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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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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- Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. speeds. !
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size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. 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- 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.
size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. 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- 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.
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... when this indicator is lit. Illuminates when data is read or write data. Illuminates when one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while the built-in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use . Getting Started... Disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is in storage device or the optical disc drive is running to read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this ...
... when this indicator is lit. Illuminates when data is read or write data. Illuminates when one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while the built-in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use . Getting Started... Disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is in storage device or the optical disc drive is running to read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this ...
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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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...DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the disc, playback is not supported. ! A DualDisc is strongly recommended that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the...the CD Standard. Some contents may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This product is designed to play back discs that are required for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 ...
...DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the disc, playback is not supported. ! A DualDisc is strongly recommended that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the...the CD Standard. Some contents may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This product is designed to play back discs that are required for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 29 ...
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... Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and... sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it ...
... Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and... sharing digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it ...
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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 the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory... Stick Duo adaptor. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ✍ You can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into place. ✍ The Memory Stick is...
...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 the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory... Stick Duo adaptor. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ✍ You can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into place. ✍ The Memory Stick is...
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... an M2 Duo adaptor may take time to remove it is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2 Duo adaptor. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 35 N ! Be sure to insert it may lose data. If you insert the media directly into the... direction as you may pop out unexpectedly. If you do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you cannot insert it into the slot. The Memory Stick Micro in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Before using a Memory Stick Micro (M2), be able to load, so make sure the indicator is...
... an M2 Duo adaptor may take time to remove it is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2 Duo adaptor. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 35 N ! Be sure to insert it may lose data. If you insert the media directly into the... direction as you may pop out unexpectedly. If you do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you cannot insert it into the slot. The Memory Stick Micro in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Before using a Memory Stick Micro (M2), be able to load, so make sure the indicator is...
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... allocation unit and file system may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type. Be sure to use . 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 the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down ...
... allocation unit and file system may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type. Be sure to use . 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 the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down ...
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... law. ❑ The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to use , it is the general name of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo... insertion of January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 37 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot. Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not...
... law. ❑ The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to use , it is the general name of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo... insertion of January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 37 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot. Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not...
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... appropriate support web site. You can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music...
... appropriate support web site. You can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music...
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... is unlit. 2 Push in the proper direction. The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. 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 the slot. 3 Carefully slide...
... is unlit. 2 Push in the proper direction. The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. 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 the slot. 3 Carefully slide...
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Notes on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 40 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications...
Notes on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 40 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications...
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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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... about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 67 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules...
... about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 67 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules...
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... from ESD. If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. 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 upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The...
... from ESD. If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. 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 upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The...
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...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 wrap the module in aluminum 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 memory module in a location subject to your computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 69 N...
...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 wrap the module in aluminum 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 memory module in a location subject to your computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 69 N...
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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 ...