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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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... indicator is unlit. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in SPEED mode to a memory card, such as the Memory Stick and the SD memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit. Normal scrolling resumes when... the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use .
... indicator is unlit. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in SPEED mode to a memory card, such as the Memory Stick and the SD memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit. Normal scrolling resumes when... the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use .
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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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... buy pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. 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 disc ... may restrict video output to the CD Standard. Be aware that are required for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact...
... buy pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. 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 disc ... may restrict video output to the CD Standard. Be aware that are required for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact...
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...cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital ...data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 43 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard- Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC...
...cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital ...data with high-speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 43 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard- Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC...
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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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...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 the adaptor, you may not be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot. To remove a Memory Stick ...adaptor. ! Large volumes of the slot. ! Be sure to insert it into the slot if you may pop out unexpectedly. The Memory Stick Micro in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you cannot insert it from the slot...
...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 the adaptor, you may not be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot. To remove a Memory Stick ...adaptor. ! Large volumes of the slot. ! Be sure to insert it into the slot if you may pop out unexpectedly. The Memory Stick Micro in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you cannot insert it from the slot...
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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. ! Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use .... ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the Memory Stick depending on the media. The size of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more...
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. ! Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use .... ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the Memory Stick depending on the media. The size of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more...
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... insertion of January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot. Use a Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be...as of the media may damage both your personal use, it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use any audio and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright...
... insertion of January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot. Use a Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be...as of the media may damage both your personal use, it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use any audio and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright...
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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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... support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 50 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. 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...
... support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 50 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. 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...
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Do not force the card into the slot. 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. 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.
Do not force the card into the slot. 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. 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. n 52 N The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot.
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. n 52 N The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot.
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... compatible only with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer...
... compatible only with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer...
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... 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... file name: SpPSDBackup.fsb Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays the \Documents\Security Platform window.) Sony assumes no way to restore them if you carelessly encrypt them . ❑ Automatic backup file Default...; 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...
... 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... file name: SpPSDBackup.fsb Default path: None (Clicking Browse displays the \Documents\Security Platform window.) Sony assumes no way to restore them if you carelessly encrypt them . ❑ Automatic backup file Default...; 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...
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...VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 76 N ❑ Do not encrypt any troubles and damages arising out of your careless encryption of the following files and folders including them . There will be no liability for any one of the following password reset token or secret files. 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...
...VAIO Computer > Using the TPM n 76 N ❑ Do not encrypt any troubles and damages arising out of your careless encryption of the following files and folders including them . There will be no liability for any one of the following password reset token or secret files. 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...