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...33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the Optical Disc Drive 36 Using the Memory Stick 43 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 48 Using the Internet 54 Using the Network (LAN 56 Using the Wireless LAN 57 Using the Bluetooth ...Connecting an i.LINK Device 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 111 Selecting Performance Modes 112 Setting the Password 114 Using the VAIO Control Center 126 Using the Power Saving Modes 127 Using the VAIO Power Management 132 Protecting the Hard Disk 134 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 135 Adding and Removing Memory 136
...33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the Optical Disc Drive 36 Using the Memory Stick 43 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 48 Using the Internet 54 Using the Network (LAN 56 Using the Wireless LAN 57 Using the Bluetooth ...Connecting an i.LINK Device 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 111 Selecting Performance Modes 112 Setting the Password 114 Using the VAIO Control Center 126 Using the Power Saving Modes 127 Using the VAIO Power Management 132 Protecting the Hard Disk 134 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 135 Adding and Removing Memory 136
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... Source 143 Handling Your Computer 144 Handling the Built-in Camera 147 Handling Discs 148 Using the Battery Pack 149 Using Headphones 151 Handling the Memory Stick 152 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 153 Using Fingerprint Authentication 154 Using the TPM 155 Troubleshooting 156 Computer 158 System Security 166 Battery... Bluetooth Technology 176 Optical Discs 180 Display 184 Printing 189 Microphone 190 Speakers 191 Touch Pad 192 Keyboard 193 Floppy Disks 194 Audio/Video 195 Memory Stick 199 Peripherals 200 Docking Station 201 Trademarks 202 Notice 204
... Source 143 Handling Your Computer 144 Handling the Built-in Camera 147 Handling Discs 148 Using the Battery Pack 149 Using Headphones 151 Handling the Memory Stick 152 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 153 Using Fingerprint Authentication 154 Using the TPM 155 Troubleshooting 156 Computer 158 System Security 166 Battery... Bluetooth Technology 176 Optical Discs 180 Display 184 Printing 189 Microphone 190 Speakers 191 Touch Pad 192 Keyboard 193 Floppy Disks 194 Audio/Video 195 Memory Stick 199 Peripherals 200 Docking Station 201 Trademarks 202 Notice 204
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A STAMINA mode indicator (page 18) B Performance selector switch (page 112) C SPEED mode indicator (page 18) D S1/S2 buttons (page 34) E Drive eject button (page 34) F Charge indicator (page 18) G Disc drive indicator (page 18) H Media Access indicator (page 18) I WIRELESS indicator (page 18) J SD memory card slot (page 50) K Memory Stick slot* (page 43) L WIRELESS switch (page 57), (page 61) M Built-in microphone (monaural) * Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A STAMINA mode indicator (page 18) B Performance selector switch (page 112) C SPEED mode indicator (page 18) D S1/S2 buttons (page 34) E Drive eject button (page 34) F Charge indicator (page 18) G Disc drive indicator (page 18) H Media Access indicator (page 18) I WIRELESS indicator (page 18) J SD memory card slot (page 50) K Memory Stick slot* (page 43) L WIRELESS switch (page 57), (page 61) M Built-in microphone (monaural) * Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Docking station connector (page 85) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 136)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Docking station connector (page 85) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 136)
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... while the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in use. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to a memory card, such as the Memory Stick and the SD 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 not in STAMINA mode to conserve battery power. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are using and does ...
... while the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in use. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to a memory card, such as the Memory Stick and the SD 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 not in STAMINA mode to conserve battery power. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are using and does ...
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...most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 35) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 43) ...❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Internet (page 54) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 56) ❑ Using the ...
...most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 35) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 43) ...❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Internet (page 54) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 56) ❑ Using the ...
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...bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Region settings are not compliant with your... environment be sure to read the notices on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may ...playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is ...
...bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Region settings are not compliant with your... environment be sure to read the notices on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may ...playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is ...
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... Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 43 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Because it can accommodate both standard- Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot... digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. For...
... Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 43 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Because it can accommodate both standard- Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot... digital data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. and Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. For...
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If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 44 N Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 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 clicks into place. ✍ The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon.
If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 44 N Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 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 clicks into place. ✍ The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon.
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...it smoothly. Be sure to remove it is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 45 N ✍ You can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2), be able to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you ... avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you may not be sure to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in an M2 Duo adaptor may lose data. If you insert the media...
...it smoothly. Be sure to remove it is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 45 N ✍ You can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Micro (M2), be able to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you ... avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you may not be sure to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in an M2 Duo adaptor may lose data. If you insert the media...
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... a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to... that it clicks into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. !
... a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to... that it clicks into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. !
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... from the respective copyright holders. Improper insertion of January 2009. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as... of the media may damage both your computer and the media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Notes on your...
... from the respective copyright holders. Improper insertion of January 2009. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use a Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as... of the media may damage both your computer and the media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Notes on your...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 48 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 48 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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove the ExpressCard module when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. n 49 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove the ExpressCard module when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. n 49 N
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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 ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) 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...
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 ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) 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...
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n 51 N ✍ 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. 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 proper direction.
n 51 N ✍ 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. 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 proper direction.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 52 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 52 N
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...can cause damage to your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in removing from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data ...transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. If you do not force the memory card into the slot....
...can cause damage to your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in removing from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data ...transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. If you do not force the memory card into the slot....
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Sony assumes no way to restore them if you carelessly encrypt them . ❑ Automatic...SPSystemBackup.xml file. ❑ Token file for any one of the following archive, backup, or token files. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 75 N ❑ Do not encrypt any troubles and damages arising out of your ... will be no liability for restoring the TPM configuration Default file name: SPEmRecToken.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) ❑ Key and certificate backup file Default file name: SpBackupArchive.xml Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays the...
Sony assumes no way to restore them if you carelessly encrypt them . ❑ Automatic...SPSystemBackup.xml file. ❑ Token file for any one of the following archive, backup, or token files. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 75 N ❑ Do not encrypt any troubles and damages arising out of your ... will be no liability for restoring the TPM configuration Default file name: SPEmRecToken.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) ❑ Key and certificate backup file Default file name: SpBackupArchive.xml Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays the...
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Sony assumes no way to reset the password if you carelessly encrypt them . ❑ Password reset token file Default file name: SPPwdResetToken.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) ❑ Password reset secret file Default file name: SPPwdResetSecret.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the...
Sony assumes no way to reset the password if you carelessly encrypt them . ❑ Password reset token file Default file name: SPPwdResetToken.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) ❑ Password reset secret file Default file name: SPPwdResetSecret.xml Default path: Removable media (FD, USB memory, etc.) Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the...