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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 ...44... Using the TV Function ...55 Using PC Cards ...74 Using the ExpressCard Module ...77 Using the Memory Stick Media ...81 Using Other Memory Cards ...87 Using the Internet...90 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...92
...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 ...44... Using the TV Function ...55 Using PC Cards ...74 Using the ExpressCard Module ...77 Using the Memory Stick Media ...81 Using Other Memory Cards ...87 Using the Internet...90 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...92
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... an i.LINK Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...121 Precautions ...127 On Handling the......130 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...132 On Handling Floppy Disks ...133 On Handling Discs ...134 On Using Headphones...136 On Handling Memory Stick Media...137 On Handling the Hard Disk ...138 On Updating Your Computer ...139
... an i.LINK Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...121 Precautions ...127 On Handling the......130 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...132 On Handling Floppy Disks ...133 On Handling Discs ...134 On Using Headphones...136 On Handling Memory Stick Media...137 On Handling the Hard Disk ...138 On Updating Your Computer ...139
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...140 Computer ...142 System Security ...148 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 Internet ...153 Networking ...155 Optical Discs ...158 Display ...163 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166 Mouse ...168 Speakers ...169 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 PC Cards ...173 Audio/Video...175 Memory Stick Media ...178 Peripherals ...179 Support Options ...180 Sony Support Information ...180 Program Support Information...184 Trademarks ...195
n4 N Troubleshooting ...140 Computer ...142 System Security ...148 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 Internet ...153 Networking ...155 Optical Discs ...158 Display ...163 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166 Mouse ...168 Speakers ...169 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 PC Cards ...173 Audio/Video...175 Memory Stick Media ...178 Peripherals ...179 Support Options ...180 Sony Support Information ...180 Program Support Information...184 Trademarks ...195
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 74) B PC Card release button (page 76) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 78) D Memory Stick slot* (page 83) E Media Access indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 88) 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 74) B PC Card release button (page 76) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 78) D Memory Stick slot* (page 83) E Media Access indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 88) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers.
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Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on , illuminates in orange when...is off , the optical disc media is not being used . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is on. Do not enter Sleep... when this indicator is read from or written to the hard disk drive. When the indicator is off , the memory card is in use.
Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on , illuminates in orange when...is off , the optical disc media is not being used . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is on. Do not enter Sleep... when this indicator is read from or written to the hard disk drive. When the indicator is off , the memory card is in use.
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... 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 44) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 55) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 74) ...❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 77) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 81) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 87) ❑ Using the Internet (page 90) ❑ ...
... 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 44) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 55) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 74) ...❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 77) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 81) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 87) ❑ Using the Internet (page 90) ❑ ...
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... use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart... disc readable on your computer while writing data to a disc. To complete this process, follow the instructions included with data that you use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. ...
... use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart... disc readable on your computer while writing data to a disc. To complete this process, follow the instructions included with data that you use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. ...
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... labeled on the DVDs to indicate in most regions of player you can play this means that you can play the disc. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you cannot play the disc on your computer. If the DVD is labeled... to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW disc media. ❑ Some DVD players and computers' optical disc drives...
... labeled on the DVDs to indicate in most regions of player you can play this means that you can play the disc. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you cannot play the disc on your computer. If the DVD is labeled... to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW disc media. ❑ Some DVD players and computers' optical disc drives...
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n 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media 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 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media 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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...within the law. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with such copyrighted data can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick media directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be able to remove it is additionally ...adapters is the general name of compatibility. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- However, not all Memory Stick media that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of ...
...within the law. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with such copyrighted data can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick media directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be able to remove it is additionally ...adapters is the general name of compatibility. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- However, not all Memory Stick media that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of ...
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... Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 18). 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you cannot insert it smoothly. The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your computer and the media. Do not insert more than one Memory...
... Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 18). 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you cannot insert it smoothly. The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your computer and the media. Do not insert more than one Memory...
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n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! ...it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to use . This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! If ...
n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! ...it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to use . This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! If ...
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It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. 5 Click Start. 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. The formatting process starts. ! n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer
It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. 5 Click Start. 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. The formatting process starts. ! n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is off before removing the Memory Stick media. n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light ...is on. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data....
...do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is off before removing the Memory Stick media. n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light ...is on. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data....
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... the compatible media are guaranteed of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 180) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders...
... the compatible media are guaranteed of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 180) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders...
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Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the 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 a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 18). 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot. n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the memory card into place.
Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the 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 a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 18). 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot. n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the memory card into place.
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n 89 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! 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. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on.
n 89 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! 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. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on.
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... video camcorder shown here is an example; You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently.... n 104 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)...
... video camcorder shown here is an example; You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently.... n 104 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)...
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For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For the type of module ...
For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For the type of module ...
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...by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your system. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. The package protects the module from the computer. This damage may result in personal injury or equipment...performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following ...
...by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your system. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. The package protects the module from the computer. This damage may result in personal injury or equipment...performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following ...