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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Setting Up Your Computer ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using the Network (LAN) ...48 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49 Using the Bluetooth Function ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Setting Up Your Computer ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using the Network (LAN) ...48 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49 Using the Bluetooth Function ...52
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...) Device...60 Connecting a Printer ...62 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...63 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...75 Adding and Removing Memory...76 Precautions ...82 Handling the LCD Screen ...83 Using the Power Source ...84...
...) Device...60 Connecting a Printer ...62 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...63 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...75 Adding and Removing Memory...76 Precautions ...82 Handling the LCD Screen ...83 Using the Power Source ...84...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...94 Computer ...96 System Security ...101 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...102 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...128 Peripherals ...129 Support Options ...130 Sony Support Information ...130 Trademarks ...134
n4 N Troubleshooting ...94 Computer ...96 System Security ...101 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...102 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...128 Peripherals ...129 Support Options ...130 Sony Support Information ...130 Trademarks ...134
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Back n 13 N Getting Started A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 86) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 48) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 60) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 58) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 63) I Memory module compartment cover (page 76) * Support high-/full-/low- The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. speeds. !
Back n 13 N Getting Started A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 86) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 48) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 60) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 58) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 63) I Memory module compartment cover (page 76) * Support high-/full-/low- The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. speeds. !
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G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. speeds. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- Left n 15 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 60) E Headphones jack (page 58) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. speeds. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- Left n 15 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 60) E Headphones jack (page 58) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
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...indicator is not in use . Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is reading or writing data. Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the... memory card is lit. n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Hard disk drive/Optical ...
...indicator is not in use . Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is reading or writing data. Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the... memory card is lit. n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Hard disk drive/Optical ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 22) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 52) n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 22) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 52) n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause your computer's optical disc drives. Note that are required for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is strongly recommended that a digital ...ray Disc" standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not ...
... of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause your computer's optical disc drives. Note that are required for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is strongly recommended that a digital ...ray Disc" standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Region settings are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not ...
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Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage.
Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage.
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...not operate properly if it from the respective copyright holders. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Inserting a Memory Stick with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ... the law. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- If you recorded without prior consent from the slot. However, not all the Memory Stick that are guaranteed of September 2008. ...
...not operate properly if it from the respective copyright holders. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Inserting a Memory Stick with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ... the law. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- If you recorded without prior consent from the slot. However, not all the Memory Stick that are guaranteed of September 2008. ...
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...damage both your computer or the media, do not force the Memory Stick into place. The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with ... insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 15). 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the ...
...damage both your computer or the media, do not force the Memory Stick into place. The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with ... insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 15). 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the ...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device ... and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! If you select Quick Format in Format options. The size of ...
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device ... and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! If you select Quick Format in Format options. The size of ...
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n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. !
n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. !
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To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do, you may lose data.
To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do, you may lose data.
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... the slot and can use this slot to your computer. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to visit the appropriate ...to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of September 2008. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in or out of compatibility. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can...
... the slot and can use this slot to your computer. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to visit the appropriate ...to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of September 2008. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in or out of compatibility. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can...
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Inserting an SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 15). 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the proper direction. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot. Do not force the card into place.
Inserting an SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 15). 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the proper direction. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot. Do not force the card into place.
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The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit.
The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit.
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...pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. n 64... N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory...
...pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. n 64... N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory...
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.... ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount...
.... ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount...
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... such a station is not detected by maintaining contact with your computer. n 76 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage memory modules and other components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If a memory module is not available, do not work in personal injury...
... such a station is not detected by maintaining contact with your computer. n 76 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage memory modules and other components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If a memory module is not available, do not work in personal injury...