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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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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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... need to close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a 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...
... need to close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a 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...
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... play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW disc media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's optical disc drives may... DVDs to indicate in which region and on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play the disc. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of the world. If the region code of your residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc...
... play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW disc media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's optical disc drives may... DVDs to indicate in which region and on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play the disc. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of the world. If the region code of your residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc...
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... copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of up to use this feature. Use a Memory Stick media with capacity of compatibility. For the latest information about the Memory Stick media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http...especially designed for external data storage. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the...
... copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of up to use this feature. Use a Memory Stick media with capacity of compatibility. For the latest information about the Memory Stick media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http...especially designed for external data storage. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet 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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... VAIO Computer ! Be sure to view the list of the media may damage both standardand duo-size media. Improper insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. Do not insert more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory ...Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly.
... VAIO Computer ! Be sure to view the list of the media may damage both standardand duo-size media. Improper insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. Do not insert more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory ...Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly.
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... device defaults. ! Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. The size...computer, follow these steps. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. 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 Start. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and...
... device defaults. ! Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. The size...computer, follow these steps. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. 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 Start. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and...
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6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer The formatting process starts. !
6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer The formatting process starts. !
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...media while the Media 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. ! The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time to load, so be ...sure the indicator is turned on. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. 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...
...media while the Media 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. ! The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time to load, so be ...sure the indicator is turned on. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. 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...
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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 of over 2 GB, such as the compatible media are not supported. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove... conditions as SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards, are guaranteed of 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 is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices...
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 of over 2 GB, such as the compatible media are not supported. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove... conditions as SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards, are guaranteed of 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 is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices...
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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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To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light 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. The card or its data may become damaged. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light 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. The card or its data may become damaged. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
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... the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. n 85 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if...
... the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. n 85 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if...
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...). Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. n 86 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage...
...). Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. n 86 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage...
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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 87 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 ESD. ❑ Introducing any liquids, foreign substances...
... 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 87 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 ESD. ❑ Introducing any liquids, foreign substances...
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n 88 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 88 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 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows: ❑ Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1). The memory module is released. ❑ 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.
n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows: ❑ Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1). The memory module is released. ❑ 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.
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Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. 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 memory module into place. ! Do not touch any other components on the computer. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in until it in the open slot.
Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. 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 memory module into place. ! Do not touch any other components on the computer. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in until it in the open slot.