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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the ExpressCard Module ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the ExpressCard Module ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
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... (USB) Device...67 Connecting a Printer ...70 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...71 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...73 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...74 Setting the Password ...75 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...78 Using the Power Saving Modes ...79 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...83 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...85 Adding and Removing Memory...86
... (USB) Device...67 Connecting a Printer ...70 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...71 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...73 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...74 Setting the Password ...75 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...78 Using the Power Saving Modes ...79 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...83 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...85 Adding and Removing Memory...86
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n4 N Precautions ...92 On Handling the LCD Screen ...93 On Using the Power Source ...94 On Handling Your Computer...95 On Handling Floppy Disks ...97 On Handling Discs ...98 On Using the Battery Pack...99 On Using Headphones...100 On Handling Memory Stick Media...101 On Handling the Hard Disk ...102 On Updating Your Computer ...103 Troubleshooting ...104 Computer ...105 System Security ...112 Battery...113 Internet ...115 Networking ...117 Optical Discs ...120 Display ...124 Printing ...128 Microphone ...129 Mouse ...130 Speakers ...131 Touch Pad...132
n4 N Precautions ...92 On Handling the LCD Screen ...93 On Using the Power Source ...94 On Handling Your Computer...95 On Handling Floppy Disks ...97 On Handling Discs ...98 On Using the Battery Pack...99 On Using Headphones...100 On Handling Memory Stick Media...101 On Handling the Hard Disk ...102 On Updating Your Computer ...103 Troubleshooting ...104 Computer ...105 System Security ...112 Battery...113 Internet ...115 Networking ...117 Optical Discs ...120 Display ...124 Printing ...128 Microphone ...129 Mouse ...130 Speakers ...131 Touch Pad...132
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...) I Battery indicator (page 17) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) K WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) L SD memory card slot (page 48) M Media Access indicator (page 17) N Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot* (page 43) * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
...) I Battery indicator (page 17) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) K WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) L SD memory card slot (page 48) M Media Access indicator (page 17) N Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot* (page 43) * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
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Bottom n 16 N Getting Started A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 88) C Built-in speakers (stereo)
Bottom n 16 N Getting Started A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 88) C Built-in speakers (stereo)
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...this indicator is off the indicator. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is on. Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Press it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Caps Lock key to...the hard disk. Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. When the indicator is off , the memory card is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from or written to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the ...
...this indicator is off the indicator. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is on. Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Press it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Caps Lock key to...the hard disk. Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. When the indicator is off , the memory card is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from or written to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 30) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 52) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 30) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 52) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... may result. ❑ To make sure your computer, to write data to a used disc. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to...close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use memory-resident utility software while writing data to the same disc. Do not use discs in any other applications. ❑ Do not switch power modes ...
... may result. ❑ To make sure your computer, to write data to a used disc. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to...close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use memory-resident utility software while writing data to the same disc. Do not use discs in any other applications. ❑ Do not switch power modes ...
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This may not be able to play the disc. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. If the region code of the world. If the DVD is labeled "all," this ...; Some CD players and computer's optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play this DVD in most regions of your computer.
This may not be able to play the disc. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. If the region code of the world. If the DVD is labeled "all," this ...; Some CD players and computer's optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play this DVD in most regions of your computer.
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...is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. For the latest information about the Memory Stick media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! Inserting a Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile..., portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Use a Memory Stick media with capacity of compatibility. MagicGate is not guaranteed of up to use this feature. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the...
...is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. For the latest information about the Memory Stick media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! Inserting a Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile..., portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Use a Memory Stick media with capacity of compatibility. MagicGate is not guaranteed of up to use this feature. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the...
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The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and the content of the Memory Stick media is displayed. n 43 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. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon.
The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and the content of the Memory Stick media is displayed. n 43 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. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon.
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... to view the list of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. ...✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that is compatible with the arrow pointing in the Memory Stick media. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot.
... to view the list of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. ...✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that is compatible with the arrow pointing in the Memory Stick media. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot.
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... of the allocation unit and file system may change. Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more...you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! The size of your computer, follow these steps. ! n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click ...
... of the allocation unit and file system may change. Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more...you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! The size of your computer, follow these steps. ! n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click ...
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The formatting process starts. ! n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
The formatting process starts. ! n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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...Access indicator light is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes of the slot. ! 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 light is off before removing the Memory Stick media. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data.
...Access indicator light is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes of the slot. ! 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 light is off before removing the Memory Stick media. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data.
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...VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other memory cards. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory...of the slot. Always insert the correct memory card into the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! SD memory cards with major memory card media available as the compatible media are...
...VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other memory cards. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory...of the slot. Always insert the correct memory card into the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! SD memory cards with major memory card media available as the compatible media are...
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n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot on the front of the computer. 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 on the front of the computer. 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.
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The card or its data may become damaged. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! 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.
The card or its data may become damaged. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! 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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... 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one 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 media when using an i.LINK connection.
... 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one 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 media when using an i.LINK connection.
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... visit the Sony online support Web site. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 85 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high...
... visit the Sony online support Web site. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 85 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high...