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Sony VGN-FS700 Series Playing DVDs, Copying Files to DVDs on Selected Models Only, To play a DVD

Models: VGN-FS600 Series VGN-FS700 Series

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Using Your VAIO Computer

Playing DVDs

To play a DVD

1Close all open programs.

2Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive.

3Click Start and point to All Programs.

4Select a DVD software program to play the DVD.

For instructions on how to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program.

Copying Files to DVDs (on Selected Models Only)

See the online Specifications sheet to see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing.

To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW

1Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

2Insert the disc into the optical disc drive.

3Click Start and point to All Programs.

4Select a DVD software program you want to use from the submenu.

For instructions on how to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program.

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Sony VGN-FS700 Series, VGN-FS600 Series manual Playing DVDs, Copying Files to DVDs on Selected Models Only, To play a DVD

Contents

User Guide Personal Computer Contents 100 157 199 Documentation Printed Documentation Non-printed Documentation Ergonomic Considerations Before Use Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports VGN-A700 Series models Front Getting Started Back Right Left Bottom VGN-FS600 Series models Getting Started Air vent Battery connector High speed and high capacity capabilities Left Port replicator connector Air vents About the Indicator Lights Indicator Functions Using the AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceTo use the AC adapter To install the battery pack Using the Battery PackInstalling the Battery Pack VGN-A700 Series models Getting Started VGN-FS600 Series models Charging the Battery Pack To charge the battery pack Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack VGN-FS600 Series models Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To shut down your computer Using Your Vaio Computer Using the Keyboard Combinations/Feature Functions Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Using the Touch Pad Action Description Using Special-function Buttons Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons Using the Optical Disc Drive To insert a disc Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Optical disc drive Plays Records to Using Your Vaio Computer Using Your Vaio Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD Click Start and then My Computer Copying Files to CDsTo copy files to a CD-RW or CD-R CD Writing Tasks box, click Write these files to CD To play a DVD Playing DVDsCopying Files to DVDs on Selected Models Only To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW Using the TV Function on Selected Models Only Inserting a PC Card Using PC CardsTo insert a PC Card Using Your Vaio Computer To remove a PC Card Removing a PC CardStop a Hardware Device window appears Using Your Vaio Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Inserting a Memory Stick Media Viewing the Contents Removing a Memory Stick Media Formatting a Memory Stick MediaTo format a Memory Stick media To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet Using the InternetSetting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection To connect a telephone cable Using Wireless LAN Wlan Communicating without an Access Point Ad-hoc To communicate without an Access Point ad-hoc Advanced window appears To disconnect from a computer-to-computer ad-hoc network Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure To connect to a wireless network To disconnect from a wireless network Wireless LAN Channel Selection With an Access Point Infrastructure Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Port Replicator Locating Ports on the Port Replicator Port replicator for VGN-A700 Series models Business port replicator for VGN-A700 Series models Port replicator for VGN-FS600 Series models Business port replicator for VGN-FS600 Series models Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator Using Peripheral Devices Slide the lock switch to Lock Turn on the computer VGN-FS600 Series models Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the Port Replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator Using Peripheral Devices VGN-FS600 Series models Setting Up TV Connections on Selected Models Only Connecting to standard cable access Catv To connect in Catv mode Option Connecting to a standard antenna To connect in terrestrial mode Option To connect in terrestrial mode Option Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box STB To connect in STB mode Option To connect in STB mode Option Using the Mouse on Selected Models Only To connect the wireless mouse Before You Use the Mouse 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other Adjusting the Mouse Functions To set up your mouse for left-handed users Connecting External Speakers External speakers for VGN-A700 Series models External speakers for VGN-FS600 Series models To connect the external speakers Using Peripheral Devices External speakers for VGN-FS600 Series models To connect external speakers Using the Remote Commander Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display Connecting a Computer Display To connect a computer display 102 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display To connect a multimedia computer display Connecting a TV To connect a TV to the computer 105 Using Peripheral Devices To connect a TV to the port replicator Connecting a Projector To connect a projector To select a display Selecting Display ModesModels with the ATI video controller Models with the Intel 915GM video controller Click Graphic Properties Models with the Nvidia GeForce Go 6200 video controller Using the Multiple Monitors Function To select the Multiple Monitors mode Models with the Nvidia video controller Point to Graphics Options and click Graphics Properties Models with the Intel video controllerClick Extended Desktop Connecting an External Microphone To connect an external microphone Connecting a USB Mouse Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceTo connect a USB mouse Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive To connect a USB floppy disk drive Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port Connecting a PrinterTo connect a printer using the USB port Connecting a Printer Using the Printer Port To connect a printer using the printer port Connecting an i.LINK Device Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting to a Network LAN 124 Using Peripheral Devices Customizing Your Vaio Computer Setting the Password Password should be up to 7 alphanumeric characters long Adding the PasswordTo add the password Select Password when Power on under Security 128 Customizing Your Vaio Computer Changing/Removing the Password To change or remove the password 130 Customizing Your Vaio Computer Setting Up Your Computer with Vaio Control Center To use Vaio Control Center 132 Customizing Your Vaio Computer Using the Power Saving Modes Using Normal Mode To return to Normal mode Using Standby ModeTo activate Standby mode Click Start and then Turn Off Computer Click Stand By To change the Standby mode settings To activate Hibernate mode Using Hibernate ModeClick Start and then Turn Off Computer 137 Customizing Your Vaio Computer Managing Power with Vaio Power Management To restore the default settings Activating Vaio Power ManagementTo activate Vaio Power Management Click Reset by default Activating Vaio Power Management Power Schemes To activate a Vaio Power Management power scheme 141 Customizing Your Vaio Computer Upgrading Your Vaio Computer Adding and Removing Memory 144 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module 146 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 147 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 148 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 149 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 150 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 151 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 152 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer To change or add a memory module 154 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 155 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen On Using the Power Source On Handling Your Computer 161 Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks On Handling Discs On Using the Battery Pack On Using Headphones On Handling Memory Stick Media On Handling the Hard Disk To avoid damaging your hard disk Microphone System SecurityNetworking CDs and DVDs Touch Pad Computer What should I do if my computer wont start? Load Optimal Defaults window appears Save configuration changes and exit setup window appears If nothing still appears on your screen after a while Message Load factory default values appears 172 Troubleshooting To restore the computer to normal operating stability Why wont my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode?Windows Task Manager or Windows Security window appears 174 Troubleshooting Why dont my changes appear on the computer screen LCD? Why is the sound of my computers fan so loud?To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes What should I do if I cannot remember the password? To use your computer as a Vaio Media server Why does it take time before my computer starts?Deselect the Upnp Port 1900 Block Rule check box To use the Automatic Updates feature System Security To visit the Windows Updates web site How do I keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated?To download and install the latest security update Battery Why doesnt my computer enter Hibernate mode? Why doesnt my modem work? Internet Why is my modem connection slow? Why cant I access the Internet? Networking How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? Why is the data transfer speed slow?What are channels? CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?What should I do if the drive tray wont open? Click System System Properties window appears What should I do if I cannot write to CD? How do I adjust the image on the TV screen? Why did the computer screen LCD go blank?Display What should I do if the screen does not display a video? How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen?How do I switch the computer screen from LCD to TV? What should I do if the screen is dark? What should I do if the brightness of the screen changes? To save this preference for the brightness Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Why cant I print a document?Printing Why doesnt my microphone work? Microphone Mouse What should I do if the computer doesnt recognize the mouse? Why cant I hear sound from my speakers? Why wont my speakers work?Speakers Touch Pad What should I do if the touch pad does not work? How do I change the left and right button assignments? Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?Click Date, Time, Language and Regional Options Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk? Floppy Disks Why cant I insert my PC Card? Why doesnt my PC Card work?Why doesnt my computer recognize attached devices? PC Cards Why cant I use the DV camera recorder? Audio/Video Why cant I save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Why cant I open my image files?Memory Stick Media Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? Support Options Sony Support Information For users in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center 206 Support Options America Online Broadband or Dial-Up Program Support InformationAdobe Photoshop Elements, Photoshop Album, Premiere, Reader AOL Instant Messenger Click to DVD DVgate Plus Google Toolbar MoodLogic Norton Internet Security Netscape Internet ServicePictureGear Studio Quicken New User Edition Quattro ProRecordNow SonicStage SonicStage Mastering Studio SpySubtract Vaio Action SetupVaio Control Center Vaio Edit Components Vaio Media Vaio Update Vaio Wireless Utility WinDVD for Vaio Vaio ZoneWordPerfect