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... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...25 Connecting a Power Source ...27 Using the Battery Pack ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...34 Using Your VAIO Computer ...35 Using the Keyboard ...36 Using the Touch Pad ...38 Using Special-function Buttons ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...41 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...42 Using the TV Function ...51 Using PC Cards ...68 Using the ExpressCard Module ...71 Using the Memory Stick Media ...76 Using Other Memory Cards ...82 Using the Internet...87
... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...25 Connecting a Power Source ...27 Using the Battery Pack ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...34 Using Your VAIO Computer ...35 Using the Keyboard ...36 Using the Touch Pad ...38 Using Special-function Buttons ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...41 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...42 Using the TV Function ...51 Using PC Cards ...68 Using the ExpressCard Module ...71 Using the Memory Stick Media ...76 Using Other Memory Cards ...82 Using the Internet...87
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...) Device...129 Connecting a Printer ...132 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...133 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...135 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...137 Setting the Password ...138 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...141 Using the Power Saving Modes ...142 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...146 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...148 Adding and Removing Memory...149
...) Device...129 Connecting a Printer ...132 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...133 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...135 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...137 Setting the Password ...138 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...141 Using the Power Saving Modes ...142 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...146 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...148 Adding and Removing Memory...149
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... Floppy Disks ...162 On Handling Discs ...163 On Using the Battery Pack...164 On Using Headphones...165 On Handling Memory Stick Media...166 On Handling the Hard Disk ...167 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...178 Battery...179 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...181 Internet...
... Floppy Disks ...162 On Handling Discs ...163 On Using the Battery Pack...164 On Using Headphones...165 On Handling Memory Stick Media...166 On Handling the Hard Disk ...167 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...178 Battery...179 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...181 Internet...
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n5 N Mouse ...203 Speakers ...204 Touch Pad...205 Keyboard...206 Floppy Disks ...207 PC Cards ...208 Audio/Video...210 Memory Stick Media ...211 Peripherals ...212 Multi Function Bay Docking Station ...213 Support Options ...214 Sony Support Information ...214 Program Support Information...218
n5 N Mouse ...203 Speakers ...204 Touch Pad...205 Keyboard...206 Floppy Disks ...207 PC Cards ...208 Audio/Video...210 Memory Stick Media ...211 Peripherals ...212 Multi Function Bay Docking Station ...213 Support Options ...214 Sony Support Information ...214 Program Support Information...218
User Guide
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...pad (page 38) G Power indicator (page 25) H Battery indicator (page 25) I Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) J Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 25) K LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Make sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your...VGN-FE800 Series Models Front n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 158) D Built-in microphone (monaural) O WIRELESS switch (page 88) P WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 25) Q Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 25) R Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo...
...pad (page 38) G Power indicator (page 25) H Battery indicator (page 25) I Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) J Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 25) K LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Make sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your...VGN-FE800 Series Models Front n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 158) D Built-in microphone (monaural) O WIRELESS switch (page 88) P WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 25) Q Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 25) R Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo...
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N Built-in speakers (stereo) F VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38) I Power indicator (page 25) J Battery indicator (page 25) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) L Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 25) M LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE ...switch Make sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer. VGN-AR300 Series Models Front n 19 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION...
N Built-in speakers (stereo) F VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38) I Power indicator (page 25) J Battery indicator (page 25) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) L Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 25) M LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE ...switch Make sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer. VGN-AR300 Series Models Front n 19 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION...
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... not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is off. SD memory card (VGN-AR300 Series only) Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo slot or in Hibernate mode or off. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is not...
... not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is off. SD memory card (VGN-AR300 Series only) Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo slot or in Hibernate mode or off. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is not...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 38) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-...; Using the TV Function (page 51) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 68) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 71) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 76) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 82) ❑ Using the Internet (page 87) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 38) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-...; Using the TV Function (page 51) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 68) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 71) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 76) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 82) ❑ Using the Internet (page 87) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
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...before you need to close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. This will affect the use of the disc ... an adhesive label to discs. Fingerprints and dust on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (e.g. Use of different CD burning software for additional ...data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive, you eject it. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes...
...before you need to close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. This will affect the use of the disc ... an adhesive label to discs. Fingerprints and dust on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (e.g. Use of different CD burning software for additional ...data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive, you eject it. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes...
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... it to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to make the new setting effective. You can play the disc. If the DVD is running, restart the software or eject the... software is labeled "all open applications before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may damage your computer. ! n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your hearing and the speakers.
... it to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to make the new setting effective. You can play the disc. If the DVD is running, restart the software or eject the... software is labeled "all open applications before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may damage your computer. ! n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your hearing and the speakers.
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... such as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. Memory Stick media is removable, it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data ...up to use this feature. MagicGate is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially ...
... such as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of compatibility. Memory Stick media is removable, it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data ...up to use this feature. MagicGate is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially ...
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... Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media VGN-FE800 Series models are equipped with a Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot that can only accommodate a smallsize Memory Stick media: Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media, while VGN-AR300 Series models are simply referred to use the ExpressCard slot with a Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that both the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media...
... Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media VGN-FE800 Series models are equipped with a Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot that can only accommodate a smallsize Memory Stick media: Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media, while VGN-AR300 Series models are simply referred to use the ExpressCard slot with a Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that both the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media...
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... detected by your system and appears in your computer and the media. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick media slot on the front of the computer (page 12). 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as a local drive, under the...
... detected by your system and appears in your computer and the media. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick media slot on the front of the computer (page 12). 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as a local drive, under the...
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... 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted... in Format options. 5 Click Start. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down...
... 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted... in Format options. 5 Click Start. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down...
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n 80 N Using Your VAIO Computer The formatting process starts. ! It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
n 80 N Using Your VAIO Computer The formatting process starts. ! It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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... the Memory Stick media. For convenience, both the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator on VGN-FE800 Series models and the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator on . Large volumes of the slot. ! The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick ...media out of data may take time to as the Memory Stick media indicator in the following. 1 Check that the Memory Stick media indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. n 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory...
... the Memory Stick media. For convenience, both the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator on VGN-FE800 Series models and the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator on . Large volumes of the slot. ! The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick ...media out of data may take time to as the Memory Stick media indicator in the following. 1 Check that the Memory Stick media indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. n 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory...
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...with capacity of September 2006. As for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is delivered with the adapter. SD memory cards 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 of...transfer features of the SD memory card are guaranteed of the Memory Stick media and the Memory Stick PRO media is not supported. The MagicGate feature of compatibility. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards As the way to use with the memory card adapter for the ...
...with capacity of September 2006. As for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is delivered with the adapter. SD memory cards 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 of...transfer features of the SD memory card are guaranteed of the Memory Stick media and the Memory Stick PRO media is not supported. The MagicGate feature of compatibility. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards As the way to use with the memory card adapter for the ...
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... adapter See Removing an ExpressCard Module (page 74) to the memory card adapter (1). Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card to the memory card adapter 1 Insert any one of the memory card adapter. n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Make sure to insert a memory card into the memory card adapter in the correct direction to avoid possible damage to...
... adapter See Removing an ExpressCard Module (page 74) to the memory card adapter (1). Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card to the memory card adapter 1 Insert any one of the memory card adapter. n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Make sure to insert a memory card into the memory card adapter in the correct direction to avoid possible damage to...
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.... Do not force the memory card in addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. SD memory cards with capacity of over 2 GB, such as SDHC memory cards, are guaranteed of a different type into the SD memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult... data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other memory cards in or out of the SD memory card. n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards on VGN-AR300 Series Models Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices.
.... Do not force the memory card in addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. SD memory cards with capacity of over 2 GB, such as SDHC memory cards, are guaranteed of a different type into the SD memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult... data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other memory cards in or out of the SD memory card. n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards on VGN-AR300 Series Models Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices.
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Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into place. n 85 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 85 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.