Safety Information
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... reconfiguration of the software product(s) requires agreement to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection... Please refer to U.S. PS/2 is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, SonicStage...
... reconfiguration of the software product(s) requires agreement to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection... Please refer to U.S. PS/2 is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, SonicStage...
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
User Guide
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... 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. G Universal ExpressCard slot*1 (page 67) H Media Access indicator (page 15) I Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 71) J i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 ...(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- E Line In jack Connect an external audio ...
... 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. G Universal ExpressCard slot*1 (page 67) H Media Access indicator (page 15) I Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 71) J i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 ...(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- E Line In jack Connect an external audio ...
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...memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is read from or written to the optical disc. n 15 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO... when data is off , the optical disc is on , illuminates in orange when the computer is in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off , the memory card is not being used . Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power ...
...memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is read from or written to the optical disc. n 15 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO... when data is off , the optical disc is on , illuminates in orange when the computer is in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off , the memory card is not being used . 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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...may result. ❑ To make sure you use the same CD burning software to add data to a used disc. This will affect the use memory-resident utility software while writing data to discs. This may cause a failure. To complete this may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch ...10065; When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to a disc. 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. Do not use discs in any other applications. ❑ Never touch the ...
...may result. ❑ To make sure you use the same CD burning software to add data to a used disc. This will affect the use memory-resident utility software while writing data to discs. This may cause a failure. To complete this may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch ...10065; When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to a disc. 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. Do not use discs in any other applications. ❑ Never touch the ...
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... not switch to power saving modes while your computer. ❑ When you are labeled on the DVDs to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of... not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you can play this may damage your computer to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you want to malfunction. ❑...
... not switch to power saving modes while your computer. ❑ When you are labeled on the DVDs to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of... not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you can play this may damage your computer to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you want to malfunction. ❑...
User Guide
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... 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 multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of September 2006. For the latest information about the Memory Stick...
... 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 multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of September 2006. For the latest information about the Memory Stick...
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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. 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).
User Guide
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... insert it into the slot. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. and duo-size media. 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...
... insert it into the slot. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. and duo-size media. 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...
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...Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. The size of your computer, follow these steps. ! 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 you select Quick Format... in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select ...
...Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. The size of your computer, follow these steps. ! 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 you select Quick Format... in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select ...
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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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... 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. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. Do not remove...
... 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. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. Do not remove...
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... 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 supports the following memory cards: ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ Secure Digital (SD) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. !
... 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 supports the following memory cards: ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ Secure Digital (SD) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. !
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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. 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.
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To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! 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.
To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! 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.
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... differently. 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...
... differently. 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...
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To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 151) or visit the Sony online support Web site. For the type of ... memory module. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory ...
To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 151) or visit the Sony online support Web site. For the type of ... memory module. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory ...