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... or Headphones ..........53 Connecting a USB Device 54 Connecting an i.LINK Device 56 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 58 Setting the Password 59 Using the VAIO Control Center 64 Using the Power Saving Mode 65 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 67 Adding and Removing Memory 68 Precautions 74 Handling the LCD Screen 75 Using the Power Source 76 Handling...
... or Headphones ..........53 Connecting a USB Device 54 Connecting an i.LINK Device 56 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 58 Setting the Password 59 Using the VAIO Control Center 64 Using the Power Saving Mode 65 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 67 Adding and Removing Memory 68 Precautions 74 Handling the LCD Screen 75 Using the Power Source 76 Handling...
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Troubleshooting 84 Computer 86 System Security 91 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 92 Networking 94 Bluetooth Technology 97 Optical Discs 100 Display 104 Printing 106 Microphone 107 Mouse 108 Speakers 109 Keyboard 110 Floppy Disks 111 Audio/Video 112 Memory Stick 115 Peripherals 116 Trademarks 117 Notice 119 n3 N
Troubleshooting 84 Computer 86 System Security 91 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 92 Networking 94 Bluetooth Technology 97 Optical Discs 100 Display 104 Printing 106 Microphone 107 Mouse 108 Speakers 109 Keyboard 110 Floppy Disks 111 Audio/Video 112 Memory Stick 115 Peripherals 116 Trademarks 117 Notice 119 n3 N
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Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. speeds. ! The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back n 13 N A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 78) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 42) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 54) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 53) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 56) I Memory module compartment cover (page 68) * Support high-/full-/low-
Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. speeds. ! The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back n 13 N A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 78) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 42) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 54) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 53) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 56) I Memory module compartment cover (page 68) * Support high-/full-/low-
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 33) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 38) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 54) E Headphones jack (page 53) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H WIRELESS switch (page 43) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 33) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 38) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 54) E Headphones jack (page 53) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H WIRELESS switch (page 43) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is lit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is running to read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer ...into Sleep mode or turn it off . Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 16 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in...
... one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is lit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is running to read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer ...into Sleep mode or turn it off . Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 16 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in...
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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 23) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 26) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 33) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 38) ❑ Using the Internet (page 41) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 42) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 43) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 47) n 22 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 23) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 26) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 33) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 38) ❑ Using the Internet (page 41) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 42) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 43) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 47) n 22 N
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A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to play...standard specifications (CD Standard). When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc ...
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to play...standard specifications (CD Standard). When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc ...
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.... For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate...
.... For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate...
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...VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 34 N Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 15). 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks 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. ✍ You can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor...
...VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 34 N Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 15). 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks 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. ✍ You can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor...
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... pop out unexpectedly. If you do not force the Memory Stick into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. To remove a Memory Stick ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 35 N ! The Memory Stick Micro in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it into an M2 Standard-size...
... pop out unexpectedly. If you do not force the Memory Stick into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. To remove a Memory Stick ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 35 N ! The Memory Stick Micro in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it into an M2 Standard-size...
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... Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 36 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on...
... Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 36 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on...
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... such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ MagicGate... guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of up to use , it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 37 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer ...
... such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ MagicGate... guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of up to use , it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 37 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer ...
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... latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 38 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. Before you...
... latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 38 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. Before you...
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... does not go into the slot. The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the proper direction. Do not force the card into the slot easily, ...are inserting it in the SD memory card toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 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...
... does not go into the slot. The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the proper direction. Do not force the card into the slot easily, ...are inserting it in the SD memory card toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 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...
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... cannot insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 40 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant...
... cannot insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 40 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant...
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You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 57 N 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 the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection.
You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 57 N 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 the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection.
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...purchased. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find out about the configuration...should contact your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 67 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized...
...purchased. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find out about the configuration...should contact your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 67 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized...
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... ESD workstation. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with your computer. The package protects the module from the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 68 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact...
... ESD workstation. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with your computer. The package protects the module from the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 68 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact...
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... Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 69 N ❑ Use the special bag supplied with care. To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers, do not touch the edges of more than 35°C or less than 5°C ❑ High humidity ❑ Handle the memory module with the memory module or...foil to protect it from ESD. ❑ Introducing any liquids, foreign substances, or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the...
... Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 69 N ❑ Use the special bag supplied with care. To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers, do not touch the edges of more than 35°C or less than 5°C ❑ High humidity ❑ Handle the memory module with the memory module or...foil to protect it from ESD. ❑ Introducing any liquids, foreign substances, or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the...
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...VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 70 N Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the power source. 2 Gently face down your computer on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer... cools down your computer, be sure to place it on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen. 3 Unscrew the screw (1) and remove the memory module compartment ...
...VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 70 N Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, and disconnect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the power source. 2 Gently face down your computer on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer... cools down your computer, be sure to place it on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen. 3 Unscrew the screw (1) and remove the memory module compartment ...