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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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... the battery pack is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is off . Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is read from or written to the hard disk. When the... is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is off , the memory card is not being used . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on . Press the Num Lk key...
... the battery pack is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is off . Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is read from or written to the hard disk. When the... is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is off , the memory card is not being used . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on . Press the Num Lk key...
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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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... writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer, to write data to a disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause your computer to... application to burn discs, make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. To complete this may cause a failure.
... writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer, to write data to a disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause your computer to... application to burn discs, make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. To complete this may cause a failure.
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... be able to power saving modes while your computer. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of player you can play this DVD in which region and on your computer is different from... residence area is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play the disc.
... be able to power saving modes while your computer. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of player you can play this DVD in which region and on your computer is different from... residence area is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play the disc.
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... with capacity of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. 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 compatible products, such as...
... with capacity of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. 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 compatible products, such as...
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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. 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.
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...N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be sure 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. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. Do not insert more information on the Memory Stick Duo media...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. Improper insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as ...
...N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be sure 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. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. Do not insert more information on the Memory Stick Duo media...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. Improper insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as ...
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... that is ready for use. Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. 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..., follow these steps. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more ...
... that is ready for use. Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. 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..., follow these steps. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more ...
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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. The formatting process starts. !
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.... 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 off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data.... Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light 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 ...
.... 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 off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data.... Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light 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 ...
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... is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot and ...into the SD memory card slot. SD memory cards with major memory card media available as the compatible media are not supported. Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of the slot. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo...
... is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot and ...into the SD memory card slot. SD memory cards with major memory card media available as the compatible media are not supported. Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of the slot. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo...
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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 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.
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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. The card or its data may become damaged. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on.
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... 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On...
... 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On...
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...VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, see Sony... Support Information (page 138) or visit the Sony online support Web site. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it ...
...VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, see Sony... Support Information (page 138) or visit the Sony online support Web site. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it ...
