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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 ...46 ...Using the TV Function ...57 Using PC Cards ...76 Using the ExpressCard Module ...79 Using the Memory Stick Media ...83 Using Other Memory Cards ...89 Using the Internet...92 Using...
... ...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 ...46 ...Using the TV Function ...57 Using PC Cards ...76 Using the ExpressCard Module ...79 Using the Memory Stick Media ...83 Using Other Memory Cards ...89 Using the Internet...92 Using...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...145 Computer ...147 System Security ...154 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...155 Internet ...158 Networking ...160 Optical Discs ...163 Display ...168 Printing ...169 Microphone ...170 Mouse ...172 Speakers ...173 Keyboard...175 Floppy Disks ...176 PC Cards ...177 Audio/Video...179 Memory Stick Media ...182 Peripherals ...183 Support Options ...184 Sony Support Information ...185 Program Support Information...188 Trademarks ...199
n4 N Troubleshooting ...145 Computer ...147 System Security ...154 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...155 Internet ...158 Networking ...160 Optical Discs ...163 Display ...168 Printing ...169 Microphone ...170 Mouse ...172 Speakers ...173 Keyboard...175 Floppy Disks ...176 PC Cards ...177 Audio/Video...179 Memory Stick Media ...182 Peripherals ...183 Support Options ...184 Sony Support Information ...185 Program Support Information...188 Trademarks ...199
User Guide
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H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick media. Left n 18 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 76) B PC Card release button (page 78) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 80) D Memory Stick slot* (page 85) E Media Access indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 90) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers.
H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick media. Left n 18 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 76) B PC Card release button (page 78) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 80) D Memory Stick slot* (page 85) E Media Access indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 90) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers.
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... the most 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 46) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 57) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 76) ❑ Using...
... the most 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 46) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 57) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 76) ❑ Using...
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... disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other optical disc drives are not compliant with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on...relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). A DualDisc is not supported. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of reading 8cm discs with your computer's optical disc drives. Be ...non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not play back discs that are capable of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to Blu-ray Disc drives). Except the Blu-ray Disc drive...
... disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other optical disc drives are not compliant with a VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on...relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). A DualDisc is not supported. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of reading 8cm discs with your computer's optical disc drives. Be ...non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not play back discs that are capable of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to Blu-ray Disc drives). Except the Blu-ray Disc drive...
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... may not be compatible with your computer. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer. Make sure that the back of the PC Card is automatically detected by your system. Make sure that the arrow on the taskbar. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the... to the end. n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you . Inserting a PC Card ! The PC Card is facing toward the PC Card slot. 3 Gently push the PC Card into the PC Card slot. ! To insert a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card slot (page 18). 2 Insert the PC Card into the slot all the way to...
... may not be compatible with your computer. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer. Make sure that the back of the PC Card is automatically detected by your system. Make sure that the arrow on the taskbar. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the... to the end. n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you . Inserting a PC Card ! The PC Card is facing toward the PC Card slot. 3 Gently push the PC Card into the PC Card slot. ! To insert a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card slot (page 18). 2 Insert the PC Card into the slot all the way to...
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...the problem. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. Restart your PC Card for more information. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function ...properly if you continuously switch to your system through the PC Card is inserted, you ...
...the problem. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. Restart your PC Card for more information. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function ...properly if you continuously switch to your system through the PC Card is inserted, you ...
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...to remove the hardware device. 6 Click OK. 7 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 8 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out. 9 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. n 78... N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is off, skip steps 1 to...
...to remove the hardware device. 6 Click OK. 7 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 8 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out. 9 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. n 78... N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is off, skip steps 1 to...
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... the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate 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 camcorder. ❑ The...
... the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate 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 camcorder. ❑ The...
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... screen if the same image is a normal result of the LCD screen. ❑ Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change . This is manufactured using your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of time.... is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ The LCD screen is not a malfunction. You may produce a residual image on the LCD screen. Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of making the change options available for a long period of the LCD screen or exert pressure on...
... screen if the same image is a normal result of the LCD screen. ❑ Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change . This is manufactured using your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of time.... is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ The LCD screen is not a malfunction. You may produce a residual image on the LCD screen. Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of making the change options available for a long period of the LCD screen or exert pressure on...
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... following URLs: http://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 http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil...) ❑ Mouse (page 172) ❑ Speakers (page 173) ❑ Keyboard (page 175) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 176) ❑ PC Cards (page 177) Many problems have simple solutions. n 145 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using ...
... following URLs: http://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 http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil...) ❑ Mouse (page 172) ❑ Speakers (page 173) ❑ Keyboard (page 175) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 176) ❑ PC Cards (page 177) Many problems have simple solutions. n 145 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using ...
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... line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment, such as fax machines or other modems. If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your ISP, do any of the following: ❑ Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of...
... line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment, such as fax machines or other modems. If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your ISP, do any of the following: ❑ Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of...
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...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 your PC Card for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. See Inserting a PC Card (page 76) for more information... Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. n 177 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and...
...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 your PC Card for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. See Inserting a PC Card (page 76) for more information... Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. n 177 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and...
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... doesn't my computer recognize connected devices? Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you . See Inserting a PC Card (page 76) for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the... card is inserted into the PC Card slot, your computer may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card should face toward you are inserting the card in the correct orientation. Restart the ...
... doesn't my computer recognize connected devices? Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you . See Inserting a PC Card (page 76) for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the... card is inserted into the PC Card slot, your computer may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card should face toward you are inserting the card in the correct orientation. Restart the ...
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If it in once again. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 105) for more information. .... How do if I turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your computer or camcorder. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that the i.LINK device seems to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. To turn off the...
If it in once again. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 105) for more information. .... How do if I turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your computer or camcorder. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that the i.LINK device seems to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. To turn off the...
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...programs listed below : ❑ For customers in USA Web site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For customers in Canada Web site http://www.sony.ca/support/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries... or areas Web site http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site ...
...programs listed below : ❑ For customers in USA Web site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For customers in Canada Web site http://www.sony.ca/support/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries... or areas Web site http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site ...
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... purposes only. activation requires Internet access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of the software; OneCare helps keep your PC safe and secure while making your life easier. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com 14-Day Trial Version...
... purposes only. activation requires Internet access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of the software; OneCare helps keep your PC safe and secure while making your life easier. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.microsoft.com 14-Day Trial Version...