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Sony VGN-NW270F/S Playing Discs, Copying Files to Discs

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Using Your VAIO Computer >

Using the Optical Disc Drive

Playing Discs

To play a disc

1Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.

Connect the AC adapter to the computer and close all running software applications before playing a d isc.

2If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired software to play the disc.

For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with the software.

Copying Files to Discs

To copy files to a disc

1Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive.

Connect the AC adapter to the computer and close all running software applications before copyin g files to a disc.

2If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired disc burning software to copy files to the

disc.

For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with the software.

Contents

Main Contents Page Before Use How to find specifications Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 1. Printed Documentation 2. On-screen Documentation Page 3. Support Web Sites 4. Customer Information Center 5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Ergonomic Considerations Page Getting Started Page Front Page Right Left Back/Bottom About the Indicator Lights About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Functions Connecting a Power Source Using the AC Adapter To use the AC adapter Page Using the Battery Pack Installing/Removing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack Page To remove the battery pack Charging the Battery Pack To charge the battery pack Page Extending Your Battery Life Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To shut down your computer Using the Power Saving Modes Using Sleep Mode Using Hibernate Mode Updating Your Computer Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific task s. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Page Using the Touch Pad Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use spec ific functions of the computer. Special-function button Functions Using the Quick Web Access Function Activating the Quick Web Access Function To activate the Quick Web Access function Exiting the Quick Web Access Function Notes on using the Quick Web Access function Using the Built-in Camera To use the preinstalled image capture software Using the Optical Disc Drive To insert a disc Page Using the Optical Disc Drive Supported Disc Media Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc Notes on playing discs Page Playing Discs To play a disc Copying Files to Discs To copy files to a disc Using "Memory Stick" Before You Use "Memory Stick" Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" To remove "Memory Stick" Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" Page Notes on Using "Memory Stick" Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module To insert an ExpressCard module To remove an ExpressCard module Using the SD Memory Card Before you use the SD memory card To insert an SD memory card To remove an SD memory card Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card Notes on using the SD memory card Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet Using the Network (LAN) Using the Wireless LAN To use the wireless LAN function Using the Wireless LAN Page Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers or Headphones To connect external speakers Page Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector To connect a computer display or a projector Page Using the VAIO Presentation Support To use the VAIO Presentation Support Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port To connect a TV to your computer To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV Selecting Display Modes To select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys To select a display mode from the display settings Using the Multiple Monitors Function To use the Multiple Monitors function Connecting an External Microphone To connect an external microphone Connecting a USB Device To connect a USB device Notes on connecting a USB device Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Adding the Power-on Password To add the power-on password (machine password) To add the power-on password (user password) Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) To change or remove the power-on password (user password) Using Intel VT To enable Intel VT Using the VAIO Control Center To use the VAIO Control Center Using the VAIO Power Management Selecting a Power Plan To select a power plan To change the power plan settings Configuring Your Modem Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory Notes on adding/removing memory modules Page Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module Page Page Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory Precautions Safety I nformatio n Computer Power Source Battery Pack Page Page Care and Maintenance Information Handling Your Computer Page Handling the LCD Screen Using the Power Source Handling the Built-in Camera Page Using the Battery Pack Handling "Memory Stick" Handling the Built-in Storage Device To avoid damaging your hard disk drive To avoid damaging your solid state drive Troubleshooting Page Computer What should I do if my computer does not start? What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank? What should I do if my computer or software stops responding? Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? To restore your computer to Normal mode What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start? Page What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password? How can I change the boot device order? Page System Security How can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? How do I keep my antivirus software updated? Battery Page Built-in Camera Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images? Why are captured images poor in quality? What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? Page Internet What should I do if my modem does not work? Why is my modem connection slow? Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? Why is the data transfer speed slow? How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? What are channels? Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key? Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc? What should I do if the drive tray does not open? What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? Page Page Display Why did my screen go blank? What should I do if I do not see proper images or videos? Why doesn't my screen display a video? What should I do if my screen is dark? Page Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work? How can I prevent microphone feedback? Speakers What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? What should I do if my external speakers do not work? Touch Pad What should I do if the touch pad does not work? Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong? What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? Floppy Disks Why doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected? What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk? Audio/Video What should I do if I cannot use my digital video camcorder? How do I turn off the Windows startup sound? How do I change the sound output device? Page "Memory Stick" Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? Trademarks Page Notice