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... and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...24 Connecting a Power Source ...26 Using the Battery Pack ...27 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Touch Pad ...37 Using Special-function Buttons ...38 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...40 Using...
... and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...24 Connecting a Power Source ...26 Using the Battery Pack ...27 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Touch Pad ...37 Using Special-function Buttons ...38 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...40 Using...
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... External Microphone ...94 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...100 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...102 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...107 Using the Power Saving Modes ...108 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...94 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...100 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...102 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...107 Using the Power Saving Modes ...108 Managing Power with...
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Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode (VGN-TX700 Series models only) - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on-screen User Guide. Contains an overview of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your purchase of connections, setting... mat - Provides a guide to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to use Instant Mode.
Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode (VGN-TX700 Series models only) - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on-screen User Guide. Contains an overview of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your purchase of connections, setting... mat - Provides a guide to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to use Instant Mode.
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... Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility Guide (VGN-TX700 Series models only) - It...
... Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility Guide (VGN-TX700 Series models only) - It...
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... first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with using your computer. Make sure to get started with your VAIO computer. !
... first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with using your computer. Make sure to get started with your VAIO computer. !
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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 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... (page 57) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 70) n 34 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 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... (page 57) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 70) n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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TX700 Series only) Fn + % (F2): speaker switch (VGN-FJ200 Series only) Turns on and off the built-in speaker and headphone volume. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep ... has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Toggles between Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, and Wireless WAN functionalities. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F1): wireless switching (Selected VGN- Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume (VGN-FJ200 Series only) Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 35 N Using Your...
TX700 Series only) Fn + % (F2): speaker switch (VGN-FJ200 Series only) Turns on and off the built-in speaker and headphone volume. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep ... has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Toggles between Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, and Wireless WAN functionalities. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F1): wireless switching (Selected VGN- Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume (VGN-FJ200 Series only) Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 35 N Using Your...
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... Using the Power Saving Modes (page 108). The location and size of power consumption. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as...
... Using the Power Saving Modes (page 108). The location and size of power consumption. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as...
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...-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on the screen using the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Slide one finger on the touch pad to , select, drag, and...
...-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on the screen using the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Slide one finger on the touch pad to , select, drag, and...
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... software or the previous song in the memory card, such as when Windows is launched and running : Launches the WinDVD software by default. On VGN-TX700 Series models, the AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, Next track, and Disc drive eject buttons support Instant Mode. See the... and running . Starts or pauses DVD playback with the WinDVD software or CD playback with the Sonic Stage software. n 38 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.
... software or the previous song in the memory card, such as when Windows is launched and running : Launches the WinDVD software by default. On VGN-TX700 Series models, the AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, Next track, and Disc drive eject buttons support Instant Mode. See the... and running . Starts or pauses DVD playback with the WinDVD software or CD playback with the Sonic Stage software. n 38 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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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Next track button Disc drive eject button Muting button Volume buttons (Volume up and Volume down) Functions This button is launched and running. Increase and decrease the volume. VGN-FJ200 Series models Special-function button S1/S2 buttons ...Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on the optical disc drive. If this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. To display this ...
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Next track button Disc drive eject button Muting button Volume buttons (Volume up and Volume down) Functions This button is launched and running. Increase and decrease the volume. VGN-FJ200 Series models Special-function button S1/S2 buttons ...Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on the optical disc drive. If this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. To display this ...
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...The viewer window may show some noises, for a video conference using the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on selected VGN-FJ200 Series models only. If another software application is ready for example horizontal lines, if you view a rapid-moving object. n 40 N Using Your... VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to find whether your instant messaging or ...
...The viewer window may show some noises, for a video conference using the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on selected VGN-FJ200 Series models only. If another software application is ready for example horizontal lines, if you view a rapid-moving object. n 40 N Using Your... VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to find whether your instant messaging or ...
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The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-TX700 Series models, if power supply to open the drive. The location of the drive eject button depends on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject ... eject the drive tray. 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 launch the VAIO Recovery Wizard. See Locating Controls and Ports (page 11). 1 Turn on the model you purchased. To insert a disc ! Insert your...
The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-TX700 Series models, if power supply to open the drive. The location of the drive eject button depends on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject ... eject the drive tray. 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 launch the VAIO Recovery Wizard. See Locating Controls and Ports (page 11). 1 Turn on the model you purchased. To insert a disc ! Insert your...
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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 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up and gently push until the disc clicks into place. 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 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up and gently push until the disc clicks into place. 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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... of media your optical disc drive supports. Due to see which mates DVD recorded material on your computer's optical disc drives. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on this product because it does not conform to...-RAM* CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+RW and DVD-RAM* * On selected models only. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. Optical disc drive Plays Records to the...
... of media your optical disc drive supports. Due to see which mates DVD recorded material on your computer's optical disc drives. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on this product because it does not conform to...-RAM* CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+RW and DVD-RAM* * On selected models only. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. Optical disc drive Plays Records to the...
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...±RW/RAM disc drive on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. Writing to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Supports writing to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is not supported.
...±RW/RAM disc drive on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. Writing to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Supports writing to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is not supported.
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n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. To complete this may cause the computer ..., heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and the VGN-FJ200 Series model's DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable models using the...
n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. To complete this may cause the computer ..., heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and the VGN-FJ200 Series model's DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable models using the...
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play the disc. See the ... it again. If you have exceeded this means that you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. Reconfiguring the computer does not reset this player. ! Reduce the volume before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility...
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play the disc. See the ... it again. If you have exceeded this means that you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. Reconfiguring the computer does not reset this player. ! Reduce the volume before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility...
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n 47 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 47 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.
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If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. n 48 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 48 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.