Safety Information
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...Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, SonicStage Mastering Studio, SmartWi, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this computer may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to software may include features such as computers...product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks ...
...Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, SonicStage Mastering Studio, SmartWi, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this computer may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to software may include features such as computers...product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks ...
User Guide
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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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... ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...98 Using the Power Saving Modes ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...104 Adding and Removing Memory...105 Precautions ...111 On Handling the LCD Screen ...112 On Using the Power Source...
... ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...98 Using the Power Saving Modes ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...104 Adding and Removing Memory...105 Precautions ...111 On Handling the LCD Screen ...112 On Using the Power Source...
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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
User Guide
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... device for audio input. speeds. F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. G Universal ExpressCard slot*1 (page 66) H Media Access indicator (page 15) I Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 71) J 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- Left n 14 N Getting Started A PC Card slot...
... device for audio input. speeds. F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. G Universal ExpressCard slot*1 (page 66) H Media Access indicator (page 15) I Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 71) J 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- Left n 14 N Getting Started A PC Card slot...
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...Standby mode or turn off , the memory card is on . Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is not being used . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. Optical disc... drive Illuminates when data is not being used . When the indicator is off . Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is equipped with VAIO Central (page 98) and find out more in ...
...Standby mode or turn off , the memory card is on . Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is not being used . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. Optical disc... drive Illuminates when data is not being used . When the indicator is off . Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is equipped with VAIO Central (page 98) and find out more in ...
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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 ... 35) ❑ 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...
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 ... 35) ❑ 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...
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... to discs. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may result. This will affect the use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure you eject it. Do not use discs... the instructions included with your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you exit and close all other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc irreparably. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing ...
... to discs. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may result. This will affect the use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure you eject it. Do not use discs... the instructions included with your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you exit and close all other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc irreparably. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing ...
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This may damage your computer to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first. If you have ... labeled "all open applications before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may cause a malfunction. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the packaging, you cannot play the disc. If the DVD is different from the label on the DVD disc or on playing DVDs...
This may damage your computer to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first. If you have ... labeled "all open applications before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may cause a malfunction. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the packaging, you cannot play the disc. If the DVD is different from the label on the DVD disc or on playing DVDs...
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... Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for external data storage. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of May 2006. Inserting a Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as of compatibility. Use a Memory Stick media with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found...
... Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for external data storage. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of May 2006. Inserting a Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as of compatibility. Use a Memory Stick media with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found...
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n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch. When the erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. ! When the erasure prevention switch is on, data can be read from... accidental erasure or overwriting. Be sure to use a fine-tipped object to move the tab on the Memory Stick Duo media. * Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to set or release write-protection. Move the tab horizontally or ...
n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch. When the erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. ! When the erasure prevention switch is on, data can be read from... accidental erasure or overwriting. Be sure to use a fine-tipped object to move the tab on the Memory Stick Duo media. * Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to set or release write-protection. Move the tab horizontally or ...
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... more than one Memory Stick media into the slot until it smoothly. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO...
... more than one Memory Stick media into the slot until it smoothly. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO...
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... of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo slot that is ...formatted with both standard- To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data ...
... of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo slot that is ...formatted with both standard- To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data ...
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... it may lose data. Large volumes of the slot. ! n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time to load, so be...
... it may lose data. Large volumes of the slot. ! n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time to load, so be...
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... the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Always insert the correct memory card into the slot. Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of the slot. Do not force the memory card in or out of...audio/video devices. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with major memory card media available as the compatible media are not supported. However, not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as ...
... the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Always insert the correct memory card into the slot. Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of the slot. Do not force the memory card in or out of...audio/video devices. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with major memory card media available as the compatible media are not supported. However, not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as ...
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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. Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 14). 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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. Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 14). 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the memory card into place.
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To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is on. Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is off. 2 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card. 3 Carefully pull it out of the slot. n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! The card or its data may become damaged.
To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is on. Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is off. 2 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card. 3 Carefully pull it out of the slot. n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! The card or its data may become damaged.
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You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. your digital video camcorder may need to be connected ... Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder 1 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 ports (3) on a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example;
You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. your digital video camcorder may need to be connected ... Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder 1 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 ports (3) on a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example;
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n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or...
n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or...
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... regulatory compliance required for example). n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of your computer, you can increase the memory by the computer or Windows becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer...
... regulatory compliance required for example). n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of your computer, you can increase the memory by the computer or Windows becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer...