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...Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the ExpressCard Module ...46 Using the Memory Stick Media ...49 Using Other Memory Cards ...55 Using the Internet...58 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...60 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...67
...Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the ExpressCard Module ...46 Using the Memory Stick Media ...49 Using Other Memory Cards ...55 Using the Internet...58 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...60 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...67
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......86 Connecting a Printer ...89 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...90 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...93 Setting the Password ...94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...104 Adding and Removing Memory...105
......86 Connecting a Printer ...89 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...90 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...93 Setting the Password ...94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...104 Adding and Removing Memory...105
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... MOTION EYE Camera...116 On Handling Floppy Disks ...117 On Handling Discs ...118 On Using the Battery Pack...119 On Using Headphones...121 On Handling Memory Stick Media...122 On Handling the Hard Disk ...123 On Updating Your Computer ...124 Troubleshooting ...125 Computer ...127 System Security ...134 Battery...135 Built-in...
... MOTION EYE Camera...116 On Handling Floppy Disks ...117 On Handling Discs ...118 On Using the Battery Pack...119 On Using Headphones...121 On Handling Memory Stick Media...122 On Handling the Hard Disk ...123 On Updating Your Computer ...124 Troubleshooting ...125 Computer ...127 System Security ...134 Battery...135 Built-in...
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n5 N Mouse ...160 Speakers ...161 Touch Pad...163 Keyboard...164 Floppy Disks ...165 Audio/Video...166 Memory Stick Media ...169 Peripherals ...170 Support Options ...171 Sony Support Information ...171 Program Support Information...175
n5 N Mouse ...160 Speakers ...161 Touch Pad...163 Keyboard...164 Floppy Disks ...165 Audio/Video...166 Memory Stick Media ...169 Peripherals ...170 Support Options ...171 Sony Support Information ...171 Program Support Information...175
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... 19) J Battery indicator (page 19) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 19) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) N WIRELESS switch (page 60) O Memory Stick slot*2 (page 51) P SD memory card slot (page 55) Q Media Access indicator (page 19) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and...
... 19) J Battery indicator (page 19) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 19) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) N WIRELESS switch (page 60) O Memory Stick slot*2 (page 51) P SD memory card slot (page 55) Q Media Access indicator (page 19) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and...
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... time to activate the numeric keypad. When the indicator is read from or written to type letters in use. Press the Caps Lock key to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off , the optical disc media... turns off when the computer is in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is not being used .
... time to activate the numeric keypad. When the indicator is read from or written to type letters in use. Press the Caps Lock key to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off , the optical disc media... turns off when the computer is in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is not being used .
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 35) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 49) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 35) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 49) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
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... on your computer, to write data to a disc. n 41 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 data that you use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Use of the...
... on your computer, to write data to a disc. n 41 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 data that you use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Use of the...
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...," this means that you can play this DVD in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc. n 42 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... cannot play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. ❑ Do not place your computer is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the DVDs to...
...," this means that you can play this DVD in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc. n 42 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... cannot play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. ❑ Do not place your computer is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the DVDs to...
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n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices.
n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices.
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...Duo-size media and support Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- Besides for your personal enjoyment, it is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory... Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). However, not all Memory Stick media ...
...Duo-size media and support Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media with such copyrighted data can accommodate both standard- Besides for your personal enjoyment, it is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory... Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). However, not all Memory Stick media ...
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... media into the slot if you insert it clicks into place. n 51 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 Memory Stick media. Be sure to view the list of data files saved in the...
... media into the slot if you insert it clicks into place. n 51 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 Memory Stick media. Be sure to view the list of data files saved in the...
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... device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the...
... device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the...
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6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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. !
6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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. !
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n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. 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 off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is off before removing the Memory Stick media. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. Large volumes ...
n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. 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 off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is off before removing the Memory Stick media. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. Large volumes ...
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...the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 171) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 8 GB have ... players, and other audio/video devices. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. You can cause damage to your computer. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer does not support the...
...the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 171) to visit the appropriate support Web site. ! SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 8 GB have ... players, and other audio/video devices. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. You can cause damage to your computer. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer does not support the...
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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 56 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 56 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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To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. 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. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. 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. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
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.... 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; n 91 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...
.... 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; n 91 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...
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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 171). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications.... that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
.... ❑ 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 171). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications.... that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.