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... EYE Camera...36 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...37 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...53 Using the ExpressCard Module ...56 Using the Memory Stick Media ...60 Using Other...
... EYE Camera...36 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...37 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...53 Using the ExpressCard Module ...56 Using the Memory Stick Media ...60 Using Other...
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... Using the Power Saving Modes ...109 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...114 Configuring Your Modem ...116 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...118 Adding and Removing Memory...119
... Using the Power Saving Modes ...109 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...114 Configuring Your Modem ...116 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...118 Adding and Removing Memory...119
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... MOTION EYE Camera...129 On Handling Floppy Disks ...129 On Handling Discs ...130 On Using the Battery Pack...131 On Using Headphones...132 On Handling Memory Stick Media...133 On Handling the Hard Disk ...134 On Updating Your Computer ...135 Troubleshooting ...136 Computer ...138 System Security ...144 Battery...145 Built-in...
... MOTION EYE Camera...129 On Handling Floppy Disks ...129 On Handling Discs ...130 On Using the Battery Pack...131 On Using Headphones...132 On Handling Memory Stick Media...133 On Handling the Hard Disk ...134 On Updating Your Computer ...135 Troubleshooting ...136 Computer ...138 System Security ...144 Battery...145 Built-in...
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n5 N Mouse ...170 Speakers ...171 Touch Pad...173 Keyboard...174 Floppy Disks ...175 PC Cards ...176 Audio/Video...178 Memory Stick Media ...181 Peripherals ...182 Support Options ...183 Sony Support Information ...183 e-Support ...184 Trademarks ...186
n5 N Mouse ...170 Speakers ...171 Touch Pad...173 Keyboard...174 Floppy Disks ...175 PC Cards ...176 Audio/Video...178 Memory Stick Media ...181 Peripherals ...182 Support Options ...183 Sony Support Information ...183 e-Support ...184 Trademarks ...186
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... slide this sensor for operations. N Infrared signal indicator*1 (page 21) O Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp*1 (page 22) G Touch pad (page 33) H Power indicator (page 21) I Battery indicator (page 21) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 21) L LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Be...
... slide this sensor for operations. N Infrared signal indicator*1 (page 21) O Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp*1 (page 22) G Touch pad (page 33) H Power indicator (page 21) I Battery indicator (page 21) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 21) L LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Be...
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...indicator is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Illuminates when the computer is turned on .) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is read from or written to the optical disc media. Illuminates upon receipt of the computer is on .) When the indicator is ... indicator is not being used . n 21 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is off. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo media SONY logo* Built-in the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Illuminates when data is read from...
...indicator is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Illuminates when the computer is turned on .) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is read from or written to the optical disc media. Illuminates upon receipt of the computer is on .) When the indicator is ... indicator is not being used . n 21 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is off. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo media SONY logo* Built-in the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Illuminates when data is read from...
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...; Using the TV Function (page 46) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 53) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 56) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 60) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 66) ❑ Using the Internet (page 69) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 70) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
...; Using the TV Function (page 46) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 53) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 56) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 60) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 66) ❑ Using the Internet (page 69) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 70) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality...
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... the AC adapter to power your computer or 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. n 42 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 Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to ...
... the AC adapter to power your computer or 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. n 42 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 Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to ...
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... or on the packaging, 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. This may not be able to play the disc on your computer is playing...
... or on the packaging, 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. This may not be able to play the disc on your computer is playing...
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...with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Memory Stick media is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording...especially designed for external data storage. However, not all Memory Stick media that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB ...
...with multiple conversion adapters is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Memory Stick media is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording...especially designed for external data storage. However, not all Memory Stick media that are available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 8 GB ...
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... direction as you cannot insert it smoothly. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon. ! Improper insertion of the Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and the content of the media may damage both your computer or the... Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it clicks into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. Be...
... direction as you cannot insert it smoothly. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick media icon. ! Improper insertion of the Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and the content of the media may damage both your computer or the... Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you insert it clicks into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. Be...
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To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that is compatible with both standardand duo-size media.
To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media. For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media, visit the Memory Stick Web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot that is compatible with both standardand duo-size media.
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... will be completed more quickly if you want to use the device that is ready for use. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it may change. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the... File system drop-down list as it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media. The size of your computer, follow these steps. ! Do not select...
... will be completed more quickly if you want to use the device that is ready for use. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it may change. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the... File system drop-down list as it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media. The size of your computer, follow these steps. ! Do not select...
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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 64 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 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer The formatting process starts. ! 6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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... may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator is off before...
... may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator is off before...
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... in or out of the SD memory card. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with your computer. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Your...
... in or out of the SD memory card. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with your computer. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Your...
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n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot. 3 Carefully slide the memory card into place. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the 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 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot. 3 Carefully slide the memory card into place. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the 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.
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Do not remove a memory card while the SD memory card indicator light is off. 2 Press the extended part of the memory card, causing it to extend out from the slot. 3 When the card extends, carefully pull it out of the slot. The card or its data may become damaged. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is on. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
Do not remove a memory card while the SD memory card indicator light is off. 2 Press the extended part of the memory card, causing it to extend out from the slot. 3 When the card extends, carefully pull it out of the slot. The card or its data may become damaged. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is on. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card !
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... 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 a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection. your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example;
... 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 a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection. your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example;
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... your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see the online Specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you need assistance. n 118 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer... Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. Contact VAIO-Link if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors...
... your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your model, see the online Specifications. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you need assistance. n 118 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer... Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. Contact VAIO-Link if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors...