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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...26 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...48 Using the Bluetooth Function ...51
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...26 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...48 Using the Bluetooth Function ...51
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... ...61 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...62 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...64 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...74 Adding and Removing Memory...75 Precautions ...81 Handling the LCD Screen ...82 Using the Power Source ...83...
... ...61 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...62 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...64 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...74 Adding and Removing Memory...75 Precautions ...81 Handling the LCD Screen ...82 Using the Power Source ...83...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...93 Computer ...95 System Security ...100 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...101 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...127 Peripherals ...128 Support Options ...129 Sony Support Information ...130 Program Support Information...133 Trademarks ...144
n4 N Troubleshooting ...93 Computer ...95 System Security ...100 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...101 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...127 Peripherals ...128 Support Options ...129 Sony Support Information ...130 Program Support Information...133 Trademarks ...144
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speeds. ! Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Back n 14 N Getting Started A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 18), (page 19) C Prop-up stand (page 85) D DC IN port (page 19) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 64) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 59) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 57) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 62) I Memory module compartment cover (page 75) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. ! Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Back n 14 N Getting Started A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 18), (page 19) C Prop-up stand (page 85) D DC IN port (page 19) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 64) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 59) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 57) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 62) I Memory module compartment cover (page 75) * Support high-/full-/low-
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speeds. Left n 16 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 17) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 59) E Headphones jack (page 57) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Left n 16 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 17) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 59) E Headphones jack (page 57) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H WIRELESS switch (page 48) *1 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low-
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... when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on , illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit.) When... the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator...
... when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on , illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit.) When... the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator...
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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 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 26) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 51) 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 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 26) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 51) n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... may cause your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. If the region code for your residence area is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software ...discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ...discs in which region and on what type of the world. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc.
... may cause your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. If the region code for your residence area is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software ...discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW media. ...discs in which region and on what type of the world. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc.
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n 38 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 38 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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...sure to use this feature. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is against the copyright law to....memorystick.com/en/. ! However, not all Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with high speed data transfer and large ...
...sure to use this feature. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is against the copyright law to....memorystick.com/en/. ! However, not all Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with high speed data transfer and large ...
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...desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it smoothly. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into place. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer... Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 16). 2 Hold the Memory Stick ...
...desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it smoothly. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into place. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer... Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 16). 2 Hold the Memory Stick ...
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... Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has ...is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore ...
... Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has ...is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore ...
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n 42 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 42 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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If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. 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. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Large volumes of the slot. ! Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data.
If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. 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. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Large volumes of the slot. ! Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data.
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... memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory...
... memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory...
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Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into place. n 45 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. Inserting an SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 16). 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot.
Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into place. n 45 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. Inserting an SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 16). 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot.
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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 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access 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 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release.
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... video camcorder 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 when using an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports...
... video camcorder 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 when using an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports...
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... Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information...
... Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information...
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... that are ready to change the module. The package protects the module from the computer. n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the...
... that are ready to change the module. The package protects the module from the computer. n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the...