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...CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their respective owners. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system,...LINK devices. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with this computer may not communicate with each other trademarks are trademarks of their operating system compatibility and... proper connection. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as copy protection and...
...CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their respective owners. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system,...LINK devices. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with this computer may not communicate with each other trademarks are trademarks of their operating system compatibility and... proper connection. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as copy protection and...
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... company. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by one or more of your authority...contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA, or find Sony Customer Service...this equipment. If trouble is separately shown on the Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. All cables used in accordance with the limits for you believe it is ...
... company. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by one or more of your authority...contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA, or find Sony Customer Service...this equipment. If trouble is separately shown on the Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. All cables used in accordance with the limits for you believe it is ...
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... , call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is subject to the internal modem unit of selected VAIO® computers. Telephone Consumer Protection.... Repair of this equipment should be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Connection to Party Line Service is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the ...
... , call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is subject to the internal modem unit of selected VAIO® computers. Telephone Consumer Protection.... Repair of this equipment should be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Connection to Party Line Service is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the ...
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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Connecting a Power Source ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...19 Using Your VAIO Computer ...20 Using the Keyboard ...21 Using the Mouse ...28 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...62 Using the ExpressCard Module ...65 Using the Memory Stick Media ...69 Using Other Memory Cards ...74 Using the Internet...77 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...78
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Connecting a Power Source ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...19 Using Your VAIO Computer ...20 Using the Keyboard ...21 Using the Mouse ...28 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...62 Using the ExpressCard Module ...65 Using the Memory Stick Media ...69 Using Other Memory Cards ...74 Using the Internet...77 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...78
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...121 Computer ...122 System Security ...129 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 CDs and DVDs...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...151 Memory Stick Media ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...154 Program Support Information...155
n4 N Troubleshooting ...121 Computer ...122 System Security ...129 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 CDs and DVDs...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...151 Memory Stick Media ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...154 Program Support Information...155
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... i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 91) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 (page 88) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *3 Supports high-/full-/low- E Line In jack Connect... an external audio device for audio input. Left n 14 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 62) B PC Card release button (page 64) C SD memory card slot (page 75) D Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers.
... i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 91) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 (page 88) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *3 Supports high-/full-/low- E Line In jack Connect... an external audio device for audio input. Left n 14 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 62) B PC Card release button (page 64) C SD memory card slot (page 75) D Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers.
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 21) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 28) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the ...) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 46) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 62) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 65) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 69) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 74) ❑ Using the Internet (page 77) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 78) n 20 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 21) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 28) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the ...) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 46) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 62) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 65) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 69) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 74) ❑ Using the Internet (page 77) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 78) n 20 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...2.1 format. ! This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ ...VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 Blu-ray P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*6 PR*7 Disc Drive *7 Supports writing data to read the notices on your computer...standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the CD Standard. !
...2.1 format. ! This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ ...VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 Blu-ray P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*6 PR*7 Disc Drive *7 Supports writing data to read the notices on your computer...standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the CD Standard. !
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... not using a PC Card. Before moving your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you . 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. Insert the PC Card slot protector to insert the PC Card slot protector into the slot. Inserting a PC Card ! To insert a PC Card 1 Push the PC Card release button...
... not using a PC Card. Before moving your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you . 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. Insert the PC Card slot protector to insert the PC Card slot protector into the slot. Inserting a PC Card ! To insert a PC Card 1 Push the PC Card release button...
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...use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the correct direction. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the System Properties window, remove the ...software driver and then reinstall it. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby ...
...use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the correct direction. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the System Properties window, remove the ...software driver and then reinstall it. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby ...
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...the taskbar. A window appears, explaining that it is not removed properly, your computer is safe to unplug. 3 Click Stop. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your system may not work properly. The Safely Remove Hardware window ...appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the device. 6 Click Close. 7 Push the PC Card release button so that...
...the taskbar. A window appears, explaining that it is not removed properly, your computer is safe to unplug. 3 Click Stop. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your system may not work properly. The Safely Remove Hardware window ...appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the device. 6 Click Close. 7 Push the PC Card release button so that...
User Guide
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...Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CDRW drive) before you can use . n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection ... operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port on the country or area of your residency. ❑ An...
...Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CDRW drive) before you can use . n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection ... operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port on the country or area of your residency. ❑ An...
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... before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Computer (page 122)... (page 145) ❑ Mouse (page 146) ❑ Speakers (page 147) ❑ Keyboard (page 148) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 149) ❑ PC Cards (page 150) ❑ Audio/Video (page 151) ❑ Memory Stick Media (page 152) ❑ Peripherals (page 153) n 121 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This...
... before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Computer (page 122)... (page 145) ❑ Mouse (page 146) ❑ Speakers (page 147) ❑ Keyboard (page 148) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 149) ❑ PC Cards (page 150) ❑ Audio/Video (page 151) ❑ Memory Stick Media (page 152) ❑ Peripherals (page 153) n 121 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This...
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... line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment, such as fax machines or other modems. If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider (ISP), do any of the following: ❑ Ask your problem is fax-related, make sure... there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with a V.92/ V.90 compatible modem. Your computer is equipped with fax modems. ❑ If you have a second telephone line, try connecting the modem to verify your telephone line is free of any...
... line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment, such as fax machines or other modems. If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider (ISP), do any of the following: ❑ Ask your problem is fax-related, make sure... there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with a V.92/ V.90 compatible modem. Your computer is equipped with fax modems. ❑ If you have a second telephone line, try connecting the modem to verify your telephone line is free of any...
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...❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Restart the computer. For some functions of the PC Card on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer may not be able to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. See the manual that came... with your computer. You may need to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is compatible with ...
...❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Restart the computer. For some functions of the PC Card on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer may not be able to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. See the manual that came... with your computer. You may need to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is compatible with ...
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... them in again. n 151 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do if I cannot use my DV camcorder? Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to be disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. See Connecting an i.LINK ...Device (page 91) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the ports on your computer or camcorder. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your system, such ...
... them in again. n 151 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do if I cannot use my DV camcorder? Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to be disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. See Connecting an i.LINK ...Device (page 91) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the ports on your computer or camcorder. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your system, such ...
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... following. n 155 N Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased, your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below : ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web Site...
... following. n 155 N Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased, your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below : ❑ For users in USA Web Site http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Canada Web Site...