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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...28 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using PC Cards ...38 Using the Memory Stick Media ...41 Using the Internet...44 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...45
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...28 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using PC Cards ...38 Using the Memory Stick Media ...41 Using the Internet...44 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...45
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... External Microphone ...63 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...64 Connecting a Printer ...67 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...68 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...70 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...71 Setting the Password ...72 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...75 Using the Power Saving Modes ...76 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...63 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...64 Connecting a Printer ...67 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...68 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...70 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...71 Setting the Password ...72 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...75 Using the Power Saving Modes ...76 Managing Power with...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. 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 - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information -
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... the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ 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 areas. ❑...
... the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ 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 areas. ❑...
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Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your system. Upon completion, connect one device (...
Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your system. Upon completion, connect one device (...
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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 26) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 28) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 38) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 44) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 45) n 25 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 26) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 28) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 38) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 44) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 45) n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (...
To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (...
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... management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 76). For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function...
... management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 76). For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function...
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... to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Press the left button (3) once. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Slide one finger on an item or object. Move your finger...
... to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Press the left button (3) once. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Slide one finger on an item or object. Move your finger...
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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing up and gently push it 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 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing up and gently push it 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.
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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 30 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 30 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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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Plays CD, CD-R, ...
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Plays CD, CD-R, ...
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... both playback and recording compatibility with your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Writing data to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with discs that not compliant with DVD-R for use with digital audio material on your computer's optical disc drives. ... with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for General version 2.0/2.1. Writing data to single-...
... both playback and recording compatibility with your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Writing data to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with discs that not compliant with DVD-R for use with digital audio material on your computer's optical disc drives. ... with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for General version 2.0/2.1. Writing data to single-...
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To complete this may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. Fingerprints and dust on applicable models using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on an optical disc drive, you need to ... and use the AC adapter to power the computer or make sure you exit and close the session when you eject it. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on discs. This will affect the use of the disc...
To complete this may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. Fingerprints and dust on applicable models using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on an optical disc drive, you need to ... and use the AC adapter to power the computer or make sure you exit and close the session when you eject it. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on discs. This will affect the use of the disc...
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... in audio and video. ❑ When you are labeled on the DVDs to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. n 34 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. If you... is activated, playing DVDs may cause a malfunction. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch to remove a USB device, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. See the help file on what type of player you can change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is different...
... in audio and video. ❑ When you are labeled on the DVDs to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. n 34 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. If you... is activated, playing DVDs may cause a malfunction. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch to remove a USB device, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. See the help file on what type of player you can change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is different...
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If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, 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 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option.
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n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no ...
n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no ...
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... disc media. For instructions on how to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on selected models only. Copying Files to use . n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click...
... disc media. For instructions on how to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on selected models only. Copying Files to use . n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click...
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The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing up. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. You do not need to your system. To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the computer. Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. Inserting a PC Card ! n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer
The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing up. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. You do not need to your system. To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the computer. Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. Inserting a PC Card ! n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... the original state of the computer. It may damage the connector pins. If an "!" Do not force a PC Card into the slot. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not enter Hibernate power management mode.
... the original state of the computer. It may damage the connector pins. If an "!" Do not force a PC Card into the slot. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not enter Hibernate power management mode.