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... Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Touch Pad ...39 Using the Mouse ...40 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...43 Using the... Optical Disc Drive ...47 Using the TV Function ...56 Using the HDMI Input Function ...75 Using the ExpressCard Module ...82 Using the Memory Stick ...86 Using the SD Memory Card ...92 Using the Internet...95 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...96 Using the Bluetooth Function ...99
... Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Touch Pad ...39 Using the Mouse ...40 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...43 Using the... Optical Disc Drive ...47 Using the TV Function ...56 Using the HDMI Input Function ...75 Using the ExpressCard Module ...82 Using the Memory Stick ...86 Using the SD Memory Card ...92 Using the Internet...95 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...96 Using the Bluetooth Function ...99
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... an i.LINK Device ...110 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...114 Setting the Password ...115 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 120 Using the Power Saving Mode...121 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...124 Adding and Removing Memory...125 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...132 Precautions ...138 Handling the LCD...
... an i.LINK Device ...110 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...114 Setting the Password ...115 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 120 Using the Power Saving Mode...121 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...124 Adding and Removing Memory...125 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...132 Precautions ...138 Handling the LCD...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...152 Computer ...154 System Security ...160 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...161 Networking ...164 Bluetooth Technology ...167 Optical Discs ...171 Display ...176 Printing ...177 Microphone ...178 Mouse ...179 Speakers ...180 Touch Pad...182 Keyboard...183 Floppy Disks ...184 Audio/Video...185 HDMI ...188 Memory Stick ...190 Peripherals ...191 Support Options ...192 Sony Support Information ...193 Program Support Information...196 Trademarks ...206
n4 N Troubleshooting ...152 Computer ...154 System Security ...160 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...161 Networking ...164 Bluetooth Technology ...167 Optical Discs ...171 Display ...176 Printing ...177 Microphone ...178 Mouse ...179 Speakers ...180 Touch Pad...182 Keyboard...183 Floppy Disks ...184 Audio/Video...185 HDMI ...188 Memory Stick ...190 Peripherals ...191 Support Options ...192 Sony Support Information ...193 Program Support Information...196 Trademarks ...206
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... exhaust vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. n 14 N Getting Started A Air exhaust vent (page 142) B HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover (page 133) C Memory module compartment cover (page 127) D AC In port (page 23) E CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port* (page 63) F CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port* (page 56) G HDMI...
... exhaust vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. n 14 N Getting Started A Air exhaust vent (page 142) B HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover (page 133) C Memory module compartment cover (page 127) D AC In port (page 23) E CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port* (page 63) F CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port* (page 56) G HDMI...
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speeds. Left n 16 N Getting Started A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 82) B Memory Stick slot*1 (page 86) C Media Access indicator (page 17) D SD memory card slot (page 92) E Headphones jack (page 105) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 107) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
speeds. Left n 16 N Getting Started A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 82) B Memory Stick slot*1 (page 86) C Media Access indicator (page 17) D SD memory card slot (page 92) E Headphones jack (page 105) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 107) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
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Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Illuminates when the drive is in MOTION EYE camera is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the built-in use . ... is lit. Functions Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is turned off . Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is on . n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights...
Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Illuminates when the drive is in MOTION EYE camera is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the built-in use . ... is lit. Functions Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is turned off . Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is on . n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 39) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 40) ❑ Using the Built-in ... TV Function (page 56) ❑ Using the HDMI Input Function (page 75) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 82) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 86) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 92) ❑ Using the Internet (page 95) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 96) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 39) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 40) ❑ Using the Built-in ... TV Function (page 56) ❑ Using the HDMI Input Function (page 75) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 82) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 86) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 92) ❑ Using the Internet (page 95) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 96) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function...
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n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer. This may cause your computer is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to ... optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your residence area is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. Do not use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is different from the label, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical...
n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer. This may cause your computer is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to ... optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your residence area is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. Do not use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is different from the label, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer optical...
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n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick 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 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick 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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...the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Except for your personal use this feature. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer... (high speed data transfer). Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is the...
...the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Except for your personal use this feature. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer... (high speed data transfer). Before using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is the...
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The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 16). 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place.
The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 16). 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place.
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... damaging your computer and the media. n 89 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To view the contents on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the Memory Stick. Improper insertion of data files saved in the... into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly. Be sure to view the list of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot.
... damaging your computer and the media. n 89 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To view the contents on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the Memory Stick. Improper insertion of data files saved in the... into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly. Be sure to view the list of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot.
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n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on...the media with your valuable data. Be sure to use . This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly ...size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while ...
n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on...the media with your valuable data. Be sure to use . This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly ...size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while ...
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If you do, you may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Large volumes of the slot. ! Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may pop out unexpectedly. n 91 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may lose data.
If you do, you may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Large volumes of the slot. ! Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may pop out unexpectedly. n 91 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may lose data.
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..., music players, and other audio/video devices. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. However, not all... from the slot and can use this slot to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of the slot. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 193) to 32 GB have been tested and found ...
..., music players, and other audio/video devices. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. However, not all... from the slot and can use this slot to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of the slot. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 193) to 32 GB have been tested and found ...
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n 93 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into place. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD 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 an SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 16). 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot.
n 93 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into place. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD 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 an SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 16). 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot.
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n 94 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release.
n 94 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release.
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.... Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. n 111 N Using Peripheral Devices 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 when using an i.LINK connection.
.... Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. n 111 N Using Peripheral Devices 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 when using an i.LINK connection.
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... not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic ...connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony...
... not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic ...connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony...
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...panel from the computer. n 125 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Improper installation of memory modules may void your system. Failure to change the ...with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in this document ...
...panel from the computer. n 125 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Improper installation of memory modules may void your system. Failure to change the ...with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in this document ...