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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 ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the ExpressCard Module ...44 Using the Memory Stick Media ...48 Using Other Memory Cards ...54 Using the Internet...58 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...59 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...66
...Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the ExpressCard Module ...44 Using the Memory Stick Media ...48 Using Other Memory Cards ...54 Using the Internet...58 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...59 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...66
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...) Device...94 Connecting a Printer ...97 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...98 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...100 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...115 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...123 Setting Up Your Computer with... VAIO Central ...130 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...131 Using the Power Saving Modes ...132 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...137 Changing the Performance Setting ...140 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...
...) Device...94 Connecting a Printer ...97 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...98 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...100 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...115 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...123 Setting Up Your Computer with... VAIO Central ...130 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...131 Using the Power Saving Modes ...132 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...137 Changing the Performance Setting ...140 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...
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... MOTION EYE Camera...156 On Handling Floppy Disks ...156 On Handling Discs ...157 On Using the Battery Pack...158 On Using Headphones...159 On Handling Memory Stick Media...160 On Handling the Hard Disk ...161 On Updating Your Computer ...162 Troubleshooting ...163 Computer ...165 System Security ...174 Battery...175 Built-in...
... MOTION EYE Camera...156 On Handling Floppy Disks ...156 On Handling Discs ...157 On Using the Battery Pack...158 On Using Headphones...159 On Handling Memory Stick Media...160 On Handling the Hard Disk ...161 On Updating Your Computer ...162 Troubleshooting ...163 Computer ...165 System Security ...174 Battery...175 Built-in...
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n5 N Mouse ...199 Speakers ...200 Touch Pad...201 Keyboard...202 Floppy Disks ...203 Audio/Video...204 Memory Stick Media ...206 Peripherals ...208 Docking Station ...209 Support Options ...210 Sony Support Information ...210 Program Support Information...214
n5 N Mouse ...199 Speakers ...200 Touch Pad...201 Keyboard...202 Floppy Disks ...203 Audio/Video...204 Memory Stick Media ...206 Peripherals ...208 Docking Station ...209 Support Options ...210 Sony Support Information ...210 Program Support Information...214
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...slot*1 (page 49) D Media Access indicator (page 18) E Battery indicator (page 18) F Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) G Built-in microphone (monaural) H SD memory card slot (page 54) I AV MODE button (page 33) J Play/Pause button (page 33) K Stop button (page 33) L Previous track button (page 33) M ... WIRELESS switch (page 59) P Bluetooth indicator (page 18) Q WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) R WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator*2 (page 18) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 On selected models only.
...slot*1 (page 49) D Media Access indicator (page 18) E Battery indicator (page 18) F Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) G Built-in microphone (monaural) H SD memory card slot (page 54) I AV MODE button (page 33) J Play/Pause button (page 33) K Stop button (page 33) L Previous track button (page 33) M ... WIRELESS switch (page 59) P Bluetooth indicator (page 18) Q WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) R WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator*2 (page 18) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 On selected models only.
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... .) When the indicator is off . Press it a second time to type letters in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*2. Illuminates while the built-in Hibernate mode or off , the memory card is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Illuminates when data is not...
... .) When the indicator is off . Press it a second time to type letters in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*2. Illuminates while the built-in Hibernate mode or off , the memory card is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Illuminates when data is not...
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Wireless WAN*1 Illuminates when the wireless WAN functionality is enabled. *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer is enabled. See the online Specifications to find about your storage device configuration. n 19 N Getting Started Indicator Functions Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you purchased.
Wireless WAN*1 Illuminates when the wireless WAN functionality is enabled. *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer is enabled. See the online Specifications to find about your storage device configuration. n 19 N Getting Started Indicator Functions Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you purchased.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 35) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 44) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 48) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 54) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 35) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 44) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 48) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 54) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
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...*2 Your computer is equipped with a higher resolution. When you purchased. When your storage device configuration. The location and size of power consumption. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as... as the standard view, as it magnifies the screen view by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with either the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive as it is implemented by changing the resolution.
...*2 Your computer is equipped with a higher resolution. When you purchased. When your storage device configuration. The location and size of power consumption. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as... as the standard view, as it magnifies the screen view by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with either the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive as it is implemented by changing the resolution.
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... Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. ...next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you use specific functions of the computer. ...
... Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on the built-in flash memory storage or hard disk drive*. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. ...next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you use specific functions of the computer. ...
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... pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. To complete this may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ When using your software application... it. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software ...
... pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. To complete this may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ When using your software application... it. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software ...
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... on what type of player you can play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- If the region code of your computer. n 41 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 computer's optical disc... "all," this means that you can play the disc. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a disc.
... on what type of player you can play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- If the region code of your computer. n 41 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 computer's optical disc... "all," this means that you can play the disc. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a disc.
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...Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use (page 141) or Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes (page 138). Because it is the general name of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as the compatible media... are available as of up to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options window. MagicGate ...
...Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use (page 141) or Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes (page 138). Because it is the general name of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as the compatible media... are available as of up to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options window. MagicGate ...
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... and pointing toward the computer. 3 Pull the protector out of the Memory Stick media is displayed. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 2 Push in the Memory Stick media slot protector toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 5 Carefully slide the...
... and pointing toward the computer. 3 Pull the protector out of the Memory Stick media is displayed. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 2 Push in the Memory Stick media slot protector toward the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. 5 Carefully slide the...
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n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Insert the Memory Stick media slot protector to hold the Memory Stick media with both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot. Before moving your computer, make sure to view the list of the media may damage both ...standardand duo-size media. You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot if you insert it smoothly. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. For more than one...
n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Insert the Memory Stick media slot protector to hold the Memory Stick media with both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot. Before moving your computer, make sure to view the list of the media may damage both ...standardand duo-size media. You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot if you insert it smoothly. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. For more than one...
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... media erases the entire data on the media. The size of your computer, follow these steps. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. Be ...into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the ...
... media erases the entire data on the media. The size of your computer, follow these steps. ! n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. Avoid accidental erasure of the allocation unit and file system may change. Be ...into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the ...
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It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer The formatting process starts. ! 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. 7 Once completed, click OK. 8 Click Close. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer The formatting process starts. ! 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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...Access indicator light 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. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access ...indicator light 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...
...Access indicator light 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. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access ...indicator light 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...
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Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other memory cards. You can use this slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ Secure Digital (SD) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly.
Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other memory cards. You can use this slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ Secure Digital (SD) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly.
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... GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer. Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from Unauthorized Use (page 141) or Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes (page 138). The SD memory card slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in or out of up to the SD... memory card slot on your computer. SD memory cards with capacity of up to your computer does not ...
... GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer. Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from Unauthorized Use (page 141) or Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes (page 138). The SD memory card slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in or out of up to the SD... memory card slot on your computer. SD memory cards with capacity of up to your computer does not ...