Safety Information
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... with this computer may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Subscriptions to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, SonicStage Mastering Studio, SmartWi, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo...
... with this computer may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Subscriptions to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, SonicStage Mastering Studio, SmartWi, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo...
User Guide
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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Connecting a Power Source ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...19 Using Your VAIO Computer ...20 Using the Keyboard ...21 Using the Mouse ...28 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the TV Function ...45 Using PC Cards ...63 Using the ExpressCard Module ...66 Using the Memory Stick Media ...70 Using Other Memory Cards ...76 Using the Internet...79 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...80
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Connecting a Power Source ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...19 Using Your VAIO Computer ...20 Using the Keyboard ...21 Using the Mouse ...28 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the TV Function ...45 Using PC Cards ...63 Using the ExpressCard Module ...66 Using the Memory Stick Media ...70 Using Other Memory Cards ...76 Using the Internet...79 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...80
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... ...89 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...90 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...93 Setting the Password ...94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...102 Precautions ...108 On Handling the LCD Screen ...109 On Using the Power Source...
... ...89 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...90 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...93 Setting the Password ...94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...102 Precautions ...108 On Handling the LCD Screen ...109 On Using the Power Source...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...127 Internet ...130 Networking ...132 Optical Discs ...135 Display ...139 Printing ...140 Microphone ...141 Mouse ...142 Speakers ...143 Keyboard...144 Floppy Disks ...145 PC Cards ...146 Audio/Video...148 Memory Stick Media ...149 Peripherals ...150 Support Options ...151 Sony Support Information ...151 Program Support Information...155
n4 N Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...127 Internet ...130 Networking ...132 Optical Discs ...135 Display ...139 Printing ...140 Microphone ...141 Mouse ...142 Speakers ...143 Keyboard...144 Floppy Disks ...145 PC Cards ...146 Audio/Video...148 Memory Stick Media ...149 Peripherals ...150 Support Options ...151 Sony Support Information ...151 Program Support Information...155
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...) S400 port (page 90) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 (page 87) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *3 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. Left n 14 N Getting Started A PC Card slot... (page 63) B PC Card release button (page 65) C SD memory card slot (page 77) D Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. E Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
...) S400 port (page 90) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 (page 87) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *3 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. Left n 14 N Getting Started A PC Card slot... (page 63) B PC Card release button (page 65) C SD memory card slot (page 77) D Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. E Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input.
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... when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . When the indicator is off, the optical disc is not being used . n 15 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in ...Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is not being used . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is read from or written to the optical disc. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power...
... when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . When the indicator is off, the optical disc is not being used . n 15 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in ...Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is not being used . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is read from or written to the optical disc. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power...
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... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 21) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 28) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the ... 35) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 45) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 63) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 66) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 70) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 76) ❑ Using the Internet (page 79) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 80) n 20 N Using Your...
... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 21) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 28) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the ... 35) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 45) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 63) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 66) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 70) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 76) ❑ Using the Internet (page 79) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 80) n 20 N Using Your...
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... software, use circular discs. Fingerprints and dust on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (e.g. Do not use discs in any other applications... Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to the same disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while...exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. This will affect the use the same CD burning...
... software, use circular discs. Fingerprints and dust on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (e.g. Do not use discs in any other applications... Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to the same disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while...exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. This will affect the use the same CD burning...
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...or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. If the region code of the world. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the DVDs to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD.... If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Some CD players and computer's optical disc drives may not be able to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software... DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD.
...or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. If the region code of the world. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the DVDs to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD.... If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Some CD players and computer's optical disc drives may not be able to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software... DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD.
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... exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as of compatibility. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 4 GB that meet the same conditions as the compatible...
... exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as of compatibility. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 4 GB that meet the same conditions as the compatible...
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The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your Computer window as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the configuration of the computer). n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot (page 14). 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place.
The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your Computer window as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the configuration of the computer). n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot (page 14). 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place.
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... arrow pointing in the Memory Stick media. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with both...
... arrow pointing in the Memory Stick media. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with both...
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...; The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. This could 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 media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. This could cause a malfunction...
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It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. The formatting process starts. ! n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. The formatting process starts. ! n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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.... If you do, you may take time to load, so be sure the indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is turned on. Large volumes of the slot. ! Always remove...
.... If you do, you may take time to load, so be sure the indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is turned on. Large volumes of the slot. ! Always remove...
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.... You can cause damage to your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot. n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your...
.... You can cause damage to your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot. n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your...
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Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot until it in the proper direction. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the memory card into place. Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 14). 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot.
Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot until it in the proper direction. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the memory card into place. Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 14). 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot.
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To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is off. 2 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card. 3 Carefully pull it out of the slot. The card or its data may become damaged. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is off. 2 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card. 3 Carefully pull it out of the slot. The card or its data may become damaged. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
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The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder 1 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 ports (3) on a Memory Stick media when using...
The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder 1 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 ports (3) on a Memory Stick media when using...
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To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product ... familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 151) or visit the Sony online support Web site. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high ...
To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product ... familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 151) or visit the Sony online support Web site. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high ...