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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the ExpressCard Module ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the ExpressCard Module ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
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... (USB) Device...67 Connecting a Printer ...70 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...71 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...73 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...74 Setting the Password ...75 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...78 Using the Power Saving Modes ...79 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...83 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...85 Adding and Removing Memory...86
... (USB) Device...67 Connecting a Printer ...70 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...71 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...73 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...74 Setting the Password ...75 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...78 Using the Power Saving Modes ...79 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...83 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...85 Adding and Removing Memory...86
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n4 N Precautions ...92 On Handling the LCD Screen ...93 On Using the Power Source ...94 On Handling Your Computer...95 On Handling Floppy Disks ...97 On Handling Discs ...98 On Using the Battery Pack...99 On Using Headphones...100 On Handling Memory Stick Media...101 On Handling the Hard Disk ...102 On Updating Your Computer ...103 Troubleshooting ...104 Computer ...105 System Security ...112 Battery...113 Internet ...115 Networking ...117 Optical Discs ...120 Display ...124 Printing ...128 Microphone ...129 Mouse ...130 Speakers ...131 Touch Pad...132
n4 N Precautions ...92 On Handling the LCD Screen ...93 On Using the Power Source ...94 On Handling Your Computer...95 On Handling Floppy Disks ...97 On Handling Discs ...98 On Using the Battery Pack...99 On Using Headphones...100 On Handling Memory Stick Media...101 On Handling the Hard Disk ...102 On Updating Your Computer ...103 Troubleshooting ...104 Computer ...105 System Security ...112 Battery...113 Internet ...115 Networking ...117 Optical Discs ...120 Display ...124 Printing ...128 Microphone ...129 Mouse ...130 Speakers ...131 Touch Pad...132
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... (page 17) I Battery indicator (page 17) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) K WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) L SD memory card slot (page 48) M Media Access indicator (page 17) N Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot* (page 43) * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
... (page 17) I Battery indicator (page 17) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) K WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) L SD memory card slot (page 48) M Media Access indicator (page 17) N Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot* (page 43) * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
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Bottom n 16 N Getting Started A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 88) C Built-in speakers (stereo)
Bottom n 16 N Getting Started A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 88) C Built-in speakers (stereo)
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... written to type letters in Hibernate mode or off. Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Press the key a second time to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Illuminates when data is read from or written to change how you are using... it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is running out of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is in...
... written to type letters in Hibernate mode or off. Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Press the key a second time to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Illuminates when data is read from or written to change how you are using... it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is on .) When the indicator is off, the memory card is running out of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is in...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 30) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 52) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 30) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 52) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...When using your software application to burn discs, 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. This may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your computer, to... a disc with data that you need to a used disc. To complete this may cause a failure. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you eject it. Do not use discs in...
...When using your software application to burn discs, 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. This may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your computer, to... a disc with data that you need to a used disc. To complete this may cause a failure. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you eject it. Do not use discs in...
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... able 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 play the disc on your computer is labeled "all," this means that you can play this DVD in which region and... on what type of the world. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play the disc. If the region code of your residence area...
... able 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 play the disc on your computer is labeled "all," this means that you can play this DVD in which region and... on what type of the world. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play the disc. If the region code of your residence area...
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... January 2007. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. Use a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is a compact, portable, and versatile...the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Inserting a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same conditions as of compatibility. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. MagicGate is removable,...
... January 2007. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. Use a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is a compact, portable, and versatile...the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Inserting a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB that meet the same conditions as of compatibility. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. MagicGate is removable,...
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n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and the content of the Memory Stick media is displayed. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon.
n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and the content of the Memory Stick media is displayed. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon.
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... insertion of the media may damage both standardand duo-size media. To view the contents of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be sure to view the list of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open...
... insertion of the media may damage both standardand duo-size media. To view the contents of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be sure to view the list of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open...
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... NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. Be sure to use the device that is ready for use. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to reformat... cause a malfunction. 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 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format...
... NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. Be sure to use the device that is ready for use. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to reformat... cause a malfunction. 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 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format...
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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 46 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 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...Large volumes of the slot. ! n 47 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 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, ...the indicator is turned on. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data.
...Large volumes of the slot. ! n 47 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 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, ...the indicator is turned on. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data.
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... of the SD memory card. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web...
... of the SD memory card. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web...
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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 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot on the front of the 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 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 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot on the front of the 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 place.
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To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! 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. The card or its data may become damaged.
To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is on. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card ! 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. The card or its data may become damaged.
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... 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. your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; 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...
... 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. your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; 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...
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... cover. n 85 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 138) or...
... cover. n 85 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 138) or...