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... the Optical Disc Drive 55 Using the TV Function 62 Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 69 Using the Remote Commander 74 Using "Memory Stick 77 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 84 Using the Internet 88 Using the Network (LAN 89 Using the Wireless LAN 90 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 95 Using... Your VAIO Computer 114 Setting the Password 115 Using Intel(R) VT 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 122 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 125 Adding and Removing Memory 126
... the Optical Disc Drive 55 Using the TV Function 62 Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 69 Using the Remote Commander 74 Using "Memory Stick 77 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 84 Using the Internet 88 Using the Network (LAN 89 Using the Wireless LAN 90 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 95 Using... Your VAIO Computer 114 Setting the Password 115 Using Intel(R) VT 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 122 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 125 Adding and Removing Memory 126
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... products, such as the SD memory card slot. For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit http://www.sony.net/memorycard/. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 77 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following...
... products, such as the SD memory card slot. For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit http://www.sony.net/memorycard/. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 77 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following...
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n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 16). 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward the slot.
n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 16). 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward the slot.
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...your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are inserting it clicks into place. Before using a "Memory Stick Duo" adaptor. ! The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction. When you insert "Memory Stick" into the slot for the first time, you may not be able to remove it into an "M2" Standard-size... adaptor or an "M2" Duo adaptor. If you insert the media directly into the "Memory Stick" slot without using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be sure to insert it from the slot. Do ...
...your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are inserting it clicks into place. Before using a "Memory Stick Duo" adaptor. ! The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction. When you insert "Memory Stick" into the slot for the first time, you may not be able to remove it into an "M2" Standard-size... adaptor or an "M2" Duo adaptor. If you insert the media directly into the "Memory Stick" slot without using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be sure to insert it from the slot. Do ...
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..." gently, or it may lose data. Be sure to load, so make sure the indicator light is unlit before removing "Memory Stick". 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 16). 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes of ...the slot. ! Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using...
..." gently, or it may lose data. Be sure to load, so make sure the indicator light is unlit before removing "Memory Stick". 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 16). 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes of ...the slot. ! Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using...
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... NTFS from the slot while formatting. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 81 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is formatted by default and is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it clicks...
... NTFS from the slot while formatting. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 81 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is formatted by default and is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it clicks...
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...may damage both your computer or the media, do not force "Memory Stick" into the slot if you insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing "Memory Stick" from the respective copyright holders. Accordingly, "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to 32 GB that are guaranteed...MagicGate" logo to take advantage of September 2010. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 83 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...
...may damage both your computer or the media, do not force "Memory Stick" into the slot if you insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing "Memory Stick" from the respective copyright holders. Accordingly, "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to 32 GB that are guaranteed...MagicGate" logo to take advantage of September 2010. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 83 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...
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n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 16). 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 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 16). 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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... the slot and can cause damage to your computer. ❑ Do not insert more than one memory card into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you may lose data.... ❑ Do not attempt to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as of a different type...
... the slot and can cause damage to your computer. ❑ Do not insert more than one memory card into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you may lose data.... ❑ Do not attempt to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as of a different type...
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...modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your system. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 126 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in personal ...contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of the chassis while performing the procedure. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to do not handle materials that are compatible with an unpainted ...
...modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your system. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 126 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in personal ...contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of the chassis while performing the procedure. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to do not handle materials that are compatible with an unpainted ...
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...computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the memory module in a location subject to: ❑ Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ Excessive dust ...shock ❑ Strong magnets or speakers that are ready to change the module. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 127 N ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you are not magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of the components and circuit boards inside your computer....
...computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty. ❑ Do not place the memory module in a location subject to: ❑ Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ Excessive dust ...shock ❑ Strong magnets or speakers that are ready to change the module. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 127 N ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you are not magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of the components and circuit boards inside your computer....
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Be careful not to lose the removed screws. 4 Touch a metal object to the screen frame. 3 Remove the four screws and take the foot stand off all peripheral devices, and disconnect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the power sources. 2 ... computer, be sure to place it on a soft cloth to avoid damage to discharge static electricity. When facing down . ! Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 128 N Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer, turn off the computer. !
Be careful not to lose the removed screws. 4 Touch a metal object to the screen frame. 3 Remove the four screws and take the foot stand off all peripheral devices, and disconnect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the power sources. 2 ... computer, be sure to place it on a soft cloth to avoid damage to discharge static electricity. When facing down . ! Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 128 N Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer, turn off the computer. !
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 5 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows: ❑ Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1). The memory module is released. ❑ Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2). n 129 N 6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging.
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 5 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows: ❑ Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1). The memory module is released. ❑ Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2). n 129 N 6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging.
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... the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage to the slot and the module. 8 Replace the foot stand and... the AC adapter and the peripheral devices to the computer, and then plug them into power sources. 10 Turn on the motherboard other than the memory module. Do not touch any components on all peripheral devices and then the computer. Be sure to use the lower slot.
... the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage to the slot and the module. 8 Replace the foot stand and... the AC adapter and the peripheral devices to the computer, and then plug them into power sources. 10 Turn on the motherboard other than the memory module. Do not touch any components on all peripheral devices and then the computer. Be sure to use the lower slot.
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 131 N Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory in the right pane. You can view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 3 Click System Information and System Information. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the installation procedure and restart the computer.
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 131 N Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory in the right pane. You can view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 3 Click System Information and System Information. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the installation procedure and restart the computer.
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... damage to use the computer for an extended period of children. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from your skin. Remove the AC adapter away from the AC outlet if you are not planning to the computer or personal injuries. ❑ Use only specified peripheral ...discomfort. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on a solid, stable surface. ❑ Do not grasp the foot stand to lift your computer as "Memory Stick" and "Memory Stick" adaptors out of reach of time. ❑ Make sure that an AC outlet is a risk of swallowing them. There is easily accessible.
... damage to use the computer for an extended period of children. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from your skin. Remove the AC adapter away from the AC outlet if you are not planning to the computer or personal injuries. ❑ Use only specified peripheral ...discomfort. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on a solid, stable surface. ❑ Do not grasp the foot stand to lift your computer as "Memory Stick" and "Memory Stick" adaptors out of reach of time. ❑ Make sure that an AC outlet is a risk of swallowing them. There is easily accessible.
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...into a power source and turned on . ❑ Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any), and then restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. ❑ Make sure the computer input is selected as the audio/video input source. For your safety, ...keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied). Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 146 N Computer Operations What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by pressing the power button on the computer or the sleep button on the remote commander (if supplied) (...
...into a power source and turned on . ❑ Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any), and then restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. ❑ Make sure the computer input is selected as the audio/video input source. For your safety, ...keyboard or the remote commander (if supplied). Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 146 N Computer Operations What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by pressing the power button on the computer or the sleep button on the remote commander (if supplied) (...