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nN 2 Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...14 Connecting the Power Cord ...15 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...17 Using Your VAIO Computer ...18 Using the Keyboard...19 Using the Pointing Device (on Selected Models Only)...31 Using the Mouse ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...38 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...39 Using the TV Function...47 Using PC Cards ...56 Using the Memory Stick Media ...60 Using the Internet...67 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...68
nN 2 Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...14 Connecting the Power Cord ...15 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...17 Using Your VAIO Computer ...18 Using the Keyboard...19 Using the Pointing Device (on Selected Models Only)...31 Using the Mouse ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...38 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...39 Using the TV Function...47 Using PC Cards ...56 Using the Memory Stick Media ...60 Using the Internet...67 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...68
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... ...84 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...85 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...87 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...89 Setting the Password ...90 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center...92 Using the Power Saving Modes ...93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...97 Adding and Removing Memory...98 Precautions ...109 On Handling the LCD Screen...110 On Using the Power...
... ...84 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...85 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...87 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...89 Setting the Password ...90 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center...92 Using the Power Saving Modes ...93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...97 Adding and Removing Memory...98 Precautions ...109 On Handling the LCD Screen...110 On Using the Power...
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nN 4 Troubleshooting ...117 Computer ...118 System Security ...124 Internet ...126 Networking ...128 CDs and DVDs...130 Display ...133 Printing ...134 Microphone ...135 Mouse ...136 Speakers ...137 Pointing Device ...138 Keyboard ...140 Floppy Disks...141 PC Cards...142 Audio/Video ...143 Memory Stick Media...144 Peripherals ...145 Support Options ...146 Sony Support Information ...146 Program Support Information...149
nN 4 Troubleshooting ...117 Computer ...118 System Security ...124 Internet ...126 Networking ...128 CDs and DVDs...130 Display ...133 Printing ...134 Microphone ...135 Mouse ...136 Speakers ...137 Pointing Device ...138 Keyboard ...140 Floppy Disks...141 PC Cards...142 Audio/Video ...143 Memory Stick Media...144 Peripherals ...145 Support Options ...146 Sony Support Information ...146 Program Support Information...149
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nN 10 Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Infrared receiver (VGC-V620G only) (page 77) B Hard disk drive indicator (page 14) C Memory Stick media indicator (page 14) D Power indicator (page 14) E Stereo speakers F Infrared receiver (VGC-V617G/V600MG only) (page 77)
nN 10 Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Infrared receiver (VGC-V620G only) (page 77) B Hard disk drive indicator (page 14) C Memory Stick media indicator (page 14) D Power indicator (page 14) E Stereo speakers F Infrared receiver (VGC-V617G/V600MG only) (page 77)
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Right nN 12 Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 56) B Power button C Memory Stick media slot*1 (page 60) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Manual eject hole (page 130) F Drive eject button (page 39) G Optical disc drive indicator (page ... (page 19), (page 33) M WIRELESS LAN indicator (page 14) N WIRELESS LAN switch (page 68) O AC In port (page 15) P Power cord hook (page 15) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick Pro high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right nN 12 Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 56) B Power button C Memory Stick media slot*1 (page 60) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Manual eject hole (page 130) F Drive eject button (page 39) G Optical disc drive indicator (page ... (page 19), (page 33) M WIRELESS LAN indicator (page 14) N WIRELESS LAN switch (page 68) O AC In port (page 15) P Power cord hook (page 15) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick Pro high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... illuminates in orange when the computer is in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in green when the power of the computer is not being used . Illuminates when data is not being used . nN 14 Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Indicator Power 1 Memory Stick Optical disc drive Hard ...mode or off. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is read from or written to the hard disk. Illuminates when...
... illuminates in orange when the computer is in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in green when the power of the computer is not being used . Illuminates when data is not being used . nN 14 Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Indicator Power 1 Memory Stick Optical disc drive Hard ...mode or off. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is read from or written to the hard disk. Illuminates when...
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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 19) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (on Selected Models Only) (page 31) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 39) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 47) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 56) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 67) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 68) nN 18 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 19) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (on Selected Models Only) (page 31) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 39) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 47) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 56) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 67) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 68) nN 18 Using Your VAIO Computer
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Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing. See the online Specifications sheet for more information on discs. nN 43 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure you eject it may take a while to finish writing to close the session when you... use discs in any other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of a disc may not be able to a disc. This will affect the use memory-resident utility software while writing data to play DVDs created by the VAIO Zone software. ✍ Ultra-speed CD-RW is 2.4x speed, it .
Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing. See the online Specifications sheet for more information on discs. nN 43 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure you eject it may take a while to finish writing to close the session when you... use discs in any other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of a disc may not be able to a disc. This will affect the use memory-resident utility software while writing data to play DVDs created by the VAIO Zone software. ✍ Ultra-speed CD-RW is 2.4x speed, it .
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...audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you can play this DVD in which region and on what type of the world. nN 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you cannot play the... labeled on the DVDs to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. If the Audio CD window appears, click to select an option.
...audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you can play this DVD in which region and on what type of the world. nN 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you cannot play the... labeled on the DVDs to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. If the Audio CD window appears, click to select an option.
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...Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your VAIO computer supports the Memory Stick media. Move the tab horizontally or vertically* to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting. For the latest information on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://kdb.sony-... especially designed for customers in USA and Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch. When the erasure ...
...Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your VAIO computer supports the Memory Stick media. Move the tab horizontally or vertically* to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting. For the latest information on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://kdb.sony-... especially designed for customers in USA and Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch. When the erasure ...
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nN 61 Using Your VAIO Computer To do this, you can only insert one Memory Stick media at a time. Inserting a Memory Stick Media There are two ways you need an optional PC Card adapter. You can insert a Memory Stick media into your computer: ❑ Using the Memory Stick media slot; ❑ Using a PC Card slot.
nN 61 Using Your VAIO Computer To do this, you can only insert one Memory Stick media at a time. Inserting a Memory Stick Media There are two ways you need an optional PC Card adapter. You can insert a Memory Stick media into your computer: ❑ Using the Memory Stick media slot; ❑ Using a PC Card slot.
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The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the configuration of the arrow. 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in the direction of your computer and insert it into the Memory Stick media slot in place. nN 62 Using Your VAIO Computer To insert a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing toward the front of your computer).
The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the configuration of the arrow. 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in the direction of your computer and insert it into the Memory Stick media slot in place. nN 62 Using Your VAIO Computer To insert a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing toward the front of your computer).
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... avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if it into the Memory Stick media slot. Do not insert more information on Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick web site... at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. nN 63 Using Your VAIO Computer...
... avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if it into the Memory Stick media slot. Do not insert more information on Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick web site... at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer. ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media. For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. nN 63 Using Your VAIO Computer...
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From this window, you insert the Memory Stick media, follow these steps: To view the contents 1 Click Start and then My Computer. The Memory Stick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the model you purchased, the Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Stick media. The My Computer window appears. 2 Click Memory Stick. If the Memory Stick window does not appear when you can choose to view, print, copy or organize your images or data stored on the Memory Stick media. nN 64 Using Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Contents Depending on the Memory Stick media.
From this window, you insert the Memory Stick media, follow these steps: To view the contents 1 Click Start and then My Computer. The Memory Stick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the model you purchased, the Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Stick media. The My Computer window appears. 2 Click Memory Stick. If the Memory Stick window does not appear when you can choose to view, print, copy or organize your images or data stored on the Memory Stick media. nN 64 Using Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Contents Depending on the Memory Stick media.
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.... ! Back up important data before formatting the media. The Memory Stick Formatter window appears. 2 Click Start Format, and follow the on-screen instructions. 3 After formatting, click Exit. nN 65 Using Your VAIO Computer Formatting a Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use the Memory Stick Formatter software that the media does not contain...
.... ! Back up important data before formatting the media. The Memory Stick Formatter window appears. 2 Click Start Format, and follow the on-screen instructions. 3 After formatting, click Exit. nN 65 Using Your VAIO Computer Formatting a Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use the Memory Stick Formatter software that the media does not contain...
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... media gently, or it may lose data. nN 66 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Check that the Memory Stick media indicator is turned on. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time to load, so be...
... media gently, or it may lose data. nN 66 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Check that the Memory Stick media indicator is turned on. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time to load, so be...
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... access the i.LINK port on the digital video camera recorder. 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. To connect a ...video camera recorder 1 Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (1) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/Out ports (3) on the bottom panel. your digital video camera ...differently. You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection. The Sony digital video camera recorder shown here is an example;
... access the i.LINK port on the digital video camera recorder. 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. To connect a ...video camera recorder 1 Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (1) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/Out ports (3) on the bottom panel. your digital video camera ...differently. You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection. The Sony digital video camera recorder shown here is an example;
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.... ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. nN 97 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
.... ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. nN 97 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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... that are ready to change the module. nN 98 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with your computer. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The... procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the memory module or wrap the module in a carpeted area, and do not work in aluminum foil to protect it from any...
... that are ready to change the module. nN 98 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with your computer. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The... procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the memory module or wrap the module in a carpeted area, and do not work in aluminum foil to protect it from any...
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nN 99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots, or other internal components of the computer, will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the memory module in places subject to your...
nN 99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots, or other internal components of the computer, will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the memory module in places subject to your...