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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...14 Connecting the Power Cord ...15 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...17 Using Your VAIO Computer ...18 Using the Keyboard ...19 Using the Mouse ...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the TV Function ...37 Using PC Cards ...52 Using the Memory Stick Media ...55 Using Other Memory Cards ...60 Using the Internet...63 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...64
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...14 Connecting the Power Cord ...15 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...17 Using Your VAIO Computer ...18 Using the Keyboard ...19 Using the Mouse ...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the TV Function ...37 Using PC Cards ...52 Using the Memory Stick Media ...55 Using Other Memory Cards ...60 Using the Internet...63 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...64
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... Device ...78 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...80 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...82 Setting the Password ...83 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...90 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...91 Adding and Removing Memory...92 Installing the Hard Disk Drive...102 Precautions ...113 On...
... Device ...78 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...80 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...82 Setting the Password ...83 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...90 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...91 Adding and Removing Memory...92 Installing the Hard Disk Drive...102 Precautions ...113 On...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 19) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 30) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 37) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 52) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 55) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 64) n 18 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 19) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 30) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 37) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 52) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 55) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 64) n 18 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...the disc. Do not use discs in any other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc irreparably. This will affect the use memory-resident utility software while writing data to burn discs, make the data on a disc readable on writing data onto a disc ❑ To ... to DVD-RW discs compliant with your software application to a disc. Notes on an optical disc drive, you eject it. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with DVD-RW version...
...the disc. Do not use discs in any other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc irreparably. This will affect the use memory-resident utility software while writing data to burn discs, make the data on a disc readable on writing data onto a disc ❑ To ... to DVD-RW discs compliant with your software application to a disc. Notes on an optical disc drive, you eject it. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with DVD-RW version...
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...labeled on the DVDs to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to select an option. Playing CDs To play the disc on this DVD in which region and on what type of your... "all open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. If the region code of player you can play the disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can...
...labeled on the DVDs to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to select an option. Playing CDs To play the disc on this DVD in which region and on what type of your... "all open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. If the region code of player you can play the disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can...
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... data can be used for external data storage. Memory Stick media is removable, it can be saved on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at ..., such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. For the latest information on the Memory Stick media. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. When the erasure prevention switch is off, data can be read from accidental erasure...
... data can be used for external data storage. Memory Stick media is removable, it can be saved on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at ..., such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. For the latest information on the Memory Stick media. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. When the erasure prevention switch is off, data can be read from accidental erasure...
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...the front of the computer and insert it into the Memory Stick media slot in the direction of the arrow. 4 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into your system and appears in place. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media There are two ways you need to ...open the cover before accessing the memory card slots. You need an optional PC Card adapter. The Memory Stick media is located behind a protective cover on the configuration of...
...the front of the computer and insert it into the Memory Stick media slot in the direction of the arrow. 4 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into your system and appears in place. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media There are two ways you need to ...open the cover before accessing the memory card slots. You need an optional PC Card adapter. The Memory Stick media is located behind a protective cover on the configuration of...
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... For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if it into the Memory Stick media slot. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with both standard...- Do not insert more information on Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick web...
... For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if it into the Memory Stick media slot. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with both standard...- Do not insert more information on Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick web...
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n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software. See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details.
n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software. See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details.
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...out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Check that the... Media Access indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may...
...out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Check that the... Media Access indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may...
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...to open the cover before accessing the memory card slots. The memory card slots are located behind a protective cover on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ CompactFlash ❑ ... insert a different memory card or memory card adapter into the appropriate memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick media slot,...
...to open the cover before accessing the memory card slots. The memory card slots are located behind a protective cover on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ CompactFlash ❑ ... insert a different memory card or memory card adapter into the appropriate memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick media slot,...
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Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into the slot until it in place. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing up and toward the memory card slot. 4 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you want to use. Do not use force to open the cover. 2 Locate the appropriate slot for the memory card you are inserting it clicks in the proper direction. Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Flip the front panel down, using your fingertip.
Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into the slot until it in place. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing up and toward the memory card slot. 4 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you want to use. Do not use force to open the cover. 2 Locate the appropriate slot for the memory card you are inserting it clicks in the proper direction. Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Flip the front panel down, using your fingertip.
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n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card The correct way to the slot or card. ! Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to remove a memory card from a memory card slot varies, depending on . 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 is on the media or slot. The card or its data may become damaged.
n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card The correct way to the slot or card. ! Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to remove a memory card from a memory card slot varies, depending on . 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 is on the media or slot. The card or its data may become damaged.
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... nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. ❑ Before Upgrading Your Computer (page 91) ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 92) ❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 102) To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ ... new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules ...
... nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. ❑ Before Upgrading Your Computer (page 91) ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 92) ❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 102) To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ ... new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules ...
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... the module from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you upgrade your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge can damage memory modules and other components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. n 92 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible...
... the module from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you upgrade your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge can damage memory modules and other components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. n 92 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible...
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n 93 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge. ❑ Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots, or other internal components of the ...not touch the edges of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 41°F (5°C) ❑ High humidity ❑ Handle the memory module with care. To avoid injuries to : ❑ Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ Excessive dust ...
n 93 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge. ❑ Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots, or other internal components of the ...not touch the edges of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 41°F (5°C) ❑ High humidity ❑ Handle the memory module with care. To avoid injuries to : ❑ Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ Excessive dust ...
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If you remove the top panel immediately after you attempt to remove the panel. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module ! To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer, the internal components may be too hot to let the components cool down before you shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as a printer. 2 Unplug the computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. Wait about one hour to touch.
If you remove the top panel immediately after you attempt to remove the panel. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module ! To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer, the internal components may be too hot to let the components cool down before you shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as a printer. 2 Unplug the computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. Wait about one hour to touch.
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4 Unscrew the two screws on the memory cover (1), lift the cover, and set it aside. n 96 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Touch a metal object (such as the chassis frame) to discharge static electricity.
4 Unscrew the two screws on the memory cover (1), lift the cover, and set it aside. n 96 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Touch a metal object (such as the chassis frame) to discharge static electricity.
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n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Locate the memory module(s) you wish to remove. 7 Push down on the latches (1), located on both sides of the module, to gently eject it from the slot. 8 Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the computer. Store the module in a static-free bag.
n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Locate the memory module(s) you wish to remove. 7 Push down on the latches (1), located on both sides of the module, to gently eject it from the slot. 8 Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the computer. Store the module in a static-free bag.
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n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Locate the center notch (1) on the bottom edge of the module (2) into the slot by pressing down evenly against the module's upper corners. To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot, move the side latches slightly outward to the center bump in place. ! The side latches (3) snap into position, holding the memory module in the open module slot. 10 Firmly insert the lower edge of the memory module and align it to relieve pressure.
n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Locate the center notch (1) on the bottom edge of the module (2) into the slot by pressing down evenly against the module's upper corners. To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot, move the side latches slightly outward to the center bump in place. ! The side latches (3) snap into position, holding the memory module in the open module slot. 10 Firmly insert the lower edge of the memory module and align it to relieve pressure.