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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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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate).
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate).
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-ROM P P P P P P P P P P P - *1 Supports writing data to ... compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on discs supporting...
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-ROM P P P P P P P P P P P - *1 Supports writing data to ... compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on discs supporting...
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Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first.
Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first.
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Do not strike or shake your system's hardware configuration. A new window appears with Removable Storage. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders ... in the CD Writing Wizard. * The read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on your computer while writing data to a disc ! n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive.
Do not strike or shake your system's hardware configuration. A new window appears with Removable Storage. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders ... in the CD Writing Wizard. * The read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on your computer while writing data to a disc ! n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive.
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... use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module (1)... into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it in the proper direction. Do not force it in...
... use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module (1)... into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it in the proper direction. Do not force it in...
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...3 Click Stop. If it is not removed properly, your computer is on the taskbar. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to 6. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system may... not work properly. A window appears, explaining that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to pop it out. 8 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard...
...3 Click Stop. If it is not removed properly, your computer is on the taskbar. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to 6. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system may... not work properly. A window appears, explaining that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to pop it out. 8 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard...
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...the compatible media are available as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. Because it is the general name of compatibility. MagicGate is removable, it can be used for customers in Brazil. ! Use a Memory Stick media with capacity of up to use this feature. n 43 .... 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...
...the compatible media are available as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. Because it is the general name of compatibility. MagicGate is removable, it can be used for customers in Brazil. ! Use a Memory Stick media with capacity of up to use this feature. n 43 .... 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...
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..., visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. This could cause a malfunction. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open ... Stick Formatter software. Avoid accidental erasure of the Windows operating system, the media cannot be recognized by other Memory Stick devices. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media. To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force...
..., visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. This could cause a malfunction. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open ... Stick Formatter software. Avoid accidental erasure of the Windows operating system, the media cannot be recognized by other Memory Stick devices. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media. To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force...
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... the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. 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 turned on. Large volumes of the slot. ! Always remove the Memory Stick media gently,...
... the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. 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 turned on. Large volumes of the slot. ! Always remove the Memory Stick media gently,...
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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 ... of the SD memory card. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot. Do not attempt to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and...card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Always insert the correct memory card into the slot. Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot and can ...
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 ... of the SD memory card. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot. Do not attempt to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and...card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Always insert the correct memory card into the slot. Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot and can ...
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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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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. 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.
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...the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. When confirmation to save the changes is selected and then press the Enter key. n 80 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password... To change or remove the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. On the Setup Confirmation screen...
...the Enter key. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. When confirmation to save the changes is selected and then press the Enter key. n 80 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password... To change or remove the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. On the Setup Confirmation screen...
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...memory by installing optional memory modules. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. If such a station is not detected by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion..., for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect the system from ESD. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with your computer.
...memory by installing optional memory modules. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. If such a station is not detected by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion..., for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect the system from ESD. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with your computer.
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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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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. The memory module is released. 6 Remove the memory module: ❑ Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1).
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. The memory module is released. 6 Remove the memory module: ❑ Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1).
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... the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer. Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery...to five minutes. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. n 108 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are using an external...
... the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer. Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery...to five minutes. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. n 108 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are using an external...