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...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 Cards ...89 Using the Internet...92 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...94
...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 Cards ...89 Using the Internet...92 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...94
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... an i.LINK Device ...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......135 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...137 On Handling Floppy Disks ...138 On Handling Discs ...139 On Using Headphones...141 On Handling Memory Stick Media...142 On Handling the Hard Disk ...143 On Updating Your Computer ...144
... an i.LINK Device ...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......135 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...137 On Handling Floppy Disks ...138 On Handling Discs ...139 On Using Headphones...141 On Handling Memory Stick Media...142 On Handling the Hard Disk ...143 On Updating Your Computer ...144
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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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...enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is in use. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the optical disc media is read from or written to the optical disc media. When... is on, illuminates in orange when the computer is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is turned off. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight is not being ...
...enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is in use. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the optical disc media is read from or written to the optical disc media. When... is on, illuminates in orange when the computer is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is turned off. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight is not being ...
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... 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 Optical Disc Drive (page 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) ❑ ...
... 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 Optical Disc Drive (page 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) ❑ ...
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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 need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow ...; Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a used disc. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Make sure you use the same...
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 need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow ...; Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a used disc. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Make sure you use the same...
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... in which region and on what type of the world. 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 DVD+R DL, DVD- This may not be able to speed up disc access when playing a disc...
... in which region and on what type of the world. 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 DVD+R DL, DVD- This may not be able to speed up disc access when playing a disc...
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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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... as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- Use a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of January 2008. n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not...
... as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- Use a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of January 2008. n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not...
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... computer and the media. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it into the slot. n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 18). 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction...
... computer and the media. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it into the slot. n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 18). 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction...
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...open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it may change. n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.... To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the Memory Stick media. Do not select NTFS from the...
...open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it may change. n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.... To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the Memory Stick media. Do not select NTFS from the...
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5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on -screen instructions. !
5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on -screen instructions. !
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... the indicator is off . 2 Push in the Memory Stick media toward the computer. 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. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may lose...
... the indicator is off . 2 Push in the Memory Stick media toward the computer. 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. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may lose...
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... of the 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 supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 185) to visit the...
... of the 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 supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 185) to visit the...
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n 90 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 18). 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot.
n 90 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 18). 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot.
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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. 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. n 91 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
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. 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. 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 In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible...
...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 In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible...
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... it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 185). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 120) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 126) 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...
... it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 185). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 120) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 126) 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...
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...modems before you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Failure to do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying ... may result in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. n 120 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the...
...modems before you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Failure to do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying ... may result in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. n 120 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the...