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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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... Ports n 13 N Back ! A Power button B DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 16) Press this button also turns off the LCD backlight. 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...
... Ports n 13 N Back ! A Power button B DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 16) Press this button also turns off the LCD backlight. 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...
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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- speeds.
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..., such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is in MOTION EYE camera Media Access INPUT SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates while one or more wireless ...options are enabled. Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is lit. Do 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 ...
..., such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is in MOTION EYE camera Media Access INPUT SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates while one or more wireless ...options are enabled. Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is lit. Do 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 ...
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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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...drives with discs that conform to malfunction. As with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may cause the computer to the ... digital connections, such as it is designed to playback discs that are required for use with your VAIO computer, be compatible with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not ...
...drives with discs that conform to malfunction. As with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may cause the computer to the ... digital connections, such as it is designed to playback discs that are required for use with your VAIO computer, be compatible with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 70 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, 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 ..., and other devices. 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". Because it can accommodate the following sizes and ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 70 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, 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 ..., and other devices. 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". Because it can accommodate the following sizes and ...
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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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... into the slot if you may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do not force "Memory Stick" into an "M2" Duo adaptor. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 72 N ! To remove "Memory Stick" ! Be sure to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release.
... into the slot if you may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do not force "Memory Stick" into an "M2" Duo adaptor. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 72 N ! To remove "Memory Stick" ! Be sure to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release.
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... more quickly if you want to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. 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 reformat the... media with your valuable data. Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored ...
... more quickly if you want to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. 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 reformat the... media with your valuable data. Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored ...
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It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. n 74 N
It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. n 74 N
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...personal use, it is the general name of 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 take advantage of this technology. ... computer and the media. However, not all "Memory Stick" are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use "Memory Stick" with the "MagicGate" logo to 16 GB that are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data can be used ...
...personal use, it is the general name of 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 take advantage of this technology. ... computer and the media. However, not all "Memory Stick" are available as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use "Memory Stick" with the "MagicGate" logo to 16 GB that are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data can be used ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 76 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 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...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 76 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 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...
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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 (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. 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.
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 (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. 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.
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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. 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
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... that are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity 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...
... that are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity 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...
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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 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.
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...of the warranty during your computer. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. To avoid invalidation of your product warranty period...; You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To...
...of the warranty during your computer. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. To avoid invalidation of your product warranty period...; You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To...
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...in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales...performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your...
...in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales...performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your...