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... Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using the Switch Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using the Optical... Disc Drive 38 Using "Memory Stick 45 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 51 Using the Internet 57 Using the Network (LAN 59 Using the Wireless LAN 60 Using the Bluetooth Function 63 Using...
... Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using the Switch Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using the Optical... Disc Drive 38 Using "Memory Stick 45 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 51 Using the Internet 57 Using the Network (LAN 59 Using the Wireless LAN 60 Using the Bluetooth Function 63 Using...
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... Handling the LCD Screen 132 Using the Power Source 133 Handling the Built-in Camera 134 Handling Discs 135 Using the Battery Pack 136 Handling "Memory Stick 137 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 138 Using Fingerprint Authentication 139 Troubleshooting 140 Computer 142 System Security 151 Battery 152 Built-in Camera... Bluetooth Technology 161 Optical Discs 165 Display 169 Printing 173 Microphone 174 Speakers 175 Touch Pad 176 Keyboard 177 Floppy Disks 178 Audio/Video 179 "Memory Stick 181 Peripherals 182 Docking Station 183 Trademarks 184 Notice 186
... Handling the LCD Screen 132 Using the Power Source 133 Handling the Built-in Camera 134 Handling Discs 135 Using the Battery Pack 136 Handling "Memory Stick 137 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 138 Using Fingerprint Authentication 139 Troubleshooting 140 Computer 142 System Security 151 Battery 152 Built-in Camera... Bluetooth Technology 161 Optical Discs 165 Display 169 Printing 173 Microphone 174 Speakers 175 Touch Pad 176 Keyboard 177 Floppy Disks 178 Audio/Video 179 "Memory Stick 181 Peripherals 182 Docking Station 183 Trademarks 184 Notice 186
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... sensor (page 68) H WIRELESS switch (page 60), (page 63) I WIRELESS indicator (page 19) J "Memory Stick" slot* (page 45) K Media Access indicator (page 19) L SD memory card slot (page 53) * Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick". The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or...
... sensor (page 68) H WIRELESS switch (page 60), (page 63) I WIRELESS indicator (page 19) J "Memory Stick" slot* (page 45) K Media Access indicator (page 19) L SD memory card slot (page 53) * Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick". The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 18 N A Air vents B Docking station connector (page 78) C Memory module compartment cover (page 117)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 18 N A Air vents B Docking station connector (page 78) C Memory module compartment cover (page 117)
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... computer is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in use. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off...
... computer is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in use. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off...
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...most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 37) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 38) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 45) ...10065; Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 51) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Wireless...
...most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 37) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 38) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 45) ...10065; Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 51) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Wireless...
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...computer to malfunction. The AACS key update requires Internet access. As with this unit. VAIO computers may restrict video output to playback discs that are required for optimum compatibility and ... on the disc, playback is designed to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. If the region...with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI ...
...computer to malfunction. The AACS key update requires Internet access. As with this unit. VAIO computers may restrict video output to playback discs that are required for optimum compatibility and ... on the disc, playback is designed to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. If the region...with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI ...
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..., portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 45 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick" ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" !
..., portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 45 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick" ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" !
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... desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 46 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into the...
... desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 46 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into the...
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... if you may take time to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 47 N ✍ You can insert Duo-size "Memory Stick" directly into the slot. Large volumes of the slot. ! "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may not...
... if you may take time to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 47 N ✍ You can insert Duo-size "Memory Stick" directly into the slot. Large volumes of the slot. ! "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may not...
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... a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. This could cause a ..." into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 48 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is designed to use . Before formatting the media, make sure that...
... a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. This could cause a ..." into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 48 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is designed to use . Before formatting the media, make sure that...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. ! n 49 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. ! n 49 N
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 50 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ "MagicGate" is against the copyright law to ... your personal use, it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Improper insertion of this technology. ❑ Except for your computer and the media. Accordingly, "Memory Stick" with the "MagicGate" logo to 16 GB that are available as of May ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 50 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ "MagicGate" is against the copyright law to ... your personal use, it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Improper insertion of this technology. ❑ Except for your computer and the media. Accordingly, "Memory Stick" with the "MagicGate" logo to 16 GB that are available as of May ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 51 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 51 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other ...
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n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug is not displayed on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to ...
n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug is not displayed on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to ...
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Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. You can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. You can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
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Do not force the card into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 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. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the Computer window after you insert the card into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot. The SD memory card icon will appear in the proper direction. n 54 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot.
Do not force the card into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 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. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the Computer window after you insert the card into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot. The SD memory card icon will appear in the proper direction. n 54 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot.
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n 55 N The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release.
n 55 N The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release.
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... tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 56 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer. ...10065; Be sure to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in the...
... tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 56 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer. ...10065; Be sure to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in the...
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See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the contents of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 98 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection.
See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the contents of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 98 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection.