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...Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Pointing Device ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 ...Using the Multi Function Bay ...36 Using PC Cards ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...47 Using the Internet...50 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...51 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...61
...Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Pointing Device ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 ...Using the Multi Function Bay ...36 Using PC Cards ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...47 Using the Internet...50 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...51 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...61
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... External Microphone ...106 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...107 Connecting a Printer ...110 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...112 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...114 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...116 Setting the Password ...117 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...126 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...144 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...106 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...107 Connecting a Printer ...110 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...112 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...114 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...116 Setting the Password ...117 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...126 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...144 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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... MOTION EYE Camera...169 On Handling Floppy Disks ...169 On Handling Discs ...170 On Using the Battery Pack...171 On Using Headphones...172 On Handling Memory Stick Media...172 On Handling the Hard Disk ...173 Troubleshooting ...174 Computer ...176 System Security ...183 Battery...185 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...187 Internet...
... MOTION EYE Camera...169 On Handling Floppy Disks ...169 On Handling Discs ...170 On Using the Battery Pack...171 On Using Headphones...172 On Handling Memory Stick Media...172 On Handling the Hard Disk ...173 Troubleshooting ...174 Computer ...176 System Security ...183 Battery...185 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...187 Internet...
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... 31) G Built-in speakers H WIRELESS switch (page 51) I Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 18) J WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) K SD memory card slot (page 47) L Media Access indicator (page 18) M Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 44) N Power indicator (page 18) O Battery indicator (page 18) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) *1 On selected...
... 31) G Built-in speakers H WIRELESS switch (page 51) I Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 18) J WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) K SD memory card slot (page 47) L Media Access indicator (page 18) M Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 44) N Power indicator (page 18) O Battery indicator (page 18) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) *1 On selected...
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... * On selected models only. Illuminates when data is read from or written to change how you scroll the display. Press the Num Lk key to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on the program you press the Shift key while the... indicator is running . Illuminates when the built-in Hibernate mode or off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the memory card is set to type letters in uppercase. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Press it a second time to turn off . Press the...
... * On selected models only. Illuminates when data is read from or written to change how you scroll the display. Press the Num Lk key to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on the program you press the Shift key while the... indicator is running . Illuminates when the built-in Hibernate mode or off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the memory card is set to type letters in uppercase. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Press it a second time to turn off . Press the...
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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 29) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (... MOTION EYE Camera (page 35) ❑ Using the Multi Function Bay (page 36) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 47) ❑ Using the Internet (page 50) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 51) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (... MOTION EYE Camera (page 35) ❑ Using the Multi Function Bay (page 36) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 47) ❑ Using the Internet (page 50) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 51) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
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... the latest information on the Memory Stick media. * Some versions of January 2006. Move the tab horizontally or vertically* to protect valuable data from but not saved on Memory Stick media, visit 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/ for exchanging and sharing digital data...
... the latest information on the Memory Stick media. * Some versions of January 2006. Move the tab horizontally or vertically* to protect valuable data from but not saved on Memory Stick media, visit 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/ for exchanging and sharing digital data...
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... detected by your system and appears in the correct direction as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Do not insert more information on the configuration of the computer).... clicks into place. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it smoothly.
... detected by your system and appears in the correct direction as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Do not insert more information on the configuration of the computer).... clicks into place. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it smoothly.
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To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software. See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media.
To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software. See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media.
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... 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. n 46 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. Large ...volumes of the slot. ! Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data...
... 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. n 46 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. Large ...volumes of the slot. ! Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data...
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... to remove from the slot. Before You Use Memory Cards 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. However, not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as of... with an SD memory card slot to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 47 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...
... to remove from the slot. Before You Use Memory Cards 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. However, not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as of... with an SD memory card slot to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 47 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...
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Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot on the front of the computer. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into place. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot. 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction.
Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot on the front of the computer. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into place. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot. 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction.
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n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is on. The card or its data may become damaged. Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access 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.
n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is on. The card or its data may become damaged. Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access 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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... the disc. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use circular discs. Fingerprints and dust on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. This may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the CD burning... the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc.
... the disc. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use circular discs. Fingerprints and dust on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. This may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the CD burning... the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc.
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... a DVD. ❑ Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or... software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD.
... a DVD. ❑ Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or... software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD.
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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. n 113 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To ...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; your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently.
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. n 113 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To ...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; your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently.
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Sony Corporation assumes no way to restore the following folders and files. There will be no liability for any troubles and damages arising out of your careless encryption of your TPM software if you carelessly encrypt them. n 146 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ❑ ...token file Default file name: SPPwdResetToken.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) ❑ Password reset secret file Default file name: SPPwdResetSecret.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) ❑ Key and certificate backup file Default file name: SpBackupArchive.xml Default...
Sony Corporation assumes no way to restore the following folders and files. There will be no liability for any troubles and damages arising out of your careless encryption of your TPM software if you carelessly encrypt them. n 146 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ❑ ...token file Default file name: SPPwdResetToken.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) ❑ Password reset secret file Default file name: SPPwdResetSecret.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) ❑ Key and certificate backup file Default file name: SpBackupArchive.xml Default...
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... 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 open the memory module compartment cover. n 157 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors...
... 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 open the memory module compartment cover. n 157 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors...
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...VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. If a memory module is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Failure to do so may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory... may result in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in personal injury or equipment ...
...VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. If a memory module is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Failure to do so may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory... may result in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in personal injury or equipment ...
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... computer, will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the memory module in aluminum foil to : ❑ Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ Excessive dust ❑ ...Ambient temperature of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 41°F (5°C) ❑ High humidity ❑ Handle the memory module with the memory module or wrap the module in a location subject to protect it from electrostatic discharge. ❑ Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or...
... computer, will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the memory module in aluminum foil to : ❑ Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ Excessive dust ❑ ...Ambient temperature of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 41°F (5°C) ❑ High humidity ❑ Handle the memory module with the memory module or wrap the module in a location subject to protect it from electrostatic discharge. ❑ Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or...