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... Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using the Optical Disc Drive 37 Using "Memory Stick 45 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 51 Using the Internet 57 Using the Network (LAN 58 Using the Wireless LAN 59 Using the Bluetooth Function... Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Using the VAIO Power Management 90 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 91 Adding and Removing Memory 92
... Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using the Optical Disc Drive 37 Using "Memory Stick 45 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 51 Using the Internet 57 Using the Network (LAN 58 Using the Wireless LAN 59 Using the Bluetooth Function... Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Using the VAIO Power Management 90 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 91 Adding and Removing Memory 92
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... Handling the LCD Screen 106 Using the Power Source 107 Handling the Built-in Camera 108 Handling Discs 109 Using the Battery Pack 110 Handling "Memory Stick 111 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 112 Troubleshooting 113 Computer 115 System Security 124 Battery 125 Built-in Camera 127 Networking 129 Bluetooth... Technology 132 Optical Discs 136 Display 140 Printing 146 Microphone 147 Speakers 148 Touch Pad 149 Keyboard 150 Floppy Disks 151 Audio/Video 152 "Memory Stick 154 Peripherals 155 Trademarks 156 Notice 158
... Handling the LCD Screen 106 Using the Power Source 107 Handling the Built-in Camera 108 Handling Discs 109 Using the Battery Pack 110 Handling "Memory Stick 111 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 112 Troubleshooting 113 Computer 115 System Security 124 Battery 125 Built-in Camera 127 Networking 129 Bluetooth... Technology 132 Optical Discs 136 Display 140 Printing 146 Microphone 147 Speakers 148 Touch Pad 149 Keyboard 150 Floppy Disks 151 Audio/Video 152 "Memory Stick 154 Peripherals 155 Trademarks 156 Notice 158
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... drive indicator (page 18) I WIRELESS switch (page 59), (page 62) J WIRELESS indicator (page 18) K Media Access indicator (page 18) L SD memory card slot (page 53) M "Memory Stick" slot* (page 45) N Headphones jack (page 68) O Microphone jack (page 78) * Your computer supports both standard-size... "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick". Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify ...
... drive indicator (page 18) I WIRELESS switch (page 59), (page 62) J WIRELESS indicator (page 18) K Media Access indicator (page 18) L SD memory card slot (page 53) M "Memory Stick" slot* (page 45) N Headphones jack (page 68) O Microphone jack (page 78) * Your computer supports both standard-size... "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick". Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify ...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 92)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 92)
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... enabled. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is in use . Illuminates while data access to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the built-in camera is not in progress. The numeric... not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off the indicator light. Press the key a second time to turn it a second time to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is not in use .
... enabled. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is in use . Illuminates while data access to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the built-in camera is not in progress. The numeric... not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off the indicator light. Press the key a second time to turn it a second time to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is not in use .
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...most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 36) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 45) ...10065; Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 51) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the ...
...most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 36) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 45) ...10065; Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 51) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the ...
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...signals through digital connections, such as it is compliant 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 not be sure to read the... protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 41 N ! VAIO computers may restrict video output to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm...
...signals through digital connections, such as it is compliant 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 not be sure to read the... protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 41 N ! VAIO computers may restrict video output to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm...
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... information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 45 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is ...removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Because it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick" ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory...
... information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 45 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is ...removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Because it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick" ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory...
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... desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 46 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" 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 clicks into the...
... desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 46 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" 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 clicks into the...
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...so make sure the indicator light is unlit before removing "Memory Stick". 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 47 N ! To avoid damaging your computer... or the media, do , you cannot insert it into the slot. To remove "Memory Stick" ! Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media...
...so make sure the indicator light is unlit before removing "Memory Stick". 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 47 N ! To avoid damaging your computer... or the media, do , you cannot insert it into the slot. To remove "Memory Stick" ! Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 48 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Be sure to use . Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-... Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 48 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Be sure to use . Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-... Click Start and Computer to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that...
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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 49 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 49 N
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..." logo to use , it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 50 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to 16 GB that are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑...
..." logo to use , it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 50 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to 16 GB that are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑...
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... (34 mm wide) 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 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...
... (34 mm wide) 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 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...
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... Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop. 4 Follow the on the taskbar. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug is off. - n 52 N the hardware you want to 4 when: - the...
... Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop. 4 Follow the on the taskbar. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug is off. - n 52 N the hardware you want to 4 when: - the...
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Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 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 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 53 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 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.
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The SD memory card icon will appear in the proper direction. 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 Computer window after you are inserting it clicks into place. n 54 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you insert the card into the slot. Do not force the card into the slot.
The SD memory card icon will appear in the proper direction. 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 Computer window after you are inserting it clicks into place. n 54 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you insert the card into the slot. Do not force the card into the slot.
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n 55 N 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. The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot.
n 55 N 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. The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot.
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... standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 56 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible...
... standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 56 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible...
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See the manual that came with the device for more information. 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. 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.
See the manual that came with the device for more information. 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. 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.