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n2 N 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 Mouse ...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the TV Function ...37 Using PC Cards ...52 Using the Memory Stick Media ...55 Using Other Memory Cards ...60 Using the Internet...63 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...64
n2 N 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 Mouse ...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the TV Function ...37 Using PC Cards ...52 Using the Memory Stick Media ...55 Using Other Memory Cards ...60 Using the Internet...63 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...64
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... Device ...78 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...80 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...82 Setting the Password ...83 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...90 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...91 Adding and Removing Memory...92 Installing the Hard Disk Drive...102 Precautions ...113 On...
... Device ...78 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...80 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...82 Setting the Password ...83 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...90 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...91 Adding and Removing Memory...92 Installing the Hard Disk Drive...102 Precautions ...113 On...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 19) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 30) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 37) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 52) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 55) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 64) n 18 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 19) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 30) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 37) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 52) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 55) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 64) n 18 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...your software. ❑ Only use discs in any other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc irreparably. This will affect the use memory-resident utility software while writing data to burn discs, make the data on a disc readable on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. ... a disc. ❑ Do not use of the disc. Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Fingerprints and dust on discs.
...your software. ❑ Only use discs in any other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc irreparably. This will affect the use memory-resident utility software while writing data to burn discs, make the data on a disc readable on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. ... a disc. ❑ Do not use of the disc. Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Fingerprints and dust on discs.
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.... If the Audio CD window appears, click to open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑...
.... If the Audio CD window appears, click to open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑...
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... at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for external data storage. Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch. Memory Stick media is ...Memory Stick media are designed with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. Move the tab horizontally or vertically* to protect valuable data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory...
... at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for external data storage. Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch. Memory Stick media is ...Memory Stick media are designed with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. Move the tab horizontally or vertically* to protect valuable data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory...
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...letter (depending on the front of the arrow. 4 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into your computer: ❑ Using the Memory Stick media slot; ❑ Using a PC Card slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media There are two ways you need to open the cover before ...accessing the memory card slots. To do this, you can insert a Memory Stick media into the slot...
...letter (depending on the front of the arrow. 4 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into your computer: ❑ Using the Memory Stick media slot; ❑ Using a PC Card slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media There are two ways you need to open the cover before ...accessing the memory card slots. To do this, you can insert a Memory Stick media into the slot...
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...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/. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. 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...
...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/. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. 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...
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To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software. See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media.
To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software. See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media.
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... the Media Access indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. n 59 N 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 Media Access indicator is turned on. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time...
... the Media Access indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. n 59 N 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 Media Access indicator is turned on. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time...
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...camcorders, music players, and other memory card slots to accommodate many popular types of memory cards. The memory card slots are located behind a protective cover on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ...! You can cause damage your computer is equipped with three other audio/video devices. An incompatible memory card or adapter may be difficult to insert a different memory card or memory card adapter into the appropriate memory card slot. Do not attempt to remove from the slot. n 60 N Using Your VAIO...
...camcorders, music players, and other memory card slots to accommodate many popular types of memory cards. The memory card slots are located behind a protective cover on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ...! You can cause damage your computer is equipped with three other audio/video devices. An incompatible memory card or adapter may be difficult to insert a different memory card or memory card adapter into the appropriate memory card slot. Do not attempt to remove from the slot. n 60 N Using Your VAIO...
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Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Flip the front panel down, using your fingertip. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing up and toward the memory card slot. 4 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you want to open the cover. 2 Locate the appropriate slot for the memory card you are inserting it clicks in the proper direction. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into the slot until it in place. Do not use force to use.
Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Flip the front panel down, using your fingertip. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing up and toward the memory card slot. 4 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you want to open the cover. 2 Locate the appropriate slot for the memory card you are inserting it clicks in the proper direction. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into the slot until it in place. Do not use force to use.
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To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is on the media or slot. The card or its data may become damaged. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to remove a memory card from a memory card slot varies, depending on . 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 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card The correct way to the slot or card. !
To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is on the media or slot. The card or its data may become damaged. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to remove a memory card from a memory card slot varies, depending on . 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 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card The correct way to the slot or card. !
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...You contact your model, refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. ❑ Before Upgrading ...Your Computer (page 91) ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 92) ❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 102) n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high ...
...You contact your model, refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. ❑ Before Upgrading ...Your Computer (page 91) ❑ Adding and Removing Memory (page 92) ❑ Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 102) n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high ...
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...the module. The package protects the module from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you open the memory module package until you can damage memory modules and other components. Notes on the configuration of your computer, you are compatible with the safety practices and... regulatory compliance required for example). Before you upgrade your system. n 92 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your model. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing...
...the module. The package protects the module from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you open the memory module package until you can damage memory modules and other components. Notes on the configuration of your computer, you are compatible with the safety practices and... regulatory compliance required for example). Before you upgrade your system. n 92 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your model. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing...
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...magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of the components and circuit boards inside the computer. n 93 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge. ❑ 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...
...magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of the components and circuit boards inside the computer. n 93 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge. ❑ 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...
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To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer, the internal components may be too hot to remove the panel. If you remove the top panel immediately after you attempt to touch. Wait about one hour to let the components cool down before you shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as a printer. 2 Unplug the computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module !
To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer, the internal components may be too hot to remove the panel. If you remove the top panel immediately after you attempt to touch. Wait about one hour to let the components cool down before you shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as a printer. 2 Unplug the computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module !
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4 Unscrew the two screws on the memory cover (1), lift the cover, and set it aside. n 96 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Touch a metal object (such as the chassis frame) to discharge static electricity.
4 Unscrew the two screws on the memory cover (1), lift the cover, and set it aside. n 96 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Touch a metal object (such as the chassis frame) to discharge static electricity.
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Store the module in a static-free bag. n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Locate the memory module(s) you wish to remove. 7 Push down on the latches (1), located on both sides of the module, to gently eject it from the slot. 8 Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the computer.
Store the module in a static-free bag. n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Locate the memory module(s) you wish to remove. 7 Push down on the latches (1), located on both sides of the module, to gently eject it from the slot. 8 Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the computer.
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To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot, move the side latches slightly outward to the center bump in the open module slot. 10 Firmly insert the lower edge of the module (2) into position, holding the memory module in place. ! The side latches (3) snap into the slot by pressing down evenly against the module's upper corners. n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Locate the center notch (1) on the bottom edge of the memory module and align it to relieve pressure.
To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot, move the side latches slightly outward to the center bump in the open module slot. 10 Firmly insert the lower edge of the module (2) into position, holding the memory module in place. ! The side latches (3) snap into the slot by pressing down evenly against the module's upper corners. n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Locate the center notch (1) on the bottom edge of the memory module and align it to relieve pressure.