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...Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...19 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 Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...31 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using PC Cards ...43 Using the ExpressCard Module ...46 Using the Memory Stick Media ...50 Using Other Memory Cards ...55 Using the Internet...58 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...59 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...69
...Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...19 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 Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...31 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using PC Cards ...43 Using the ExpressCard Module ...46 Using the Memory Stick Media ...50 Using Other Memory Cards ...55 Using the Internet...58 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...59 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...69
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...(USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...103 Selecting Performance Modes ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...114 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...132 Setting Up... Your Computer with VAIO Central ...137 Using the Power Saving Modes ...138 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...143 Protecting the Hard Disk ...146 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...147 Adding and Removing Memory...148
...(USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...103 Selecting Performance Modes ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...114 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...132 Setting Up... Your Computer with VAIO Central ...137 Using the Power Saving Modes ...138 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...143 Protecting the Hard Disk ...146 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...147 Adding and Removing Memory...148
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... Floppy Disks ...160 On Handling Discs ...161 On Using the Battery Pack...162 On Using Headphones...163 On Handling Memory Stick Media...164 On Handling the Hard Disk ...165 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...166 Troubleshooting ...167 Computer ...169 System Security ...177 Battery...179 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...181 Internet...
... Floppy Disks ...160 On Handling Discs ...161 On Using the Battery Pack...162 On Using Headphones...163 On Handling Memory Stick Media...164 On Handling the Hard Disk ...165 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...166 Troubleshooting ...167 Computer ...169 System Security ...177 Battery...179 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...181 Internet...
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n5 N Mouse ...202 Speakers ...203 Touch Pad...204 Keyboard...205 Floppy Disks ...206 PC Cards ...207 Audio/Video...208 Memory Stick Media ...209 Peripherals ...210 Docking Station ...211 Support Options ...212 Sony Support Information ...212 Program Support Information...215
n5 N Mouse ...202 Speakers ...203 Touch Pad...204 Keyboard...205 Floppy Disks ...206 PC Cards ...207 Audio/Video...208 Memory Stick Media ...209 Peripherals ...210 Docking Station ...211 Support Options ...212 Sony Support Information ...212 Program Support Information...215
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Left n 15 N Getting Started A Microphone jack (page 94) B Headphones jack (page 86) C Air vents D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 99) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 88) F PC Card slot (page 43) G PC Card release button (page 45) H Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 17) I Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot* (page 52) * Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
Left n 15 N Getting Started A Microphone jack (page 94) B Headphones jack (page 86) C Air vents D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 99) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 88) F PC Card slot (page 43) G PC Card release button (page 45) H Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 17) I Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot* (page 52) * Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
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...the optical disc. Press it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Caps lock Press the Caps Lock key to the Memory Stick media in Hibernate mode or off. Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media Illuminates when data is read from or written to type letters in use. Optical disc drive Illuminates... when data is read from or written to turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is in the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo slot. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the indicator. Letters appear in lowercase if you press...
...the optical disc. Press it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Caps lock Press the Caps Lock key to the Memory Stick media in Hibernate mode or off. Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media Illuminates when data is read from or written to type letters in use. Optical disc drive Illuminates... when data is read from or written to turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is in the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo slot. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the indicator. Letters appear in lowercase if you press...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 43) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 50) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 43) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 50) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
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...anti-virus software before 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. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc ...charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and...
...anti-virus software before 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. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc ...charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and...
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...residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play the disc. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can change the DVD ... your computer to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to make the new setting effective. Reconfiguring your computer does not reset this may cause your hearing and the speakers.
...residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play the disc. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can change the DVD ... your computer to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to make the new setting effective. Reconfiguring your computer does not reset this may cause your hearing and the speakers.
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... with capacity of compatibility. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. For the latest information on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport...
... with capacity of compatibility. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. For the latest information on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport...
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... media. When the erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch. Be sure to use a fine-tipped object to move the tab on , data can...
... media. When the erasure prevention switch is off, data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch. Be sure to use a fine-tipped object to move the tab on , data can...
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... computer. ❑ Using the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot The Memory Stick media slot accommodates a small-size Memory Stick media: Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media. ❑ Using the ExpressCard slot To insert a standard-size Memory Stick media, use the ExpressCard slot. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media There are...
... computer. ❑ Using the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot The Memory Stick media slot accommodates a small-size Memory Stick media: Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media. ❑ Using the ExpressCard slot To insert a standard-size Memory Stick media, use the ExpressCard slot. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media There are...
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... the help file on the media. This could cause a malfunction. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details. ! n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media. For more than one... Memory Stick media into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you...
... the help file on the media. This could cause a malfunction. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details. ! n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media. For more than one... Memory Stick media into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you...
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n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot 1 Check that the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may ...may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes of the slot. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator is turned on. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time to load, so be sure the ...
n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot 1 Check that the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may ...may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes of the slot. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator is turned on. The Memory Stick media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of data may take time to load, so be sure the ...
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As for the ExpressCard slot to use with the adapter. SDHC memory cards are not supported. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards Your computer is delivered with the memory card adapter for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is not supported. The MagicGate feature of May 2006. The copyright protection and...
As for the ExpressCard slot to use with the adapter. SDHC memory cards are not supported. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards Your computer is delivered with the memory card adapter for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is not supported. The MagicGate feature of May 2006. The copyright protection and...
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Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card to the memory card adapter 1 Insert any one of the memory cards (2) to insert the memory card adapter into the memory card adapter in the correct direction to avoid possible damage to the memory card adapter. 2 See Inserting an ExpressCard Module (page 47) to the memory card adapter (1). n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Make sure to insert a memory card into the ExpressCard slot.
Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card to the memory card adapter 1 Insert any one of the memory cards (2) to insert the memory card adapter into the memory card adapter in the correct direction to avoid possible damage to the memory card adapter. 2 See Inserting an ExpressCard Module (page 47) to the memory card adapter (1). n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Make sure to insert a memory card into the ExpressCard slot.
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n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card To remove a memory card from the memory card adapter See Removing an ExpressCard Module (page 49) to remove the memory card adapter from the ExpressCard slot. Then, firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card and carefully pull it out of the memory card adapter.
n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card To remove a memory card from the memory card adapter See Removing an ExpressCard Module (page 49) to remove the memory card adapter from the ExpressCard slot. Then, firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card and carefully pull it out of the memory card adapter.
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... stored on the digital video camcorder. 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software. ✍ 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 100 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a... Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder 1 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 ports (3) on a Memory...
... stored on the digital video camcorder. 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software. ✍ 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 100 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a... Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder 1 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 ports (3) on a Memory...
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...token file Default file name: SPPwdResetToken.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) ❑ Password reset secret file Default file name: SPPwdResetSecret.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) ❑ Key and certificate backup file Default file name: SpBackupArchive.xml....fsb Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays the My Documents\Security Platform window.) Sony Corporation assumes no way to restore the following folders and files. n 134 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ❑ Do not encrypt the following folders and files or the archive, ...
...token file Default file name: SPPwdResetToken.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) ❑ Password reset secret file Default file name: SPPwdResetSecret.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) ❑ Key and certificate backup file Default file name: SpBackupArchive.xml....fsb Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays the My Documents\Security Platform window.) Sony Corporation assumes no way to restore the following folders and files. n 134 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ❑ Do not encrypt the following folders and files or the archive, ...
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...VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of your guarantee due to mishandling, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your dealer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony... Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not...
...VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For the type of module and the amount of your guarantee due to mishandling, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your dealer to the online Specifications. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony... Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not...