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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 ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...33 Using PC... Cards ...43 Using the ExpressCard Module ...47 Using the Memory Stick Media ...51 Using Other Memory Cards ...55 Using the Internet...58 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...60 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...67
...Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...33 Using PC... Cards ...43 Using the ExpressCard Module ...47 Using the Memory Stick Media ...51 Using Other Memory Cards ...55 Using the Internet...58 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...60 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...67
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...(USB) Device...93 Connecting a Printer ...96 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...97 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...99 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...101 Selecting Performance Modes ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...112 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...120 Setting Up... Your Computer with VAIO Central ...127 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...128 Using the Power Saving Modes ...129 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...134 Protecting the Hard Disk ...136 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...137 Adding and Removing Memory...138
...(USB) Device...93 Connecting a Printer ...96 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...97 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...99 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...101 Selecting Performance Modes ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...112 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...120 Setting Up... Your Computer with VAIO Central ...127 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...128 Using the Power Saving Modes ...129 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...134 Protecting the Hard Disk ...136 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...137 Adding and Removing Memory...138
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n4 N Precautions ...145 On Handling the LCD Screen ...146 On Using the Power Source ...147 On Handling Your Computer...148 On Handling Floppy Disks ...150 On Handling Discs ...151 On Using the Battery Pack...152 On Using Headphones...154 On Handling Memory Stick Media...155 On Handling the Hard Disk ...156 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...157 Troubleshooting ...158 Computer ...160 System Security ...167 Battery...169 Internet ...171 Networking ...173 Bluetooth Technology ...176 Optical Discs ...181 Display ...185 Printing ...187 Microphone ...188 Mouse ...189 Speakers ...190
n4 N Precautions ...145 On Handling the LCD Screen ...146 On Using the Power Source ...147 On Handling Your Computer...148 On Handling Floppy Disks ...150 On Handling Discs ...151 On Using the Battery Pack...152 On Using Headphones...154 On Handling Memory Stick Media...155 On Handling the Hard Disk ...156 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...157 Troubleshooting ...158 Computer ...160 System Security ...167 Battery...169 Internet ...171 Networking ...173 Bluetooth Technology ...176 Optical Discs ...181 Display ...185 Printing ...187 Microphone ...188 Mouse ...189 Speakers ...190
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n5 N Touch Pad...192 Keyboard...193 Floppy Disks ...194 PC Cards ...195 Audio/Video...196 Memory Stick Media ...197 Peripherals ...198 Docking Station ...199 Support Options ...200 Sony Support Information ...200 Program Support Information...204
n5 N Touch Pad...192 Keyboard...193 Floppy Disks ...194 PC Cards ...195 Audio/Video...196 Memory Stick Media ...197 Peripherals ...198 Docking Station ...199 Support Options ...200 Sony Support Information ...200 Program Support Information...204
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Left n 16 N Getting Started A Microphone jack (page 92) B Headphones jack (page 83) C Air vents D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 97) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 85) F PC Card slot (page 43) G PC Card release button (page 46) H Memory Stick indicator (page 18) I Memory Stick slot* (page 52) * Your computer supports Duo-size Memory Stick media only.
Left n 16 N Getting Started A Microphone jack (page 92) B Headphones jack (page 83) C Air vents D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 97) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 85) F PC Card slot (page 43) G PC Card release button (page 46) H Memory Stick indicator (page 18) I Memory Stick slot* (page 52) * Your computer supports Duo-size Memory Stick media only.
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...provide faster performance. Illuminates when the computer is on. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is in STAMINA mode to the optical disc media. ...is off, the optical disc media is off. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is not being used . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Optical disc drive STAMINA mode SPEED mode Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and...
...provide faster performance. Illuminates when the computer is on. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is in STAMINA mode to the optical disc media. ...is off, the optical disc media is off. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is not being used . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Optical disc drive STAMINA mode SPEED mode Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Optical ...Disc Drive (page 33) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 43) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 51) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Optical ...Disc Drive (page 33) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 43) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 51) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
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...pack is preinstalled on 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 used disc. This may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your .... ❑ Only use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to a disc. n 38 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. For example, if you have a...
...pack is preinstalled on 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 used disc. This may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your .... ❑ Only use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to a disc. n 38 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. For example, if you have a...
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... residence area is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to speed up disc access when playing a disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you cannot play the disc on your computer. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD...
... residence area is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to speed up disc access when playing a disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you cannot play the disc on your computer. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD...
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... has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate only Duo-size media and support Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo format with the MagicGate..., it is against the copyright law to insert it can be used only within the law. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with such...
... has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate only Duo-size media and support Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo format with the MagicGate..., it is against the copyright law to insert it can be used only within the law. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with such...
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...facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick slot. 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it into the slot. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media ✍ To insert a standard-size Memory Stick media, use the ExpressCard ...slot. To do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it clicks into...
...facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick slot. 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it into the slot. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media ✍ To insert a standard-size Memory Stick media, use the ExpressCard ...slot. To do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it clicks into...
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.... If you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Be sure to use the device that it does not contain your computer, use . n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open... the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the...
.... If you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Be sure to use the device that it does not contain your computer, use . n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open... the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the...
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If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator 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, so be sure the indicator is on. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. Large volumes of the slot. !
If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator 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, so be sure the indicator is on. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. Large volumes of the slot. !
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... Card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 200) to use with the Memory Stick Adaptor. An incompatible memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the Memory Stick media and the Memory Stick PRO media is recommended to visit ... slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer is delivered with the memory card adapter for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is not supported.
... Card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 200) to use with the Memory Stick Adaptor. An incompatible memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the Memory Stick media and the Memory Stick PRO media is recommended to visit ... slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer is delivered with the memory card adapter for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is not supported.
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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 ExpressCard slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Make sure to insert a memory card 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 48) to the memory card adapter (1).
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 ExpressCard slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Make sure to insert a memory card 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 48) to the memory card adapter (1).
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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 50) 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 50) 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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... 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; n 98 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting... a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder 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 port (3) on a Memory...
... 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; n 98 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting... a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder 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 port (3) on a Memory...
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Sony assumes no way to restore them if you carelessly encrypt them . ❑... arising out of your careless encryption of the following archive, backup, or token files. n 123 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ❑ Do not encrypt the following files and folders including them . There will be no liabilities for restoring... the TPM configuration Default file name: SPEmRecToken.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) ❑ Key and certificate backup file Default file name: SpBackupArchive.xml Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays...
Sony assumes no way to restore them if you carelessly encrypt them . ❑... arising out of your careless encryption of the following archive, backup, or token files. n 123 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ❑ Do not encrypt the following files and folders including them . There will be no liabilities for restoring... the TPM configuration Default file name: SPEmRecToken.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) ❑ Key and certificate backup file Default file name: SpBackupArchive.xml Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays...
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... careless encryption of the following password reset token or secret files. n 124 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ❑ Do not encrypt the following files and folders including them . Sony assumes no way to reset the password if you carelessly encrypt them . ❑ Password reset... token file Default file name: SPPwdResetToken.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) ❑ Password reset secret file Default...
... careless encryption of the following password reset token or secret files. n 124 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ❑ Do not encrypt the following files and folders including them . Sony assumes no way to reset the password if you carelessly encrypt them . ❑ Password reset... token file Default file name: SPPwdResetToken.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) ❑ Password reset secret file Default...
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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 137 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For...
...; 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 137 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For...