User Guide
Page 2
... 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...
User Guide
Page 3
... 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...
User Guide
Page 6
...mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Provides a guide to provide state-of connections..., setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode (VGN-TX700 Series models only) - Sony has...
...mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Provides a guide to provide state-of connections..., setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode (VGN-TX700 Series models only) - Sony has...
User Guide
Page 7
... ❑ User Guide (this online guide: 1 Click Start, point 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) - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your... online 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://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or...
... ❑ User Guide (this online guide: 1 Click Start, point 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) - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your... online 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://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or...
User Guide
Page 10
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
User Guide
Page 34
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
User Guide
Page 35
... Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume (VGN-FJ200 ...speakers and the headphones. Toggles between Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, and Wireless WAN functionalities. TX700 Series only) Fn + % (F2): speaker switch (VGN-FJ200 Series only) Turns on and off the built-in speaker and headphone volume. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or...
... Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume (VGN-FJ200 ...speakers and the headphones. Toggles between Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, and Wireless WAN functionalities. TX700 Series only) Fn + % (F2): speaker switch (VGN-FJ200 Series only) Turns on and off the built-in speaker and headphone volume. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or...
User Guide
Page 36
... devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. 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...
... devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. 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...
User Guide
Page 37
..., and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the right button (4) once. Press the left button (3) once. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the left...
..., and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the right button (4) once. Press the left button (3) once. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the left...
User Guide
Page 38
...is launched and running : Launches the WinDVD software by default. To start this button assignment with the AV Mode Button Settings utility. On VGN-TX700 Series models, the AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, Next track, and Disc drive eject buttons support Instant Mode...more information. Stop button This button is enabled in the memory card, such as when Windows is launched and running . n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the Sonic Stage software. Stops DVD playback with the WinDVD software or CD playback with...
...is launched and running : Launches the WinDVD software by default. To start this button assignment with the AV Mode Button Settings utility. On VGN-TX700 Series models, the AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, Next track, and Disc drive eject buttons support Instant Mode...more information. Stop button This button is enabled in the memory card, such as when Windows is launched and running . n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the Sonic Stage software. Stops DVD playback with the WinDVD software or CD playback with...
User Guide
Page 39
You can change these button assignments on and off . 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 window for changing the S button ... volume on the optical disc drive. Ejects the drive tray. If this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. 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...
You can change these button assignments on and off . 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 window for changing the S button ... volume on the optical disc drive. Ejects the drive tray. If this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. 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...
User Guide
Page 40
...Specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software, for example horizontal lines, if you view a rapid-moving object. Turning on selected VGN-FJ200 Series models only. Note that the camera is ready for a video conference using such software. If another software application is using ... Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. This is available on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! Make sure that launching or exiting your model is...
...Specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software, for example horizontal lines, if you view a rapid-moving object. Turning on selected VGN-FJ200 Series models only. Note that the camera is ready for a video conference using such software. If another software application is using ... Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. This is available on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera The built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! Make sure that launching or exiting your model is...
User Guide
Page 41
... Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is not powered. The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-TX700 Series models, if power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled ... optical disc drive is equipped with an optical disc drive. The location of the drive eject button depends on the computer again to launch the VAIO Recovery Wizard. See Locating Controls and Ports (page 11). 1 Turn on the optical disc drive. When recovering your Recovery Disc into the optical disc ...
... Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is not powered. The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-TX700 Series models, if power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled ... optical disc drive is equipped with an optical disc drive. The location of the drive eject button depends on the computer again to launch the VAIO Recovery Wizard. See Locating Controls and Ports (page 11). 1 Turn on the optical disc drive. When recovering your Recovery Disc into the optical disc ...
User Guide
Page 42
Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. ! 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). 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.
Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. ! 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). 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.
User Guide
Page 43
...Due to the multiple formats of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for the type of the recordable disc. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of media your model. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc ...the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that not compliant with your specifications for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to ...
...Due to the multiple formats of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for the type of the recordable disc. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of media your model. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc ...the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that not compliant with your specifications for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to ...
User Guide
Page 44
... disc writing. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge. Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1.
... disc writing. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge. Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1.
User Guide
Page 45
...utility software while writing data to malfunction. ❑ When using your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and the VGN-FJ200 Series model's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using ...the VAIO Zone software. This may cause the computer to a disc. This will affect the use of the disc. To complete this may damage the optical...
...utility software while writing data to malfunction. ❑ When using your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and the VGN-FJ200 Series model's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using ...the VAIO Zone software. This may cause the computer to a disc. This will affect the use of the disc. To complete this may damage the optical...
User Guide
Page 46
... ," this means that 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. If you have exceeded this number, the drive's DVD region code is permanently assigned and you can play the disc. You can...
... ," this means that 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. If you have exceeded this number, the drive's DVD region code is permanently assigned and you can play the disc. You can...
User Guide
Page 47
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. 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.
User Guide
Page 48
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.