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... Using the 3D Function 63 Using the TV Function 65 Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 72 Using the Remote Commander 77 Using "Memory Stick 80 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 87 Using the Internet 91 Using the Network (LAN 92 Using the Wireless LAN 93 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 98 Using... Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 130 Adding and Removing Memory 131
... Using the 3D Function 63 Using the TV Function 65 Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 72 Using the Remote Commander 77 Using "Memory Stick 80 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 87 Using the Internet 91 Using the Network (LAN 92 Using the Wireless LAN 93 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 98 Using... Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 130 Adding and Removing Memory 131
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... Your Computer 141 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 143 Using the Power Source 144 Handling the Built-in Camera 145 Handling Discs 146 Handling "Memory Stick 147 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 148 Troubleshooting 149 Computer Operations 151 System Update / Security 156 Recovery / Recovery Media 157 Partition 159 Built... 174 Printing 178 Microphone 179 Mouse 180 Speakers 182 Touch Screen 184 Keyboard 185 Floppy Disks 186 Audio/Video 187 HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 190 "Memory Stick 191 Peripherals 192 Trademarks 193 Notice 196
... Your Computer 141 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 143 Using the Power Source 144 Handling the Built-in Camera 145 Handling Discs 146 Handling "Memory Stick 147 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 148 Troubleshooting 149 Computer Operations 151 System Update / Security 156 Recovery / Recovery Media 157 Partition 159 Built... 174 Printing 178 Microphone 179 Mouse 180 Speakers 182 Touch Screen 184 Keyboard 185 Floppy Disks 186 Audio/Video 187 HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 190 "Memory Stick 191 Peripherals 192 Trademarks 193 Notice 196
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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 80), (page 87) C USB ports*2 (page 116) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 118) E Headphones jack (page 104) F Microphone jack (page 115) G ASSIST button (page 51) *1 Supports Duo-size "Memory Stick" and the SD memory card. USB ports that are compliant with the USB 2.0/3.0 standards. However, they cannot be used simultaneously. *2 Compliant with the USB 3.0 standard 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 80), (page 87) C USB ports*2 (page 116) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 118) E Headphones jack (page 104) F Microphone jack (page 115) G ASSIST button (page 51) *1 Supports Duo-size "Memory Stick" and the SD memory card. USB ports that are compliant with the USB 2.0/3.0 standards. However, they cannot be used simultaneously. *2 Compliant with the USB 3.0 standard are identifiable by their blue color.
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... the HDMI input is selected as the audio/video input source. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as the audio/video input source. Illuminates while the built-in camera is in progress. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N...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 card is not in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is turned off while this indicator light is in use . Illuminates in ...
... the HDMI input is selected as the audio/video input source. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as the audio/video input source. Illuminates while the built-in camera is in progress. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N...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 card is not in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is turned off while this indicator light is in use . Illuminates in ...
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... TV Function (page 65) ❑ Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 72) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page 77) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 80) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 87) ❑ Using the Internet (page 91) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 92) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
... TV Function (page 65) ❑ Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 72) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page 77) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 80) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 87) ❑ Using the Internet (page 91) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 92) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
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... the wireless keyboard. ❑ 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.
... the wireless keyboard. ❑ 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.
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...publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the.... Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Some content may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not supported. ! 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 ...
...publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the.... Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Some content may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not supported. ! 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 ...
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... 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/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 80 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile...
... 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/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 80 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile...
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Do not force the media into place. 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. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into the slot. n 81 N
Do not force the media into place. 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. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into the slot. n 81 N
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..." does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are displayed. The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction. If you insert the media directly into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you may be prompted to insert it in the Computer window... after you may not be sure to install driver software. If nothing appears on -screen instructions to remove it from the slot. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be able to install the software. If prompted, follow the on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the...
..." does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are displayed. The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction. If you insert the media directly into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you may be prompted to insert it in the Computer window... after you may not be sure to install driver software. If nothing appears on -screen instructions to remove it from the slot. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be able to install the software. If prompted, follow the on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the...
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...Large volumes of the slot. ! "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may take time to remove "Memory Stick" 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. Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. ...
...Large volumes of the slot. ! "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may take time to remove "Memory Stick" 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. 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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... Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. If you select Quick Format in Format options. Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it...quickly if you want to use . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 84 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. Be sure to reformat the media with ...
... Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. If you select Quick Format in Format options. Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it...quickly if you want to use . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 84 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. Be sure to reformat the media with ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. n 85 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 85 N It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. !
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... ❑ Use care when inserting or removing "Memory Stick" from the respective copyright holders. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 86 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to 32 GB ...is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ "MagicGate" is against the copyright law to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in or out of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. Do not force it into the slot....
... ❑ Use care when inserting or removing "Memory Stick" from the respective copyright holders. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 86 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to 32 GB ...is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ "MagicGate" is against the copyright law to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in or out of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. To avoid damaging your computer and the media. Do not force it into the slot....
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...Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 87 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card 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 More about ... and other audio/video devices. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. 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...
...Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 87 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card 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 More about ... and other audio/video devices. Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. 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...
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... When you insert the SD memory card into the slot for the first time, you insert the card into the slot. 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. ...
... When you insert the SD memory card into the slot for the first time, you insert the card into the slot. 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. ...
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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 16). 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. n 89 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 89 N The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot.
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... UHS (Ultra High Speed data transfer feature), may cause difficulty in or out of SD memory cards, for a while before removing the memory card until it in removing from the slot. If you do not force the memory card into the slot if you insert it into the slot. Do not force it... avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you may damage both your computer. ❑ Some types of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. In such a case, wait for example ones with your computer and the media.
... UHS (Ultra High Speed data transfer feature), may cause difficulty in or out of SD memory cards, for a while before removing the memory card until it in removing from the slot. If you do not force the memory card into the slot if you insert it into the slot. Do not force it... avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you may damage both your computer. ❑ Some types of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. In such a case, wait for example ones with your computer and the media.
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 119 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 119 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.
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... product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 130...
... product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should contact your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 130...
