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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Using the Battery Pack ...19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...28 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Using the Battery Pack ...19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...28 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
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...) Device...70 Connecting a Printer ...73 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...74 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...76 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...77 Setting the Password ...78 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...81 Using the Power Saving Modes ...82 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...89 Adding and Removing Memory...90
...) Device...70 Connecting a Printer ...73 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...74 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...76 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...77 Setting the Password ...78 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...81 Using the Power Saving Modes ...82 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...89 Adding and Removing Memory...90
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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 26) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 28) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 52) n 25 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 26) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 28) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 52) n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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This may result. Fingerprints and dust on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex...disc may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably. ❑ ... drives may not be able to play DVDs created on the surface of the disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc...
This may result. Fingerprints and dust on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex...disc may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably. ❑ ... drives may not be able to play DVDs created on the surface of the disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc...
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... speed up disc access when playing a DVD. If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch to power...on what type of player you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can...
... speed up disc access when playing a DVD. If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch to power...on what type of player you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can...
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... media with capacity of compatibility. For 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, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport...
... media with capacity of compatibility. For 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, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport...
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When the erasure prevention switch is on, data can be read from accidental erasure or overwriting. Be sure to use a fine-tipped object to protect valuable data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to move the tab on the Memory Stick Duo media. When the erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. ! Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write-protection.
When the erasure prevention switch is on, data can be read from accidental erasure or overwriting. Be sure to use a fine-tipped object to protect valuable data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to move the tab on the Memory Stick Duo media. When the erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. ! Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write-protection.
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n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the configuration of the computer).
n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the configuration of the computer).
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the Memory Stick media. To avoid damaging your valuable data. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. 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 format a Memory Stick media. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Do not remove the...
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the Memory Stick media. To avoid damaging your valuable data. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. 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 format a Memory Stick media. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Do not remove the...
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... n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media ...Access indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Large volumes ...
... n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media ...Access indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Large volumes ...
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...Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as of May 2006. SDHC memory...with an SD memory card slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other memory cards. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with major memory card media ...
...Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as of May 2006. SDHC memory...with an SD memory card slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other memory cards. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with major memory card media ...
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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 49 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 49 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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n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! The card or its data may become damaged. Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access 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. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is on.
n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! The card or its data may become damaged. Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access 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. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is on.
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For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of your guarantee due to ... if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to the online ...
For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of your guarantee due to ... if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to the online ...
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...are compatible with your computer. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in a carpeted area, and do so may cause damage to your system. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, ...you can increase the memory by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ...
...are compatible with your computer. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in a carpeted area, and do so may cause damage to your system. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, ...you can increase the memory by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ...
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... will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the memory module in aluminum foil to : ❑ Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ Excessive dust ❑...Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of your computer. n 91 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in a location subject to protect it from electrostatic discharge. ❑ Introducing any liquids, ...
... will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the memory module in aluminum foil to : ❑ Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ Excessive dust ❑...Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of your computer. n 91 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in a location subject to protect it from electrostatic discharge. ❑ Introducing any liquids, ...
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n 92 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 (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
n 92 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 (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
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The memory module is released. n 93 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2). 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 6 Remove the memory module: ❑ Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1).
The memory module is released. n 93 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2). 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 6 Remove the memory module: ❑ Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1).
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Do not touch any other components on the computer. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place. ! Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard.
Do not touch any other components on the computer. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place. ! Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard.
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You can view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Central. 3 Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window. 4 Double-click the System Information folder. 5 Double-click the System Information icon. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer. n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory.
You can view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Central. 3 Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window. 4 Double-click the System Information folder. 5 Double-click the System Information icon. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer. n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory.