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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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... ...91 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...92 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...94 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...95 Setting the Password ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...99 Using the Power Saving Modes ...100 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...103 Adding and Removing Memory...104 Precautions ...111 On Handling the LCD Screen ...112 On Using the Power Source...
... ...91 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...92 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...94 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...95 Setting the Password ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...99 Using the Power Saving Modes ...100 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...103 Adding and Removing Memory...104 Precautions ...111 On Handling the LCD Screen ...112 On Using the Power Source...
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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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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. E Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. F Microphone... jack Connect an external microphone. G Universal ExpressCard slot*1 (page 69) H Media Access indicator (page 16) I Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 73) J i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 92) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 (page 89) *1 Referred to ...
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. E Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. F Microphone... jack Connect an external microphone. G Universal ExpressCard slot*1 (page 69) H Media Access indicator (page 16) I Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 73) J i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 92) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 (page 89) *1 Referred to ...
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...LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the memory card is not being used . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read...Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the indicator lights. n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in its help file. Media Access Illuminates when data is running. ✍ You can ...
...LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the memory card is not being used . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read...Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the indicator lights. n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in its help file. Media Access Illuminates when data is running. ✍ You can ...
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... 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 ... 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) ❑ Using the Internet (page 81) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 82) n 21 N Using Your...
... 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 ... 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) ❑ Using the Internet (page 81) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 82) n 21 N Using Your...
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... sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. To complete this may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the preinstalled software or any other shape (star, heart, card, ...disc. For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer, to write data to a disc. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close ...
... sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. To complete this may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the preinstalled software or any other shape (star, heart, card, ...disc. For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer, to write data to a disc. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close ...
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...DVD+R, 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. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑...; Some CD players and computer's optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with...
...DVD+R, 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. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑...; Some CD players and computer's optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with...
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... media especially designed for external data storage. n 72 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 compatible products, such as of January 2007. Use a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is removable, it is...
... media especially designed for external data storage. n 72 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 compatible products, such as of January 2007. Use a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is removable, it is...
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n 73 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 15). 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 the content of the Memory Stick media is displayed. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon.
n 73 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 15). 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 the content of the Memory Stick media is displayed. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon.
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... media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the... slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media...
... media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the... slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media...
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... Restore device defaults. ! 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 format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while... formatting the media. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format...
... Restore device defaults. ! 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 format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while... formatting the media. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format...
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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 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. The formatting process starts. !
It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. The formatting process starts. !
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... If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. Large volumes of the slot. ! n 77 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. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time to load,...
... If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. Large volumes of the slot. ! n 77 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. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time to load,...
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... difficult to remove from the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! n 78 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/video devices. You...
... difficult to remove from the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! n 78 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/video devices. You...
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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. Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 15). 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot. n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the memory card into place.
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. Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 15). 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot. n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the memory card into place.
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n 80 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. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. The card or its data may become damaged.
n 80 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. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. The card or its data may become damaged.
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...Devices 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 a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the pictures... stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV...
...Devices 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 a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the pictures... stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV...
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... yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. n 103 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology...
... yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. n 103 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology...
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... before you are compatible with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for example). n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do...
... before you are compatible with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for example). n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do...