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... Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, SonicStage Mastering Studio, SmartWi, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions...
... Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, SonicStage Mastering Studio, SmartWi, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions...
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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...) J i.LINK (IEEE 1394) 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- F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. speeds. Left n 14...
...) J i.LINK (IEEE 1394) 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- F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. speeds. Left n 14...
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... equipped with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off the computer when this indicator is running. ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is ...off. See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. MONITOR OFF Illuminates in...
... equipped with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off the computer when this indicator is running. ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is ...off. See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. MONITOR OFF Illuminates in...
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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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...star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you use memory-resident utility software while writing data to discs. Do not use discs in any other ... To make data on a disc readable on the surface of the disc irreparably. ❑ Make sure you eject it. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to the same disc. This will affect the use circular discs.
...star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you use memory-resident utility software while writing data to discs. Do not use discs in any other ... To make data on a disc readable on the surface of the disc irreparably. ❑ Make sure you eject it. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to the same disc. This will affect the use circular discs.
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...Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you stop the DVD first. If the DVD is different from ...and the speakers. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause your computer is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are playing a DVD (video or audio) and...disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW disc media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's optical disc drives may not be able...
...Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you stop the DVD first. If the DVD is different from ...and the speakers. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause your computer is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are playing a DVD (video or audio) and...disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW disc media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's optical disc drives may not be able...
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...digital data with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of September 2006. 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 media are available as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of up to use this feature. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer...
...digital data with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of September 2006. 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 media are available as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of up to use this feature. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer...
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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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... it smoothly. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not insert more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped...
... it smoothly. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not insert more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped...
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... formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. 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. If...
... formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. 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. If...
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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. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer The formatting process starts. ! 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. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer The formatting process starts. ! 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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... pop out unexpectedly. 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 off before removing the Memory Stick media. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may...
... pop out unexpectedly. 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 off before removing the Memory Stick media. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may...
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... You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Always insert the correct memory card into the slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot. Your computer has been ... not supported. However, not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as of compatibility. n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/...
... You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Always insert the correct memory card into the slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot. Your computer has been ... not supported. However, not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as of compatibility. n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/...
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n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go 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.
n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go 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. The card or its data may become damaged. 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. 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. The card or its data may become damaged. 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. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
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... 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 an i.LINK connection. your digital video camcorder may ... differently. You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example;
... 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 an i.LINK connection. your digital video camcorder may ... differently. You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example;
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... Sony online support Web site. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer...
... Sony online support Web site. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer...