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...Power Saving Mode 21 Updating Your Computer 23 Using Your VAIO Computer 24 Using the Keyboard 25 Using the Built-in Camera 27 Using the Optical Disc Drive 28 Using "Memory Stick 35 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 41 Using the Internet 45 Using the Network (.............56 Connecting a USB Device 57 Connecting an i.LINK Device 59 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 61 Setting the Password 62 Using the VAIO Control Center 67 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 68 Adding and Removing Memory 69 Precautions 75 Safety Information 76 Care and Maintenance Information 77 Handling Your Computer...
...Power Saving Mode 21 Updating Your Computer 23 Using Your VAIO Computer 24 Using the Keyboard 25 Using the Built-in Camera 27 Using the Optical Disc Drive 28 Using "Memory Stick 35 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 41 Using the Internet 45 Using the Network (.............56 Connecting a USB Device 57 Connecting an i.LINK Device 59 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 61 Setting the Password 62 Using the VAIO Control Center 67 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 68 Adding and Removing Memory 69 Precautions 75 Safety Information 76 Care and Maintenance Information 77 Handling Your Computer...
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Troubleshooting 86 Computer 88 System Security 93 Built-in Camera 94 Networking 96 Bluetooth Technology 99 Optical Discs 102 Display 106 Printing 108 Microphone 109 Mouse 110 Speakers 111 Keyboard 112 Floppy Disks 113 Audio/Video 114 "Memory Stick 117 Peripherals 118 Trademarks 119 Notice 121 n3 N
Troubleshooting 86 Computer 88 System Security 93 Built-in Camera 94 Networking 96 Bluetooth Technology 99 Optical Discs 102 Display 106 Printing 108 Microphone 109 Mouse 110 Speakers 111 Keyboard 112 Floppy Disks 113 Audio/Video 114 "Memory Stick 117 Peripherals 118 Trademarks 119 Notice 121 n3 N
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back n 13 N A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 76) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (LAN) port (page 46) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 57) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 56) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 59) I Memory module compartment cover (page 69) * 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.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back n 13 N A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 76) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (LAN) port (page 46) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 57) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 56) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 59) I Memory module compartment cover (page 69) * 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.
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H WIRELESS switch (page 47), (page 50) *1 Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick" slot*1 (page 35) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 41) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 57) E Headphones jack (page 56) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals.
H WIRELESS switch (page 47), (page 50) *1 Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick" slot*1 (page 35) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 41) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 57) E Headphones jack (page 56) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. G Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals.
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Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in use . Illuminates ...while the built-in camera is in progress. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Getting Started > About the Indicator...
Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in use . Illuminates ...while the built-in camera is in progress. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Getting Started > About the Indicator...
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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 25) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 27) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 35) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 45) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 46) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 47) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 50) n 24 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 25) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 27) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 35) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 45) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 46) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 47) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 50) n 24 N
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...USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc... both playback and recording compatibility with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use with discs that conform to malfunction. This unit is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable... publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an...
...USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc... both playback and recording compatibility with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use with discs that conform to malfunction. This unit is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable... publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an...
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..., portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 35 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick" ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" !
..., portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 35 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick" ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" !
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... Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 36 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot (page 15). 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into the "Memory Stick" slot without using a "Memory Stick Duo" adaptor. If nothing appears on the desktop...
... Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 36 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot (page 15). 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into the "Memory Stick" slot without using a "Memory Stick Duo" adaptor. If nothing appears on the desktop...
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... not remove "Memory Stick" while the...Memory Stick" slot without the adaptor, you cannot insert it from the slot. If you do not force "Memory... Stick" into the slot if you may not be sure to remove it smoothly. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be able to insert it may pop out unexpectedly. "Memory Stick Micro" in "Memory... Stick" toward the computer and release. If you may take time to remove "Memory...removing "Memory Stick". 1 Locate the "Memory Stick...
... not remove "Memory Stick" while the...Memory Stick" slot without the adaptor, you cannot insert it from the slot. If you do not force "Memory... Stick" into the slot if you may not be sure to remove it smoothly. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be able to insert it may pop out unexpectedly. "Memory Stick Micro" in "Memory... Stick" toward the computer and release. If you may take time to remove "Memory...removing "Memory Stick". 1 Locate the "Memory Stick...
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... Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 38 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in Format options...
... Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 38 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in Format options...
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n 39 N It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type.
n 39 N It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type.
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..." with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ Do not insert more than one "Memory Stick" into the slot. Use "Memory Stick" with the "MagicGate" logo to take advantage of this technology. ❑ Except for your computer and the media. ...of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all "Memory Stick" are available as of May 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 40 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to 16...
..." with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ Do not insert more than one "Memory Stick" into the slot. Use "Memory Stick" with the "MagicGate" logo to take advantage of this technology. ❑ Except for your computer and the media. ...of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all "Memory Stick" are available as of May 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 40 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to 16...
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... the appropriate support web site. You can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music...
... the appropriate support web site. You can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music...
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The SD memory card icon will appear in the proper direction. Do not force the card into the slot. n 42 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you insert the card into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 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 Computer window after you are inserting it clicks into place.
The SD memory card icon will appear in the proper direction. Do not force the card into the slot. n 42 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you insert the card into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 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 Computer window after you are inserting it clicks into place.
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n 43 N The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 15). 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release.
n 43 N The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 15). 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release.
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... you cannot insert it in the correct direction as of May 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 44 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards...
... you cannot insert it in the correct direction as of May 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 44 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 60 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the contents 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 the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information.
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 60 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the contents 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 the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information.
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... your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 68 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
... your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 68 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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... or panel from ESD. Failure to do not handle materials that are ready to change the module. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. This damage may result ... associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 69 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of the ...
... or panel from ESD. Failure to do not handle materials that are ready to change the module. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. This damage may result ... associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 69 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of the ...