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... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...31 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...34 Using the TV Function ...44 Using PC Cards ...62 Using the ExpressCard Module ...65 Using the Memory Stick Media ...69 Using Other Memory Cards ...75 Using the Internet...78
... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...31 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...34 Using the TV Function ...44 Using PC Cards ...62 Using the ExpressCard Module ...65 Using the Memory Stick Media ...69 Using Other Memory Cards ...75 Using the Internet...78
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......105 Connecting a Printer ...108 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...109 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...111 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 116 Using the Power Saving Modes ...117 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...122 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...123 Adding and Removing Memory...124
......105 Connecting a Printer ...108 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...109 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...111 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 116 Using the Power Saving Modes ...117 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...122 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...123 Adding and Removing Memory...124
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... MOTION EYE Camera...134 On Handling Floppy Disks ...135 On Handling Discs ...136 On Using the Battery Pack...137 On Using Headphones...139 On Handling Memory Stick Media...140 On Handling the Hard Disk ...141 On Updating Your Computer ...142 Troubleshooting ...143 Computer ...145 System Security ...152 Battery...153 Built-in...
... MOTION EYE Camera...134 On Handling Floppy Disks ...135 On Handling Discs ...136 On Using the Battery Pack...137 On Using Headphones...139 On Handling Memory Stick Media...140 On Handling the Hard Disk ...141 On Updating Your Computer ...142 Troubleshooting ...143 Computer ...145 System Security ...152 Battery...153 Built-in...
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n5 N Mouse ...178 Speakers ...179 Touch Pad...181 Keyboard...182 Floppy Disks ...183 PC Cards ...184 Audio/Video...186 Memory Stick Media ...189 Peripherals ...190 Support Options ...191 Sony Support Information ...191 Program Support Information...195
n5 N Mouse ...178 Speakers ...179 Touch Pad...181 Keyboard...182 Floppy Disks ...183 PC Cards ...184 Audio/Video...186 Memory Stick Media ...189 Peripherals ...190 Support Options ...191 Sony Support Information ...191 Program Support Information...195
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M Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp (page 116) G Touch pad (page 30) H Power indicator (page 20) I Battery indicator (page 20) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) K Memory Stick indicator (page 20) L LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Be sure to slide this switch to the...page 20) n 14 N Getting Started C LCD screen (page 130) D Keyboard (page 29) E Built-in microphone (monaural) N SD memory card indicator (page 20) O Memory Stick slot*1 (page 71) P SD memory card slot (page 75) Q WIRELESS switch (page 79) R WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) S Bluetooth indicator*2 (page 20) ...
M Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp (page 116) G Touch pad (page 30) H Power indicator (page 20) I Battery indicator (page 20) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) K Memory Stick indicator (page 20) L LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Be sure to slide this switch to the...page 20) n 14 N Getting Started C LCD screen (page 130) D Keyboard (page 29) E Built-in microphone (monaural) N SD memory card indicator (page 20) O Memory Stick slot*1 (page 71) P SD memory card slot (page 75) Q WIRELESS switch (page 79) R WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) S Bluetooth indicator*2 (page 20) ...
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... turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is read from or written to turn off the indicator. The Scr Lk key functions differently...being used. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the media in the SD memory card slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on ...Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Built-in MOTION EYE camera SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates...
... turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is read from or written to turn off the indicator. The Scr Lk key functions differently...being used. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the media in the SD memory card slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on ...Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Built-in MOTION EYE camera SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 30) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 31) ❑ Using the Built-...; Using the TV Function (page 44) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 62) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 65) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 69) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 75) ❑ Using the Internet (page 78) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 79) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 30) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 31) ❑ Using the Built-...; Using the TV Function (page 44) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 62) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 65) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 69) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 75) ❑ Using the Internet (page 78) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 79) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
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....), as this process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use circular...
....), as this process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use circular...
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... to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a disc. If the DVD is labeled "all," this DVD in which region and on what... the label on the DVD disc or on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play the disc. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the packaging, you can play this means that you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computers' optical disc drives...
... to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a disc. If the DVD is labeled "all," this DVD in which region and on what... the label on the DVD disc or on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play the disc. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the packaging, you can play this means that you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computers' optical disc drives...
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n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media 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 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media 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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...law to use any audio and/or image data you recorded without the Adaptor, you insert the media directly into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- Besides for your personal enjoyment, it is not guaranteed of the... copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not...
...law to use any audio and/or image data you recorded without the Adaptor, you insert the media directly into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- Besides for your personal enjoyment, it is not guaranteed of the... copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not...
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... may damage both your system and the content of the Memory Stick media is displayed. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction ...as you cannot insert it into the slot. The Memory Stick media is automatically detected ...
... may damage both your system and the content of the Memory Stick media is displayed. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction ...as you cannot insert it into the slot. The Memory Stick media is automatically detected ...
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.... ! This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it may change. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it... clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting...
.... ! This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it may change. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it... clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting...
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n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer The formatting process starts. ! 5 Click Start. 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close.
n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer The formatting process starts. ! 5 Click Start. 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close.
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If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. 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. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. Large volumes of the slot. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick indicator is on. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media.
If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. 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. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. Large volumes of the slot. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick indicator is on. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media.
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...the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 191) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot and can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras,... camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of May 2007. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory...
...the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 191) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot and can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras,... camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of May 2007. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory...
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n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot. 3 Carefully slide the memory card into place. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot until it in the proper direction.
n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot. 3 Carefully slide the memory card into place. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot until it in the proper direction.
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If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is on. Do not remove a memory card while the SD memory card indicator light is off. 2 Press the extended part of the memory card, causing it to extend out from the slot. 3 When the card extends, carefully pull it out of the slot.
If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is on. Do not remove a memory card while the SD memory card indicator light is off. 2 Press the extended part of the memory card, causing it to extend out from the slot. 3 When the card extends, carefully pull it out of the slot.
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...n 110 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 media 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...
...n 110 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 media 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...
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... the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 191). n 123 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
... the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 191). n 123 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.