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...Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the ExpressCard Module ...46 Using the Memory Stick Media ...49 Using Other Memory Cards ...55 Using the Internet...58 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...59 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...66
...Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the ExpressCard Module ...46 Using the Memory Stick Media ...49 Using Other Memory Cards ...55 Using the Internet...58 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...59 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...66
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n3 N Using Peripheral Devices...72 Connecting External Speakers ...73 Connecting an External Display ...74 Selecting Display Modes...81 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...83 Connecting an External Microphone ...86 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...87 Connecting a Printer ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 100 Using the Power Saving Modes ...101 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...106 Adding and Removing Memory...107
n3 N Using Peripheral Devices...72 Connecting External Speakers ...73 Connecting an External Display ...74 Selecting Display Modes...81 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...83 Connecting an External Microphone ...86 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...87 Connecting a Printer ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 100 Using the Power Saving Modes ...101 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...106 Adding and Removing Memory...107
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...Illuminates while the battery pack is being read from or written to turn off . Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in the VAIO Smart Network window. Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off the ... is off when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off , the memory card is not in uppercase. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch...
...Illuminates while the battery pack is being read from or written to turn off . Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in the VAIO Smart Network window. Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off the ... is off when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off , the memory card is not in uppercase. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 49) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 49) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use discs in any other applications. ❑ Do not place your computer into ... the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure 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. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. Do not use...
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use discs in any other applications. ❑ Do not place your computer into ... the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure 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. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. Do not use...
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... of the power saving modes while your computer. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of the world. If the DVD is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the...DVD players and computers' optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- n 42 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...
... of the power saving modes while your computer. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of the world. If the DVD is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the...DVD players and computers' optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- n 42 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...
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n 49 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 49 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.
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...Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used only within the law. Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard-size or M2 Duo-size Adaptor. The Memory Stick ... data transfer (high speed data transfer). Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- Use a Memory Stick media with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can...
...Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used only within the law. Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard-size or M2 Duo-size Adaptor. The Memory Stick ... data transfer (high speed data transfer). Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- Use a Memory Stick media with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can...
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... media into the slot. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick media are displayed. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into place. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction...
... media into the slot. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick media are displayed. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into place. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction...
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... system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to reformat the media with your... Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
... system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to reformat the media with your... Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
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It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on -screen instructions. ! n 53 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 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media.
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... Access indicator light is off . 2 Push in the Memory Stick media toward the computer. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light...
... Access indicator light is off . 2 Push in the Memory Stick media toward the computer. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light...
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... computer is equipped with capacity of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 175) to the Memory Stick slot and the ExpressCard slot, your computer...
... computer is equipped with capacity of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 175) to the Memory Stick slot and the ExpressCard slot, your computer...
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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 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot. 3 Carefully slide the memory card into place.
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 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot. 3 Carefully slide the memory card into place.
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To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. The memory card ejects. 3 Pull the memory card out of the slot. Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is off. 2 Push in the memory card toward the computer.
To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. The memory card ejects. 3 Pull the memory card out of the slot. Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is off. 2 Push in the memory card toward the computer.
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For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 106 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, ...
For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 106 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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... that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for example). If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment. ... while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with your computer. n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system.
... that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for example). If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment. ... while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with your computer. n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system.
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...Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of your computer. n 108 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 ESD. ❑ Introducing any repair costs will ...not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the memory module in a location subject to the computer and any liquids, foreign substances, or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of more than 95°F (35°C) or less ...
...Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of your computer. n 108 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 ESD. ❑ Introducing any repair costs will ...not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the memory module in a location subject to the computer and any liquids, foreign substances, or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of more than 95°F (35°C) or less ...
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n 109 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
n 109 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
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