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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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... lock Scroll lock Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is... in uppercase. Press it a second time to the hard disk drive. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is read from or written to the optical disc media. Illuminates when data is not being used . The numeric keypad is not active when...
... lock Scroll lock Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is... in uppercase. Press it a second time to the hard disk drive. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is read from or written to the optical disc media. Illuminates when data is not being used . The numeric keypad is not active when...
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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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...your software application to burn discs, make sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to the same disc. This may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Before using the preinstalled software ...disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. 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 the same disc burning software to ...
...your software application to burn discs, make sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to the same disc. This may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Before using the preinstalled software ...disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. 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 the same disc burning software to ...
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... the world. 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 disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑...
... the world. 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 disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑...
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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. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage.
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... of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. MagicGate is not guaranteed of compatibility. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with the MagicGate logo to use this feature. Use a Memory Stick media with high speed data transfer ...used only within the law. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- For the latest information about the Memory Stick media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! ...
... of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. MagicGate is not guaranteed of compatibility. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo formats with the MagicGate logo to use this feature. Use a Memory Stick media with high speed data transfer ...used only within the law. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- For the latest information about the Memory Stick media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! ...
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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. 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.
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... the slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. 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 if you 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...
... the slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. 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 if you 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...
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...default setting and is ready for use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and ... select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. 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. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it may change. Be sure to use .
...default setting and is ready for use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and ... select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. 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. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it may change. Be sure to use .
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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. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. The formatting process starts. !
It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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. 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. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly.... Large volumes of the slot. ! Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. 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 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. 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. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly.... Large volumes of the slot. ! Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. 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 light is off before removing the...
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... can cause damage to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of September 2007. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 145) to ...from the SD memory card slot. SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In ...
... can cause damage to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of September 2007. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 145) to ...from the SD memory card slot. SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In ...
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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 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 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 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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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 light is on. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! If you do, 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 light is on. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! If you do, the card or its data may become damaged.
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your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of ... 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. 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; n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of ... 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. 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.
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... yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 145). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors...
... yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 145). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors...