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... Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the ExpressCard Module ...49 Using the Memory Stick ...53 Using the SD Memory Card ...59 Using the Internet...63 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...65 Using the Bluetooth Function ...68
... Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the ExpressCard Module ...49 Using the Memory Stick ...53 Using the SD Memory Card ...59 Using the Internet...63 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...65 Using the Bluetooth Function ...68
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... External Microphone ...103 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...104 Connecting a Printer ...107 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...108 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...125 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...133 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...103 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...104 Connecting a Printer ...107 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...108 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...125 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...133 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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n4 N Precautions ...160 Handling the LCD Screen ...161 Using the Power Source ...162 Handling Your Computer ...163 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...165 Handling Floppy Disks ...166 Handling Discs ...167 Using the Battery Pack ...168 Using Headphones ...170 Handling the Memory Stick ...171 Handling the Hard Disk ...172 Updating Your Computer ...173 Troubleshooting ...174 Computer ...176 System Security ...184 Battery...185 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...187 Internet ...190 Networking ...192 Bluetooth Technology ...195 Optical Discs ...200 Display ...205 Printing ...209 Microphone ...210
n4 N Precautions ...160 Handling the LCD Screen ...161 Using the Power Source ...162 Handling Your Computer ...163 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...165 Handling Floppy Disks ...166 Handling Discs ...167 Using the Battery Pack ...168 Using Headphones ...170 Handling the Memory Stick ...171 Handling the Hard Disk ...172 Updating Your Computer ...173 Troubleshooting ...174 Computer ...176 System Security ...184 Battery...185 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...187 Internet ...190 Networking ...192 Bluetooth Technology ...195 Optical Discs ...200 Display ...205 Printing ...209 Microphone ...210
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n5 N Mouse ...211 Speakers ...212 Touch Pad...214 Keyboard...215 Floppy Disks ...216 Audio/Video...217 Memory Stick ...221 Peripherals ...222 Docking Station ...223 Support Options ...224 Sony Support Information ...225 Program Support Information...228 Trademarks ...240
n5 N Mouse ...211 Speakers ...212 Touch Pad...214 Keyboard...215 Floppy Disks ...216 Audio/Video...217 Memory Stick ...221 Peripherals ...222 Docking Station ...223 Support Options ...224 Sony Support Information ...225 Program Support Information...228 Trademarks ...240
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... to find out about your computer may include a built-in optical disc drive. n 17 N Getting Started A Media Access indicator (page 22) B Memory Stick slot*1 (page 53) C WIRELESS indicator (page 22) D Charge indicator (page 22) E Hard disk drive*2/Optical disc drive*3 indicator (page 22...) F Built-in microphone (monaural) G SD memory card slot (page 59) H WIRELESS switch (page 65) I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Muting button (page 35) K Volume control buttons (page 35) L...
... to find out about your computer may include a built-in optical disc drive. n 17 N Getting Started A Media Access indicator (page 22) B Memory Stick slot*1 (page 53) C WIRELESS indicator (page 22) D Charge indicator (page 22) E Hard disk drive*2/Optical disc drive*3 indicator (page 22...) F Built-in microphone (monaural) G SD memory card slot (page 59) H WIRELESS switch (page 65) I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Muting button (page 35) K Volume control buttons (page 35) L...
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Bottom n 21 N Getting Started A Air vents B Docking station connector (page 81) C Memory module compartment cover (page 153)
Bottom n 21 N Getting Started A Air vents B Docking station connector (page 81) C Memory module compartment cover (page 153)
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... is reading or writing data. See the online specifications to turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use. Hard disk drive*2 /Optical disc drive*1 Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Do not place the computer into .... *2 The storage device configuration of your configuration. Press the key a second time to find out about your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off or in Hibernate mode. Charge Illuminates while...
... is reading or writing data. See the online specifications to turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use. Hard disk drive*2 /Optical disc drive*1 Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Do not place the computer into .... *2 The storage device configuration of your configuration. Press the key a second time to find out about your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off or in Hibernate mode. Charge Illuminates while...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 37) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 40) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 49) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 53) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 37) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 40) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 49) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 53) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function...
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... you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is playing... about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. If the region... CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of ...
... you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is playing... about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. If the region... CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of ...
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n 53 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 53 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.
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...if it is against the copyright law to insert it from the respective copyright holders. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). For the ... media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can accommodate both standard- Accordingly, the Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of May 2008...
...if it is against the copyright law to insert it from the respective copyright holders. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). For the ... media are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. ✍ You can accommodate both standard- Accordingly, the Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of May 2008...
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n 55 N Using Your 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. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your system... desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into place. To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it clicks into...
n 55 N Using Your 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. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your system... desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon. ! If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into place. To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it clicks into...
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... until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of data files saved in the Memory Stick. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. If you want to view the list of the... be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. To format...
... until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of data files saved in the Memory Stick. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. If you want to view the list of the... be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. To format...
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5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer
5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. 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. Large volumes of the slot. ! n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick !
Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. 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. Large volumes of the slot. ! n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick !
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You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
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... compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 225) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card...
... compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 225) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card...
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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. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot until it in the proper direction. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card 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. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot until it in the proper direction. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into place.
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n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release.
n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card ! The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release.
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... (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 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 ...
... (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 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 ...