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... Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 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 ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the ExpressCard Module ...48 Using the Memory Stick ...51 Using the SD Memory Card ...57 Using the Internet...60 Using the Network (LAN) ...62 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...63
... Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 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 ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the ExpressCard Module ...48 Using the Memory Stick ...51 Using the SD Memory Card ...57 Using the Internet...60 Using the Network (LAN) ...62 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...63
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... Monitors Function ...73 Connecting an External Microphone ...76 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...77 Connecting a Printer ...80 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...83 Setting the Password ...84 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 89 Using the Power Saving Modes ...90 Managing Power with the...
... Monitors Function ...73 Connecting an External Microphone ...76 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...77 Connecting a Printer ...80 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...83 Setting the Password ...84 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 89 Using the Power Saving Modes ...90 Managing Power with the...
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n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
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n5 N Speakers ...149 Touch Pad...151 Keyboard...152 Floppy Disks ...153 Audio/Video...154 Memory Stick ...156 Peripherals ...157 Support Options ...158 Sony Support Information ...159 Program Support Information...162 Trademarks ...173
n5 N Speakers ...149 Touch Pad...151 Keyboard...152 Floppy Disks ...153 Audio/Video...154 Memory Stick ...156 Peripherals ...157 Support Options ...158 Sony Support Information ...159 Program Support Information...162 Trademarks ...173
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n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 63) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F SD memory card slot (page 57) G SD memory card indicator (page 18) H Power indicator (page 18) I Charge indicator (page 18) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) K Memory Stick indicator (page 18) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 51) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick.
n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 63) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F SD memory card slot (page 57) G SD memory card indicator (page 18) H Power indicator (page 18) I Charge indicator (page 18) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) K Memory Stick indicator (page 18) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 51) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick.
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Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 21) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 100)
Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 21) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 100)
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... media is not in use . Press the Num Lk key to turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the Memory Stick is not in use . Press the key a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn... appear in lowercase if you are using and 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 uppercase. Illuminates when data is...
... media is not in use . Press the Num Lk key to turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the Memory Stick is not in use . Press the key a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn... appear in lowercase if you are using and 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 uppercase. Illuminates when data 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 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 35) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 38) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 48) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 51) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 57) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 62) ❑ 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 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 35) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 38) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 48) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 51) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 57) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 62) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
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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 malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility ...some contents on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Note that a digital HDCPcompliant environment...
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 malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility ...some contents on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Note that a digital HDCPcompliant environment...
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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 51 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 51 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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... adaptors is the general name of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 52 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). The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be ...
... adaptors is the general name of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 52 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). The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be ...
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...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 into place. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick,... do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it into the slot. Improper insertion of ...
...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 into place. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick,... do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it into the slot. Improper insertion of ...
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...Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options.... Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it does not contain...
...Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options.... Do not remove the Memory Stick from the File system drop-down list as it does not contain...
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It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. n 55 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 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes of the slot. ! The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator light is lit. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release.
If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes of the slot. ! The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator light is lit. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release.
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... the slot and can use this slot to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on your computer. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer does not support...of September 2008. You can cause damage to your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible...
... the slot and can use this slot to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on your computer. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer does not support...of September 2008. You can cause damage to your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible...
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n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot. Do not force the card 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.
n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot. Do not force the card 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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n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! Do not remove an SD memory card while the SD memory card 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 SD memory card indicator light is lit. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged.
n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! Do not remove an SD memory card while the SD memory card 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 SD memory card indicator light is lit. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged.
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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 82 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. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently.
... 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 82 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. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently.
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...; You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To...
...; You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To...