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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 LOCK position before moving... your computer. and Duo-size Memory Stick media. *2 On selected models only. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) n ...
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 LOCK position before moving... your computer. and Duo-size Memory Stick media. *2 On selected models only. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) n ...
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... not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is not being used . Letters appear in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the optical disc media is not being used. Illuminates when... data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in lowercase if you scroll the display. When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is on . Press the Caps Lock...
... not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is not being used . Letters appear in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the optical disc media is not being used. Illuminates when... data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in lowercase if you scroll the display. When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is on . Press the Caps Lock...
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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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...any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use memory-resident utility software while writing data to the same disc. Use of the power saving modes while using your software application to a disc. ... any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to a used 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 burned with your software. ❑ Only ...
...any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use memory-resident utility software while writing data to the same disc. Use of the power saving modes while using your software application to a disc. ... any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to a used 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 burned with your software. ❑ Only ...
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... the disc. If the region code for your computer. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW disc media. ❑ Some DVD players and computers' optical disc drives may... from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computers' optical disc...
... the disc. If the region code for your computer. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD-RW disc media. ❑ Some DVD players and computers' optical disc drives may... from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computers' optical disc...
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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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... computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of May.... ✍ You can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick media directly into the Memory Stick slot without the Adaptor, you recorded without prior consent from the slot. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your personal enjoyment, it into...
... computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are available as of May.... ✍ You can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick media directly into the Memory Stick slot without the Adaptor, you recorded without prior consent from the slot. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your personal enjoyment, it into...
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... on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon. ! Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into place. 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...
... on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon. ! Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into place. 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...
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... if you want to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! To format...follow these steps. ! If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it may change.
... if you want to reformat the media with your valuable data. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! To format...follow these steps. ! If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it may change.
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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. The formatting process starts. ! n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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. The formatting process starts. ! n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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Large volumes of the slot. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. 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. 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 on. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly.
Large volumes of the slot. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. 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. 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 on. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly.
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... attempt to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 191) to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard...
... attempt to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 191) to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard...
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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. 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.
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n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. 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. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is on.
n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. 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. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is on.
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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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.... ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 191). For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your ...product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 123 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory...
.... ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 191). For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your ...product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 123 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory...