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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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... source by the INPUT SELECT button (page 14), pressing this button to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. 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...
... source by the INPUT SELECT button (page 14), pressing this button to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. 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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...* On selected models only. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 16 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is lit. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates in orange while the LCD backlight is in storage device or the optical disc drive is off . ...Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as the audio/video input source. Illuminates while data access to the built-in progress. Illuminates while the built-in camera ...
...* On selected models only. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 16 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is lit. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates in orange while the LCD backlight is in storage device or the optical disc drive is off . ...Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as the audio/video input source. Illuminates while data access to the built-in progress. Illuminates while the built-in camera ...
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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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... USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with ... Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for use with this unit. Using Your VAIO... Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 50 N ! DualDiscs and some contents of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Exit all memory...
... USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with ... Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for use with this unit. Using Your VAIO... Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 50 N ! DualDiscs and some contents of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Exit all memory...
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... http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". Because it can accommodate the...
... http://www.memorystick.com/en/. 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. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". Because it can accommodate the...
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... the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert "Memory Stick" into place. ✍ "Memory Stick" is automatically 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...
... the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert "Memory Stick" into place. ✍ "Memory Stick" is automatically 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...
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... is unlit before removing "Memory Stick". 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 15). 2 Check that...Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may lose data. Be sure to remove it from the slot. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be able to remove "Memory... Stick" gently, or it smoothly. If you do not force "Memory Stick...Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. To remove "Memory Stick" ! If you insert the media directly into the "Memory...
... is unlit before removing "Memory Stick". 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 15). 2 Check that...Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may lose data. Be sure to remove it from the slot. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be able to remove "Memory... Stick" gently, or it smoothly. If you do not force "Memory Stick...Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. To remove "Memory Stick" ! If you insert the media directly into the "Memory...
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...a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in Format options. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the... defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on 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...
...a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. If you select Quick Format in Format options. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the... defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on 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...
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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 Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type.
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... of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. 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 such copyrighted data can be... used only within the law. ❑ Do not insert more than one "Memory Stick" into the slot. Accordingly, "Memory...
... of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. 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 such copyrighted data can be... used only within the law. ❑ Do not insert more than one "Memory Stick" into the slot. Accordingly, "Memory...
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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...
.... 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...
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The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert the card into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot. n 77 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot. Do not force the card into place. 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 proper direction.
The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert the card into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot. n 77 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot. Do not force the card into place. 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 proper direction.
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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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...different type into the slot if you may cause difficulty in or out of May 2009. 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...found compatible only with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot. If you do not force the memory card into the memory card slot. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you cannot insert it in removing from the slot.
...different type into the slot if you may cause difficulty in or out of May 2009. 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...found compatible only with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot. If you do not force the memory card into the memory card slot. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you cannot insert it in removing from the slot.
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See the manual that came with the device for more information. 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. 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 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. 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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... that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). 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. The type of...
... that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). 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. The type of...
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... metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components...
... metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components...