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...Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...31 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the ExpressCard Module ...45 Using the Memory Stick Media ...49 Using Other Memory Cards ...55 Using the Internet...58 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...59 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...65
...Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...31 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the ExpressCard Module ...45 Using the Memory Stick Media ...49 Using Other Memory Cards ...55 Using the Internet...58 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...59 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...65
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... External Microphone ...82 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...83 Connecting a Printer ...86 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...87 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...90 Setting the Password ...91 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...98 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...82 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...83 Connecting a Printer ...86 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...87 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...90 Setting the Password ...91 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...98 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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... MOTION EYE Camera...126 On Handling Floppy Disks ...127 On Handling Discs ...128 On Using the Battery Pack...129 On Using Headphones...130 On Handling Memory Stick Media...131 On Handling the Hard Disk ...132 On Updating Your Computer ...133 Troubleshooting ...134 Computer ...136 System Security ...143 Battery...144 Built-in...
... MOTION EYE Camera...126 On Handling Floppy Disks ...127 On Handling Discs ...128 On Using the Battery Pack...129 On Using Headphones...130 On Handling Memory Stick Media...131 On Handling the Hard Disk ...132 On Updating Your Computer ...133 Troubleshooting ...134 Computer ...136 System Security ...143 Battery...144 Built-in...
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n5 N Mouse ...170 Speakers ...171 Touch Pad...172 Keyboard...173 Floppy Disks ...174 Audio/Video...175 Memory Stick Media ...176 Peripherals ...177 Support Options ...178 Sony Support Information ...178 Program Support Information...182
n5 N Mouse ...170 Speakers ...171 Touch Pad...172 Keyboard...173 Floppy Disks ...174 Audio/Video...175 Memory Stick Media ...176 Peripherals ...177 Support Options ...178 Sony Support Information ...178 Program Support Information...182
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... pad (page 30) K Fingerprint sensor* (page 98) L Power indicator (page 19) M Battery indicator (page 19) N Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) O Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 19) P SD memory card indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth) indicator (page 19) * On selected models only. n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and...
... pad (page 30) K Fingerprint sensor* (page 98) L Power indicator (page 19) M Battery indicator (page 19) N Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) O Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 19) P SD memory card indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth) indicator (page 19) * On selected models only. n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and...
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speeds. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1 (page 50) B ExpressCard/34 slot (page 45) C SD memory card slot (page 55) D Optical disc drive (page 36) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) F Drive eject button (page 36) G Manual eject hole (page 158) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 83) I Network (Ethernet) port (page 89) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1 (page 50) B ExpressCard/34 slot (page 45) C SD memory card slot (page 55) D Optical disc drive (page 36) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) F Drive eject button (page 36) G Manual eject hole (page 158) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 83) I Network (Ethernet) port (page 89) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
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... Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is read from or written to turn off . Illuminates while the built-in the SD memory card slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off when the computer... PRO/Duo media slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks...
... Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is read from or written to turn off . Illuminates while the built-in the SD memory card slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off when the computer... PRO/Duo media slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 30) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 31) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 45) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 49) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 30) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 31) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 45) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 49) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
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... exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the...
... exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the...
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... 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 speed up disc access when playing a disc. If the region code of your computer. If the DVD is different from the... the DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play the disc on what type of player you can play the disc. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer's optical disc...
... 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 speed up disc access when playing a disc. If the region code of your computer. If the DVD is different from the... the DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play the disc on what type of player you can play the disc. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer's optical disc...
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...January 2007. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. For the latest information about the Memory Stick media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! Inserting a Memory Stick media with compatible products, such ...as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of compatibility. Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data ...
...January 2007. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. For the latest information about the Memory Stick media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! Inserting a Memory Stick media with compatible products, such ...as the compatible media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of compatibility. Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data ...
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... media into the slot until it clicks into place. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you cannot insert it smoothly. Do not insert more than...
... media into the slot until it clicks into place. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you cannot insert it smoothly. Do not insert more than...
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To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that is compatible with both standardand duo-size media. You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/.
To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that is compatible with both standardand duo-size media. You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/.
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... valuable data. The size of your computer, follow these steps. ! Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start.
... valuable data. The size of your computer, follow these steps. ! Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start.
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n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer The formatting process starts. ! It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer The formatting process starts. ! It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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... load, so be sure the indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do...
... load, so be sure the indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do...
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...Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of the slot. Do not force the memory card in or out of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, ...compatible only with major memory card media available as SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards, are guaranteed of the SD memory card. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Always insert the correct memory card into the slot...
...Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of the slot. Do not force the memory card in or out of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, ...compatible only with major memory card media available as SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards, are guaranteed of the SD memory card. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Always insert the correct memory card into the slot...
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n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot. 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.
n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot. 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.
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The card or its data may become damaged. Do not remove a memory card while the SD memory card indicator light is off. 2 Press the extended part of the memory card, causing it to extend out from the slot. 3 When the card extends, carefully pull it out of the slot. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is on. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
The card or its data may become damaged. Do not remove a memory card while the SD memory card indicator light is off. 2 Press the extended part of the memory card, causing it to extend out from the slot. 3 When the card extends, carefully pull it out of the slot. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is on. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
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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. n 88 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a ... 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 media when using an i.LINK connection. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently.
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. n 88 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a ... 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 media when using an i.LINK connection. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently.