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...are trademarks or registered trademarks of computers and other office equipment. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV,... product(s) included with this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that effectively reduce energy consumption. PS/2 is ...
...are trademarks or registered trademarks of computers and other office equipment. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV,... product(s) included with this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that effectively reduce energy consumption. PS/2 is ...
User Guide
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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Connecting a Power Source ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...19 Using Your VAIO Computer ...20 Using the Keyboard ...21 Using the Mouse ...28 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...62 Using the ExpressCard Module ...65 Using the Memory Stick Media ...69 Using Other Memory Cards ...74 Using the Internet...77 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...78
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Connecting a Power Source ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...19 Using Your VAIO Computer ...20 Using the Keyboard ...21 Using the Mouse ...28 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...62 Using the ExpressCard Module ...65 Using the Memory Stick Media ...69 Using Other Memory Cards ...74 Using the Internet...77 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...78
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... ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...98 Using the Power Saving Modes ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...104 Adding and Removing Memory...105 Precautions ...111 On Handling the LCD Screen ...112 On Using the Power Source...
... ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...98 Using the Power Saving Modes ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...104 Adding and Removing Memory...105 Precautions ...111 On Handling the LCD Screen ...112 On Using the Power Source...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...121 Computer ...122 System Security ...129 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 CDs and DVDs...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...151 Memory Stick Media ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...154 Program Support Information...155
n4 N Troubleshooting ...121 Computer ...122 System Security ...129 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 CDs and DVDs...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...151 Memory Stick Media ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...154 Program Support Information...155
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...PC Card slot (page 62) B PC Card release button (page 64) C SD memory card slot (page 75) D Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. G Universal ExpressCard slot*1 (page 66) H Media Access indicator (page 15) I Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 71) J i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 ...(page 91) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 (page 88) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *3 Supports high-/full-/low- E Line In jack Connect an external audio ...
...PC Card slot (page 62) B PC Card release button (page 64) C SD memory card slot (page 75) D Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. G Universal ExpressCard slot*1 (page 66) H Media Access indicator (page 15) I Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 71) J i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 ...(page 91) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 (page 88) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *3 Supports high-/full-/low- E Line In jack Connect an external audio ...
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... used . WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running. ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is on .) When the indicator is equipped with VAIO Central (page 98) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off ,... n 15 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is off . Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on , illuminates in orange when ...
... used . WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running. ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is on .) When the indicator is equipped with VAIO Central (page 98) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off ,... n 15 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is off . Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on , illuminates in orange when ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 21) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 28) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the ... 35) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 46) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 62) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 65) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 69) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 74) ❑ Using the Internet (page 77) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 78) n 20 N Using Your...
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 21) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 28) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the ... 35) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 46) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 62) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 65) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 69) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 74) ❑ Using the Internet (page 77) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 78) n 20 N Using Your...
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...your computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident ... ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc irreparably. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to discs. To complete this may result. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure you eject it....
...your computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident ... ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc irreparably. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to discs. To complete this may result. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure you eject it....
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...screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in which region and on what type of your residence area is ... Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is labeled "all open applications before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24...USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these ...
...screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in which region and on what type of your residence area is ... Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is labeled "all open applications before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24...USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these ...
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n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Memory Stick media is not guaranteed of compatibility. For the latest information on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or...
n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Memory Stick media is not guaranteed of compatibility. For the latest information on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or...
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...erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on the Memory Stick Duo media. * Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. ! Move the tab horizontally or vertically* to... the Memory Stick media. Be sure to use a fine-tipped object to set or release write-protection. When the erasure prevention switch is on, data can be read from accidental erasure or overwriting. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick ...
...erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on the Memory Stick Duo media. * Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. ! Move the tab horizontally or vertically* to... the Memory Stick media. Be sure to use a fine-tipped object to set or release write-protection. When the erasure prevention switch is on, data can be read from accidental erasure or overwriting. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick ...
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... slot until it smoothly. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it into place. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot (page 14). 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in your My...
... slot until it smoothly. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it into place. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot (page 14). 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in your My...
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... accidental erasure of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. Be sure to use the preinstalled Memory Stick Formatter software to view the list of your valuable data. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo slot that is formatted with both...
... accidental erasure of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. Be sure to use the preinstalled Memory Stick Formatter software to view the list of your valuable data. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo slot that is formatted with both...
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... do, you may pop out unexpectedly. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Large volumes of the slot. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator is turned on...
... do, you may pop out unexpectedly. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Large volumes of the slot. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator is turned on...
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... adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with major memory card media available as the compatible media...
... adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with major memory card media available as the compatible media...
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Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into place. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the 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 a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 14). 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot.
Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into place. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the 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 a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 14). 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot.
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To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is on. The card or its data may become damaged. n 76 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.
To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is on. The card or its data may become damaged. n 76 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.
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... here is an example; 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.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. your digital video camcorder may need to be...differently. n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder 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 ports (3) on a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection.
... here is an example; 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.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. your digital video camcorder may need to be...differently. n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder 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 ports (3) on a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection.
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... online Specifications. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors...
... online Specifications. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors...
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... an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the computer. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in this document assume...
... an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the computer. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in this document assume...