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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Mouse ...29 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...65 Using the ExpressCard Module ...68 Using the Memory Stick Media ...72 Using Other Memory Cards ...78 Using the Internet...81 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...82
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Mouse ...29 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...65 Using the ExpressCard Module ...68 Using the Memory Stick Media ...72 Using Other Memory Cards ...78 Using the Internet...81 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...82
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...130 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 Optical Discs ...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...152 Memory Stick Media ...153 Peripherals ...154 Support Options ...155 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...159
n4 N Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...130 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 Optical Discs ...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...152 Memory Stick Media ...153 Peripherals ...154 Support Options ...155 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...159
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E Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. Left n 15 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 65) B PC Card release button (page 67) C SD memory card slot (page 79) D Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. speeds. G Universal ExpressCard slot*1 (page 69) H Media ...
E Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. Left n 15 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 65) B PC Card release button (page 67) C SD memory card slot (page 79) D Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. speeds. G Universal ExpressCard slot*1 (page 69) H Media ...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 22) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 29) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using ...the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 46) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 65) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 68) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 72) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 78...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 22) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 29) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using ...the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 46) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 65) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 68) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 72) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 78...
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...with the supplied 8cm disc adapter. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. With the supplied 8cm disc adapter, the ...+RW, and DVD+R DL discs, but not 8cm CD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs. ! A DualDisc is not supported. VAIO computers may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you cannot play ...or view the contents of reading 8cm discs with other side. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is a two...
...with the supplied 8cm disc adapter. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. With the supplied 8cm disc adapter, the ...+RW, and DVD+R DL discs, but not 8cm CD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs. ! A DualDisc is not supported. VAIO computers may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you cannot play ...or view the contents of reading 8cm discs with other side. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is a two...
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... all the way to the end. Before moving your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you . 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. Inserting a PC Card ! To insert a PC Card 1 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out. 2 Push the...
... all the way to the end. Before moving your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you . 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. Inserting a PC Card ! To insert a PC Card 1 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out. 2 Push the...
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... have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that came with your PC Card for more information. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is not recognized. Restarting will restore the original state of your system to correct the problem. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some...
... have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that came with your PC Card for more information. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is not recognized. Restarting will restore the original state of your system to correct the problem. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some...
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n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your system may not work properly. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to 7. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove ... button a second time so that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the PC Card pops out. 10 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it is off, skip steps 1 to unplug. 3 Click Stop. If it out of...
n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your system may not work properly. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to 7. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove ... button a second time so that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the PC Card pops out. 10 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it is off, skip steps 1 to unplug. 3 Click Stop. If it out of...
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... the transfer rate of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available, depending on the country or area of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to 400 Mbps;
... the transfer rate of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available, depending on the country or area of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to 400 Mbps;
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... result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen. The residual image disappears in the Tablet PC Settings window even when another option is available for any defects arising out of time. You may produce a residual image on the LCD screen. ...not indicate a malfunction. ❑ The LCD screen is displayed for a long period of the change the LCD screen orientation setting in a while. Sony assumes no liabilities for selection, as it . You can use a screen saver to wipe the LCD screen. ❑ Do not change .
... result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen. The residual image disappears in the Tablet PC Settings window even when another option is available for any defects arising out of time. You may produce a residual image on the LCD screen. ...not indicate a malfunction. ❑ The LCD screen is displayed for a long period of the change the LCD screen orientation setting in a while. Sony assumes no liabilities for selection, as it . You can use a screen saver to wipe the LCD screen. ❑ Do not change .
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... these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil...; Printing (page 144) ❑ Microphone (page 145) ❑ Mouse (page 146) ❑ Speakers (page 147) ❑ Keyboard (page 148) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 149) ❑ PC Cards (page 150) ❑ Audio/Video (page 152)
... these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil...; Printing (page 144) ❑ Microphone (page 145) ❑ Mouse (page 146) ❑ Speakers (page 147) ❑ Keyboard (page 148) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 149) ❑ PC Cards (page 150) ❑ Audio/Video (page 152)
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... line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment, such as fax machines or other modems. If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider (ISP), do any of the following: ❑ Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line...
... line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment, such as fax machines or other modems. If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider (ISP), do any of the following: ❑ Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line...
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... What should I do if my PC Card does not work? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work, you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. The Device... Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. You may need to ...
... What should I do if my PC Card does not work? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work, you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. The Device... Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. You may need to ...
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... (page 65) for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Restart the computer. See the manual that came with your computer. Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is inserted ...into the PC Card slot, your computer may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card on your PC Card for more information. For some PC Cards, if you are inserting the card correctly. n 151 N Troubleshooting ...
... (page 65) for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Restart the computer. See the manual that came with your computer. Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is inserted ...into the PC Card slot, your computer may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card on your PC Card for more information. For some PC Cards, if you are inserting the card correctly. n 151 N Troubleshooting ...
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...Sounds tab, click to your computer or camcorder. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 92) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to be disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive..., confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again. To turn off ...
...Sounds tab, click to your computer or camcorder. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 92) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to be disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive..., confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again. To turn off ...
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... software programs listed below : ❑ For users in USA Web site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web site http://www.sony.ca/support Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or... areas Web site http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web site http://www...
... software programs listed below : ❑ For users in USA Web site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web site http://www.sony.ca/support Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or... areas Web site http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web site http://www...
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...Media Creator® 9 Suite Sonic Solutions ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ PenPlus for VAIO® PC Sony Electronics Inc. Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon, fast user switching, file encryption, registering forms and more. For contacts about the ...software, see Program Support Information (page 159). Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc. n 164 N Support Options PenPlus for VAIO PC will allow you to write or draw directly on the screen with your fingerprint sensor that comes with the...
...Media Creator® 9 Suite Sonic Solutions ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ PenPlus for VAIO® PC Sony Electronics Inc. Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon, fast user switching, file encryption, registering forms and more. For contacts about the ...software, see Program Support Information (page 159). Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc. n 164 N Support Options PenPlus for VAIO PC will allow you to write or draw directly on the screen with your fingerprint sensor that comes with the...