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... Using the Touch Pad 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the Optical Disc Drive 36 Using "Memory Stick 43 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 49 Using the Internet 55 Using the Network (LAN 56 Using the Wireless LAN 57 Using the Bluetooth Function 62 Using... 84 Using Intel(R) VT 91 Using the VAIO Control Center 92 Using the VAIO Power Management 93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 94 Adding and Removing Memory 95
... Using the Touch Pad 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the Optical Disc Drive 36 Using "Memory Stick 43 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 49 Using the Internet 55 Using the Network (LAN 56 Using the Wireless LAN 57 Using the Bluetooth Function 62 Using... 84 Using Intel(R) VT 91 Using the VAIO Control Center 92 Using the VAIO Power Management 93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 94 Adding and Removing Memory 95
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... Handling the LCD Screen 108 Using the Power Source 109 Handling the Built-in Camera 110 Handling Discs 111 Using the Battery Pack 112 Handling "Memory Stick 113 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 114 Troubleshooting 115 Computer Operations 117 System Update / Security 123 Recovery 125 Battery Pack 127 Built-in... Bluetooth Technology 135 Optical Discs 139 Display 144 Printing 148 Microphone 149 Speakers 150 Touch Pad 152 Keyboard 153 Floppy Disks 154 Audio/Video 155 "Memory Stick 157 Peripherals 158 Trademarks 159 Notice 161
... Handling the LCD Screen 108 Using the Power Source 109 Handling the Built-in Camera 110 Handling Discs 111 Using the Battery Pack 112 Handling "Memory Stick 113 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 114 Troubleshooting 115 Computer Operations 117 System Update / Security 123 Recovery 125 Battery Pack 127 Built-in... Bluetooth Technology 135 Optical Discs 139 Display 144 Printing 148 Microphone 149 Speakers 150 Touch Pad 152 Keyboard 153 Floppy Disks 154 Audio/Video 155 "Memory Stick 157 Peripherals 158 Trademarks 159 Notice 161
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 11 N A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Num lock indicator (page 16) C Caps lock indicator (page 16) D Scroll lock indicator (page 16) E "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 43) F Media Access indicator (page 16) G SD memory card slot (page 51) H Power indicator (page 16) I Charge indicator (page 16) J Disc drive indicator (page 16) K WIRELESS switch (page 57), (page 62) L WIRELESS indicator (page 16) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 11 N A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Num lock indicator (page 16) C Caps lock indicator (page 16) D Scroll lock indicator (page 16) E "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 43) F Media Access indicator (page 16) G SD memory card slot (page 51) H Power indicator (page 16) I Charge indicator (page 16) J Disc drive indicator (page 16) K WIRELESS switch (page 57), (page 62) L WIRELESS indicator (page 16) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 15 N A Memory module compartment cover (page 95) B Air vents
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 15 N A Memory module compartment cover (page 95) B Air vents
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... indicator light is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is lit. Press the Caps Lock key to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to turn it off...
... indicator light is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is lit. Press the Caps Lock key to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to turn it off...
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...-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 35) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 43) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 49) ❑ Using the Internet (page 55) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 56) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
...-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 35) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 36) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 43) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 49) ❑ Using the Internet (page 55) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 56) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
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... external display is strongly recommended that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may not support movie playback on the... disc, playback is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR...
... external display is strongly recommended that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may not support movie playback on the... disc, playback is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR...
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..." is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Before You Use "Memory Stick" The "Memory Stick Duo" slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile ...phones, and other devices. Because it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! Your computer supports only Duo-size...
..." is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Before You Use "Memory Stick" The "Memory Stick Duo" slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile ...phones, and other devices. Because it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! Your computer supports only Duo-size...
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...Memory Stick" n 44 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it gently and verify you insert "Memory Stick" into place. "Memory... Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are inserting it in the Computer window...
...Memory Stick" n 44 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it gently and verify you insert "Memory Stick" into place. "Memory... Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are inserting it in the Computer window...
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... indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 45 N ! Large volumes of the slot. ! Be sure to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it may take time to remove it into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you... may not be able to load, so make sure the indicator light is unlit before removing "Memory Stick". 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you insert the media directly into an "M2" Duo ...
... indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 45 N ! Large volumes of the slot. ! Be sure to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it may take time to remove it into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you... may not be able to load, so make sure the indicator light is unlit before removing "Memory Stick". 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you insert the media directly into an "M2" Duo ...
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...formatted by default and is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into place. 3 Click Start and Computer. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ... not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into the slot until it may change. Formatting...
...formatted by default and is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into place. 3 Click Start and Computer. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ... not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into the slot until it may change. Formatting...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. n 47 N It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. !
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. n 47 N It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. !
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...use any audio and/or image data you cannot insert it in the correct direction as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use "Memory Stick" with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ "MagicGate" is against the copyright law to take ...you recorded without prior consent from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 48 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑...
...use any audio and/or image data you cannot insert it in the correct direction as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use "Memory Stick" with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ "MagicGate" is against the copyright law to take ...you recorded without prior consent from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 48 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑...
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...) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in the proper direction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 49 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...
...) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in the proper direction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 49 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...
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.... 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. your computer is off. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in...
.... 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. your computer is off. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in...
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You can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer can accommodate the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card 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 audio/video devices. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 51 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 can accommodate the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card 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 audio/video devices. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 51 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
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n 52 N ✍ The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert the card into the slot. 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 clicks into place.
n 52 N ✍ The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert the card into the slot. 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 clicks into place.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. n 53 N The SD memory card ejects. 4 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 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. n 53 N The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot.
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...media, do , you may cause difficulty in the correct direction as of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. However, not all memory cards are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to 32 GB have been tested... and found compatible with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as you cannot insert it in or out of September 2009. If you ...
...media, do , you may cause difficulty in the correct direction as of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. However, not all memory cards are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to 32 GB have been tested... and found compatible with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as you cannot insert it in or out of September 2009. If you ...
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See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the contents 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 the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 82 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection.
See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the contents 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 the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 82 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection.