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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Mouse ...29 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...65 Using the ExpressCard Module ...68 Using the Memory Stick Media ...72 Using Other Memory Cards ...78 Using the Internet...81 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...82
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Mouse ...29 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...65 Using the ExpressCard Module ...68 Using the Memory Stick Media ...72 Using Other Memory Cards ...78 Using the Internet...81 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...82
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...130 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 Optical Discs ...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...152 Memory Stick Media ...153 Peripherals ...154 Support Options ...155 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...159
n4 N Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...130 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 Optical Discs ...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...152 Memory Stick Media ...153 Peripherals ...154 Support Options ...155 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...159
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... (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 92) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 (page 89) *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- Left n 15 N Getting Started... A PC Card slot (page 65) B PC Card release button (page 67) C SD memory card slot (page 79) D Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. E Line...
... (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 92) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 (page 89) *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- Left n 15 N Getting Started... A PC Card slot (page 65) B PC Card release button (page 67) C SD memory card slot (page 79) D Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. E Line...
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... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 22) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 29) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the ...Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 46) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 65) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 68) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 72) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 78...
... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 22) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 29) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the ...Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 46) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 65) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 68) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 72) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 78...
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...VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. With the supplied 8cm disc adapter, the Blu-ray Disc drive is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard. Some contents may not play on one...required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the multiple formats of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Due to the Compact Disc Digital...
...VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. With the supplied 8cm disc adapter, the Blu-ray Disc drive is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard. Some contents may not play on one...required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the multiple formats of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Due to the Compact Disc Digital...
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... slot protector into the slot all the way to the end. Before moving your computer. The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you . 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. Inserting a PC Card ! You do not need to protect against debris entering the slot when...
... slot protector into the slot all the way to the end. Before moving your computer. The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you . 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. Inserting a PC Card ! You do not need to protect against debris entering the slot when...
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... mode from Sleep mode. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep ...the card is not recognized. It may find that came with your computer. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you may damage the connector pins. Restarting will restore the original state of your PC Card for more information. Restart your system is inserted, you are ...
... mode from Sleep mode. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep ...the card is not recognized. It may find that came with your computer. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you may damage the connector pins. Restarting will restore the original state of your PC Card for more information. Restart your system is inserted, you are ...
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... hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. To remove a PC Card ✍ To remove a PC Card when your system may not work properly. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is not removed properly, your computer is still out, push it back in all the...
... hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. To remove a PC Card ✍ To remove a PC Card when your system may not work properly. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is not removed properly, your computer is still out, push it back in all the...
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... rate of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available, depending on the country or area of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video ...i.LINK port, which you can use . n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system...
... rate of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available, depending on the country or area of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video ...i.LINK port, which you can use . n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system...
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...LCD screen or exert pressure on it may make your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen. Be careful when using high-precision technology. The residual image disappears in the Tablet PC Settings window even when another option is not a malfunction...Screen ❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to prevent residual images. ❑ The LCD screen becomes warm during operation. Sony assumes no liabilities for a long period of the manufacturing process and does not ...
...LCD screen or exert pressure on it may make your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen. Be careful when using high-precision technology. The residual image disappears in the Tablet PC Settings window even when another option is not a malfunction...Screen ❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to prevent residual images. ❑ The LCD screen becomes warm during operation. Sony assumes no liabilities for a long period of the manufacturing process and does not ...
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...://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ Computer (page... 145) ❑ Mouse (page 146) ❑ Speakers (page 147) ❑ Keyboard (page 148) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 149) ❑ PC Cards (page 150) ❑ Audio/Video (page 152) Many problems have simple solutions. n 122 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common...
...://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ Computer (page... 145) ❑ Mouse (page 146) ❑ Speakers (page 147) ❑ Keyboard (page 148) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 149) ❑ PC Cards (page 150) ❑ Audio/Video (page 152) Many problems have simple solutions. n 122 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common...
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n 135 N Troubleshooting Why is compatible with fax modems. ❑ If you are calling and that line. Your computer is equipped with your problem is fax-related, make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems. ❑ If you have a second telephone line, try ... noise. ❑ If your ISP, make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider (ISP), do any of the following: ❑ Ask your telephone company to that it is my...
n 135 N Troubleshooting Why is compatible with fax modems. ❑ If you are calling and that line. Your computer is equipped with your problem is fax-related, make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems. ❑ If you have a second telephone line, try ... noise. ❑ If your ISP, make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider (ISP), do any of the following: ❑ Ask your telephone company to that it is my...
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... System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card for the PC Card to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. n 150 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need... name for more information. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane.
... System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card for the PC Card to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. n 150 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need... name for more information. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane.
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...mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, your computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. See Inserting a PC Card (page 65) for more information. ❑ You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you are inserting the card ...correctly. Restart the computer. See the manual that came with your computer. For some functions of the PC Card on your PC Card for more information. n 151 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my...
...mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, your computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. See Inserting a PC Card (page 65) for more information. ❑ You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you are inserting the card ...correctly. Restart the computer. See the manual that came with your computer. For some functions of the PC Card on your PC Card for more information. n 151 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my...
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... an i.LINK Device (page 92) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to be securely plugged into the ports on your compatible i.LINK device for more information... application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be disconnected or turned off the Windows...came with each other. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your computer or camcorder. Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again. n 152 N Troubleshooting Audio...
... an i.LINK Device (page 92) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to be securely plugged into the ports on your compatible i.LINK device for more information... application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be disconnected or turned off the Windows...came with each other. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your computer or camcorder. Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again. n 152 N Troubleshooting Audio...
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... following. n 159 N Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased, your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below : ❑ For users in USA Web site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web site...
... following. n 159 N Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased, your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below : ❑ For users in USA Web site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web site...
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PenPlus for VAIO® PC Sony Electronics Inc. Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon, fast user switching, file encryption, registering forms and more. Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily .../ Roxio® Easy Media Creator® 9 Suite Sonic Solutions ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 159). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 159). n 164...
PenPlus for VAIO® PC Sony Electronics Inc. Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon, fast user switching, file encryption, registering forms and more. Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily .../ Roxio® Easy Media Creator® 9 Suite Sonic Solutions ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 159). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 159). n 164...
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... compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to the documentation that came with your system, such as copy protection and content management technology. All other . Use of their respective owners. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may ...information for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with the...
... compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to the documentation that came with your system, such as copy protection and content management technology. All other . Use of their respective owners. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may ...information for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with the...
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...If this equipment causes harm to maintain uninterrupted service. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that any changes ...or warranty information, please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. If this happens, the telephone...Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA, or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at 1-888-4-SONY-PC...that interference will notify the customer as soon as determined by one or more of the following measures: ❑ Reorient or ...
...If this equipment causes harm to maintain uninterrupted service. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that any changes ...or warranty information, please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. If this happens, the telephone...Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA, or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at 1-888-4-SONY-PC...that interference will notify the customer as soon as determined by one or more of the following measures: ❑ Reorient or ...
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..., ensure the installation of this information into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation. 10 If you , call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony online support Web site at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the... date and time it unlawful for information. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the internal modem unit of selected VAIO® computers. Contact...
..., ensure the installation of this information into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation. 10 If you , call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony online support Web site at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the... date and time it unlawful for information. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the internal modem unit of selected VAIO® computers. Contact...