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... Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 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...35 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the ExpressCard Module ...48 Using the Memory Stick ...51 Using the SD Memory Card ...57 Using the Internet...60 Using the Network (LAN) ...62 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...63
... Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 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...35 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the ExpressCard Module ...48 Using the Memory Stick ...51 Using the SD Memory Card ...57 Using the Internet...60 Using the Network (LAN) ...62 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...63
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... Monitors Function ...73 Connecting an External Microphone ...76 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...77 Connecting a Printer ...80 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...83 Setting the Password ...84 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 89 Using the Power Saving Modes ...90 Managing Power with the...
... Monitors Function ...73 Connecting an External Microphone ...76 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...77 Connecting a Printer ...80 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...83 Setting the Password ...84 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 89 Using the Power Saving Modes ...90 Managing Power with the...
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n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
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n5 N Speakers ...149 Touch Pad...151 Keyboard...152 Floppy Disks ...153 Audio/Video...154 Memory Stick ...156 Peripherals ...157 Support Options ...158 Sony Support Information ...159 Program Support Information...162 Trademarks ...173
n5 N Speakers ...149 Touch Pad...151 Keyboard...152 Floppy Disks ...153 Audio/Video...154 Memory Stick ...156 Peripherals ...157 Support Options ...158 Sony Support Information ...159 Program Support Information...162 Trademarks ...173
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and Duo-size Memory Stick. n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 63) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F SD memory card slot (page 57) G SD memory card indicator (page 18) H Power indicator (page 18) I Charge indicator (page 18) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) K Memory Stick indicator (page 18) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 51) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick. n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 63) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F SD memory card slot (page 57) G SD memory card indicator (page 18) H Power indicator (page 18) I Charge indicator (page 18) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) K Memory Stick indicator (page 18) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 51) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
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Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 21) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 100)
Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 21) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 100)
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...the computer into Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to the Memory Stick in MOTION EYE camera is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is charging. Illuminates while the drive is lit. ... in lowercase if you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Memory Stick SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is...
...the computer into Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to the Memory Stick in MOTION EYE camera is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is charging. Illuminates while the drive is lit. ... in lowercase if you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Memory Stick SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is...
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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 35) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 38) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 48) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 51) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 57) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 62) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
... 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 35) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 38) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 48) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 51) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 57) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 62) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
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...is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO computers may limit ...the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc package carefully to a disc. As with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is a two sided disc product with your computer's optical disc drives. ...
...is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO computers may limit ...the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc package carefully to a disc. As with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is a two sided disc product with your computer's optical disc drives. ...
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Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick 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 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick is removable, 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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... Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your personal use this feature. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! MagicGate is additionally inserted into the Memory Stick slot ...the MagicGate logo to insert it is the general name of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can ...
... Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your personal use this feature. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! MagicGate is additionally inserted into the Memory Stick slot ...the MagicGate logo to insert it is the general name of compatibility. However, not all Memory Stick that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can ...
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... VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you cannot insert it smoothly. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory ... into the slot if you insert it clicks into the slot. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into place. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your system and the contents on the desktop, click...
... VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you cannot insert it smoothly. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory ... into the slot if you insert it clicks into the slot. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into place. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your system and the contents on the desktop, click...
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...it may change. To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in the factory default setting and is designed to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on ...the media. If you select Quick Format in the Memory Stick. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow ...
...it may change. To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in the factory default setting and is designed to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on ...the media. If you select Quick Format in the Memory Stick. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow ...
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n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type.
n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type.
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n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator light is lit. Large volumes of the slot. ! The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release.
n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator light is lit. Large volumes of the slot. ! The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release.
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...specifications as of the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with capacity of compatibility. Use care when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the slot and can use ... tested and found compatible with an SD memory card slot. Do not attempt to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your ...
...specifications as of the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with capacity of compatibility. Use care when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the slot and can use ... tested and found compatible with an SD memory card slot. Do not attempt to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your ...
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Do not force the card into the slot. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into place. Inserting an SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the proper direction.
Do not force the card into the slot. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into place. Inserting an SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the proper direction.
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To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is lit. Do not remove an SD memory card while the SD memory card indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card !
To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is lit. Do not remove an SD memory card while the SD memory card indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card !
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... on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example.
... on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example.
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...; You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 159). n 97 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 contact your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your model, see Sony Support Information (page 159). n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.