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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using the Special-function Button ...33 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons ...34 Using the... Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...38 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...41 Using the ExpressCard Module ...50 Using the Memory Stick ...54 Using the SD Memory Card ...59 Using the Internet...62
... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using the Special-function Button ...33 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons ...34 Using the... Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...38 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...41 Using the ExpressCard Module ...50 Using the Memory Stick ...54 Using the SD Memory Card ...59 Using the Internet...62
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... External Microphone ...80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...81 Connecting a Printer ...84 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...85 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...87 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...88 Setting the Password ...89 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...81 Connecting a Printer ...84 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...85 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...87 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...88 Setting the Password ...89 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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n4 N Precautions ...119 Handling the LCD Screen ...120 Using the Power Source ...121 Handling Your Computer ...122 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...124 Handling Floppy Disks ...125 Handling Discs ...126 Using the Battery Pack ...127 Using Headphones ...129 Handling the Memory Stick ...130 Handling the Hard Disk ...131 Updating Your Computer ...132 Troubleshooting ...133 Computer ...135 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Internet ...147 Networking ...149 Bluetooth Technology ...152 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...161 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166
n4 N Precautions ...119 Handling the LCD Screen ...120 Using the Power Source ...121 Handling Your Computer ...122 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...124 Handling Floppy Disks ...125 Handling Discs ...126 Using the Battery Pack ...127 Using Headphones ...129 Handling the Memory Stick ...130 Handling the Hard Disk ...131 Updating Your Computer ...132 Troubleshooting ...133 Computer ...135 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Internet ...147 Networking ...149 Bluetooth Technology ...152 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...161 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166
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n5 N Mouse ...167 Speakers ...168 Touch Pad...170 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 Audio/Video...173 Memory Stick ...175 Peripherals ...176 Support Options ...177 Sony Support Information ...178 Program Support Information...181 Trademarks ...191
n5 N Mouse ...167 Speakers ...168 Touch Pad...170 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 Audio/Video...173 Memory Stick ...175 Peripherals ...176 Support Options ...177 Sony Support Information ...178 Program Support Information...181 Trademarks ...191
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n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. and Duo-size Memory Stick. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in microphone (monaural...) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 96) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 54) J Media Access indicator (page 20) K SD memory card slot (page 59) L Power indicator (page 20) M Charge indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator ...
n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. and Duo-size Memory Stick. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in microphone (monaural...) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 96) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 54) J Media Access indicator (page 20) K SD memory card slot (page 59) L Power indicator (page 20) M Charge indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator ...
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Bottom n 19 N Getting Started A Air vents B Illumination lamp (page 104) C Memory module compartment cover (page 113)
Bottom n 19 N Getting Started A Air vents B Illumination lamp (page 104) C Memory module compartment cover (page 113)
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... unlit. Illuminates while the drive is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the drive is reading or writing data. Press the key a second time to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the... memory card is off or in Hibernate mode. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in use . Press it off when this ...
... unlit. Illuminates while the drive is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the drive is reading or writing data. Press the key a second time to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the... memory card is off or in Hibernate mode. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in use . Press it off when this ...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 33) ❑ Using the ... EYE Camera (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 41) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 50) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 54) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 62) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 63) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 33) ❑ Using the ... EYE Camera (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 41) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 50) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 54) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 62) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 63) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function...
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... players and computer optical disc drives may cause your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you..., DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the world. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc. Do not use circular discs. If the region code for your residence area is playing a disc. ❑ Region...
... players and computer optical disc drives may cause your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you..., DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the world. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc. Do not use circular discs. If the region code for your residence area is playing a disc. ❑ Region...
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Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick 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 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage.
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...VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! However, not all Memory...the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. MagicGate is additionally inserted into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2), be used only within the law. The Memory Stick slot on your personal use, it into the Memory Stick slot without prior consent from...
...VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! However, not all Memory...the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. MagicGate is additionally inserted into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2), be used only within the law. The Memory Stick slot on your personal use, it into the Memory Stick slot without prior consent from...
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... to view the list of the media may damage both your system and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the...
... to view the list of the media may damage both your system and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the...
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...icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! The size of the allocation unit and...list as it may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to use . Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media type. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it...
...icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! The size of the allocation unit and...list as it may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to use . Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media type. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it...
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Large volumes of the slot. ! n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may lose data. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you do, you may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may pop out unexpectedly.
Large volumes of the slot. ! n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may lose data. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you do, you may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may pop out unexpectedly.
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...support web site. ! Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest ...other audio/video devices. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the...
...support web site. ! Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest ...other audio/video devices. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the...
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Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into place. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD 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. Inserting an SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot.
Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into place. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD 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. Inserting an SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot.
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Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card !
Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card !
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... the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. 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...
... the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. 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...
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To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product...
To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 112 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product...
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... the chassis while performing the procedure. If such a station is not detected by maintaining contact with your computer. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place your computer on a flat surface before you remove any cover or panel from any telecommunication links... example). This damage may cause damage to your system. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in...
... the chassis while performing the procedure. If such a station is not detected by maintaining contact with your computer. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place your computer on a flat surface before you remove any cover or panel from any telecommunication links... example). This damage may cause damage to your system. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in...