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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...50 Using the Internet...53 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...50 Using the Internet...53 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55
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......71 Connecting a Printer ...74 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...75 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...78 Setting the Password ...79 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 82 Using the Power Saving Modes ...83 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...88 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...89 Adding and Removing Memory...90
......71 Connecting a Printer ...74 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...75 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...78 Setting the Password ...79 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 82 Using the Power Saving Modes ...83 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...88 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...105 On Handling Memory Stick Media...106 On Handling the Hard Disk ...107 On Updating Your Computer ...108 Troubleshooting ...109 Computer ...111 System Security ...118 Battery...120 Internet ...122 Networking ...124 Optical Discs ...127 Display ...131 Printing ...135 Microphone ...136 Mouse ...137 Speakers ...138 Touch Pad...139
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...105 On Handling Memory Stick Media...106 On Handling the Hard Disk ...107 On Updating Your Computer ...108 Troubleshooting ...109 Computer ...111 System Security ...118 Battery...120 Internet ...122 Networking ...124 Optical Discs ...127 Display ...131 Printing ...135 Microphone ...136 Mouse ...137 Speakers ...138 Touch Pad...139
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... (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 97) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 27) J Touch pad (page 29) K SD memory card slot (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory Stick slot* (page 45) N Power indicator (page 19) O Battery indicator (page 19) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS LAN (Wireless...
... (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 97) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 27) J Touch pad (page 29) K SD memory card slot (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory Stick slot* (page 45) N Power indicator (page 19) O Battery indicator (page 19) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS LAN (Wireless...
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... of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Press the Num Lk key to type letters in Hibernate mode or off , the memory card is not being used . Press the key a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work... off , the optical disc media is not being used . Press it a second time to turn 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 on. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is...
... of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Press the Num Lk key to type letters in Hibernate mode or off , the memory card is not being used . Press the key a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work... off , the optical disc media is not being used . Press it a second time to turn 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 on. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is...
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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 Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 50) ❑ Using the Internet (page 53) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) 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 Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 50) ❑ Using the Internet (page 53) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use memory-resident utility software while writing data to the same disc. Use of the power saving modes while using your software application to burn discs, make...
n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use memory-resident utility software while writing data to the same disc. Use of the power saving modes while using your software application to burn discs, make...
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..., DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the world. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play the...
..., DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the world. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play the...
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Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is removable, it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices.
Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is removable, it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices.
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...and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with capacity of up to insert it is the general name of September 2007. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does... not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Before using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with high...
...and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with capacity of up to insert it is the general name of September 2007. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does... not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Before using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with high...
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If nothing appears on the Memory Stick media are displayed. The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place.
If nothing appears on the Memory Stick media are displayed. The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place.
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n 46 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. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. ... correct direction as you insert it into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly. To view the contents on the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the...
n 46 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. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. ... correct direction as you insert it into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly. To view the contents on the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the...
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... setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. Do not... remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it may change. This could...
... setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. Do not... remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it may change. This could...
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It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. The formatting process starts. ! n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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. The formatting process starts. ! n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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... 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. 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 on. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To ...remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator ...
... 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. 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 on. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To ...remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator ...
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... specifications as of September 2007. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer is equipped with major memory card media available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the...Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 145) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory...
... specifications as of September 2007. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer is equipped with major memory card media available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the...Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 145) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory...
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Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot until it in the proper direction. n 51 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 place.
Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot until it in the proper direction. n 51 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 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. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. n 52 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. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
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... 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. You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ 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 differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example;
... 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. You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ 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 differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example;
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... it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 145). n 89 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 find the nearest center or agent...
... it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 145). n 89 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 find the nearest center or agent...