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... Connecting an External Microphone 92 Connecting a USB Device 93 Connecting an i.LINK Device 95 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 97 Setting the Password 98 Using the VAIO Control Center 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105 Precautions 111 Safety Information 112 Care and Maintenance Information 114 Handling Your Computer 115 Handling...
... Connecting an External Microphone 92 Connecting a USB Device 93 Connecting an i.LINK Device 95 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 97 Setting the Password 98 Using the VAIO Control Center 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105 Precautions 111 Safety Information 112 Care and Maintenance Information 114 Handling Your Computer 115 Handling...
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Troubleshooting 123 Computer 125 System Security 131 Built-in Camera 132 Networking 134 Bluetooth Technology 137 Optical Discs 140 Display 144 Printing 146 Microphone 147 Mouse 148 Speakers 150 Touch Screen 151 Keyboard 152 Floppy Disks 153 Audio/Video 154 HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 157 "Memory Stick 159 Peripherals 160 Trademarks 161 Notice 163 n3 N
Troubleshooting 123 Computer 125 System Security 131 Built-in Camera 132 Networking 134 Bluetooth Technology 137 Optical Discs 140 Display 144 Printing 146 Microphone 147 Mouse 148 Speakers 150 Touch Screen 151 Keyboard 152 Floppy Disks 153 Audio/Video 154 HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 157 "Memory Stick 159 Peripherals 160 Trademarks 161 Notice 163 n3 N
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speeds. C Air exhaust vent D Memory module compartment cover (page 105) E VIDEO INPUT jacks*1 (page 61) F HDMI INPUT port*1 (page 61) G AC input port (page 17) H Prop-up stand (page 112) I ...
speeds. C Air exhaust vent D Memory module compartment cover (page 105) E VIDEO INPUT jacks*1 (page 61) F HDMI INPUT port*1 (page 61) G AC input port (page 17) H Prop-up stand (page 112) I ...
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speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick Duo" slot*1 (page 70) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 76) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 95) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 93) F Headphones jack (page 91) G Microphone jack (page 92) H Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. *1 Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick Duo" slot*1 (page 70) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 76) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 95) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 93) F Headphones jack (page 91) G Microphone jack (page 92) H Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. *1 Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low-
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...INPUT SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates in use . Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as the audio/video input source. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this... not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is lit. Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in orange while the LCD backlight...
...INPUT SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates in use . Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as the audio/video input source. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this... not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is lit. Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in orange while the LCD backlight...
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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 Mouse (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 42) ❑ Using the Built-in ... TV Function (page 54) ❑ Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 61) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page 66) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 70) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 76) ❑ Using the Internet (page 80) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 81) ❑ 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 Mouse (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 42) ❑ Using the Built-in ... TV Function (page 54) ❑ Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 61) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page 66) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 70) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 76) ❑ Using the Internet (page 80) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 81) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
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... such as it is designed to playback discs that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible....contents of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it...
... such as it is designed to playback discs that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible....contents of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it...
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... it can accommodate 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...For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 70 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it ...
... it can accommodate 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...For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 70 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it ...
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... detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are displayed. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 71 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 15). 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into...
... detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are displayed. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 71 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 15). 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into...
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... 3 Push in the correct direction as you may not be sure to insert it may take time to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it into the slot. "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may pop out unexpectedly. If you insert the media directly into the... the indicator light is unlit before removing "Memory Stick". 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 15). 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be able to remove it from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 72 N ! Large volumes...
... 3 Push in the correct direction as you may not be sure to insert it may take time to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it into the slot. "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may pop out unexpectedly. If you insert the media directly into the... the indicator light is unlit before removing "Memory Stick". 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 15). 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be able to remove it from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 72 N ! Large volumes...
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...Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ! Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on the media. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into ... it may change. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Be sure to use . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 73 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is designed to format the media and supports...
...Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ! Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on the media. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into ... it may change. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Be sure to use . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 73 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is designed to format the media and supports...
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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 74 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 74 N
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... May 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 75 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. ❑ Inserting "Memory Stick" with multiple conversion adaptors... and the media. However, not all "Memory Stick" are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data can be used...
... May 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 75 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. ❑ Inserting "Memory Stick" with multiple conversion adaptors... and the media. However, not all "Memory Stick" are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data can be used...
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... 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...
... 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...
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The SD memory card icon will appear in the proper direction. Do not force the card into the slot. n 77 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 15). 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow 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.
The SD memory card icon will appear in the proper direction. Do not force the card into the slot. n 77 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 15). 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow 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.
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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 (page 15). 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. n 78 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 (page 15). 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. n 78 N The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot.
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...your computer. ❑ Be sure to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 79 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and... found compatible with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on your computer does...
...your computer. ❑ Be sure to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 79 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and... found compatible with your computer. ❑ The SD memory card slot on your computer does...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 96 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 96 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.
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...may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of your dealer to find the... find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision ...
...may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid invalidation of your dealer to find the... find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision ...
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... from ESD. The package protects the module from the computer. Failure to expand the functionality of memory by maintaining contact with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). If a memory module is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may cause ...damage to change the module. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to do not handle materials that are ready to your computer, you can increase the amount of...
... from ESD. The package protects the module from the computer. Failure to expand the functionality of memory by maintaining contact with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). If a memory module is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may cause ...damage to change the module. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to do not handle materials that are ready to your computer, you can increase the amount of...