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... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Mouse ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...42... Using the Optical Disc Drive ...46 Using the TV Function ...57 Using PC Cards ...76 Using the ExpressCard Module ...79 Using the Memory Stick Media ...83 Using Other Memory...
... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Mouse ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...42... Using the Optical Disc Drive ...46 Using the TV Function ...57 Using PC Cards ...76 Using the ExpressCard Module ...79 Using the Memory Stick Media ...83 Using Other Memory...
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......105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 115 Using the Power Saving Mode...116 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...119 Adding and Removing Memory...120 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...126 Precautions ...132 On Handling... the LCD Screen ...133 On Using the Power Source ...134 On Handling Your Computer...135 On Using the Built-in ...
......105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 115 Using the Power Saving Mode...116 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...119 Adding and Removing Memory...120 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...126 Precautions ...132 On Handling... the LCD Screen ...133 On Using the Power Source ...134 On Handling Your Computer...135 On Using the Built-in ...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...145 Computer ...147 System Security ...154 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...155 Internet ...158 Networking ...160 Optical Discs ...163 Display ...168 Printing ...169 Microphone ...170 Mouse ...172 Speakers ...173 Keyboard...175 Floppy Disks ...176 PC Cards ...177 Audio/Video...179 Memory Stick Media ...182 Peripherals ...183 Support Options ...184 Sony Support Information ...185 Program Support Information...188 Trademarks ...199
n4 N Troubleshooting ...145 Computer ...147 System Security ...154 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...155 Internet ...158 Networking ...160 Optical Discs ...163 Display ...168 Printing ...169 Microphone ...170 Mouse ...172 Speakers ...173 Keyboard...175 Floppy Disks ...176 PC Cards ...177 Audio/Video...179 Memory Stick Media ...182 Peripherals ...183 Support Options ...184 Sony Support Information ...185 Program Support Information...188 Trademarks ...199
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Left n 18 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 76) B PC Card release button (page 78) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 80) D Memory Stick slot* (page 85) E Media Access indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 90) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. and Duo-size Memory Stick media. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports both standard-
Left n 18 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 76) B PC Card release button (page 78) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 80) D Memory Stick slot* (page 85) E Media Access indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 90) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. and Duo-size Memory Stick media. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports both standard-
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... . DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in MOTION EYE camera is off . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. When the indicator is off , the memory card is not being used . Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in use. Built-in...
... . DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in MOTION EYE camera is off . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. When the indicator is off , the memory card is not being used . Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in use. Built-in...
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... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 42) ❑ Using the ... 46) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 57) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 76) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 79) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 83) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 89) ❑ Using the Internet (page 92) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 94) n 34 N Using Your...
... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 42) ❑ Using the ... 46) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 57) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 76) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 79) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 83) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 89) ❑ Using the Internet (page 92) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 94) n 34 N Using Your...
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... eject it. To complete this may cause a failure. n 52 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 burned with your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Use of different disc...
... eject it. To complete this may cause a failure. n 52 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 burned with your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Use of different disc...
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... which region and on what type of the world. If the region code for your computer is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you can play the disc. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play... this means that you cannot play the disc on your computer. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD...
... which region and on what type of the world. If the region code for your computer is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you can play the disc. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play... this means that you cannot play the disc on your computer. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD...
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Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage.
Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage.
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...Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your personal use, it is additionally inserted into the Memory Stick slot without the Adaptor, you recorded without using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ! and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-... 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of January 2008. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use any audio and/or image ...
...Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your personal use, it is additionally inserted into the Memory Stick slot without the Adaptor, you recorded without using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ! and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-... 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of January 2008. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use any audio and/or image ...
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... by your system and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon. ! Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert ...one Memory Stick media into place. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing toward the Memory Stick slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory...
... by your system and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon. ! Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert ...one Memory Stick media into place. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing toward the Memory Stick slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory...
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... select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to use . This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it may change. To...
... select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to use . This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it may change. To...
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It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on -screen instructions. ! n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media.
It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on -screen instructions. ! n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media.
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...Push in the Memory Stick media toward the computer. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is on. n 88 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. Large volumes of...
...Push in the Memory Stick media toward the computer. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is on. n 88 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. Large volumes of...
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... of the slot. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. n 89 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and the ExpressCard slot, your computer does not support the copyright protection and high...can cause damage to your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 185...
... of the slot. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. n 89 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and the ExpressCard slot, your computer does not support the copyright protection and high...can cause damage to your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 185...
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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. n 90 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 18). 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 90 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 18). 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot.
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If you do, 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. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. n 91 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
If you do, 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. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. n 91 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
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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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To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 119 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 warranty period, ...
To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 119 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 warranty period, ...
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... only at an ESD workstation. The package protects the module from the computer. n 120 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 not open...
... only at an ESD workstation. The package protects the module from the computer. n 120 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 not open...