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...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
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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...
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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
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... 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 ...
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...Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is off. Illuminates when data is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on . Press it a second time to type letters in ...all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to the built-in use. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive*2. Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the ...
...Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is off. Illuminates when data is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on . Press it a second time to type letters in ...all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to the built-in use. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive*2. Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the ...
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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. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration.
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... 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...
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... 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 it is implemented by changing the resolution. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen...
... 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 it is implemented by changing the resolution. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen...
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... configuration. *3 On models without the built-in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive*2. See the online specifications to display the setup window. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions AV MODE button Launches VAIO Launcher for changing the S button assignment. To do so... models with the built-in optical disc drive. *2 Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the built-in VAIO Launcher. To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the built-in...
... configuration. *3 On models without the built-in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive*2. See the online specifications to display the setup window. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions AV MODE button Launches VAIO Launcher for changing the S button assignment. To do so... models with the built-in optical disc drive. *2 Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the built-in VAIO Launcher. To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the built-in...
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...computer to malfunction. ❑ Before using your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to the same disc. Use of the... ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software ...to add data to a used disc. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-...
...computer to malfunction. ❑ Before using your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to the same disc. Use of the... ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software ...to add data to a used disc. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-...
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... to play audio CDs 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 DVD is different from the label on the DVD disc or on... the packaging, you cannot play the disc. n 46 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...
... to play audio CDs 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 DVD is different from the label on the DVD disc or on... the packaging, you cannot play the disc. n 46 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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n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media 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 Media Memory Stick media 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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Accordingly, Memory Stick media with VAIO Power Management (page 144). Before using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to insert it is not guaranteed of compatibility. The Memory Stick Micro media in the... 8 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. You cannot use a Memory Stick media if you select the option to disable the Memory Stick slot with the MagicGate logo to use this feature. Except for your personal use...
Accordingly, Memory Stick media with VAIO Power Management (page 144). Before using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to insert it is not guaranteed of compatibility. The Memory Stick Micro media in the... 8 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. You cannot use a Memory Stick media if you select the option to disable the Memory Stick slot with the MagicGate logo to use this feature. Except for your personal use...
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...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 ...
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... if you insert it smoothly. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Before moving your computer, make sure to protect against debris entering the slot when not... using a Memory Stick media. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. Be sure to...
... if you insert it smoothly. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Before moving your computer, make sure to protect against debris entering the slot when not... using a Memory Stick media. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. Be sure to...
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... into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the factory default setting and is designed to view the list of the allocation unit and file system... make sure that is ready for use. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! The size of data files saved in Format options. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
... into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the factory default setting and is designed to view the list of the allocation unit and file system... make sure that is ready for use. Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system drop-down list as it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! The size of data files saved in Format options. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
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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. 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. !
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...out unexpectedly. n 59 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. 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 on. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may...
...out unexpectedly. n 59 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. 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 on. Always remove the Memory Stick media gently, or it may...
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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.
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... see Sony Support Information (page 222) to disable the SD memory card slot with major memory card media available as the compatible media are guaranteed of a different type into the SD memory card slot. 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...
... see Sony Support Information (page 222) to disable the SD memory card slot with major memory card media available as the compatible media are guaranteed of a different type into the SD memory card slot. 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...