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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Setting Up Your Computer ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using the Network (LAN) ...48 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49 Using the Bluetooth Function ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Setting Up Your Computer ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using the Network (LAN) ...48 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49 Using the Bluetooth Function ...52
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...) Device...60 Connecting a Printer ...62 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...63 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...75 Adding and Removing Memory...76 Precautions ...82 Handling the LCD Screen ...83 Using the Power Source ...84...
...) Device...60 Connecting a Printer ...62 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...63 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...65 Setting the Password ...66 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 71 Using the Power Saving Mode...72 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...75 Adding and Removing Memory...76 Precautions ...82 Handling the LCD Screen ...83 Using the Power Source ...84...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...94 Computer ...96 System Security ...101 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...102 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 ...128 Peripherals ...129 Support Options ...130 Sony Support Information ...130 Trademarks ...134
n4 N Troubleshooting ...94 Computer ...96 System Security ...101 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...102 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 ...128 Peripherals ...129 Support Options ...130 Sony Support Information ...130 Trademarks ...134
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The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. Back n 13 N Getting Started A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 86) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 48) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 60) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 58) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 63) I Memory module compartment cover (page 76) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds. !
The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. Back n 13 N Getting Started A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 86) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 48) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 60) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 58) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 63) I Memory module compartment cover (page 76) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds. !
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size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- Left n 15 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 60) E Headphones jack (page 58) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. speeds.
size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- Left n 15 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 60) E Headphones jack (page 58) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. speeds.
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...EYE camera Media Access Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Illuminates 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 reading or ...writing data. Illuminates when the drive is turned on , illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off...
...EYE camera Media Access Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Illuminates 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 reading or ...writing data. Illuminates when the drive is turned on , illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off...
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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 22) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 52) n 21 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 22) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 52) n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not supported. ! Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. When you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer...or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. This may restrict video output to a disc. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. It is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray...
...memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not supported. ! Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. When you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer...or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. This may restrict video output to a disc. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. It is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray...
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Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick The 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 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick The 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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... and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to insert it is the general name of compatibility. MagicGate is additionally inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! If...
... and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to insert it is the general name of compatibility. MagicGate is additionally inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! If...
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...VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 15). 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot if you cannot insert it clicks into the slot. Do not insert more than one Memory... Stick into place. To avoid damaging your system and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your computer or the ...
...VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 15). 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot if you cannot insert it clicks into the slot. Do not insert more than one Memory... Stick into place. To avoid damaging your system and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your computer or the ...
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...This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it may change. 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 device...9997; The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. 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 may change. 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 device...9997; The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
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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 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type.
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If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes of the slot. ! To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is lit. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick !
If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes of the slot. ! To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is lit. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick !
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... Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) ...found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Your computer has been tested and found ...
... Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) ...found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Your computer has been tested and found ...
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Do not force the card into the slot. n 45 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 (page 15). 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow 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 45 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 (page 15). 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the proper direction.
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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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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.
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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 64 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital... 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is 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 64 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital... 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example....
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.... 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 (page 130). n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components...
.... 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 (page 130). n 75 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components...
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..., contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of memory by maintaining contact with your computer. n 76 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 your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. Improper installation of the...
..., contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of memory by maintaining contact with your computer. n 76 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 your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. Improper installation of the...