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... 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...the Multiple Monitors Function 107 Connecting an External Microphone 109 Connecting a USB Device 110 Connecting an i.LINK Device 112 Customizing 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
... 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...the Multiple Monitors Function 107 Connecting an External Microphone 109 Connecting a USB Device 110 Connecting an i.LINK Device 112 Customizing 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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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 41) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 46) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (... TV Function (page 62) ❑ Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 69) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page 74) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 77) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 84) ❑ Using the Internet (page 88) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 89) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 41) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 46) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (... TV Function (page 62) ❑ Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 69) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page 74) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 77) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 84) ❑ Using the Internet (page 88) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 89) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
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Exit the Quick Web Access function and launch the Windows operating system before the scheduled start time. ❑ the touch screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 53 N Notes on Using the Quick Web Access Function While the Quick Web Access function is activated, you ...: ❑ any function key, the Scr Lk key, and the E key in combination with the Fn key for shortcuts. ❑ the zoom buttons and the VAIO button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the LAN port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack...
Exit the Quick Web Access function and launch the Windows operating system before the scheduled start time. ❑ the touch screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 53 N Notes on Using the Quick Web Access Function While the Quick Web Access function is activated, you ...: ❑ any function key, the Scr Lk key, and the E key in combination with the Fn key for shortcuts. ❑ the zoom buttons and the VAIO button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the LAN port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack...
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...of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Unless your VAIO computer, be compatible with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. DualDiscs and ... the region coding on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection...
...of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Unless your VAIO computer, be compatible with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. DualDiscs and ... the region coding on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection...
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... 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 sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑...
... 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 sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑...
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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. n 78 N
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 79 N 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into an "M2" Standard-size adaptor or an "M2" Duo adaptor. Do not force the media into the slot. ✍ If "Memory Stick" does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify ...be prompted to insert it from the slot. If prompted, follow the on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction. If you insert the media directly into the slot for the first time, you are ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 79 N 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into an "M2" Standard-size adaptor or an "M2" Duo adaptor. Do not force the media into the slot. ✍ If "Memory Stick" does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify ...be prompted to insert it from the slot. If prompted, follow the on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction. If you insert the media directly into the slot for the first time, you are ...
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..." out of data may take time to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it may lose data. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 80 N To remove "Memory Stick" ! 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...
..." out of data may take time to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it may lose data. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 80 N To remove "Memory Stick" ! 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...
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... formatting process will be completed 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 81 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is formatted by default and is designed to reformat the media with your valuable data..., make sure that is ready for use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into place. 3 Click Start and Computer. 4 Right-click the...
... formatting process will be completed 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 81 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is formatted by default and is designed to reformat the media with your valuable data..., make sure that is ready for use the device that it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into place. 3 Click Start and Computer. 4 Right-click the...
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n 82 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 82 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. !
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... you insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing "Memory Stick" from the respective copyright holders. 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 capacity of up to use , it is the general name...
... you insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing "Memory Stick" from the respective copyright holders. 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 capacity of up to use , it is the general name...
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.... You can accommodate the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ SDXC memory card ✍ The SD memory card slot also works as the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 84 N Using Other Modules...
.... You can accommodate the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ SDXC memory card ✍ The SD memory card slot also works as the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 84 N Using Other Modules...
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... into the slot for the first time, 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 may be prompted to install the software. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions... to install driver software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 16). 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD...
... into the slot for the first time, 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 may be prompted to install the software. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions... to install driver software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 16). 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD...
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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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... adaptor of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 87 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that are guaranteed of the media may damage...
... adaptor of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 87 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that are guaranteed of the media may damage...
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...authorized Sony service/support center. To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of memory installed ... it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 125 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
...authorized Sony service/support center. To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your dealer to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of memory installed ... it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 125 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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... notes and procedures in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer. If a memory module is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage. ...following pages. This damage may cause damage to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to your system. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 126 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to do not handle materials that are compatible with the safety...
... notes and procedures in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer. If a memory module is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage. ...following pages. This damage may cause damage to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to your system. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 126 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to do not handle materials that are compatible with the safety...
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... 95°F / 35°C or less than 50°F / 10°C ❑ High humidity ❑ Handle the memory module with care. 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 your computer. The package protects the...
... 95°F / 35°C or less than 50°F / 10°C ❑ High humidity ❑ Handle the memory module with care. 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 your computer. The package protects the...
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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 all peripheral devices, and disconnect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the power sources. 2 Gently face ...
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 all peripheral devices, and disconnect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the power sources. 2 Gently face ...
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n 129 N 6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 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). 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).
n 129 N 6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 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). 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).