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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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...is read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Press it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in Hibernate mode. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on ...change how you are using and does not work 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 read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Press it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in Hibernate mode. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on ...change how you are using and does not work 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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... 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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...-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you cannot play on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that the audio side (non-... output. Unless your external display is playing a disc or writing data to malfunction. Some contents may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. This may restrict ...
...-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you cannot play on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that the audio side (non-... output. Unless your external display is playing a disc or writing data to malfunction. Some contents may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. This may restrict ...
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Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick 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 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick 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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...Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without the adaptor, you recorded without using a Memory...Memory Stick slot without prior consent from the slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory...Sony. However, not all Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of September 2008. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory...Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be used only within the law. Inserting a Memory...Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is...
...Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without the adaptor, you recorded without using a Memory...Memory Stick slot without prior consent from the slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory...Sony. However, not all Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of September 2008. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory...Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be used only within the law. Inserting a Memory...Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is...
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... 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. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the ...and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it clicks into the slot. Improper ...
... 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. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the ...and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it clicks into the slot. Improper ...
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...Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory...the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to view the list of ...click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick from ...these steps. ! To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format ... Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Before formatting the media...
...Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory...the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to view the list of ...click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick from ...these steps. ! To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format ... Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Before formatting the media...
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It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. n 55 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 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator light is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is lit. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick !
Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator light is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is lit. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick !
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... up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of September 2008. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to your computer. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as... players, and other audio/video devices. You can cause damage to visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the slot.
... up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of September 2008. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to your computer. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as... players, and other audio/video devices. You can cause damage to visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the slot.
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Do not force the card into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into place. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot. 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 easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into place. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot. 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.
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The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. 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. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is lit. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card !
The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. 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. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is lit. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card !
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... an example. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. 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. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect... end of an i.LINK 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 when using an i.LINK connection.
... an example. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. 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. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect... end of an i.LINK 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 when using an i.LINK connection.
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...Sony Support Information (page 159). 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 should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. 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.
...Sony Support Information (page 159). 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 should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. 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.