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... Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 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 ...45 Using the Memory Stick ...48 Using the SD Memory Card ...54 Using the Internet...57 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...58 Using the Bluetooth Function ...61
... Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 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 ...45 Using the Memory Stick ...48 Using the SD Memory Card ...54 Using the Internet...57 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...58 Using the Bluetooth Function ...61
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......80 Connecting a Printer ...83 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...84 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...87 Setting the Password ...88 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 93 Using the Power Saving Modes ...94 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...102
......80 Connecting a Printer ...83 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...84 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...87 Setting the Password ...88 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 93 Using the Power Saving Modes ...94 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...102
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n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
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n5 N Mouse ...159 Speakers ...160 Touch Pad...161 Keyboard...162 Floppy Disks ...163 Audio/Video...164 Memory Stick ...167 Peripherals ...168 Support Options ...169 Sony Support Information ...170 Program Support Information...173 Trademarks ...184
n5 N Mouse ...159 Speakers ...160 Touch Pad...161 Keyboard...162 Floppy Disks ...163 Audio/Video...164 Memory Stick ...167 Peripherals ...168 Support Options ...169 Sony Support Information ...170 Program Support Information...173 Trademarks ...184
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and Duo-size Memory Stick. n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in MOTION ... (page 19) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS switch (page 58) K WIRELESS indicator (page 19) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M SD memory card slot (page 54) N Memory Stick slot* (page 48) O Headphones jack (page 67) P Microphone jack (page 79) * Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick. n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in MOTION ... (page 19) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS switch (page 58) K WIRELESS indicator (page 19) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M SD memory card slot (page 54) N Memory Stick slot* (page 48) O Headphones jack (page 67) P Microphone jack (page 79) * Your computer supports both standard-
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Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 102)
Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 102)
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... the battery pack is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the drive is charging. Press the Scr Lk key to turn it a second time to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the... memory card is not in uppercase. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you press the Shift key while the indicator is lit. ...
... the battery pack is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the drive is charging. Press the Scr Lk key to turn it a second time to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the... memory card is not in uppercase. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you press the Shift key while the indicator is lit. ...
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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 45) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 48) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 54) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function...
... 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 45) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 48) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 54) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function...
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... a disc. Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. For inquiries about disc formats...This product is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. USING NON-...
... a disc. Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. For inquiries about disc formats...This product is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. USING NON-...
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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 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick 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 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage.
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n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! However, not all Memory Stick that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with high speed...
n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! However, not all Memory Stick that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with high speed...
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... the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it smoothly. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward ...the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you ...
... the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it smoothly. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward ...the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you ...
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...system drop-down list as it may change. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ...ready for use the device that it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to view the list...
...system drop-down list as it may change. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ...ready for use the device that it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to view the list...
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n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type.
n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type.
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To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Large volumes of the slot. ! Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may pop out unexpectedly. If you do, you may lose data.
To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Large volumes of the slot. ! Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may pop out unexpectedly. If you do, you may lose data.
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...data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2008. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible ... only with an SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to visit the appropriate support web site. ! Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause ...
...data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2008. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible ... only with an SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to visit the appropriate support web site. ! Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause ...
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Inserting an SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into place. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD 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.
Inserting an SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into place. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD 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.
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Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot.
Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot.
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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. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. n ... 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 when using an i.LINK connection. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example.
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. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. n ... 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 when using an i.LINK connection. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example.
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For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the ... a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 170). n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use...
For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the ... a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 170). n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use...