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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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... I Keyboard (page 29) J Touch 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.
... I Keyboard (page 29) J Touch 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.
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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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... read from or written to the optical disc media. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot or in the Memory Stick 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 Stick media is read from or written to turn off the indicator. Illuminates when data is not being used . Illuminates while the built-in use...
... read from or written to the optical disc media. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot or in the Memory Stick 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 Stick media is read from or written to turn off the indicator. Illuminates when data is not being used . Illuminates while the built-in use...
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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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... data burning may result. ❑ 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. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your..., card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with data that you eject it. 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 same disc burning software to...
... data burning may result. ❑ 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. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your..., card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with data that you eject it. 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 same disc burning software to...
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...DVD in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc. If the region code of the world. 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... be able to play the disc on your computer. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of your residence area is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to...
...DVD in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc. If the region code of the world. 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... be able to play the disc on your computer. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of your residence area is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to...
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...the Sony branded Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as of compatibility. For the latest information about the Memory Stick media, visit the Memory ...Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! MagicGate is not guaranteed of January 2007. Inserting a Memory...media are available as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. Memory Stick media is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile...the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name ...
...the Sony branded Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as of compatibility. For the latest information about the Memory Stick media, visit the Memory ...Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! MagicGate is not guaranteed of January 2007. Inserting a Memory...media are available as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. Memory Stick media is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile...the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name ...
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... media is automatically detected by your computer and the media. 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 clicks into the slot. Be...
... media is automatically detected by your computer and the media. 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 clicks into the slot. Be...
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You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. 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. For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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. 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. For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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.
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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. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Do ...from the slot while formatting the media. Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to reformat...
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. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Do ...from the slot while formatting the media. Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to reformat...
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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. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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...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. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory... Stick media out of data may take time to load, so be sure the indicator is turned on. Large volumes of the slot. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick PRO/Duo ...
...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. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory... Stick media out of data may take time to load, so be sure the indicator is turned on. Large volumes of the slot. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick PRO/Duo ...
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... conditions as the compatible media are not supported. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! You can cause damage to your computer. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with...
... conditions as the compatible media are not supported. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! You can cause damage to your computer. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with...
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Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into place. 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 the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction.
Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into place. 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 the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction.
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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. The card or its data may become damaged. 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 !
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. The card or its data may become damaged. 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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... 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 ... 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) on a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection.
... 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 ... 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) on a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection.