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...Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...36 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...37 Using the ExpressCard Module ...47 Using the Memory Stick Media ...50 Using Other Memory Cards ...56 Using the Internet...59 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...61 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...68
...Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...36 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...37 Using the ExpressCard Module ...47 Using the Memory Stick Media ...50 Using Other Memory Cards ...56 Using the Internet...59 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...61 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...68
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......87 Connecting a Printer ...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 Control Center 98 Using the Power Saving Modes ...99 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...104 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...105 Adding and Removing Memory...106
......87 Connecting a Printer ...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 Control Center 98 Using the Power Saving Modes ...99 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...104 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...105 Adding and Removing Memory...106
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... MOTION EYE Camera...117 On Handling Floppy Disks ...118 On Handling Discs ...119 On Using the Battery Pack...120 On Using Headphones...122 On Handling Memory Stick Media...123 On Handling the Hard Disk ...124 On Updating Your Computer ...125 Troubleshooting ...126 Computer ...128 System Security ...135 Battery...137 Built-in...
... MOTION EYE Camera...117 On Handling Floppy Disks ...118 On Handling Discs ...119 On Using the Battery Pack...120 On Using Headphones...122 On Handling Memory Stick Media...123 On Handling the Hard Disk ...124 On Updating Your Computer ...125 Troubleshooting ...126 Computer ...128 System Security ...135 Battery...137 Built-in...
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 15 N Getting Started A S1 button (page 34) B AV MODE button (page 34) C Previous track button (page 34) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 34) E Play/... 20) J Battery indicator (page 20) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 20) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) N WIRELESS switch (page 61) O Memory Stick slot*2 (page 52) P SD memory card slot (page 56) Q Media Access indicator (page 20) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 15 N Getting Started A S1 button (page 34) B AV MODE button (page 34) C Previous track button (page 34) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 34) E Play/... 20) J Battery indicator (page 20) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 20) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) N WIRELESS switch (page 61) O Memory Stick slot*2 (page 52) P SD memory card slot (page 56) Q Media Access indicator (page 20) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
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... it a second time to turn off , the optical disc media is not being used . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off , the memory card is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn... off . Press the Scr Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on , blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and...
... it a second time to turn off , the optical disc media is not being used . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off , the memory card is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn... off . Press the Scr Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on , blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 36) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 50) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 36) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 50) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
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...Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter ...Do not place your software. ❑ Only use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. n 42 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 eject it.
...Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter ...Do not place your software. ❑ Only use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. n 42 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 eject it.
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... DVDs to speed up disc access when playing a disc. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in which region and on your computer is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging... disc on what type of player you can play this DVD in most regions of the power saving modes while your computer. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play the disc.
... DVDs to speed up disc access when playing a disc. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in which region and on your computer is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging... disc on what type of player you can play this DVD in most regions of the power saving modes while your computer. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play the disc.
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Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. n 50 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 50 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.
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... meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick Micro media in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may not be used only within the law. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- Accordingly...
... meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick Micro media in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may not be used only within the law. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- Accordingly...
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... If nothing appears on the Memory Stick media are displayed. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. n 52 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 ...
... If nothing appears on the Memory Stick media are displayed. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. n 52 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 ...
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... clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. If you select Quick... Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select...
... clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. If you select Quick... Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select...
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It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer The formatting process starts. ! 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. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer The formatting process starts. ! 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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... Media Access indicator light is off before removing the Memory Stick media. n 55 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. Large volumes of the slot. ! The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time...
... Media Access indicator light is off before removing the Memory Stick media. n 55 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. Large volumes of the slot. ! The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time...
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... has been tested and found compatible with your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 174) to visit the appropriate support Web site....correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on your computer. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick...
... has been tested and found compatible with your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 174) to visit the appropriate support Web site....correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on your computer. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick...
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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 57 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 57 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 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. If you do, 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 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. If you do, 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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your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. 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 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a ... 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. 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. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a ... 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example;
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...; You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To...
...; You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To...
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..., for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer. The package protects the module from the computer. Improper installation of memory modules may result in the following : ❑ The procedures described in a carpeted area, and do not handle materials that is, battery ...pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your system. Notes on adding/removing...
..., for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer. The package protects the module from the computer. Improper installation of memory modules may result in the following : ❑ The procedures described in a carpeted area, and do not handle materials that is, battery ...pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your system. Notes on adding/removing...