User Guide
Page 2
...Ports...16 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...24 Using the Battery Pack ...25 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...32 Using Your VAIO Computer ...33 Using the Keyboard ...34 Using the Touch Pad ...36 Using Special-function Buttons ...37 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...39 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the ExpressCard Module ...49 Using the Memory Stick Media ...53 Using Other Memory Cards ...60 Using the Internet...64 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...66 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...74
...Ports...16 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...24 Using the Battery Pack ...25 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...32 Using Your VAIO Computer ...33 Using the Keyboard ...34 Using the Touch Pad ...36 Using Special-function Buttons ...37 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...39 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the ExpressCard Module ...49 Using the Memory Stick Media ...53 Using Other Memory Cards ...60 Using the Internet...64 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...66 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...74
User Guide
Page 4
n4 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...151 Replacing Memory ...152 Precautions ...158 On Handling the LCD Screen ...159 On Using the Power Source ...160 On Handling Your Computer...161 On Using the Built-in ...MOTION EYE Camera...163 On Handling Floppy Disks ...164 On Handling Discs ...165 On Using the Battery Pack...166 On Using Headphones...168 On Handling Memory Stick Media...169 On Handling the Hard Disk ...170 On Updating Your Computer ...171 Troubleshooting ...172 Computer ...174 System Security ...184 Battery...186 Built-in...
n4 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...151 Replacing Memory ...152 Precautions ...158 On Handling the LCD Screen ...159 On Using the Power Source ...160 On Handling Your Computer...161 On Using the Built-in ...MOTION EYE Camera...163 On Handling Floppy Disks ...164 On Handling Discs ...165 On Using the Battery Pack...166 On Using Headphones...168 On Handling Memory Stick Media...169 On Handling the Hard Disk ...170 On Updating Your Computer ...171 Troubleshooting ...172 Computer ...174 System Security ...184 Battery...186 Built-in...
User Guide
Page 5
n5 N Printing ...209 Microphone ...210 Mouse ...211 Speakers ...212 Touch Pad...213 Keyboard...214 Floppy Disks ...215 Audio/Video...216 Memory Stick Media ...218 Peripherals ...220 Docking Station ...221 Support Options ...222 Sony Support Information ...222 Program Support Information...226 Trademarks ...238
n5 N Printing ...209 Microphone ...210 Mouse ...211 Speakers ...212 Touch Pad...213 Keyboard...214 Floppy Disks ...215 Audio/Video...216 Memory Stick Media ...218 Peripherals ...220 Docking Station ...221 Support Options ...222 Sony Support Information ...222 Program Support Information...226 Trademarks ...238
User Guide
Page 17
... indicator (page 22) E Battery indicator (page 22) F Hard disk drive indicator (page 22) G Built-in optical disc drive. *4 On selected models only. and Duo-size Memory Stick media. *2 On models with the built-in optical disc drive. *3 On models without the built-in microphone (monaural) H SD... memory card slot (page 60) I AV MODE button (page 37) J Play/Pause button (page 37) K Stop button (page 37) L Previous track button (page 37) M Next track ...
... indicator (page 22) E Battery indicator (page 22) F Hard disk drive indicator (page 22) G Built-in optical disc drive. *4 On selected models only. and Duo-size Memory Stick media. *2 On models with the built-in optical disc drive. *3 On models without the built-in microphone (monaural) H SD... memory card slot (page 60) I AV MODE button (page 37) J Play/Pause button (page 37) K Stop button (page 37) L Previous track button (page 37) M Next track ...
User Guide
Page 22
... the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Illuminates when data is read from or written to turn off , the memory card is not being used . Press the Scr Lk key to the built-in Hibernate mode or off . n 22 N Getting Started About the Indicator ... the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . Press it a second time to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Illuminates when the computer is in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive*2. Illuminates when data is off the indicator. Letters appear in use...
... the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Illuminates when data is read from or written to turn off , the memory card is not being used . Press the Scr Lk key to the built-in Hibernate mode or off . n 22 N Getting Started About the Indicator ... the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . Press it a second time to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Illuminates when the computer is in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive*2. Illuminates when data is off the indicator. Letters appear in use...
User Guide
Page 23
See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. n 23 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 out about your storage device configuration. n 23 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.
User Guide
Page 33
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 36) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 39) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 40) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 49) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 53) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 64) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 66) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 36) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 39) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 40) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 49) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 53) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 64) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 66) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
User Guide
Page 35
...graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with either a built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive as the primary storage device, depending on the model you execute this key combination changes the ...*1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer is restored because pressing this command, the states of power consumption. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your storage device configuration. To return the system to...
...graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with either a built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive as the primary storage device, depending on the model you execute this key combination changes the ...*1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer is restored because pressing this command, the states of power consumption. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your storage device configuration. To return the system to...
User Guide
Page 38
...drive tray. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. *1 On models with the built-in optical disc drive. *2 Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive*2. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a... CD or DVD media*1 or a music/video file stored on the built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the optical disc drive. See the online specifications to display the setup window. Previous track button...
...drive tray. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. *1 On models with the built-in optical disc drive. *2 Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive*2. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a... CD or DVD media*1 or a music/video file stored on the built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the optical disc drive. See the online specifications to display the setup window. Previous track button...
User Guide
Page 45
...discs, make sure 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. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may.... ❑ Do not strike or shake your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as... a disc readable on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you eject it.
...discs, make sure 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. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may.... ❑ Do not strike or shake your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as... a disc readable on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you eject it.
User Guide
Page 46
R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD- If the DVD is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on ...; Some DVD players and computers' optical disc drives may cause your computer to play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you can play this means that you can play the disc. If the region code for your residence...
R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to play DVDs created with the CD-R or CD- If the DVD is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on ...; Some DVD players and computers' optical disc drives may cause your computer to play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you can play this means that you can play the disc. If the region code for your residence...
User Guide
Page 53
Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage.
Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and other devices. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage.
User Guide
Page 54
... media that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer)....Duo Adaptor. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with the Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility or power supply to the Memory Stick slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may not be...
... media that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer)....Duo Adaptor. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with the Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility or power supply to the Memory Stick slot on the VAIO Power Management tab in an M2 Duo-size Adaptor may not be...
User Guide
Page 55
...VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Push in the Memory Stick slot protector toward the computer. 3 Pull the protector out of the slot. 4 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick slot. 5 Carefully slide the Memory... Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your ...
...VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Push in the Memory Stick slot protector toward the computer. 3 Pull the protector out of the slot. 4 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick slot. 5 Carefully slide the Memory... Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place. The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your ...
User Guide
Page 56
... media may damage both your computer, make sure to insert the Memory Stick slot protector into the slot if you insert it smoothly. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Before moving your computer and the media. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. Be sure to protect against debris...
... media may damage both your computer, make sure to insert the Memory Stick slot protector into the slot if you insert it smoothly. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Before moving your computer and the media. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. Be sure to protect against debris...
User Guide
Page 57
... media. To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on... the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. ...
... media. To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on... the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. Be sure to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. ...
User Guide
Page 58
n 58 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. ! 5 Click Start. 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
n 58 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. ! 5 Click Start. 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
User Guide
Page 59
...Media Access indicator light is on. Large volumes of the slot. ! 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 off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. If you do, you may pop ...out unexpectedly. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access ...
...Media Access indicator light is on. Large volumes of the slot. ! 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 off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. If you do, you may pop ...out unexpectedly. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may lose data. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access ...
User Guide
Page 60
You can use this slot to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
You can use this slot to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
User Guide
Page 61
... GB have been tested and found compatible only with VAIO Power Management (page 144). n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest ...are guaranteed of the slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. To change the settings, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to the SD memory card slot on your computer does not support ...
... GB have been tested and found compatible only with VAIO Power Management (page 144). n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest ...are guaranteed of the slot. However, not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. To change the settings, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to the SD memory card slot on your computer does not support ...