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... Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the ExpressCard Module ...45 Using the Memory Stick ...48 Using the SD Memory Card ...54 Using the Internet...57 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...58 Using the Bluetooth Function ...61
... Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the ExpressCard Module ...45 Using the Memory Stick ...48 Using the SD Memory Card ...54 Using the Internet...57 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...58 Using the Bluetooth Function ...61
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......80 Connecting a Printer ...83 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...84 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...87 Setting the Password ...88 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 93 Using the Power Saving Modes ...94 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...102
......80 Connecting a Printer ...83 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...84 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...87 Setting the Password ...88 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 93 Using the Power Saving Modes ...94 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...102
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n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
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n5 N Mouse ...159 Speakers ...160 Touch Pad...161 Keyboard...162 Floppy Disks ...163 Audio/Video...164 Memory Stick ...167 Peripherals ...168 Support Options ...169 Sony Support Information ...170 Program Support Information...173 Trademarks ...184
n5 N Mouse ...159 Speakers ...160 Touch Pad...161 Keyboard...162 Floppy Disks ...163 Audio/Video...164 Memory Stick ...167 Peripherals ...168 Support Options ...169 Sony Support Information ...170 Program Support Information...173 Trademarks ...184
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and Duo-size Memory Stick. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 109) E ...) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS switch (page 58) K WIRELESS indicator (page 19) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M SD memory card slot (page 54) N Memory Stick slot* (page 48) O Headphones jack (page 67) P Microphone jack (page 79) * Your computer supports both standard- n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and...
and Duo-size Memory Stick. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 109) E ...) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS switch (page 58) K WIRELESS indicator (page 19) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M SD memory card slot (page 54) N Memory Stick slot* (page 48) O Headphones jack (page 67) P Microphone jack (page 79) * Your computer supports both standard- n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and...
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Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 102)
Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 102)
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... 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 being read from or written to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is lit. Press the Caps Lock key... type letters in use . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . Illuminates while data is not in use . Press the Scr Lk key to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is not in use. Illuminates while the battery pack is...
... 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 being read from or written to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is lit. Press the Caps Lock key... type letters in use . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . Illuminates while data is not in use . Press the Scr Lk key to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is not in use. Illuminates while the battery pack is...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 45) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 48) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 54) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 45) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 48) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 54) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function...
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... Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is a two sided disc product with other side. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD ...audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not play back discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc...
... Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is a two sided disc product with other side. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD ...audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not play back discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc...
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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 48 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 48 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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...data can be sure to use , it from the respective copyright holders. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to insert it is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. MagicGate is against the copyright law to use any audio and/or image data you ... law. However, not all Memory Stick that are guaranteed of May 2008. The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be able to remove it is the general name of compatibility. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer...
...data can be sure to use , it from the respective copyright holders. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to insert it is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. MagicGate is against the copyright law to use any audio and/or image data you ... law. However, not all Memory Stick that are guaranteed of May 2008. The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be able to remove it is the general name of compatibility. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer...
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...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 correct direction as you cannot insert it smoothly. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory...click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into place. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it ...
...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 correct direction as you cannot insert it smoothly. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory...click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into place. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it ...
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...media, make sure that is ready for 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 place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-...the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents...
...media, make sure that is ready for 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 place. 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-...the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents...
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5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer
5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Large volumes of the slot. ! n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is lit.
Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Large volumes of the slot. ! n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is lit.
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... and found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2008. n 54 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. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to...
... and found compatible only with an SD memory card slot. However, not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2008. n 54 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. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to...
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Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into place. n 55 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 55 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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The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! 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.
The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! 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.
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... 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one 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 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one 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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...). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your...
...). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your...