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...Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 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 ...36 Using PC Cards ...45 Using the ExpressCard Module ...49 Using the Memory Stick Media ...53 Using Other Memory Cards ...59 Using the Internet...62 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...63 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...71
...Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 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 ...36 Using PC Cards ...45 Using the ExpressCard Module ...49 Using the Memory Stick Media ...53 Using Other Memory Cards ...59 Using the Internet...62 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...63 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...71
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...(USB) Device...98 Connecting a Printer ...101 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...102 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...104 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...106 Selecting Performance Modes ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...119 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...127 Setting Up... Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 136 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...137 Using the Power Saving Modes ...138 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...143 Protecting the Hard Disk ...145 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...146 Adding and Removing Memory...147
...(USB) Device...98 Connecting a Printer ...101 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...102 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...104 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...106 Selecting Performance Modes ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...119 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...127 Setting Up... Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 136 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...137 Using the Power Saving Modes ...138 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...143 Protecting the Hard Disk ...145 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...146 Adding and Removing Memory...147
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... Floppy Disks ...160 On Handling Discs ...161 On Using the Battery Pack...162 On Using Headphones...164 On Handling Memory Stick Media...165 On Handling the Hard Disk ...166 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...167 On Updating Your Computer ...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...179 Battery...181 Built-in...
... Floppy Disks ...160 On Handling Discs ...161 On Using the Battery Pack...162 On Using Headphones...164 On Handling Memory Stick Media...165 On Handling the Hard Disk ...166 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...167 On Updating Your Computer ...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...179 Battery...181 Built-in...
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n5 N Microphone ...204 Mouse ...205 Speakers ...206 Touch Pad...208 Keyboard...209 Floppy Disks ...210 PC Cards ...211 Audio/Video...213 Memory Stick Media ...214 Peripherals ...215 Docking Station ...216 Support Options ...217 Sony Support Information ...217 Program Support Information...221 Trademarks ...233
n5 N Microphone ...204 Mouse ...205 Speakers ...206 Touch Pad...208 Keyboard...209 Floppy Disks ...210 PC Cards ...211 Audio/Video...213 Memory Stick Media ...214 Peripherals ...215 Docking Station ...216 Support Options ...217 Sony Support Information ...217 Program Support Information...221 Trademarks ...233
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Left n 18 N Getting Started A Microphone jack (page 97) B Headphones jack (page 88) C Air vent D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 102) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 90) F PC Card slot (page 45) G PC Card release button (page 48) H Memory Stick indicator (page 20) I Memory Stick slot* (page 54) * Your computer supports Duo-size Memory Stick media only.
Left n 18 N Getting Started A Microphone jack (page 97) B Headphones jack (page 88) C Air vent D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 102) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 90) F PC Card slot (page 45) G PC Card release button (page 48) H Memory Stick indicator (page 20) I Memory Stick slot* (page 54) * Your computer supports Duo-size Memory Stick media only.
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.... Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Illuminates when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off , the Memory Stick media is off . Press the key a second time to the optical disc media. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging.... n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is not being used . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Optical disc drive STAMINA mode SPEED mode Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Functions Illuminates when the power...
.... Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Illuminates when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off , the Memory Stick media is off . Press the key a second time to the optical disc media. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging.... n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is not being used . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Optical disc drive STAMINA mode SPEED mode Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Functions Illuminates when the power...
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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-... the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 45) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 49) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 53) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 62) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 63) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
... 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-... the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 45) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 49) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 53) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 62) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 63) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
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... ❑ Do not place 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 the same disc. For example, if you have a disc with data that you need to close all other...the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use the same disc burning software to add data to a disc. n 41 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.
... ❑ Do not place 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 the same disc. For example, if you have a disc with data that you need to close all other...the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use the same disc burning software to add data to a disc. n 41 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.
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..., you cannot play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a disc. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label on... the DVD disc or on what type of the world. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computers' optical disc...
..., you cannot play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a disc. If the region code for your residence area is different from the label on... the DVD disc or on what type of the world. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computers' optical disc...
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... transfer). Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be sure to use this feature. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Before using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be... and sharing digital data with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ! n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is not guaranteed of compatibility. Because it is removable, it is the general name of compatibility. Inserting...
... transfer). Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be sure to use this feature. However, not all Memory Stick media that are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Before using a Memory Stick Micro (M2) media, be... and sharing digital data with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ! n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is not guaranteed of compatibility. Because it is removable, it is the general name of compatibility. Inserting...
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...insertion of the media may damage both your system and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon. ! To do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot. See Using the ExpressCard Module (page 49) and Using Other...page 59) for more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you need the supplied memory card adapter. To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media, do this, you cannot insert it smoothly. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media ✍ To insert...
...insertion of the media may damage both your system and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon. ! To do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot. See Using the ExpressCard Module (page 49) and Using Other...page 59) for more than one Memory Stick media into the slot if you need the supplied memory card adapter. To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media, do this, you cannot insert it smoothly. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media ✍ To insert...
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n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media.
n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media.
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... it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. Before formatting the media, ...make sure that is ready for use the device that it may change. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File ...
... it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. Before formatting the media, ...make sure that is ready for use the device that it may change. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File ...
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6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. The formatting process starts. !
6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. The formatting process starts. !
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n 58 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. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data.
n 58 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. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data.
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... tested and found compatible only with the memory card adapter for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is recommended to insert a memory card adapter of the slot. Do not attempt to use with your computer. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer is not supported...
... tested and found compatible only with the memory card adapter for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is recommended to insert a memory card adapter of the slot. Do not attempt to use with your computer. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer 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 memory card adapter in the correct direction to avoid possible damage to the memory card adapter. 2 See Inserting an ExpressCard Module (page 50) to the memory card adapter (1). n 60 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 50) to the memory card adapter (1). n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Make sure to insert a memory card into the ExpressCard slot.
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Then, firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card and carefully pull it out of the memory card adapter. n 61 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 52) 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 61 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 52) to remove the memory card adapter from the ExpressCard slot.
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...) 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; your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. You cannot access... the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV ...
...) 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; your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. You cannot access... the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV ...
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...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.) ...10065; Key and certificate backup file Default file name: SpBackupArchive.xml Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays the \Documents\Security Platform window.) ❑ PSD backup file Default file name: SpPSDBackup.fsb Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays the \Documents\Security Platform window.) Sony...
...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.) ...10065; Key and certificate backup file Default file name: SpBackupArchive.xml Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays the \Documents\Security Platform window.) ❑ PSD backup file Default file name: SpPSDBackup.fsb Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays the \Documents\Security Platform window.) Sony...