2006 VAIO Accessories Guide
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Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Neoprene Protection Leather ... Sport Carrying Messenger Case Bag VGP-AMB8 VGP-AMB9 Ladies Leather Tote VGP-AML1 Notebook 512MB Backpack Memory VGP-CCP3/H VGP-XXXX 1GB Memory Bluetooth® GPS Receiver3 Stylus (2-Pack) VGP-MM1GA VGP-BGU1 VGP-ST1 Price $22.99 ...VGN-S360/P, S200, S100 series VGP-AMC1 VGN-TX800, TX700, TX600 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 series VGN-UX180P Desktops RB Series RC Series VA Series XL Series $89.99 • • • $149.99 • • •...
Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Neoprene Protection Leather ... Sport Carrying Messenger Case Bag VGP-AMB8 VGP-AMB9 Ladies Leather Tote VGP-AML1 Notebook 512MB Backpack Memory VGP-CCP3/H VGP-XXXX 1GB Memory Bluetooth® GPS Receiver3 Stylus (2-Pack) VGP-MM1GA VGP-BGU1 VGP-ST1 Price $22.99 ...VGN-S360/P, S200, S100 series VGP-AMC1 VGN-TX800, TX700, TX600 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 series VGN-UX180P Desktops RB Series RC Series VA Series XL Series $89.99 • • • $149.99 • • •...
2006 VAIO Accessories Guide
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...part without written permission is a trademark of their respective owners. All other . ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Memory Card Adapter Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Privacy Filter Mouse Talk™ VoIP Phone USB Optical Mouse Model... S400, S370, S380 Series VGN-S360/P, S200, S100 series VGN-TX800, TX700, TX600 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 series VGN-UX180P Desktops RB Series RC Series VA Series XL Series $39.99 • • $149.99 $69.99 $79.99 • • •...
...part without written permission is a trademark of their respective owners. All other . ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Memory Card Adapter Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Privacy Filter Mouse Talk™ VoIP Phone USB Optical Mouse Model... S400, S370, S380 Series VGN-S360/P, S200, S100 series VGN-TX800, TX700, TX600 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 series VGN-UX180P Desktops RB Series RC Series VA Series XL Series $39.99 • • $149.99 $69.99 $79.99 • • •...
Safety Information
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... Wi-Fi certification and complies with functions that are available to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft... trademarks of IBM Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that 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...
... Wi-Fi certification and complies with functions that are available to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft... trademarks of IBM Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that 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...
User Guide
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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Setting Up Your Computer ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Mouse ...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the TV Function ...47 Using the Memory Stick Media ...63 Using Other Memory Cards ...67 Using the Internet...71
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Setting Up Your Computer ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Mouse ...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the TV Function ...47 Using the Memory Stick Media ...63 Using Other Memory Cards ...67 Using the Internet...71
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... Device ...80 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...84 Setting the Password ...85 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...88 Using the Power Saving Modes ...89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...92 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...93 Opening and Closing the Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...97 Installing an Add-on Card ...103 Replacing the...
... Device ...80 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...84 Setting the Password ...85 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...88 Using the Power Saving Modes ...89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...92 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...93 Opening and Closing the Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...97 Installing an Add-on Card ...103 Replacing the...
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n4 N Precautions ...127 On Handling the LCD Screen ...128 On Using the Power Source ...129 On Handling Your Computer...130 On Handling Floppy Disks ...132 On Handling Discs ...133 On Using Headphones...133 On Handling Memory Stick Media...134 On Handling the Hard Disk ...135 Troubleshooting ...136 Computer ...137 System Security ...143 Internet ...145 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs...147 Display ...152 Printing ...153 Microphone ...154 Mouse ...155 Speakers ...157 Keyboard...159 Floppy Disks ...160 Audio/Video...161 Memory Stick Media ...162 Peripherals ...163
n4 N Precautions ...127 On Handling the LCD Screen ...128 On Using the Power Source ...129 On Handling Your Computer...130 On Handling Floppy Disks ...132 On Handling Discs ...133 On Using Headphones...133 On Handling Memory Stick Media...134 On Handling the Hard Disk ...135 Troubleshooting ...136 Computer ...137 System Security ...143 Internet ...145 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs...147 Display ...152 Printing ...153 Microphone ...154 Mouse ...155 Speakers ...157 Keyboard...159 Floppy Disks ...160 Audio/Video...161 Memory Stick Media ...162 Peripherals ...163
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... Started C Optical disc drive 2 (page 38) See the online Specifications for your computer's hardware configuration. D Drive 2 eject button (page 38) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*1 (page 76) F i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 80) G VAIO power indicator (page 15) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 76...) I SM/xD-Picture Card slot (page 67) J CF (CompactFlash®) memory card slot (page 67) K Media Access indicator (page 15) L Memory Stick media slot*2 (page 64) M SD memory card slot (page 67) ...
... Started C Optical disc drive 2 (page 38) See the online Specifications for your computer's hardware configuration. D Drive 2 eject button (page 38) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*1 (page 76) F i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 80) G VAIO power indicator (page 15) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 76...) I SM/xD-Picture Card slot (page 67) J CF (CompactFlash®) memory card slot (page 67) K Media Access indicator (page 15) L Memory Stick media slot*2 (page 64) M SD memory card slot (page 67) ...
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...not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on and turns off . Indicator VAIO power Standby Media Access Drive Functions Illuminates when the computer is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is off when the computer is not being used. Do not enter Standby... mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is read from...
...not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on and turns off . Indicator VAIO power Standby Media Access Drive Functions Illuminates when the computer is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is off when the computer is not being used. Do not enter Standby... mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is read from...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 38) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 63) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 67) ❑ Using the Internet (page 71) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 38) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 63) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 67) ❑ Using the Internet (page 71) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...BD-R*2, and BD-RE*3 *1 BD-ROM stands for Blu-ray Disc-Read Only Memory in version 1.1 format. *2 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in version 1.1 format. *3 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that are not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or... "DVD" standard in version 2.1 format. A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD...
...BD-R*2, and BD-RE*3 *1 BD-ROM stands for Blu-ray Disc-Read Only Memory in version 1.1 format. *2 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in version 1.1 format. *3 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that are not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or... "DVD" standard in version 2.1 format. A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD...
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... and dust on an optical disc drive, you eject it. This may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to discs. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure 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. Do not use discs...
... and dust on an optical disc drive, you eject it. This may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to discs. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure 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. Do not use discs...
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... If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of the world. This may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD. ❑... the volume before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you can play this DVD in which region and on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs...
... If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of the world. This may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD. ❑... the volume before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you can play this DVD in which region and on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs...
User Guide
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... compatible media are guaranteed of January 2006. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. When the erasure prevention switch is a compact, portable, and versatile device especially designed for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for exchanging and sharing digital data with an...
... compatible media are guaranteed of January 2006. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. When the erasure prevention switch is a compact, portable, and versatile device especially designed for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for exchanging and sharing digital data with an...
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... the appropriate letter (depending on the front of the computer. The Memory Stick media is located behind a protective cover on the configuration of the computer). You need to open the cover before accessing the memory card slots. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot is automatically detected by your...
... the appropriate letter (depending on the front of the computer. The Memory Stick media is located behind a protective cover on the configuration of the computer). You need to open the cover before accessing the memory card slots. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot is automatically detected by your...
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... media with both standard- Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer. ✍ The computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick combo slot that is compatible with the arrow pointing in the Memory Stick media. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To view the contents of data files saved in the correct...
... media with both standard- Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer. ✍ The computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick combo slot that is compatible with the arrow pointing in the Memory Stick media. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To view the contents of data files saved in the correct...
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...VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Flip the upper front panel down, using your fingertip. 2 Check that the Media Access indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. The Memory Stick media ejects. 4 Pull the Memory... to load, so be sure the indicator is turned on. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator is off . 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes of the slot. ...
...VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Flip the upper front panel down, using your fingertip. 2 Check that the Media Access indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. The Memory Stick media ejects. 4 Pull the Memory... to load, so be sure the indicator is turned on. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator is off . 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes of the slot. ...
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You need to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other memory card slots to accommodate many popular types of the computer. You can use these slots to open the cover before accessing the memory card slots. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with three other audio/video devices. The memory card slots are located behind a protective cover on the front of memory cards.
You need to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other memory card slots to accommodate many popular types of the computer. You can use these slots to open the cover before accessing the memory card slots. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with three other audio/video devices. The memory card slots are located behind a protective cover on the front of memory cards.
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... conditions as of the slot. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use Memory Cards The memory card slots on your computer. Always insert the correct memory card into a different memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or adapter may be difficult to your computer support the following memory cards: ❑ CF (CompactFlash) memory card slot ❑ CompactFlash ❑ Microdrive ❑...
... conditions as of the slot. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use Memory Cards The memory card slots on your computer. Always insert the correct memory card into a different memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or adapter may be difficult to your computer support the following memory cards: ❑ CF (CompactFlash) memory card slot ❑ CompactFlash ❑ Microdrive ❑...
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n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing up and pointing toward the memory card slot. 4 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it in the proper direction. Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Flip the upper front panel down, using your fingertip. Do not use force to open the cover. 2 Locate the appropriate slot for the memory card you are inserting it gently and verify you want to use. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into place.
n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing up and pointing toward the memory card slot. 4 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it in the proper direction. Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Flip the upper front panel down, using your fingertip. Do not use force to open the cover. 2 Locate the appropriate slot for the memory card you are inserting it gently and verify you want to use. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into place.
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...slot. Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is on the media or slot. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to the slot or card. ! The card or its data may become damaged. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card The correct way to ...remove a memory card from the slot. 4 When the card extends, carefully pull...
...slot. Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is on the media or slot. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to the slot or card. ! The card or its data may become damaged. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card The correct way to ...remove a memory card from the slot. 4 When the card extends, carefully pull...