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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... 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... 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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... Your Computer 136 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 138 Using the Power Source 139 Handling the Built-in Camera 140 Handling Discs 141 Handling "Memory Stick 142 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 143 Troubleshooting 144 Computer Operations 146 System Update / Security 151 Recovery / Recovery Media 152 Partition 154 Built... 168 Printing 171 Microphone 172 Mouse 173 Speakers 175 Touch Screen 177 Keyboard 178 Floppy Disks 179 Audio/Video 180 HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 183 "Memory Stick 184 Peripherals 185 Trademarks 186 Notice 189
... Your Computer 136 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 138 Using the Power Source 139 Handling the Built-in Camera 140 Handling Discs 141 Handling "Memory Stick 142 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 143 Troubleshooting 144 Computer Operations 146 System Update / Security 151 Recovery / Recovery Media 152 Partition 154 Built... 168 Printing 171 Microphone 172 Mouse 173 Speakers 175 Touch Screen 177 Keyboard 178 Floppy Disks 179 Audio/Video 180 HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 183 "Memory Stick 184 Peripherals 185 Trademarks 186 Notice 189
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A Media Access indicator (page 18) B "Memory Stick Duo"/SD memory card combined slot*1 (page 77), (page 84) C USB ports*2 (page 110) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 112) E Headphones jack (page 101) F Microphone jack (page 109) G ASSIST button (page 51) *1 Supports Duo-size "Memory Stick" and the SD memory card. However, they cannot be used simultaneously. *2 Compliant with the USB 3.0 standard are compliant with the USB 2.0/3.0 standards. USB ports that are identifiable by their blue color.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A Media Access indicator (page 18) B "Memory Stick Duo"/SD memory card combined slot*1 (page 77), (page 84) C USB ports*2 (page 110) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 112) E Headphones jack (page 101) F Microphone jack (page 109) G ASSIST button (page 51) *1 Supports Duo-size "Memory Stick" and the SD memory card. However, they cannot be used simultaneously. *2 Compliant with the USB 3.0 standard are compliant with the USB 2.0/3.0 standards. USB ports that are identifiable by their blue color.
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.../video input source. Illuminates in green while the Quick Web Access function is activated. Illuminates in green while the video input is selected as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Illuminates while data access to... in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in progress. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N ...
.../video input source. Illuminates in green while the Quick Web Access function is activated. Illuminates in green while the video input is selected as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Illuminates while data access to... in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in progress. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N ...
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... 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...
... 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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.... ❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the LAN port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot and the SD memory card slot. ❑ the scheduled recording function with the Windows Media Center. Exit the Quick Web Access function and launch the Windows...
.... ❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the LAN port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot and the SD memory card slot. ❑ the scheduled recording function with the Windows Media Center. Exit the Quick Web Access function and launch the Windows...
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... not match the region coding on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. This unit is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to playback discs that a digital HDCP compliant... recommended that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc...
... not match the region coding on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. This unit is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to playback discs that a digital HDCP compliant... recommended that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc...
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...and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as the SD memory card slot. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". ✍ The "Memory Stick Duo" slot also works as digital cameras, mobile phones,...> 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" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit http://www.sony.net/memorycard/....
...and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as the SD memory card slot. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". ✍ The "Memory Stick Duo" slot also works as digital cameras, mobile phones,...> 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" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit http://www.sony.net/memorycard/....
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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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... to remove 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 nothing appears on -screen instructions to insert it in the Computer window after... you insert "Memory Stick" into the slot. ✍ You can insert Duo-size "Memory Stick" directly into the "Memory Stick" slot without the adaptor, you may be sure to install the software. Using Your ...
... to remove 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 nothing appears on -screen instructions to insert it in the Computer window after... you insert "Memory Stick" into the slot. ✍ You can insert Duo-size "Memory Stick" directly into the "Memory Stick" slot without the adaptor, you may be sure to install the software. Using Your ...
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...slot. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 80 N To remove "Memory Stick" ! Be sure to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it may take time 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. Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release....
...slot. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 80 N To remove "Memory Stick" ! Be sure to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it may take time 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. Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release....
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... if you want to use . If you select Quick Format in Format options. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 16). 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into place. 3 Click Start and Computer. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using...
... if you want to use . If you select Quick Format in Format options. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 16). 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into place. 3 Click Start and Computer. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. n 82 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 82 N It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. !
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...general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use "Memory Stick" with the "MagicGate" logo to use , it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing "Memory Stick" from the respective copyright holders. Accordingly, "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data can be used ...slot. However, not all "Memory Stick" are available as you insert it into the slot. 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 ...
...general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use "Memory Stick" with the "MagicGate" logo to use , it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing "Memory Stick" from the respective copyright holders. Accordingly, "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data can be used ...slot. However, not all "Memory Stick" are available as you insert it into the slot. 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 ...
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...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. For the latest information on your computer can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Finding ... audio/video devices. 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 / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD...
...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. For the latest information on your computer can use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Finding ... audio/video devices. 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 / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD...
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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 memory card into the slot until it clicks into the slot for the first time, you may... the software. n 85 N ✍ When you insert the card into the slot. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to install driver software. The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert the SD...
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 memory card into the slot until it clicks into the slot for the first time, you may... the software. n 85 N ✍ When you insert the card into the slot. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to install driver software. The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert the SD...
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n 86 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 16). 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release.
n 86 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 16). 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release.
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...it in or out of compatibility. ❑ SD memory cards (up to 2 GB), SDHC memory cards (up to 32 GB), and SDXC memory cards (up to hold the memory card with major memory cards available as of September 2010. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may damage both your computer and the ... into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you may lose data. ❑ Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of the media may cause difficulty in the correct direction as you cannot insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or...
...it in or out of compatibility. ❑ SD memory cards (up to 2 GB), SDHC memory cards (up to 32 GB), and SDXC memory cards (up to hold the memory card with major memory cards available as of September 2010. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may damage both your computer and the ... into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you may lose data. ❑ Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of the media may cause difficulty in the correct direction as you cannot insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or...
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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 113 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 113 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.
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...an authorized Sony service/support center. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module ...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. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should contact your computer. To avoid invalidation of your dealer to...
...an authorized Sony service/support center. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module ...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. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should contact your computer. To avoid invalidation of your dealer to...