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n4 N Precautions ...91 On Handling the LCD Screen ...92 On Using the Power Source ...93 On Handling Your Computer...94 On Handling Floppy Disks ...96 On Handling Discs ...97 On Using the Battery Pack...98 On Using Headphones...99 On Handling Memory Stick Media...99 On Handling the Hard Disk ...100 Troubleshooting ...101 Computer ...102 System Security ...111 Battery...113 Internet ...115 Networking ...117 CDs and DVDs...120 Display ...125 Printing ...127 Microphone ...128 Mouse ...129 Speakers ...130 Touch Pad...131 Keyboard...132
n4 N Precautions ...91 On Handling the LCD Screen ...92 On Using the Power Source ...93 On Handling Your Computer...94 On Handling Floppy Disks ...96 On Handling Discs ...97 On Using the Battery Pack...98 On Using Headphones...99 On Handling Memory Stick Media...99 On Handling the Hard Disk ...100 Troubleshooting ...101 Computer ...102 System Security ...111 Battery...113 Internet ...115 Networking ...117 CDs and DVDs...120 Display ...125 Printing ...127 Microphone ...128 Mouse ...129 Speakers ...130 Touch Pad...131 Keyboard...132
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Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. ! n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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.
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..., DVD, most DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), and DVD+RW CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, most DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM* Records to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 31 N Using Your VAIO...
..., DVD, most DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), and DVD+RW CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, most DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM* Records to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 31 N Using Your VAIO...
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..., when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for General version 2.0/2.1. Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is designed to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-... available only on your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ Supports writing data to DVD drives). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING....
..., when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for General version 2.0/2.1. Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is designed to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-... available only on your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ Supports writing data to DVD drives). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING....
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... the disc. This may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ When using your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the CD burning software.... ❑ Never put stickers on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. This will affect the use memory-resident utility software while writing data to play DVDs created on discs.
... the disc. This may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ When using your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the CD burning software.... ❑ Never put stickers on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. This will affect the use memory-resident utility software while writing data to play DVDs created on discs.
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.... ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to remove a USB device, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If you have exceeded this DVD in most regions of times. You can change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is labeled "all open applications before playing a disc. ❑ Some... 24 bits may cause a malfunction. Reconfiguring the computer does not reset this means that you stop the DVD first. If you change the DVD region code only a limited number of the world. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you can play the disc. If the...
.... ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to remove a USB device, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If you have exceeded this DVD in most regions of times. You can change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is labeled "all open applications before playing a disc. ❑ Some... 24 bits may cause a malfunction. Reconfiguring the computer does not reset this means that you stop the DVD first. If you change the DVD region code only a limited number of the world. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you can play the disc. If the...
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A new window appears with Removable Storage. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. To copy files to find the type of your ... the CD Writing Wizard. * The read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 31) to a disc ! Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive...
A new window appears with Removable Storage. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. To copy files to find the type of your ... the CD Writing Wizard. * The read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 31) to a disc ! Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive...
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...instructions on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to open a DVD program to find about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading ...and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 31) to play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If ...
...instructions on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to open a DVD program to find about the supported disc media. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading ...and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 31) to play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If ...
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...problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting 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. ❑ Computer (page 102) ❑ System Security (page 111) ❑ Battery (page 113) ❑ Internet (page 115) ❑ Networking (page 117) ❑ CDs and DVDs (page 120) ❑ Display (...
...problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting 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. ❑ Computer (page 102) ❑ System Security (page 111) ❑ Battery (page 113) ❑ Internet (page 115) ❑ Networking (page 117) ❑ CDs and DVDs (page 120) ❑ Display (...
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... the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off. ❑ If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. When the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. ❑ If your computer still does not turn off...
... the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off. ❑ If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. When the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. ❑ If your computer still does not turn off...
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... that your computer is dirty, see On Handling Discs (page 97) for dirt or damage. What should I try to clean it. n 120 N Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer.
... that your computer is dirty, see On Handling Discs (page 97) for dirt or damage. What should I try to clean it. n 120 N Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer.
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...by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager window. 2 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you may need to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs... window with the label facing up. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If the CD or DVD is installed. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers...
...by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager window. 2 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you may need to clean the disc, see On Handling Discs... window with the label facing up. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If the CD or DVD is installed. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the speakers...
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Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on AC power supply and try ... is not selected. Adhesive labels can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 8 Click OK to the CD or DVD.
Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on AC power supply and try ... is not selected. Adhesive labels can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 8 Click OK to the CD or DVD.
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... if I cannot write data to it. Note the possibility that has a label affixed to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your computer's built-in DVD recorder. n 123 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media... any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Do not use the keyboard. ❑ Do not use a CD-R/RW disc that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work.
... if I cannot write data to it. Note the possibility that has a label affixed to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your computer's built-in DVD recorder. n 123 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media... any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Do not use the keyboard. ❑ Do not use a CD-R/RW disc that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work.
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... to such discs, make sure to cancel the Enable CD recording on this drive check box. 5 Click OK. ! You cannot add data to DVD-RAM discs with the DVD±RW/RAM drive. Attempt to add data to difference in loss of the entire written data. See the online Specifications to selected... such a disc will re-format the disc, resulting in disc formatting. Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box disables writing data to DVD-RAM media using Windows functions? n 124 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD-R and CD-RW discs.
... to such discs, make sure to cancel the Enable CD recording on this drive check box. 5 Click OK. ! You cannot add data to DVD-RAM discs with the DVD±RW/RAM drive. Attempt to add data to difference in loss of the entire written data. See the online Specifications to selected... such a disc will re-format the disc, resulting in disc formatting. Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box disables writing data to DVD-RAM media using Windows functions? n 124 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD-R and CD-RW discs.
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...; For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.aim.com Click to DVD® software Sony Electronics Inc. What's more, you can give a professional look to automatically burn DVDs from your DVDs by adding chapter menus, backgrounds, and menu screens. and you can also edit the... video. Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing video from...
...; For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.aim.com Click to DVD® software Sony Electronics Inc. What's more, you can give a professional look to automatically burn DVDs from your DVDs by adding chapter menus, backgrounds, and menu screens. and you can also edit the... video. Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing video from...
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...Anti-Spyware Trend Micro, Inc. ❑ For users in WAV format. n 147 N Support Options SonicStage Mastering Studio™ software Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer and output them to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer's ...shortcut keys. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 141). Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in USA and Canada Web Site http://kb.trendmicro.com/search/default.asp VAIO® Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc.
...Anti-Spyware Trend Micro, Inc. ❑ For users in WAV format. n 147 N Support Options SonicStage Mastering Studio™ software Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer and output them to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer's ...shortcut keys. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 141). Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in USA and Canada Web Site http://kb.trendmicro.com/search/default.asp VAIO® Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc.
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... name, service tag information, survey, registration, etc. VAIO® Update Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to DVD. VAIO Zone™ software Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 141). On VAIO computer models with a recordable DVD drive, VAIO Zone enables you to record TV programs and...
... name, service tag information, survey, registration, etc. VAIO® Update Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to DVD. VAIO Zone™ software Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 141). On VAIO computer models with a recordable DVD drive, VAIO Zone enables you to record TV programs and...
