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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... Using the VAIO Control Center 92 Using the VAIO Power Management 93 Changing the Display Language 94 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 95 Adding and Removing Memory 96
... 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... Using the VAIO Control Center 92 Using the VAIO Power Management 93 Changing the Display Language 94 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 95 Adding and Removing Memory 96
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... Handling the LCD Screen 109 Using the Power Source 110 Handling the Built-in Camera 111 Handling Discs 112 Using the Battery Pack 113 Handling "Memory Stick 114 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 115 Troubleshooting 116 Computer Operations 118 System Update / Security 124 Recovery 126 Battery Pack 129 Built-in... Bluetooth Technology 137 Optical Discs 141 Display 146 Printing 150 Microphone 151 Speakers 152 Touch Pad 154 Keyboard 155 Floppy Disks 156 Audio/Video 157 "Memory Stick 160 Peripherals 161 Trademarks 162 Notice 164
... Handling the LCD Screen 109 Using the Power Source 110 Handling the Built-in Camera 111 Handling Discs 112 Using the Battery Pack 113 Handling "Memory Stick 114 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 115 Troubleshooting 116 Computer Operations 118 System Update / Security 124 Recovery 126 Battery Pack 129 Built-in... Bluetooth Technology 137 Optical Discs 141 Display 146 Printing 150 Microphone 151 Speakers 152 Touch Pad 154 Keyboard 155 Floppy Disks 156 Audio/Video 157 "Memory Stick 160 Peripherals 161 Trademarks 162 Notice 164
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 11 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 34) B Play/Pause button (page 34) C Stop button (page 34) D Previous track button (page 34) E Next track button (page 34) F ASSIST button (page 34) G S1 button (page 34) H VAIO button (page 34) I Charge indicator (page 15) J Disc drive indicator (page 15) K WIRELESS indicator (page 15) L Media Access indicator (page 15) M WIRELESS switch (page 57), (page 62) N "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 43) O SD memory card slot (page 51) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 11 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 34) B Play/Pause button (page 34) C Stop button (page 34) D Previous track button (page 34) E Next track button (page 34) F ASSIST button (page 34) G S1 button (page 34) H VAIO button (page 34) I Charge indicator (page 15) J Disc drive indicator (page 15) K WIRELESS indicator (page 15) L Media Access indicator (page 15) M WIRELESS switch (page 57), (page 62) N "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 43) O SD memory card slot (page 51) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 14 N A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 96) C Battery connector (page 18)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 14 N A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 96) C Battery connector (page 18)
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...type letters in progress. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is in uppercase. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in green while the computer is on the program you scroll the display. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 21...numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is in Sleep mode, and turns off while this indicator light is lit. Press it off when the computer is unlit. Press the ...
...type letters in progress. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is in uppercase. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in green while the computer is on the program you scroll the display. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 21...numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is in Sleep mode, and turns off while this indicator light is lit. Press it off when the computer is unlit. Press the ...
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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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...that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for some music discs encoded with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Unless your computer's optical disc ...the region coding on the disc package carefully to malfunction. DualDiscs and some contents of VAIO optical disc drives with this unit. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may not be sure to read ...
...that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for some music discs encoded with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Unless your computer's optical disc ...the region coding on the disc package carefully to malfunction. DualDiscs and some contents of VAIO optical disc drives with this unit. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may not be sure to read ...
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... 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 "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". Because 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 ...
... 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 "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". Because 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 ...
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...by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are inserting it clicks into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "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 ...
...by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are inserting it clicks into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "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 ...
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...not be sure 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. "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may take time to insert it from the slot. Be ...sure to remove it into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Large volumes of the slot. ...
...not be sure 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. "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may take time to insert it from the slot. Be ...sure to remove it into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Large volumes of the slot. ...
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...the slot while formatting. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 46 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. The size of the allocation ... your computer, follow these steps. ! 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. ! Be sure to reformat...
...the slot while formatting. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 46 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. The size of the allocation ... your computer, follow these steps. ! 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. ! Be sure to reformat...
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It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. ! n 47 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 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type.
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... guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ "MagicGate" is against the copyright law to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ ...Do not insert more than one "Memory Stick" into the slot if you recorded without prior consent from the...
... guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ "MagicGate" is against the copyright law to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ ...Do not insert more than one "Memory Stick" into the slot if you recorded without prior consent from the...
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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, and other ...
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, and other ...
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... the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to 4 when: - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it out of the ExpressCard...
... the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to 4 when: - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it out of the ExpressCard...
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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 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 clicks into the slot. Do not force the card into the slot.
n 52 N ✍ The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert the card 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 clicks into the slot. Do not force the card into the slot.
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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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... GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with major memory cards available as you may cause difficulty in or out of a different type into the... computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may lose data. ❑ Do not attempt to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as of September 2009....
... GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with major memory cards available as you may cause difficulty in or out of a different type into the... computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may lose data. ❑ Do not attempt to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as of September 2009....
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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. See the manual that came with the device for more information.