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... Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 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 ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the ExpressCard Module ...45 Using the Memory Stick ...48 Using the SD Memory Card ...54 Using the Internet...57 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...58 Using the Bluetooth Function ...61
... Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 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 ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the ExpressCard Module ...45 Using the Memory Stick ...48 Using the SD Memory Card ...54 Using the Internet...57 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...58 Using the Bluetooth Function ...61
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......80 Connecting a Printer ...83 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...84 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...87 Setting the Password ...88 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 93 Using the Power Saving Modes ...94 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...102
......80 Connecting a Printer ...83 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...84 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...87 Setting the Password ...88 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 93 Using the Power Saving Modes ...94 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...102
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n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
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n5 N Mouse ...159 Speakers ...160 Touch Pad...161 Keyboard...162 Floppy Disks ...163 Audio/Video...164 Memory Stick ...167 Peripherals ...168 Support Options ...169 Sony Support Information ...170 Program Support Information...173 Trademarks ...184
n5 N Mouse ...159 Speakers ...160 Touch Pad...161 Keyboard...162 Floppy Disks ...163 Audio/Video...164 Memory Stick ...167 Peripherals ...168 Support Options ...169 Sony Support Information ...170 Program Support Information...173 Trademarks ...184
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... (page 19) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS switch (page 58) K WIRELESS indicator (page 19) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M SD memory card slot (page 54) N Memory Stick slot* (page 48) O Headphones jack (page 67) P Microphone jack (page 79) * Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size...
... (page 19) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS switch (page 58) K WIRELESS indicator (page 19) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M SD memory card slot (page 54) N Memory Stick slot* (page 48) O Headphones jack (page 67) P Microphone jack (page 79) * Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size...
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Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 102)
Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 102)
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... on. Press it a second time to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is in use . Press the key a second time to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the... memory card is unlit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is lit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Press the ...
... on. Press it a second time to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is in use . Press the key a second time to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the... memory card is unlit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is lit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Press the ...
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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 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 45) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 48) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 54) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 45) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 48) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 54) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function...
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... are required for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is designed to check both playback and recording compatibility with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with ... it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This may restrict video output to a disc. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. This product is playing a disc or writing data to standard definition ...
... are required for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is designed to check both playback and recording compatibility with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with ... it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This may restrict video output to a disc. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. This product is playing a disc or writing data to standard definition ...
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Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick 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 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick is removable, it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices.
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...able to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. MagicGate is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be sure to use this feature. Except for your personal use, it from the... respective copyright holders. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). If you recorded without ...
...able to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of compatibility. MagicGate is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be sure to use this feature. Except for your personal use, it from the... respective copyright holders. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed data transfer). If you recorded without ...
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... if you insert it into the slot. The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your computer and the media. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction...
... if you insert it into the slot. The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your computer and the media. If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction...
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...use. Be sure to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the ...Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! The size of data files saved in the Memory Stick. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
...use. Be sure to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the ...Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! The size of data files saved in the Memory Stick. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media.
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n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. !
n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. !
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n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Large volumes of the slot. !
n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Large volumes of the slot. !
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...Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Do not attempt... following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card ...
...Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Do not attempt... following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card ...
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Inserting an SD Memory Card 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. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into place. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD 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.
Inserting an SD Memory Card 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. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into place. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD 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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The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card !
The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you do, the card or its data may become damaged. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card !
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... on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. 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...
... on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. 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...
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... Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support...
... Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support...