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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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... 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...
... 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...
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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. ! 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- Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it.
speeds. ! 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- Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it.
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speeds. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- 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-
speeds. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- 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-
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...-in MOTION EYE camera is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off. Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit. Do not place the computer into Sleep... mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Illuminates when the drive is turned on , illuminates in orange while the computer is in use . n 17 N Getting Started About...
...-in MOTION EYE camera is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off. Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit. Do not place the computer into Sleep... mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Illuminates when the drive is turned on , illuminates in orange while the computer is in use . n 17 N Getting Started About...
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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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... cause 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 writing data to a disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of the world. Do not use circular discs. If the region code...
... cause 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 writing data to a disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of the world. Do not use circular discs. If the region code...
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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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...if it from the respective copyright holders. However, not all Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of May 2008. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel... slot. 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 the Memory Stick slot without the adaptor, you recorded without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2), be sure to use this feature. ...
...if it from the respective copyright holders. However, not all Memory Stick that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of May 2008. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel... slot. 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 the Memory Stick slot without the adaptor, you recorded without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2), be sure to use this feature. ...
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... into the slot if you insert it into the slot. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into place. The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your computer and the media. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your system and the contents ...on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! 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 with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you cannot insert it clicks ...
... into the slot if you insert it into the slot. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into place. The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your computer and the media. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your system and the contents ...on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! 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 with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you cannot insert it clicks ...
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... 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 device defaults. ! The size of data files saved in Format options. n 41 N 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...
... 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 device defaults. ! The size of data files saved in Format options. n 41 N 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...
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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. ! n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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Large volumes of the slot. ! n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! If you do, you may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. 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 lose data. 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. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may pop out unexpectedly.
Large volumes of the slot. ! n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! If you do, you may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. 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 lose data. 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. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may pop out unexpectedly.
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... into the SD memory card slot. Do not attempt to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of May 2008. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with an SD memory card slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer ... 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. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130...
... into the SD memory card slot. Do not attempt to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of May 2008. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with an SD memory card slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer ... 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. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130...
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Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot until 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. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into place.
Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot until 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. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into place.
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If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. 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 ! 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. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. 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 ! 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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... Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital 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 labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible...
... Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital 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 labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible...
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... of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). n 74 N Upgrading 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...
... of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 130). n 74 N Upgrading 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...
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...module from any cover or panel 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 maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure...not available, do not handle materials that are ready to your computer and disconnect it from the AC adapter and from ESD. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. If such a station is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, ...
...module from any cover or panel 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 maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure...not available, do not handle materials that are ready to your computer and disconnect it from the AC adapter and from ESD. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. If such a station is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, ...