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... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...32 Using Your VAIO Computer ...33 Using the Keyboard ...34 Using the Touch Pad ...35 Using Special-function Buttons ...36 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the ExpressCard Module ...50 Using the Memory Stick ...54 Using the SD Memory Card ...60 Using the Internet...63 Using the Network (LAN) ...65
... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...32 Using Your VAIO Computer ...33 Using the Keyboard ...34 Using the Touch Pad ...35 Using Special-function Buttons ...36 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using... the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the ExpressCard Module ...50 Using the Memory Stick ...54 Using the SD Memory Card ...60 Using the Internet...63 Using the Network (LAN) ...65
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... Your VAIO Computer...151 Adding and Removing Memory...152 Precautions ...159 Handling the LCD Screen ...160 Using the Power Source ...161 Handling Your Computer ...162 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...
... Your VAIO Computer...151 Adding and Removing Memory...152 Precautions ...159 Handling the LCD Screen ...160 Using the Power Source ...161 Handling Your Computer ...162 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...
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n5 N Printing ...207 Microphone ...208 Mouse ...209 Speakers ...210 Touch Pad...212 Keyboard...213 Floppy Disks ...214 Audio/Video...215 Memory Stick ...219 Peripherals ...220 Docking Station ...221 Support Options ...222 Sony Support Information ...222 Trademarks ...226
n5 N Printing ...207 Microphone ...208 Mouse ...209 Speakers ...210 Touch Pad...212 Keyboard...213 Floppy Disks ...214 Audio/Video...215 Memory Stick ...219 Peripherals ...220 Docking Station ...221 Support Options ...222 Sony Support Information ...222 Trademarks ...226
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... to find out about your computer may include a built-in optical disc drive. n 16 N Getting Started A Media Access indicator (page 22) B Memory Stick slot*1 (page 54) C WIRELESS indicator (page 22) D Charge indicator (page 22) E Hard disk drive*2/Optical disc drive*3 indicator (page 22...) F Built-in microphone (monaural) G SD memory card slot (page 60) H WIRELESS switch (page 67) I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Muting button (page 36) K Volume control buttons (page 36)...
... to find out about your computer may include a built-in optical disc drive. n 16 N Getting Started A Media Access indicator (page 22) B Memory Stick slot*1 (page 54) C WIRELESS indicator (page 22) D Charge indicator (page 22) E Hard disk drive*2/Optical disc drive*3 indicator (page 22...) F Built-in microphone (monaural) G SD memory card slot (page 60) H WIRELESS switch (page 67) I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Muting button (page 36) K Volume control buttons (page 36)...
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Bottom n 21 N Getting Started A Air vents B Docking station connector (page 83) C Memory module compartment cover (page 152)
Bottom n 21 N Getting Started A Air vents B Docking station connector (page 83) C Memory module compartment cover (page 152)
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... green when the computer is on . *1 On selected models only. *2 The storage device configuration of your configuration. Press the key a second time to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Normal typing resumes when the Caps...reading or writing data. Scroll lock Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to find out about your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you scroll the display. See the online specifications to change how you purchased. The Scr Lk key functions...
... green when the computer is on . *1 On selected models only. *2 The storage device configuration of your configuration. Press the key a second time to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Normal typing resumes when the Caps...reading or writing data. Scroll lock Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to find out about your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you scroll the display. See the online specifications to change how you purchased. The Scr Lk key functions...
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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 35) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 37) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 40) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 50) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 54) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-... EYE Camera (page 37) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 40) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 50) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 54) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
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... settings are not compliant with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, 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 malfunction. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL...external display is strongly recommended that conform to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm...
... settings are not compliant with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, 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 malfunction. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL...external display is strongly recommended that conform to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm...
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n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick The 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 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick The 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.
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... an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2 Duo adaptor. Except for your personal use this feature. n 55 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). and Duo-size media and... as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to use , it from the respective copyright holders. MagicGate is not guaranteed of September 2008. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used only within the law. ...
... an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2 Duo adaptor. Except for your personal use this feature. n 55 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). and Duo-size media and... as of compatibility. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to use , it from the respective copyright holders. MagicGate is not guaranteed of September 2008. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used only within the law. ...
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... is automatically detected by your computer and the media. n 56 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 insert it into the slot if you cannot insert it clicks...To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it smoothly. Improper insertion of the media...
... is automatically detected by your computer and the media. n 56 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 insert it into the slot if you cannot insert it clicks...To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it smoothly. Improper insertion of the media...
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To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in the Memory Stick. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. If...
To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in the Memory Stick. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. If...
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5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! n 58 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 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. Large volumes of the slot. ! 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. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is lit.
To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. Large volumes of the slot. ! 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. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick ! Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is lit.
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... The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with capacity of a different type into the SD memory card slot. SD memory cards with capacity of up to visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using...
... The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 222) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with capacity of a different type into the SD memory card slot. SD memory cards with capacity of up to visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using...
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n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into place. Do not force the card into the slot. 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. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the proper direction.
n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into place. Do not force the card into the slot. 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. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until 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. n 62 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 62 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.
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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 110 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 110 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.
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... the < or , key to select the Exit tab. 10 Press the M or m key to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key. n 119 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the hard disk password 1 Turn on password. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 7 Enter.... If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. ✍ If you have set the power-on password, enter your computer is equipped with both the built-in flash memory storage device and the built-in hard disk drive, select Hard Disk 1 Password for...
... the < or , key to select the Exit tab. 10 Press the M or m key to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key. n 119 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the hard disk password 1 Turn on password. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 7 Enter.... If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. ✍ If you have set the power-on password, enter your computer is equipped with both the built-in flash memory storage device and the built-in hard disk drive, select Hard Disk 1 Password for...
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n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk password 1 Turn on password, enter your computer is equipped with both the built-in flash memory storage device and the built-in flash hard disk drive, select Hard Disk 1 Password for the memory storage device or select Hard... the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. ✍ If you have set the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk password 1 Turn on password, enter your computer is equipped with both the built-in flash memory storage device and the built-in flash hard disk drive, select Hard Disk 1 Password for the memory storage device or select Hard... the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. ✍ If you have set the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...