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...35 Using the Quick Web Access Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using "Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 52 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN 61 Using Peripheral Devices 64 ... Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel® VT 86 Using the VAIO Control Center 87 Using the VAIO Power Management 88 Configuring Your Modem 89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 90 Adding and Removing Memory 91
...35 Using the Quick Web Access Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using "Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 52 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN 61 Using Peripheral Devices 64 ... Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel® VT 86 Using the VAIO Control Center 87 Using the VAIO Power Management 88 Configuring Your Modem 89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 90 Adding and Removing Memory 91
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... Handling the LCD Screen 105 Using the Power Source 106 Handling the Built-in Camera 107 Handling Discs 108 Using the Battery Pack 109 Handling "Memory Stick 110 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 111 Troubleshooting 112 Computer 114 System Security 121 Battery 122 Built-in Camera 124 Internet 126 Networking... 128 Optical Discs 131 Display 135 Printing 139 Microphone 140 Speakers 141 Touch Pad 142 Keyboard 143 Floppy Disks 144 Audio/Video 145 "Memory Stick 147 Peripherals 148 Trademarks 149 Notice 151
... Handling the LCD Screen 105 Using the Power Source 106 Handling the Built-in Camera 107 Handling Discs 108 Using the Battery Pack 109 Handling "Memory Stick 110 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 111 Troubleshooting 112 Computer 114 System Security 121 Battery 122 Built-in Camera 124 Internet 126 Networking... 128 Optical Discs 131 Display 135 Printing 139 Microphone 140 Speakers 141 Touch Pad 142 Keyboard 143 Floppy Disks 144 Audio/Video 145 "Memory Stick 147 Peripherals 148 Trademarks 149 Notice 151
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Front n 13 N A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F Media Access indicator (page 18) G "Memory Stick" slot* (page 46) H SD memory card slot (page 54) I Power indicator (page 18) J Charge indicator (page 18) K Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Front n 13 N A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F Media Access indicator (page 18) G "Memory Stick" slot* (page 46) H SD memory card slot (page 54) I Power indicator (page 18) J Charge indicator (page 18) K Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Battery connector (page 21) C Memory module compartment cover (page 91)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Battery connector (page 21) C Memory module compartment cover (page 91)
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Illuminates while data access 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 off or enters Hibernate mode. Press it off the indicator ... in Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Illuminates while the built-in camera is in use . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is turned...
Illuminates while data access 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 off or enters Hibernate mode. Press it off the indicator ... in Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Illuminates while the built-in camera is in use . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is turned...
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... This section describes how to get 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 Quick ... Access Function (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 39) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 46) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 52) ❑ 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 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Quick ... Access Function (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 39) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 46) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 52) ❑ 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 Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Notes on using the Quick Web Access function While the Quick Web Access function is activated, you cannot use: ❑ any function key, except the F2, F3, and F4 keys, in combination with the Fn key for shortcuts. ❑ the Scr Lk key in combination with the Fn key for a shortcut. ❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the network (LAN) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick" slot, the SD memory card slot, and the ExpressCard slot.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Notes on using the Quick Web Access function While the Quick Web Access function is activated, you cannot use: ❑ any function key, except the F2, F3, and F4 keys, in combination with the Fn key for shortcuts. ❑ the Scr Lk key in combination with the Fn key for a shortcut. ❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the network (LAN) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick" slot, the SD memory card slot, and the ExpressCard slot.
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may not be compatible with the ...Therefore, these discs may cause the computer to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. When you output video signals through digital connections, such as it is not possible. ...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may not be compatible with the ...Therefore, these discs may cause the computer to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. When you output video signals through digital connections, such as it is not possible. ...
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... digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 46 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick" ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! Because it is a compact, portable...
... digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 46 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick" ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! Because it is a compact, portable...
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... desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 47 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 47 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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... Duo" adaptor. Large volumes of the slot. ! To remove "Memory Stick" ! "Memory Stick Micro" in an "M2" Duo adaptor may take time to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 48 N ! Be sure to load, so make sure the indicator light...
... Duo" adaptor. Large volumes of the slot. ! To remove "Memory Stick" ! "Memory Stick Micro" in an "M2" Duo adaptor may take time to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 48 N ! Be sure to load, so make sure the indicator light...
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... these steps. ! This could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into place. 3 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 49 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is designed...
... these steps. ! This could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot. 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into place. 3 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 49 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is designed...
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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 50 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 50 N
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... used only within the law. ❑ Do not insert more than one "Memory Stick" into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 51 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to use , it is the general name of...
... used only within the law. ❑ Do not insert more than one "Memory Stick" into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 51 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to use , it is the general name of...
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Do not force it clicks into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 52 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 ...
Do not force it clicks into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 52 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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... is off. - n 53 N your computer is not displayed on -screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the proper direction. 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 in the...
... is off. - n 53 N your computer is not displayed on -screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the proper direction. 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 in the...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 54 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. 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.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 54 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. 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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n 55 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 place. The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you are inserting it 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 clicks into the slot.
n 55 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 place. The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you are inserting it 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 clicks into the slot.
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n 56 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 56 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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... data. ❑ Do not attempt to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2009. If you cannot insert it into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer does not support... the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. To avoid damaging your computer. Notes...
... data. ❑ Do not attempt to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as of May 2009. If you cannot insert it into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer does not support... the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. To avoid damaging your computer. Notes...