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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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n4 N Precautions ...96 On Handling the LCD Screen ...97 On Using the Power Source ...98 On Handling Your Computer...99 On Handling Floppy Disks ...101 On Handling Discs ...102 On Using the Battery Pack...103 On Using Headphones...104 On Handling Memory Stick Media...105 On Handling the Hard Disk ...106 Troubleshooting ...107 Computer ...108 System Security ...115 Battery...117 Internet ...119 Networking ...121 Optical Discs ...124 Display ...129 Printing ...131 Microphone ...132 Mouse ...133 Speakers ...134 Touch Pad...135 Keyboard...136
n4 N Precautions ...96 On Handling the LCD Screen ...97 On Using the Power Source ...98 On Handling Your Computer...99 On Handling Floppy Disks ...101 On Handling Discs ...102 On Using the Battery Pack...103 On Using Headphones...104 On Handling Memory Stick Media...105 On Handling the Hard Disk ...106 Troubleshooting ...107 Computer ...108 System Security ...115 Battery...117 Internet ...119 Networking ...121 Optical Discs ...124 Display ...129 Printing ...131 Microphone ...132 Mouse ...133 Speakers ...134 Touch Pad...135 Keyboard...136
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...) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) K WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) L SD memory card slot (page 48) M Media Access indicator (page 16) N Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot* (page 45) * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and...
...) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) K WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) L SD memory card slot (page 48) M Media Access indicator (page 16) N Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot* (page 45) * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and...
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Bottom n 15 N Getting Started A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 92) C Built-in speakers
Bottom n 15 N Getting Started A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 92) C Built-in speakers
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... the following indicator lights. Illuminates when data is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off , the memory card is read from or written to activate the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator...
... the following indicator lights. Illuminates when data is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off , the memory card is read from or written to activate the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator...
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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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...discs in any other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible... and errors may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using your software. ❑ Only use memory-...
...discs in any other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible... and errors may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using your software. ❑ Only use memory-...
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... computer is activated, playing DVDs may produce noise while playing. When you have audio devices connected, this count. 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 change the DVD ... computer to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to make the new setting effective. ❑ If your residence area is permanently assigned and you will not be able to...
... computer is activated, playing DVDs may produce noise while playing. When you have audio devices connected, this count. 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 change the DVD ... computer to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to make the new setting effective. ❑ If your residence area is permanently assigned and you will not be able to...
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... to use this feature. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. 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...
... to use this feature. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. 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...
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When the erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on the Memory Stick Duo media. 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 move the tab on the Memory Stick media. Move the tab horizontally or vertically 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 set or release write-protection.
When the erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on the Memory Stick Duo media. 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 move the tab on the Memory Stick media. Move the tab horizontally or vertically 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 set or release write-protection.
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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). 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.
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... to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to format a Memory Stick media. Avoid accidental erasure of the Windows operating system, the media cannot be recognized by other Memory Stick devices. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. Do not remove the...
... to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to format a Memory Stick media. Avoid accidental erasure of the Windows operating system, the media cannot be recognized by other Memory Stick devices. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. Do not remove the...
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Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do, you may take time to load, so be sure the indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may lose data. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator is turned on. 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.
Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do, you may take time to load, so be sure the indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may lose data. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator is turned on. 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.
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...and other memory cards. Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of May 2006. The SD memory card slot on your computer. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter ...different type into the SD memory card slot. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer is equipped with major memory card media available as the ... insert the correct memory card into the slot. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑...
...and other memory cards. Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of May 2006. The SD memory card slot on your computer. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter ...different type into the SD memory card slot. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer is equipped with major memory card media available as the ... insert the correct memory card into the slot. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑...
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Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into place. 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 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. 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 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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n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! The card or its data may become damaged. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is on. 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.
n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! The card or its data may become damaged. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is on. 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.
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... supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/Out ports (3) on a Memory Stick media 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. 2 Launch the... DVgate Plus software. ✍ 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...
... supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/Out ports (3) on a Memory Stick media 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. 2 Launch the... DVgate Plus software. ✍ 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...
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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 assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of your guarantee due to mishandling, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, refer ...
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 assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of your guarantee due to mishandling, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, refer ...
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...compatible with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for example). The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Failure to do so may result in the following : ❑ The procedures described in a carpeted area, ... procedure. ❑ Do not open the computer. 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 the computer or Windows becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer...
...compatible with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for example). The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Failure to do so may result in the following : ❑ The procedures described in a carpeted area, ... procedure. ❑ Do not open the computer. 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 the computer or Windows becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer...