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first.
Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first.
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If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. n 38 N 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. n 38 N 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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... strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the optical disc drive. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration.
... strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the optical disc drive. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your system's hardware configuration.
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... instructions on selected models only. See the online Specifications to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. n 40 N 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...
... instructions on selected models only. See the online Specifications to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. n 40 N 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...