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... Using the Touch Sensor Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using the Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 51 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN 61 Using the Bluetooth Function...Connecting an External Microphone 86 Connecting a USB Device 87 Connecting an i.LINK Device 89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 91 Setting the Password 92 Using the VAIO Control Center 99 Using the Power Saving Modes 100 Using the VAIO Power Management 105 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 107 Adding and Removing Memory 108
... Using the Touch Sensor Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using the Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 51 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN 61 Using the Bluetooth Function...Connecting an External Microphone 86 Connecting a USB Device 87 Connecting an i.LINK Device 89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 91 Setting the Password 92 Using the VAIO Control Center 99 Using the Power Saving Modes 100 Using the VAIO Power Management 105 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 107 Adding and Removing Memory 108
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... Source 116 Handling Your Computer 117 Handling the Built-in Camera 120 Handling Discs 121 Using the Battery Pack 122 Using Headphones 124 Handling the Memory Stick 125 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 126 Using Fingerprint Authentication 127 Troubleshooting 128 Computer 130 System Security 136 Battery 137 Built-in Camera... Bluetooth Technology 146 Optical Discs 150 Display 154 Printing 158 Microphone 159 Speakers 160 Touch Pad 161 Keyboard 162 Floppy Disks 163 Audio/Video 164 Memory Stick 166 Peripherals 167 Trademarks 168 Notice 170
... Source 116 Handling Your Computer 117 Handling the Built-in Camera 120 Handling Discs 121 Using the Battery Pack 122 Using Headphones 124 Handling the Memory Stick 125 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 126 Using Fingerprint Authentication 127 Troubleshooting 128 Computer 130 System Security 136 Battery 137 Built-in Camera... Bluetooth Technology 146 Optical Discs 150 Display 154 Printing 158 Microphone 159 Speakers 160 Touch Pad 161 Keyboard 162 Floppy Disks 163 Audio/Video 164 Memory Stick 166 Peripherals 167 Trademarks 168 Notice 170
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...) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 30) G Touch pad (page 32) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 70) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 46) J Media Access indicator (page 18) K SD memory card slot (page 54) L Power indicator (page 18) M Charge indicator (page 18) N Disc drive indicator (page 18) *1 ...On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports...
...) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 30) G Touch pad (page 32) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 70) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 46) J Media Access indicator (page 18) K SD memory card slot (page 54) L Power indicator (page 18) M Charge indicator (page 18) N Disc drive indicator (page 18) *1 ...On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo- Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Illumination lamp (page 99) C Memory module compartment cover (page 108)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Illumination lamp (page 99) C Memory module compartment cover (page 108)
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... press the Shift key while the indicator is reading or writing data. Press it off or in use. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the... memory card is not in lowercase if you scroll the display. Illuminates while the drive is lit. Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric ...
... press the Shift key while the indicator is reading or writing data. Press it off or in use. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the... memory card is not in lowercase if you scroll the display. Illuminates while the drive is lit. Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric ...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 33) ❑ Using the ... Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 46) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 51) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 33) ❑ Using the ... Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 46) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 51) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 42 N ! As with the High-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. Unless your external display is not supported. ... required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. The AACS key update requires Internet access. A DualDisc is not possible. 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...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 42 N ! As with the High-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. Unless your external display is not supported. ... required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. The AACS key update requires Internet access. A DualDisc is not possible. 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...
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....memorystick.com/en/. 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and...
....memorystick.com/en/. 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and...
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...VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 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 pointing in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be sure to insert it is automatically detected by your computer or the media, do not force the Memory...slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. ✍ The Memory Stick is additionally inserted into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. To ...
...VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 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 pointing in an M2 Duo adaptor may not be sure to insert it is automatically detected by your computer or the media, do not force the Memory...slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. ✍ The Memory Stick is additionally inserted into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ! If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. To ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 48 N To remove a Memory Stick ! The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 48 N To remove a Memory Stick ! The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly.
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... a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. It may change. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to...reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 49 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 format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. It may change. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to...reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 49 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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... with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ MagicGate is ... media are available as of the media may damage both your computer and the media. Improper insertion of January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 50 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do...
... with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ MagicGate is ... media are available as of the media may damage both your computer and the media. Improper insertion of January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 50 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 51 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 51 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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... the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it clicks into the slot. Make sure you are inserting it into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an ExpressCard module ! Do not force it in the ExpressCard slot.
... the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it clicks into the slot. Make sure you are inserting it into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an ExpressCard module ! Do not force it in the ExpressCard slot.
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... to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N To remove an ExpressCard module !
... to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N To remove an ExpressCard module !
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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 55 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot. Do not force the card 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.
n 55 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot. Do not force the card 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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n 56 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 56 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.
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...of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and ...found compatible with major memory cards available as of January 2009. To avoid...
...of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and ...found compatible with major memory cards available as of January 2009. To avoid...
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You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 90 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end 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 a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection.
You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 90 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end 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 a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection.