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... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...37 Using the ExpressCard Module ...46 Using the Memory Stick ...50 Using the SD Memory Card ...56 Using the Internet...60 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...61
... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...37 Using the ExpressCard Module ...46 Using the Memory Stick ...50 Using the SD Memory Card ...56 Using the Internet...60 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...61
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......73 Connecting a Printer ...76 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...80 Setting the Password ...81 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...92 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...95
......73 Connecting a Printer ...76 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...80 Setting the Password ...81 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...92 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...95
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n4 N Precautions ...101 Handling the LCD Screen ...102 Using the Power Source ...103 Handling Your Computer ...104 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...106 Handling Floppy Disks ...107 Handling Discs ...108 Using the Battery Pack ...109 Using Headphones ...111 Handling the Memory Stick ...112 Handling the Hard Disk ...113 Updating Your Computer ...114 Troubleshooting ...115 Computer ...117 System Security ...123 Battery...124 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Internet ...129 Networking ...131 Optical Discs ...134 Display ...138 Printing ...142 Microphone ...143 Mouse ...144
n4 N Precautions ...101 Handling the LCD Screen ...102 Using the Power Source ...103 Handling Your Computer ...104 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...106 Handling Floppy Disks ...107 Handling Discs ...108 Using the Battery Pack ...109 Using Headphones ...111 Handling the Memory Stick ...112 Handling the Hard Disk ...113 Updating Your Computer ...114 Troubleshooting ...115 Computer ...117 System Security ...123 Battery...124 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Internet ...129 Networking ...131 Optical Discs ...134 Display ...138 Printing ...142 Microphone ...143 Mouse ...144
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n5 N Speakers ...145 Touch Pad...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 Audio/Video...150 Memory Stick ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...158 Trademarks ...169
n5 N Speakers ...145 Touch Pad...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 Audio/Video...150 Memory Stick ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...158 Trademarks ...169
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n 14 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 56) G SD memory card indicator (page 19) H Power indicator (page 19) I Charge indicator (page 19) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) K Memory Stick indicator (page 19) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick.
n 14 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 56) G SD memory card indicator (page 19) H Power indicator (page 19) I Charge indicator (page 19) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) K Memory Stick indicator (page 19) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick.
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Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 22) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 97)
Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 22) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 97)
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... a second time to change how you scroll the display. Press it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator... Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Memory Stick SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates in green when the computer ...
... a second time to change how you scroll the display. Press it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator... Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Memory Stick SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates in green when the computer ...
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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 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 50) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) n 30 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 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 50) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... indicates "all," you cannot play the disc on your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to play DVDs...Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this disc in which ...
... indicates "all," you cannot play the disc on your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to play DVDs...Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this disc in which ...
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Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage.
Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage.
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...the law. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick 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. ! The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor ...as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with capacity of up to insert it from the respective copyright ...
...the law. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick 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. ! The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor ...as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with capacity of up to insert it from the respective copyright ...
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... and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into the slot. The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your computer and the media. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into place. Improper insertion of the media may...your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it smoothly. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the ...
... and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into the slot. The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your computer and the media. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into place. Improper insertion of the media may...your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it smoothly. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the ...
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...size of data files saved in the Memory Stick. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to view the list ...may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Be sure to format the...
...size of data files saved in the Memory Stick. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to view the list ...may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Be sure to format the...
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5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. !
5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. !
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To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator light is lit. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do, you may lose data. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may pop out unexpectedly.
To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator light is lit. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do, you may lose data. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may pop out unexpectedly.
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n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
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n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data ...up to your computer. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of May 2008. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 155) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of compatibility. Do ...
n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data ...up to your computer. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of May 2008. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 155) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of compatibility. Do ...
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n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD 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 SD memory card does not go into place. Inserting an SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot.
n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD 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 SD memory card does not go into place. Inserting an SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot.
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The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is lit. Do not remove an SD memory card while the SD memory card indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged.
The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is lit. Do not remove an SD memory card while the SD memory card indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged.
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...(2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick 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.... The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. Your digital video camcorder may need to be ...
...(2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick 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.... The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. Your digital video camcorder may need to be ...