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... Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the ExpressCard Module ...49 Using the Memory Stick ...53 Using the SD Memory Card ...59 Using the Internet...63 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...65 Using the Bluetooth Function ...68
... Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the ExpressCard Module ...49 Using the Memory Stick ...53 Using the SD Memory Card ...59 Using the Internet...63 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...65 Using the Bluetooth Function ...68
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... External Microphone ...103 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...104 Connecting a Printer ...107 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...108 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...125 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...133 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...103 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...104 Connecting a Printer ...107 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...108 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...125 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...133 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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n4 N Precautions ...160 Handling the LCD Screen ...161 Using the Power Source ...162 Handling Your Computer ...163 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...165 Handling Floppy Disks ...166 Handling Discs ...167 Using the Battery Pack ...168 Using Headphones ...170 Handling the Memory Stick ...171 Handling the Hard Disk ...172 Updating Your Computer ...173 Troubleshooting ...174 Computer ...176 System Security ...184 Battery...185 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...187 Internet ...190 Networking ...192 Bluetooth Technology ...195 Optical Discs ...200 Display ...205 Printing ...209 Microphone ...210
n4 N Precautions ...160 Handling the LCD Screen ...161 Using the Power Source ...162 Handling Your Computer ...163 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...165 Handling Floppy Disks ...166 Handling Discs ...167 Using the Battery Pack ...168 Using Headphones ...170 Handling the Memory Stick ...171 Handling the Hard Disk ...172 Updating Your Computer ...173 Troubleshooting ...174 Computer ...176 System Security ...184 Battery...185 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...187 Internet ...190 Networking ...192 Bluetooth Technology ...195 Optical Discs ...200 Display ...205 Printing ...209 Microphone ...210
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n5 N Mouse ...211 Speakers ...212 Touch Pad...214 Keyboard...215 Floppy Disks ...216 Audio/Video...217 Memory Stick ...221 Peripherals ...222 Docking Station ...223 Support Options ...224 Sony Support Information ...225 Program Support Information...228 Trademarks ...240
n5 N Mouse ...211 Speakers ...212 Touch Pad...214 Keyboard...215 Floppy Disks ...216 Audio/Video...217 Memory Stick ...221 Peripherals ...222 Docking Station ...223 Support Options ...224 Sony Support Information ...225 Program Support Information...228 Trademarks ...240
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...) E Hard disk drive*2/Optical disc drive*3 indicator (page 22) F Built-in microphone (monaural) G SD memory card slot (page 59) H WIRELESS switch (page 65) I Built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you purchased. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 The storage device configuration of your configuration. *3 On models with a built-in optical...
...) E Hard disk drive*2/Optical disc drive*3 indicator (page 22) F Built-in microphone (monaural) G SD memory card slot (page 59) H WIRELESS switch (page 65) I Built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you purchased. and Duo-size Memory Stick. *2 The storage device configuration of your configuration. *3 On models with a built-in optical...
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Bottom n 21 N Getting Started A Air vents B Docking station connector (page 81) C Memory module compartment cover (page 153)
Bottom n 21 N Getting Started A Air vents B Docking station connector (page 81) C Memory module compartment cover (page 153)
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...on the model you press the Shift key while the indicator is lit. Media Access Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. n 22 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your ...selected models only. *2 The storage device configuration of your configuration. Press it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Scroll lock Press the Scr Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Caps lock Press the Caps Lock key to...
...on the model you press the Shift key while the indicator is lit. Media Access Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. n 22 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your ...selected models only. *2 The storage device configuration of your configuration. Press it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Scroll lock Press the Scr Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Caps lock Press the Caps Lock key to...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 37) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 40) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 49) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 53) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 37) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 40) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 49) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 53) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function...
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When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is playing a disc or writing data to a disc. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. ... that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Some contents may cause your computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ...
When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is playing a disc or writing data to a disc. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. ... that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Some contents may cause your computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ...
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n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick 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 Memory Stick 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.
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... is the general name of compatibility. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! Your... computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the...
... is the general name of compatibility. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. ! Your... computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to 16 GB that meet the...
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... by your computer and the media. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it into place. n 55 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 as you cannot insert...
... by your computer and the media. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot if you insert it into place. n 55 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 as you cannot insert...
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...not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Before formatting the media, make sure that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of data files saved in the factory default setting and is ready for use the device that ...malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to view the list of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to use . n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on...
...not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Before formatting the media, make sure that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. The size of data files saved in the factory default setting and is ready for use the device that ...malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to view the list of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to use . n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on...
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It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! n 57 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 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type.
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To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! Large volumes of the slot. ! Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. 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. 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.
To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! Large volumes of the slot. ! Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. 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. 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.
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You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
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...memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 225) to your computer. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. Use care when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the slot and can cause damage to visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 60 N Using Your VAIO... Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on...
...memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 225) to your computer. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. Use care when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the slot and can cause damage to visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 60 N Using Your VAIO... Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on...
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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. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into place. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting 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. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into place. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction.
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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. The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card !
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. The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card !
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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. n 109 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a ... end 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 a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example.
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. n 109 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a ... end 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 a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example.