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n4 N Precautions ...101 Handling the LCD Screen ...102 Using the Power Source ...103 Handling Your Computer ...104 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...106 Handling Floppy Disks ...107 Handling Discs ...108 Using the Battery Pack ...109 Using Headphones ...111 Handling the Memory Stick ...112 Handling the Hard Disk ...113 Updating Your Computer ...114 Troubleshooting ...115 Computer ...117 System Security ...123 Battery...124 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Internet ...129 Networking ...131 Optical Discs ...134 Display ...138 Printing ...142 Microphone ...143 Mouse ...144
n4 N Precautions ...101 Handling the LCD Screen ...102 Using the Power Source ...103 Handling Your Computer ...104 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...106 Handling Floppy Disks ...107 Handling Discs ...108 Using the Battery Pack ...109 Using Headphones ...111 Handling the Memory Stick ...112 Handling the Hard Disk ...113 Updating Your Computer ...114 Troubleshooting ...115 Computer ...117 System Security ...123 Battery...124 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Internet ...129 Networking ...131 Optical Discs ...134 Display ...138 Printing ...142 Microphone ...143 Mouse ...144
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n5 N Speakers ...145 Touch Pad...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 Audio/Video...150 Memory Stick ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...158 Trademarks ...169
n5 N Speakers ...145 Touch Pad...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 Audio/Video...150 Memory Stick ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...158 Trademarks ...169
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... VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the functions. Provides information about setting up ...Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this ...
... VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the functions. Provides information about setting up ...Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this ...
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... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator...) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer.
... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator...) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer.
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and Duo-size Memory Stick. n 14 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 56) G SD memory card indicator (page 19) H Power indicator (page 19) I Charge indicator (page 19) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) K Memory Stick indicator (page 19) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick. n 14 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 56) G SD memory card indicator (page 19) H Power indicator (page 19) I Charge indicator (page 19) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) K Memory Stick indicator (page 19) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
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... does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Memory Stick SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on the program you scroll the display.
... does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Memory Stick SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on the program you scroll the display.
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Changes the volume level. To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations/...
Changes the volume level. To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations/...
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n 65 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. ✍ Make sure your computer. Do not place floppy disks on the disks. Their magnetic field may damage the data on the speakers. To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to your speakers are designed for computer use. !
n 65 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. ✍ Make sure your computer. Do not place floppy disks on the disks. Their magnetic field may damage the data on the speakers. To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to your speakers are designed for computer use. !
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Your USB floppy disk drive (3) is now ready for use . 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable (2) into the USB port. This may cause a malfunction. When using a USB floppy disk drive, do not apply force to your computer. To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use . n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices ! Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to the USB port.
Your USB floppy disk drive (3) is now ready for use . 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable (2) into the USB port. This may cause a malfunction. When using a USB floppy disk drive, do not apply force to your computer. To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use . n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices ! Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to the USB port.
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...power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate) may cause the computer to remove the floppy disk drive. 6 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer. To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 5. 1 Close all ...programs accessing the floppy disk drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug. ...
...power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate) may cause the computer to remove the floppy disk drive. 6 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer. To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 5. 1 Close all ...programs accessing the floppy disk drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug. ...
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... will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to conserve battery life. n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard...
... will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to conserve battery life. n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard...
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... mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard...
... mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard...
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n 101 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 102) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 103) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page ...104) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 106) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 107) ❑ Handling Discs (page 108) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 109) ❑ Using Headphones (page 111) ❑ Handling the Memory...
n 101 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 102) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 103) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page ...104) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 106) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 107) ❑ Handling Discs (page 108) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 109) ❑ Using Headphones (page 111) ❑ Handling the Memory...
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When you are not using your floppy disk. If the edge of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk, always remove it in a storage case. ❑ If the floppy disk comes with a label, make sure that the label is curled up, the label may stick to.... Do not let them get wet. n 107 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat. ❑ Keep floppy...
When you are not using your floppy disk. If the edge of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk, always remove it in a storage case. ❑ If the floppy disk comes with a label, make sure that the label is curled up, the label may stick to.... Do not let them get wet. n 107 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat. ❑ Keep floppy...
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...❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer. Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to extreme changes in temperature. ✍ If ...cannot be careful when handling your computer in a place subject to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be restored. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑ Do not place your computer ...
...❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer. Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to extreme changes in temperature. ✍ If ...cannot be careful when handling your computer in a place subject to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be restored. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑ Do not place your computer ...
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.... ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer...10065; Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑...
.... ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer...10065; Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑...
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... timer setting, which you need to the computer? Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. Turn on your storage device configuration. 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the center pane. How do if I check the volume of the... the automatic turn off time has passed? To boot your screen to find out about your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online ...
... timer setting, which you need to the computer? Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. Turn on your storage device configuration. 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the center pane. How do if I check the volume of the... the automatic turn off time has passed? To boot your screen to find out about your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: * See the online ...
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...properly connected to the USB port. What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk? ❑ Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive. ❑ If the disk is not write-protected or disable the write-protect feature. First, make sure the USB cable is...write-protected. n 149 N Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the floppy disk drive to turn off. 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk, and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer. 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by plugging the USB cable into...
...properly connected to the USB port. What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk? ❑ Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive. ❑ If the disk is not write-protected or disable the write-protect feature. First, make sure the USB cable is...write-protected. n 149 N Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the floppy disk drive to turn off. 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk, and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer. 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by plugging the USB cable into...
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... cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. The procedure to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your computer or ...See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be...
... cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. The procedure to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your computer or ...See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be...
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... 152 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Copyright protected music can view video clips that you want to Memory Stick? Sony is off. Why can 't I copy images from accidental erasure or overwriting. Use of Memory Stick are... sources. Before you can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from the copyright holders. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to protect data from a digital camera using Memory Stick? Yes, and you reformat Memory Stick, back up important data and confirm...
... 152 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Copyright protected music can view video clips that you want to Memory Stick? Sony is off. Why can 't I copy images from accidental erasure or overwriting. Use of Memory Stick are... sources. Before you can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from the copyright holders. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to protect data from a digital camera using Memory Stick? Yes, and you reformat Memory Stick, back up important data and confirm...