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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Getting Started ...8 Locating Controls and Ports...9 About the Indicator Lights ...13 Setting Up Your Computer ...14 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using the TV Function ...42 Using the Memory Stick Media ...60 Using Other Memory Cards ...66 Using the Internet...69 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...70
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Getting Started ...8 Locating Controls and Ports...9 About the Indicator Lights ...13 Setting Up Your Computer ...14 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using the TV Function ...42 Using the Memory Stick Media ...60 Using Other Memory Cards ...66 Using the Internet...69 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...70
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...86 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...90 Setting the Password ...91 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...94 Using the Power Saving Modes ...95 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...97 Adding and Removing Memory...98 Precautions ...105 On Using the Power Source ...106 On... Handling Your Computer...107 On Handling Floppy Disks ...110 On Handling Discs ...111 On Using Headphones...111 On Handling Memory Stick Media...112 On Handling...
...86 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...90 Setting the Password ...91 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...94 Using the Power Saving Modes ...95 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...97 Adding and Removing Memory...98 Precautions ...105 On Using the Power Source ...106 On... Handling Your Computer...107 On Handling Floppy Disks ...110 On Handling Discs ...111 On Using Headphones...111 On Handling Memory Stick Media...112 On Handling...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...114 Computer ...115 System Security ...121 Networking ...122 Optical Discs ...125 Display ...129 Printing ...131 Microphone ...132 Speakers ...133 Keyboard...134 Touch Pad...135 Floppy Disks ...136 Audio/Video...137 Memory Stick Media ...138 Peripherals ...139 Support Options ...140 Sony Support Information ...140 Program Support Information...142
n4 N Troubleshooting ...114 Computer ...115 System Security ...121 Networking ...122 Optical Discs ...125 Display ...129 Printing ...131 Microphone ...132 Speakers ...133 Keyboard...134 Touch Pad...135 Floppy Disks ...136 Audio/Video...137 Memory Stick Media ...138 Peripherals ...139 Support Options ...140 Sony Support Information ...140 Program Support Information...142
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... button (page 27) K Front panel door To open the front panel door, put your fingertip on its own and shut. *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. Front n 10 N Getting Started A SD... memory card slot (page 66) B WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 70) C Infrared receiver/Infrared signal indicator (page 13) Point the supplied remote commander ...
... button (page 27) K Front panel door To open the front panel door, put your fingertip on its own and shut. *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. Front n 10 N Getting Started A SD... memory card slot (page 66) B WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 70) C Infrared receiver/Infrared signal indicator (page 13) Point the supplied remote commander ...
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...following indicator lights. n 13 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is running. 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.) When the indicator is off . Illuminates upon reception ...being used. Illuminates when data is in Sleep mode. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is off , the memory card is on . Orange lit: the computer is read from the remote commander. Off: the computer is on . Indicator Power 1 Media Access ...
...following indicator lights. n 13 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is running. 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.) When the indicator is off . Illuminates upon reception ...being used. Illuminates when data is in Sleep mode. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is off , the memory card is on . Orange lit: the computer is read from the remote commander. Off: the computer is on . Indicator Power 1 Media Access ...
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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 23) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 42) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 60) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 66) ❑ Using the Internet (page 69) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 70) n 22 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 23) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 42) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 60) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 66) ❑ Using the Internet (page 69) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 70) n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software to write data to a disc. This may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using your computer to a used ... adhesive label to the same disc. Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. (e.g. This will affect the use circular discs.
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software to write data to a disc. This may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using your computer to a used ... adhesive label to the same disc. Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. (e.g. This will affect the use circular discs.
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... region code only a limited number of your computer is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you cannot play the disc on your computer. ! This may produce noise while... and on the DVDs to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to make the new setting effective. You can play the disc. If you can change it to speed up...
... region code only a limited number of your computer is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you cannot play the disc on your computer. ! This may produce noise while... and on the DVDs to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to make the new setting effective. You can play the disc. If you can change it to speed up...
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... has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Memory Stick media is a compact, portable, and...exchanging and sharing digital data with capacity of up to 4 GB that meet the same conditions as of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to open this feature. ✍ The Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot is not guaranteed of the copyright...
... has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Memory Stick media is a compact, portable, and...exchanging and sharing digital data with capacity of up to 4 GB that meet the same conditions as of compatibility. Inserting a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to open this feature. ✍ The Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot is not guaranteed of the copyright...
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... damage both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly. Improper insertion of the computer). ! n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Slide open the ...front panel door with your fingertip. 2 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot (page 10). 3 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct ...
... damage both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly. Improper insertion of the computer). ! n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Slide open the ...front panel door with your fingertip. 2 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot (page 10). 3 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct ...
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You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. and duo-size media. For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo slot that is compatible with both standard-
You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. and duo-size media. For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo slot that is compatible with both standard-
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... The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to use ...ready for use the device that is designed to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. Be...
... The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to use ...ready for use the device that is designed to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. Be...
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5 Click Start. 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 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer
5 Click Start. 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 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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Large volumes of data may take time to load, so be sure the indicator is off . 2 Firmly grasp the extended part of the Memory Stick media. 3 Carefully pull it may lose data. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is turned on. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it out of the slot. ! n 65 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 Memory Stick media.
Large volumes of data may take time to load, so be sure the indicator is off . 2 Firmly grasp the extended part of the Memory Stick media. 3 Carefully pull it may lose data. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is turned on. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it out of the slot. ! n 65 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 Memory Stick media.
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...tested and found compatible only with capacity of over 2 GB, such as of September 2006. SD memory cards with major memory card media available as SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards, are guaranteed of the slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as the ... are not supported. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is located behind the front panel door. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Do not ...
...tested and found compatible only with capacity of over 2 GB, such as of September 2006. SD memory cards with major memory card media available as SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards, are guaranteed of the slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as the ... are not supported. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is located behind the front panel door. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Do not ...
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... verify you cannot close the door may damage both your fingertip. 2 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 10). 3 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it in...
... verify you cannot close the door may damage both your fingertip. 2 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 10). 3 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it in...
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Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is off. 2 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card. 3 Carefully pull it out of the slot. The card or its data may become damaged. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is off. 2 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card. 3 Carefully pull it out of the slot. The card or its data may become damaged. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
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...differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is located behind the front panel door. To connect a digital video camcorder 1 Plug one 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 media ...when using an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i....
...differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is located behind the front panel door. To connect a digital video camcorder 1 Plug one 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 media ...when using an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i....
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... (page 140) or visit the Sony online support Web site. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on any component. n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components...
... (page 140) or visit the Sony online support Web site. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on any component. n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components...
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... links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with an unpainted metal portion of memory modules may cause damage to your system. n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of available slots depends on adding/removing... memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. The number ...
... links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with an unpainted metal portion of memory modules may cause damage to your system. n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of available slots depends on adding/removing... memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. The number ...