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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Mouse ...37 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...40 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...42 Using the TV Function ...53 Using PC Cards ...72 Using the ExpressCard Module ...75 Using the Memory Stick Media ...79 Using Other Memory Cards ...85 Using the Internet...88 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...90
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Mouse ...37 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...40 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...42 Using the TV Function ...53 Using PC Cards ...72 Using the ExpressCard Module ...75 Using the Memory Stick Media ...79 Using Other Memory Cards ...85 Using the Internet...88 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...90
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... Connecting an i.LINK Device ...101 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...103 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...105 Setting the Password ...106 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...109 Using the Power Saving Mode...110 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...112 Adding and Removing Memory...113 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...119 Precautions ...125 On Handling the......128 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...130 On Handling Floppy Disks ...131 On Handling Discs ...132 On Using Headphones...134 On Handling Memory Stick Media...135 On Handling the Hard Disk ...136 On Updating Your Computer ...137
... Connecting an i.LINK Device ...101 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...103 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...105 Setting the Password ...106 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...109 Using the Power Saving Mode...110 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...112 Adding and Removing Memory...113 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...119 Precautions ...125 On Handling the......128 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...130 On Handling Floppy Disks ...131 On Handling Discs ...132 On Using Headphones...134 On Handling Memory Stick Media...135 On Handling the Hard Disk ...136 On Updating Your Computer ...137
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...138 Computer ...140 System Security ...146 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...147 Internet ...150 Networking ...152 Optical Discs ...155 Display ...159 Printing ...161 Microphone ...162 Mouse ...164 Speakers ...165 Keyboard...166 Floppy Disks ...167 PC Cards ...168 Audio/Video...170 Memory Stick Media ...173 Peripherals ...174 Support Options ...175 Sony Support Information ...175 Program Support Information...179
n4 N Troubleshooting ...138 Computer ...140 System Security ...146 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...147 Internet ...150 Networking ...152 Optical Discs ...155 Display ...159 Printing ...161 Microphone ...162 Mouse ...164 Speakers ...165 Keyboard...166 Floppy Disks ...167 PC Cards ...168 Audio/Video...170 Memory Stick Media ...173 Peripherals ...174 Support Options ...175 Sony Support Information ...175 Program Support Information...179
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. Left n 16 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 72) B PC Card release button (page 74) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 76) D Memory Stick slot* (page 81) E Media Access indicator (page 17) F SD memory card slot (page 86) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) * Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. Left n 16 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 72) B PC Card release button (page 74) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 76) D Memory Stick slot* (page 81) E Media Access indicator (page 17) F SD memory card slot (page 86) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) * Your computer supports both standard-
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... disc drive Illuminates when data is read from the remote commander. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in its help file. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of infrared signals ...from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the optical disc media is not being used . See Setting Up Your Computer with...
... disc drive Illuminates when data is read from the remote commander. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in its help file. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of infrared signals ...from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the optical disc media is not being used . See Setting Up Your Computer with...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 40) ❑ Using ... 42) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 53) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 72) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 75) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 79) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 85) ❑ Using the Internet (page 88) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 90) n 32 N Using Your...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 40) ❑ Using ... 42) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 53) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 72) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 75) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 79) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 85) ❑ Using the Internet (page 88) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 90) n 32 N Using Your...
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... application to burn discs, make data on a disc readable on your computer, to write data to a disc. n 48 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 all other applications. ❑ Do not... using the preinstalled software or any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc.
... application to burn discs, make data on a disc readable on your computer, to write data to a disc. n 48 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 all other applications. ❑ Do not... using the preinstalled software or any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc.
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n 49 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 computers' optical disc ... DVD disc or on the packaging, you can play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to play the disc.
n 49 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 computers' optical disc ... DVD disc or on the packaging, you can play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to play the disc.
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Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is removable, it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices.
Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is removable, it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices.
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... the respective copyright holders. Accordingly, Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same conditions as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of compatibility.... the media directly into an M2 Standard-size or M2 Duo-size Adaptor. n 80 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Before using...
... the respective copyright holders. Accordingly, Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same conditions as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of compatibility.... the media directly into an M2 Standard-size or M2 Duo-size Adaptor. n 80 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Before using...
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... media is automatically detected by your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into place. n 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 16). 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you...
... media is automatically detected by your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into place. n 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 16). 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you...
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...media icon to view the list of data files saved in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it may change....not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the Memory Stick media. Be sure to use . n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. ...
...media icon to view the list of data files saved in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it may change....not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the Memory Stick media. Be sure to use . n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. ...
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n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start. 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 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start. 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.
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... while the Media Access indicator light is off before removing the Memory Stick media. n 84 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 on. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time to load, so...
... while the Media Access indicator light is off before removing the Memory Stick media. n 84 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 on. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time to load, so...
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... high-speed data transfer features of the slot. n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer is equipped with major memory card media available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. Do not... 8 GB have been tested and found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. You can cause damage to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support ...
... high-speed data transfer features of the slot. n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer is equipped with major memory card media available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. Do not... 8 GB have been tested and found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. You can cause damage to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support ...
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n 86 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 16). 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 86 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 16). 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.
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n 87 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. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged.
n 87 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. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged.
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... 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. You cannot access... the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, ...
... 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. You cannot access... the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, ...
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To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product...
To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product...
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...associated with personal computers and with your computer. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. Improper installation of memory modules may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and ... you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components. This damage may...
...associated with personal computers and with your computer. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. Improper installation of memory modules may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and ... you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components. This damage may...