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...-function Buttons 40 Using the Quick Web Access Function 41 Using the Built-in Camera 43 Using the Optical Disc Drive 44 Using "Memory Stick 51 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 58 Using the Internet 66 Using the Network (LAN 67 Using the Wireless LAN 68 Using the Bluetooth Function 74 Using... 94 Using Intel(R) VT 101 Using the VAIO Control Center 102 Using the VAIO Power Management 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105
...-function Buttons 40 Using the Quick Web Access Function 41 Using the Built-in Camera 43 Using the Optical Disc Drive 44 Using "Memory Stick 51 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 58 Using the Internet 66 Using the Network (LAN 67 Using the Wireless LAN 68 Using the Bluetooth Function 74 Using... 94 Using Intel(R) VT 101 Using the VAIO Control Center 102 Using the VAIO Power Management 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105
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... Handling the LCD Screen 118 Using the Power Source 119 Handling the Built-in Camera 120 Handling Discs 121 Using the Battery Pack 122 Handling "Memory Stick 123 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 124 Troubleshooting 125 Computer Operations 127 System Update / Security 133 Recovery 134 Battery Pack 136 Built-in... Bluetooth Technology 144 Optical Discs 148 Display 153 Printing 157 Microphone 158 Speakers 159 Touch Pad 161 Keyboard 162 Floppy Disks 163 Audio/Video 164 "Memory Stick 166 Peripherals 167 Trademarks 168 Notice 171
... Handling the LCD Screen 118 Using the Power Source 119 Handling the Built-in Camera 120 Handling Discs 121 Using the Battery Pack 122 Handling "Memory Stick 123 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 124 Troubleshooting 125 Computer Operations 127 System Update / Security 133 Recovery 134 Battery Pack 136 Built-in... Bluetooth Technology 144 Optical Discs 148 Display 153 Printing 157 Microphone 158 Speakers 159 Touch Pad 161 Keyboard 162 Floppy Disks 163 Audio/Video 164 "Memory Stick 166 Peripherals 167 Trademarks 168 Notice 171
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 15 N A Num lock indicator (page 19) B Caps lock indicator (page 19) C Scroll lock indicator (page 19) D ASSIST button (page 40) E WEB button (page 40) F VAIO button (page 40) G Power button/Power indicator (page 19) H "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 51) I Media Access indicator (page 19) J SD memory card slot (page 62) K WIRELESS switch (page 68), (page 74) L WIRELESS indicator (page 19) M Charge indicator (page 19) N Disc drive indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 15 N A Num lock indicator (page 19) B Caps lock indicator (page 19) C Scroll lock indicator (page 19) D ASSIST button (page 40) E WEB button (page 40) F VAIO button (page 40) G Power button/Power indicator (page 19) H "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 51) I Media Access indicator (page 19) J SD memory card slot (page 62) K WIRELESS switch (page 68), (page 74) L WIRELESS indicator (page 19) M Charge indicator (page 19) N Disc drive indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 18 N A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 105) C Battery connector
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 18 N A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 105) C Battery connector
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...in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Press the Caps Lock key to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in use . Illuminates while data access to type letters in camera is turned off while this indicator light is lit....) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is in progress. Illuminates while the built-in uppercase. Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is not...
...in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Press the Caps Lock key to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in use . Illuminates while data access to type letters in camera is turned off while this indicator light is lit....) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is in progress. Illuminates while the built-in uppercase. Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is not...
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... Access Function (page 41) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 43) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 51) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 58) ❑ Using the Internet (page 66) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 67) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
... Access Function (page 41) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 43) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 51) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 58) ❑ Using the Internet (page 66) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 67) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
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...; any port and jack except the DC IN port, the network (LAN) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot, the SD memory card slot, and the ExpressCard slot. ❑ the Intel® Wireless Display (installed on selected models only). ❑ the WiMAX function (available on...
...; any port and jack except the DC IN port, the network (LAN) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot, the SD memory card slot, and the ExpressCard slot. ❑ the Intel® Wireless Display (installed on selected models only). ❑ the WiMAX function (available on...
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...compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. When you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc (CD) ... environment be sure to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may cause the computer to check both playback and...
...compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. When you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc (CD) ... environment be sure to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may cause the computer to check both playback and...
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... the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! 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. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit http://www.sony...
... the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! 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. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit http://www.sony...
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n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward the slot.
n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward the slot.
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...be prompted to remove it in the Computer window after you insert "Memory Stick" into the slot. ! The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction. If you insert the media directly into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you are displayed. If ...Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 53 N 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it into an "M2" Duo adaptor. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be sure to install the software. "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by ...
...be prompted to remove it in the Computer window after you insert "Memory Stick" into the slot. ! The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction. If you insert the media directly into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you are displayed. If ...Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 53 N 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it into an "M2" Duo adaptor. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be sure to install the software. "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by ...
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... 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. Large volumes of the slot. ! "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may take time to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it may lose... data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit...
... 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. Large volumes of the slot. ! "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may take time to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it may lose... data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit...
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...reformat the media with your valuable data. 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. ! Do not select NTFS ... Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 55 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is formatted by default and is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-...
...reformat the media with your valuable data. 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. ! Do not select NTFS ... Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 55 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is formatted by default and is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-...
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n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. !
n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. !
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... may damage both your computer and the media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 57 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to 32 GB that are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑...; Be sure to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in or out of the slot. ❑ Inserting "Memory Stick" with multiple conversion adaptors is...
... may damage both your computer and the media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 57 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to 32 GB that are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑...; Be sure to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in or out of the slot. ❑ Inserting "Memory Stick" with multiple conversion adaptors is...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 58 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 audio/video devices. This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 58 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 audio/video devices. This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual.
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n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an ExpressCard module ! Your computer is supplied with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 5 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot ...
n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an ExpressCard module ! Your computer is supplied with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 5 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot ...
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Make sure you are inserting it gently and verify you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it in the proper direction.
Make sure you are inserting it gently and verify you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it in the proper direction.
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..., be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot. ✍ You can skip steps 1 to 4 when: - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 61 N To remove an ExpressCard module ! Before moving your computer is not displayed on -screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the...
..., be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot. ✍ You can skip steps 1 to 4 when: - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 61 N To remove an ExpressCard module ! Before moving your computer is not displayed on -screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the...
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... the latest information on your computer can use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Before you use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot 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...
... the latest information on your computer can use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Before you use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot 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...