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... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...25 Connecting a Power Source ...27 Using the Battery Pack ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...34 Using Your VAIO Computer ...35 Using the Keyboard ...36 Using the Touch Pad ...38 Using Special-function Buttons ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...41 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...42 Using the TV Function ...53 Using PC Cards ...68 Using the ExpressCard Module ...71 Using the Memory Stick Media ...76 Using Other Memory Cards ...81 Using the Internet...86
... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...25 Connecting a Power Source ...27 Using the Battery Pack ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...34 Using Your VAIO Computer ...35 Using the Keyboard ...36 Using the Touch Pad ...38 Using Special-function Buttons ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...41 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...42 Using the TV Function ...53 Using PC Cards ...68 Using the ExpressCard Module ...71 Using the Memory Stick Media ...76 Using Other Memory Cards ...81 Using the Internet...86
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...) Device...131 Connecting a Printer ...134 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...135 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...137 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...139 Setting the Password ...140 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...143 Using the Power Saving Modes ...144 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...149 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...151 Adding and Removing Memory...152
...) Device...131 Connecting a Printer ...134 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...135 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...137 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...139 Setting the Password ...140 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...143 Using the Power Saving Modes ...144 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...149 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...151 Adding and Removing Memory...152
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... Floppy Disks ...165 On Handling Discs ...166 On Using the Battery Pack...167 On Using Headphones...168 On Handling Memory Stick Media...169 On Handling the Hard Disk ...170 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...171 Troubleshooting ...172 Computer ...174 System Security ...181 Battery...183 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...185 Internet...
... Floppy Disks ...165 On Handling Discs ...166 On Using the Battery Pack...167 On Using Headphones...168 On Handling Memory Stick Media...169 On Handling the Hard Disk ...170 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...171 Troubleshooting ...172 Computer ...174 System Security ...181 Battery...183 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...185 Internet...
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n5 N Mouse ...208 Speakers ...209 Touch Pad...210 Keyboard...211 Floppy Disks ...212 PC Cards ...213 Audio/Video...214 Memory Stick Media ...215 Peripherals ...216 Multi Function Bay Docking Station ...217 Support Options ...218 Sony Support Information ...218 Program Support Information...221
n5 N Mouse ...208 Speakers ...209 Touch Pad...210 Keyboard...211 Floppy Disks ...212 PC Cards ...213 Audio/Video...214 Memory Stick Media ...215 Peripherals ...216 Multi Function Bay Docking Station ...217 Support Options ...218 Sony Support Information ...218 Program Support Information...221
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VGN-FE700 Series Models Front n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 161) D Built-in microphone (monaural) O WIRELESS switch (page 88) P WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 25) Q Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 25) R Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo... media slot*2 (page 78) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. L Headphones jack...
VGN-FE700 Series Models Front n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 161) D Built-in microphone (monaural) O WIRELESS switch (page 88) P WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 25) Q Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 25) R Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo... media slot*2 (page 78) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. L Headphones jack...
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... 25) P Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1 (page 78) Q SD memory card slot (page 83) R WIRELESS switch (page 88) S WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 25) T Bluetooth indicator*2 (page 25) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 On selected models only. N Built-in speakers F VAIO logo lamp...
... 25) P Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1 (page 78) Q SD memory card slot (page 83) R WIRELESS switch (page 88) S WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 25) T Bluetooth indicator*2 (page 25) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 On selected models only. N Built-in speakers F VAIO logo lamp...
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... computer is read from or written to the optical disc. When the indicator is off, the optical disc is turned off. Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media (VGN-FE700 Series) Memory Stick PRO/Duo media (VGN-AR200 Series) Illuminates when data is in use. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the...
... computer is read from or written to the optical disc. When the indicator is off, the optical disc is turned off. Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media (VGN-FE700 Series) Memory Stick PRO/Duo media (VGN-AR200 Series) Illuminates when data is in use. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the...
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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 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (...; Using the TV Function (page 53) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 68) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 71) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 76) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 81) ❑ Using the Internet (page 86) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (...; Using the TV Function (page 53) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 68) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 71) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 76) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 81) ❑ Using the Internet (page 86) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
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...percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may result. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a disc readable on the optical... drive, you need to close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Fingerprints and dust on applicable models using the CD burning...modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to discs.
...percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may result. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a disc readable on the optical... drive, you need to close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Fingerprints and dust on applicable models using the CD burning...modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to discs.
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...help file on what type of times. If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. If you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is permanently ... playing. If you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. This may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD. ...
...help file on what type of times. If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. If you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is permanently ... playing. If you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. This may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD. ...
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... the latest information on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for external data storage. n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Inserting a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate...
... the latest information on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for external data storage. n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Inserting a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate...
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...overwriting. Be sure to use a fine-tipped object to move the tab on the Memory Stick media. ! n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch. Move the tab horizontally or vertically...* to protect valuable data from but not saved on the Memory Stick Duo media. * Some versions of Memory Stick media are ...
...overwriting. Be sure to use a fine-tipped object to move the tab on the Memory Stick media. ! n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch. Move the tab horizontally or vertically...* to protect valuable data from but not saved on the Memory Stick Duo media. * Some versions of Memory Stick media are ...
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... N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media VGN-FE700 Series models are equipped with a Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot that can only accommodate a smallsize Memory Stick media: Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media, while VGN-AR200 Series models are equipped with a Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that both the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot on VGN-FE700 Series models...
... N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media VGN-FE700 Series models are equipped with a Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot that can only accommodate a smallsize Memory Stick media: Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media, while VGN-AR200 Series models are equipped with a Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that both the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot on VGN-FE700 Series models...
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... files saved in the correct direction as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the configuration of the computer). ! n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick media slot on the front of your valuable data. Avoid accidental erasure of the computer (page 12). 2 Hold the...
... files saved in the correct direction as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the configuration of the computer). ! n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick media slot on the front of your valuable data. Avoid accidental erasure of the computer (page 12). 2 Hold the...
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... may pop out unexpectedly. n 80 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick media indicator is turned on VGN-AR200 Series models are simply referred to load, so ...be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. For convenience, both the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator on VGN-FE700 Series models and the Memory Stick PRO/Duo...
... may pop out unexpectedly. n 80 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick media indicator is turned on VGN-AR200 Series models are simply referred to load, so ...be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. For convenience, both the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator on VGN-FE700 Series models and the Memory Stick PRO/Duo...
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... VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards As the way to use other memory cards depends on VGN-FE700 Series Models Your computer is delivered with major memory card media available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the Memory Stick media and the Memory... Stick PRO media is not supported. Using Other Memory Cards on the model you purchased, please read the section appropriate for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony...
... VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards As the way to use other memory cards depends on VGN-FE700 Series Models Your computer is delivered with major memory card media available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the Memory Stick media and the Memory... Stick PRO media is not supported. Using Other Memory Cards on the model you purchased, please read the section appropriate for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony...
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... the ExpressCard slot. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Make sure to insert a memory card into the ExpressCard slot. Then, firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card and carefully pull it out of the memory cards (2) to the memory card adapter (1). Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card to the memory card adapter 1 Insert any one of...
... the ExpressCard slot. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Make sure to insert a memory card into the ExpressCard slot. Then, firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card and carefully pull it out of the memory cards (2) to the memory card adapter (1). Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card to the memory card adapter 1 Insert any one of...
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...memory cards: ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ Secure Digital (SD) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! An incompatible memory card or memory... memory card from the slot and can use this slot to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. The SD memory ...memory card in addition to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other memory cards in or out of the slot. n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards on VGN-AR200 Series Models Your computer is equipped with major memory...
...memory cards: ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ Secure Digital (SD) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! An incompatible memory card or memory... memory card from the slot and can use this slot to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. The SD memory ...memory card in addition to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other memory cards in or out of the slot. n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards on VGN-AR200 Series Models Your computer is equipped with major memory...
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n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot. 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 on the front of the computer.
n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot. 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 on the front of the computer.
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To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator is on. Do not remove a memory card while the SD memory card indicator light is off. 2 Press the extended part of the memory card, causing it to extend out from the slot. 3 When the card extends, carefully pull it out of the slot. The card or its data may become damaged. n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator is on. Do not remove a memory card while the SD memory card indicator light is off. 2 Press the extended part of the memory card, causing it to extend out from the slot. 3 When the card extends, carefully pull it out of the slot. The card or its data may become damaged. n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !