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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...50 Using the Internet...53 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...50 Using the Internet...53 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55
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...) Device...71 Connecting a Printer ...74 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...75 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...78 Setting the Password ...79 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 82 Using the Power Saving Modes ...83 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...88 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...89 Adding and Removing Memory...90
...) Device...71 Connecting a Printer ...74 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...75 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...78 Setting the Password ...79 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 82 Using the Power Saving Modes ...83 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...88 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...89 Adding and Removing Memory...90
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n4 N Precautions ...96 On Handling the LCD Screen ...97 On Using the Power Source ...98 On Handling Your Computer...99 On Handling Floppy Disks ...101 On Handling Discs ...102 On Using the Battery Pack...103 On Using Headphones...105 On Handling Memory Stick Media...106 On Handling the Hard Disk ...107 On Updating Your Computer ...108 Troubleshooting ...109 Computer ...111 System Security ...118 Battery...120 Internet ...122 Networking ...124 Optical Discs ...127 Display ...131 Printing ...135 Microphone ...136 Mouse ...137 Speakers ...138 Touch Pad...139
n4 N Precautions ...96 On Handling the LCD Screen ...97 On Using the Power Source ...98 On Handling Your Computer...99 On Handling Floppy Disks ...101 On Handling Discs ...102 On Using the Battery Pack...103 On Using Headphones...105 On Handling Memory Stick Media...106 On Handling the Hard Disk ...107 On Updating Your Computer ...108 Troubleshooting ...109 Computer ...111 System Security ...118 Battery...120 Internet ...122 Networking ...124 Optical Discs ...127 Display ...131 Printing ...135 Microphone ...136 Mouse ...137 Speakers ...138 Touch Pad...139
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...Power button G LCD screen (page 97) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 27) J Touch pad (page 29) K SD memory card slot (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory Stick slot* (page 45) N Power indicator (page 19) O Battery indicator (page 19) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) Q ...WIRELESS LAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) R WIRELESS LAN switch (page 55) * Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
...Power button G LCD screen (page 97) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 27) J Touch pad (page 29) K SD memory card slot (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory Stick slot* (page 45) N Power indicator (page 19) O Battery indicator (page 19) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) Q ...WIRELESS LAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) R WIRELESS LAN switch (page 55) * Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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... the indicator is on , blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off , the memory card is off . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is not being used... . Press the Caps Lock key to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on the program you scroll the display. Illuminates when the...
... the indicator is on , blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off , the memory card is off . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is not being used... . Press the Caps Lock key to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on the program you scroll the display. Illuminates when the...
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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 Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 50) ❑ Using the Internet (page 53) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) 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 Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 50) ❑ Using the Internet (page 53) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...; Do not strike or shake your software application to burn discs, make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Use of the power saving modes while using your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑... saver and exit anti-virus software before you burned with data that you eject it. n 36 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 use the same disc burning software ...
...; Do not strike or shake your software application to burn discs, make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Use of the power saving modes while using your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑... saver and exit anti-virus software before you burned with data that you eject it. n 36 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 use the same disc burning software ...
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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 most regions of the world. This may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or ... means that you can play this DVD in which region and on what type of the power saving modes while your computer. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you cannot play the disc on your computer is playing a disc. ❑ Region...
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 most regions of the world. This may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD-R or ... means that you can play this DVD in which region and on what type of the power saving modes while your computer. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you cannot play the disc on your computer is playing a disc. ❑ Region...
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n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is removable, it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage.
n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is removable, it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage.
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...use any audio and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the slot. n 44 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). For the ...is not guaranteed of compatibility. MagicGate is additionally inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick Micro media in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may not be sure to remove it into the...
...use any audio and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the slot. n 44 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). For the ...is not guaranteed of compatibility. MagicGate is additionally inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick Micro media in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may not be sure to remove it into the...
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If nothing appears on the Memory Stick media are displayed. n 45 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 facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick 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 contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon.
If nothing appears on the Memory Stick media are displayed. n 45 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 facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick 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 contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon.
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To avoid damaging your computer and the media. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. Improper insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. Be sure ...to view the list of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly. To view the contents on the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the...
To avoid damaging your computer and the media. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. Improper insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. Be sure ...to view the list of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it smoothly. To view the contents on the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the...
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... the media with your valuable data. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. n 47 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 use . Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into the slot until it may change. Before formatting the media, make sure...
... the media with your valuable data. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. n 47 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 use . Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into the slot until it may change. Before formatting the media, make sure...
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n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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.
n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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.
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... do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is off before removing the Memory Stick media. n 49 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. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. ...
... do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is off before removing the Memory Stick media. n 49 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. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. ...
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... a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, 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 145...
... a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, 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 145...
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n 51 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 the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into place.
n 51 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 the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the memory card does not go into place.
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n 52 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. 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.
n 52 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. 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.
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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. your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. n ... 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;
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. your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. n ... 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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..., if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 145). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic...
..., if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 145). To find the nearest center or agent, see the online specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic...