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... Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the ExpressCard Module ...48 Using the Memory Stick ...51 Using the SD Memory Card ...57 Using the Internet...60 Using the Network (LAN) ...62 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...63
... Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the ExpressCard Module ...48 Using the Memory Stick ...51 Using the SD Memory Card ...57 Using the Internet...60 Using the Network (LAN) ...62 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...63
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... Monitors Function ...73 Connecting an External Microphone ...76 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...77 Connecting a Printer ...80 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...83 Setting the Password ...84 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 89 Using the Power Saving Modes ...90 Managing Power with the...
... Monitors Function ...73 Connecting an External Microphone ...76 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...77 Connecting a Printer ...80 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...83 Setting the Password ...84 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 89 Using the Power Saving Modes ...90 Managing Power with the...
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n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
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n5 N Speakers ...149 Touch Pad...151 Keyboard...152 Floppy Disks ...153 Audio/Video...154 Memory Stick ...156 Peripherals ...157 Support Options ...158 Sony Support Information ...159 Program Support Information...162 Trademarks ...173
n5 N Speakers ...149 Touch Pad...151 Keyboard...152 Floppy Disks ...153 Audio/Video...154 Memory Stick ...156 Peripherals ...157 Support Options ...158 Sony Support Information ...159 Program Support Information...162 Trademarks ...173
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n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 63) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F SD memory card slot (page 57) G SD memory card indicator (page 18) H Power indicator (page 18) I Charge indicator (page 18) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) K Memory Stick indicator (page 18) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 51) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick.
n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 63) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F SD memory card slot (page 57) G SD memory card indicator (page 18) H Power indicator (page 18) I Charge indicator (page 18) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) K Memory Stick indicator (page 18) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 51) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick.
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Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 21) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 100)
Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 21) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 100)
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...indicator is reading or writing data. Press the Scr Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Caps Lock key to the Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off the indicator. n 18 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 is...
...indicator is reading or writing data. Press the Scr Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Caps Lock key to the Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off the indicator. n 18 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 is...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 35) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 38) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 48) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 51) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 57) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 62) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 35) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 38) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 48) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 51) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 57) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 62) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
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...the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that are required for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on copyright ...coding on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause your external display is...
...the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that are required for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on copyright ...coding on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause your external display is...
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n 51 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 51 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.
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...Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/... both standard- The Memory Stick slot on your computer can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without prior consent from the slot. Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your...
...Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/... both standard- The Memory Stick slot on your computer can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without prior consent from the slot. Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your...
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n 53 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 arrow pointing in the correct direction as you cannot insert it smoothly. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it clicks...desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot. To avoid damaging your ...
n 53 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 arrow pointing in the correct direction as you cannot insert it smoothly. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it clicks...desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot. To avoid damaging your ...
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...and is ready for use the device that it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to view the list of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly... Before formatting the media, make sure that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. The size of data files saved in Format ...
...and is ready for use the device that it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to view the list of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly... Before formatting the media, make sure that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. The size of data files saved in Format ...
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n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. !
n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. !
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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. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator light is lit. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. Large volumes of the slot. ! n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick !
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. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator light is lit. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. Large volumes of the slot. ! n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick !
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...as of September 2008. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only... type into the SD memory card slot. SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with an SD memory card slot. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is...
...as of September 2008. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only... type into the SD memory card slot. SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with an SD memory card slot. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is...
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n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks 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. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the proper direction. Do not force the card into the slot.
n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks 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. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the proper direction. Do not force the card into the slot.
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To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is lit. The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. 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. 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. The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. 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. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card !
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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 connected...
...(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 connected...
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...yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module ... during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 159). n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
...yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module ... during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 159). n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.