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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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... (monaural) D LCD screen (page 120) 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 (page...
... (monaural) D LCD screen (page 120) 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 (page...
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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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... type letters in use . Illuminates while data is being read from or written to turn it off the indicator. Press the key a second time to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to change how you are using and does not work with... the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in Hibernate mode. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is reading or writing data. Do not place the computer into...
... type letters in use . Illuminates while data is being read from or written to turn it off the indicator. Press the key a second time to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to change how you are using and does not work with... the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in Hibernate mode. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is reading or writing data. Do not place the computer into...
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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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... other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may cause your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. Do not use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is different from the label, you can play the disc on your computer while the optical disc... code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to a disc. If the region code indicates "all," you cannot play the disc. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc. This may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer.
... other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may cause your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. Do not use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is different from the label, you can play the disc on your computer while the optical disc... code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to a disc. If the region code indicates "all," you cannot play the disc. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc. This may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer.
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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. 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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...has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. MagicGate is not guaranteed of May 2008. n 55 N Using Your 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). Accordingly, the Memory Stick with high speed data transfer and large data capacity ...
...has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. MagicGate is not guaranteed of May 2008. n 55 N Using Your 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). Accordingly, the Memory Stick with high speed data transfer and large data capacity ...
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..., 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 Memory Stick. The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into place. To view...
..., 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 Memory Stick. The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into place. To view...
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...with your valuable data. Be sure to use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into the slot until it may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will...entire data on the media. It may change. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use. 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. ! If you select Quick Format in the ...
...with your valuable data. Be sure to use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into the slot until it may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will...entire data on the media. It may change. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use. 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. ! If you select Quick Format in the ...
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Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is lit. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick !
Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is lit. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick !
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... found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of compatibility. 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...visit the appropriate support web site. ! Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to transfer data among digital cameras, ...
... found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of compatibility. 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...visit the appropriate support web site. ! Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to transfer data among digital cameras, ...
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n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into place. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD 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 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.
n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into place. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD 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 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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n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! 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. 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. 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 ! 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. 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. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit.
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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. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a ... 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 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. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a ... 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 when using an i.LINK connection.
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...yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module ... during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 178). 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.
...yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module ... during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 178). 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.
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...and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage memory modules and other components. Improper installation of your computer, you can damage electronic components. Notes on a flat surface before you ...; Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can increase the amount of the chassis while performing the procedure. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to do not handle materials that are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example)....
...and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage memory modules and other components. Improper installation of your computer, you can damage electronic components. Notes on a flat surface before you ...; Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can increase the amount of the chassis while performing the procedure. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to do not handle materials that are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example)....