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......13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 ...Using the Optical Disc Drive ...37 Using the ExpressCard Module ...47 Using the Memory Stick ...50 Using the SD Memory Card ...56 Using the Internet...59 Using the Network (LAN) ...61 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...62 Using the Bluetooth Function...
......13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 ...Using the Optical Disc Drive ...37 Using the ExpressCard Module ...47 Using the Memory Stick ...50 Using the SD Memory Card ...56 Using the Internet...59 Using the Network (LAN) ...61 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...62 Using the Bluetooth Function...
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... Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...84 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...85 Connecting a Printer ...88 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with the...
... Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...84 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...85 Connecting a Printer ...88 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with the...
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n4 N Precautions ...112 Handling the LCD Screen ...113 Using the Power Source ...114 Handling Your Computer ...115 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...117 Handling Floppy Disks ...118 Handling Discs ...119 Using the Battery Pack ...120 Using Headphones ...122 Handling the Memory Stick ...123 Handling the Hard Disk ...124 Updating Your Computer ...125 Troubleshooting ...126 Computer ...128 System Security ...136 Battery...137 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...139 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...160 Microphone ...161
n4 N Precautions ...112 Handling the LCD Screen ...113 Using the Power Source ...114 Handling Your Computer ...115 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...117 Handling Floppy Disks ...118 Handling Discs ...119 Using the Battery Pack ...120 Using Headphones ...122 Handling the Memory Stick ...123 Handling the Hard Disk ...124 Updating Your Computer ...125 Troubleshooting ...126 Computer ...128 System Security ...136 Battery...137 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...139 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...160 Microphone ...161
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n5 N Mouse ...162 Speakers ...163 Touch Pad...164 Keyboard...165 Floppy Disks ...166 Audio/Video...167 Memory Stick ...171 Peripherals ...172 Support Options ...173 Sony Support Information ...173 Trademarks ...177
n5 N Mouse ...162 Speakers ...163 Touch Pad...164 Keyboard...165 Floppy Disks ...166 Audio/Video...167 Memory Stick ...171 Peripherals ...172 Support Options ...173 Sony Support Information ...173 Trademarks ...177
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... B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 113) E Built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the following pages. See the online specifications to identify the controls and ports shown on the model you purchased. n 13... disc drive indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS switch (page 62) K WIRELESS indicator (page 19) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M SD memory card slot (page 56) N Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) O Headphones jack (page 71) P Microphone jack (page 84) *1 The storage device configuration of your configuration. *2 ...
... B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 113) E Built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the following pages. See the online specifications to identify the controls and ports shown on the model you purchased. n 13... disc drive indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS switch (page 62) K WIRELESS indicator (page 19) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M SD memory card slot (page 56) N Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) O Headphones jack (page 71) P Microphone jack (page 84) *1 The storage device configuration of your configuration. *2 ...
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Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 106)
Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 106)
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Media Access Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time ...turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Num lock Press the Num Lk key to find out about your computer may include ...a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you scroll the display. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is...
Media Access Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time ...turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Num lock Press the Num Lk key to find out about your computer may include ...a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you scroll the display. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is...
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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 Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 50) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
... 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 Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 50) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is playing a disc or writing data to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Unless...compatibility with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to malfunction. It is compliant with your computer to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to play on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. ...
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is playing a disc or writing data to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Unless...compatibility with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to malfunction. It is compliant with your computer to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to play on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. ...
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n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage.
n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage.
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... Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with such copyrighted data can ...use any audio and/or image data you may not operate properly if it from the respective copyright holders. n 51 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).
... Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with such copyrighted data can ...use any audio and/or image data you may not operate properly if it from the respective copyright holders. n 51 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).
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... with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it smoothly. n 52 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 correct direction as you cannot insert it clicks...
... with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it smoothly. n 52 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 correct direction as you cannot insert it clicks...
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... icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. If you select Quick Format ...in Format options. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it does not contain your computer...
... icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. If you select Quick Format ...in Format options. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it does not contain your computer...
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n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type.
n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type.
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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. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. 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 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a 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. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. 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 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick !
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... VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory ...data transfer feature of compatibility. 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 173) to visit the appropriate support ...
... VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory ...data transfer feature of compatibility. 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 173) to visit the appropriate support ...
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Do not force the card into the slot. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into place. 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. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the proper direction.
Do not force the card into the slot. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into place. 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. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the proper direction.
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The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 58 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. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit.
The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 58 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. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit.
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...(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. 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.... The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. Your digital video camcorder may need to be ...
...(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. 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.... The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. Your digital video camcorder may need to be ...
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...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 warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your dealer to install a new memory... the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 173). ...
...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 warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your dealer to install a new memory... the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 173). ...