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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using PC Cards ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using the Internet...46 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...47
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using PC Cards ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using the Internet...46 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...47
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...) Device...72 Connecting a Printer ...75 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...81 Setting the Password ...82 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...85 Using the Power Saving Modes ...86 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...91 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...93 Adding and Removing Memory...94
...) Device...72 Connecting a Printer ...75 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...77 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...81 Setting the Password ...82 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...85 Using the Power Saving Modes ...86 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...91 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...93 Adding and Removing Memory...94
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using the Internet (page 46) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 47) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using the Internet (page 46) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 47) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... writing data onto a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to close the session when you exit and close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may... cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. Do not use the AC adapter to power the computer or make the data on a disc readable on the surface of the disc...
... writing data onto a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to close the session when you exit and close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may... cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. Do not use the AC adapter to power the computer or make the data on a disc readable on the surface of the disc...
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... this means that you can play the disc. If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. Reconfiguring the computer does not reset this may cause some interruptions in most regions... has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play the disc on ...
... this means that you can play the disc. If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. Reconfiguring the computer does not reset this may cause some interruptions in most regions... has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play the disc on ...
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... erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas... prevention switch to set or release write-protection. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile device especially designed for external data storage. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the...
... erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas... prevention switch to set or release write-protection. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile device especially designed for external data storage. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the...
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...To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media, do this, you need an optional PC Card adapter. To do not force the Memory Stick media into your My Computer window as you insert it into the slot. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media There are two ways you... can insert a Memory Stick media into the slot if it does not insert smoothly...
...To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media, do this, you need an optional PC Card adapter. To do not force the Memory Stick media into your My Computer window as you insert it into the slot. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media There are two ways you... can insert a Memory Stick media into the slot if it does not insert smoothly...
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... of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software. See the help file on Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped...
... of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software. See the help file on Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped...
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... or it may lose data. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Check that the Memory Stick media indicator is turned on. 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 off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick media indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes ...
... or it may lose data. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Check that the Memory Stick media indicator is turned on. 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 off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick media indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes ...
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... assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, refer to the online Specifications. n 93 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision...
... assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, refer to the online Specifications. n 93 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision...
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... any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with the computer. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by the computer or Windows becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your...
... any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with the computer. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by the computer or Windows becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your...
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n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge. ❑ Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots, or other internal components of the ... touch the edges of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 41°F (5°C) ❑ High humidity ❑ Handle the memory module with care. To avoid injuries to ❑ Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ Excessive dust ❑...
n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge. ❑ Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots, or other internal components of the ... touch the edges of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 41°F (5°C) ❑ High humidity ❑ Handle the memory module with care. To avoid injuries to ❑ Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ Excessive dust ❑...
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n 96 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer. Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw at the bottom of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
n 96 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer. Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw at the bottom of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
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n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2). The memory module is released. 6 Remove the memory module: ❑ Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1).
n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ❑ Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2). The memory module is released. 6 Remove the memory module: ❑ Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1).
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Make sure to insert the memory module edge with a notch into place. ! n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into the memory module slot. 8 Close the module cover and then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer. 9 Reinsert the battery and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the computer.
Make sure to insert the memory module edge with a notch into place. ! n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into the memory module slot. 8 Close the module cover and then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer. 9 Reinsert the battery and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the computer.
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You can view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Central. 3 Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window. 4 Double-click the System Information folder. 5 Double-click the System Information icon. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer. n 99 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory.
You can view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Central. 3 Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window. 4 Double-click the System Information folder. 5 Double-click the System Information icon. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer. n 99 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory.
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Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery is installed...and press the power button to turn on the computer. ❑ Condensation may have inserted since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for details. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery. Wait three to malfunction. ...
Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery is installed...and press the power button to turn on the computer. ❑ Condensation may have inserted since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for details. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery. Wait three to malfunction. ...
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...Windows does not start ? A cancellation fee will be charged. If you have forgotten the password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn off . The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. When entering...indicator goes off the indicator before entering the password. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. Wait for more than four seconds to check that the Num lock indicator and Caps.... If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed.
...Windows does not start ? A cancellation fee will be charged. If you have forgotten the password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn off . The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. When entering...indicator goes off the indicator before entering the password. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. Wait for more than four seconds to check that the Num lock indicator and Caps.... If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed.