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...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Mouse ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...42 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...44... Using the TV Function ...55 Using PC Cards ...74 Using the ExpressCard Module ...77 Using the Memory Stick Media ...81 Using Other Memory Cards ...87 Using the Internet...90 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...92
...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Mouse ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...42 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...44... Using the TV Function ...55 Using PC Cards ...74 Using the ExpressCard Module ...77 Using the Memory Stick Media ...81 Using Other Memory Cards ...87 Using the Internet...90 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...92
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... an i.LINK Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...121 Precautions ...127 On Handling the......130 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...132 On Handling Floppy Disks ...133 On Handling Discs ...134 On Using Headphones...136 On Handling Memory Stick Media...137 On Handling the Hard Disk ...138 On Updating Your Computer ...139
... an i.LINK Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...121 Precautions ...127 On Handling the......130 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...132 On Handling Floppy Disks ...133 On Handling Discs ...134 On Using Headphones...136 On Handling Memory Stick Media...137 On Handling the Hard Disk ...138 On Updating Your Computer ...139
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...140 Computer ...142 System Security ...148 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 Internet ...153 Networking ...155 Optical Discs ...158 Display ...163 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166 Mouse ...168 Speakers ...169 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 PC Cards ...173 Audio/Video...175 Memory Stick Media ...178 Peripherals ...179 Support Options ...180 Sony Support Information ...180 Program Support Information...184 Trademarks ...195
n4 N Troubleshooting ...140 Computer ...142 System Security ...148 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 Internet ...153 Networking ...155 Optical Discs ...158 Display ...163 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166 Mouse ...168 Speakers ...169 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 PC Cards ...173 Audio/Video...175 Memory Stick Media ...178 Peripherals ...179 Support Options ...180 Sony Support Information ...180 Program Support Information...184 Trademarks ...195
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports both standard- Left n 18 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 74) B PC Card release button (page 76) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 78) D Memory Stick slot* (page 83) E Media Access indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 88) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers.
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports both standard- Left n 18 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 74) B PC Card release button (page 76) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 78) D Memory Stick slot* (page 83) E Media Access indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 88) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers.
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Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off . Hard disk drive Illuminates ... computer when this indicator is on , illuminates in orange when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off , the memory card is not being used . Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use. n 19 N Getting Started About...
Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off . Hard disk drive Illuminates ... computer when this indicator is on , illuminates in orange when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off , the memory card is not being used . Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use. n 19 N Getting Started About...
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... out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 42) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 55) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 74) ...❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 77) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 81) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 87) ❑ Using the Internet (page 90) ❑ ...
... out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 42) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 55) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 74) ...❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 77) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 81) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 87) ❑ Using the Internet (page 90) ❑ ...
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...into the power saving mode while using your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart...example, if you have a disc with data that you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. To complete this may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Before using the preinstalled software or...
...into the power saving mode while using your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart...example, if you have a disc with data that you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. To complete this may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Before using the preinstalled software or...
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R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of player you can play the disc. This may not be able to play audio CDs created ... the region code for your residence area is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on what type of the world. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer.
R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of player you can play the disc. This may not be able to play audio CDs created ... the region code for your residence area is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on what type of the world. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer.
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n 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media 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 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media 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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... be able to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. For the latest information about the...the compatible media are guaranteed of September 2007. If you recorded without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be used only within the law. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high...
... be able to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. For the latest information about the...the compatible media are guaranteed of September 2007. If you recorded without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be used only within the law. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high...
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... media into the slot if you insert it into the slot. n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 18). 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you cannot insert it smoothly. ...Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into place. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing toward the Memory Stick slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into the slot. To...
... media into the slot if you insert it into the slot. n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 18). 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you cannot insert it smoothly. ...Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into place. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing toward the Memory Stick slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into the slot. To...
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... The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the... is designed to reformat the media with your valuable data. If you select Quick Format in Format options. To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the Memory Stick media. n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
... The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the... is designed to reformat the media with your valuable data. If you select Quick Format in Format options. To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the Memory Stick media. n 84 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 media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. 5 Click Start. 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. The formatting process starts. ! n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer
It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. 5 Click Start. 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. The formatting process starts. ! n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...sure the indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off before removing the Memory Stick media. Large volumes of the slot. ! ...Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose ...
...sure the indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off before removing the Memory Stick media. Large volumes of the slot. ! ...Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose ...
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...may cause difficulty in or out of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. Do not force the memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 180) to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer. However,... players, and other audio/video devices. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with capacity of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to visit the appropriate support Web site. !
...may cause difficulty in or out of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. Do not force the memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 180) to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer. However,... players, and other audio/video devices. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with capacity of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to visit the appropriate support Web site. !
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Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the 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 a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 18). 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot. n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the memory card into place.
Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the 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 a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 18). 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot. n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the memory card into place.
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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. n 89 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged.
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. n 89 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged.
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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 media when using an i.LINK connection. 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...
... 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 media when using an i.LINK connection. 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...
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... it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 180). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 115) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 121) n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology...
... it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 180). ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 115) ❑ Adding the Hard Disk Drive (page 121) n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology...
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n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible ...with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). This damage may void your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the...
n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible ...with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). This damage may void your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the...