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...Using the Power Saving Mode 21 Updating Your Computer 23 Using Your VAIO Computer 24 Using the Keyboard 25 Using the Built-in Camera 27 Using the Optical Disc Drive 28 Using "Memory Stick 35 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 41 Using the Internet 45 Using the...Headphones ..........56 Connecting a USB Device 57 Connecting an i.LINK Device 59 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 61 Setting the Password 62 Using the VAIO Control Center 67 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 68 Adding and Removing Memory 69 Precautions 75 Safety Information 76 Care and Maintenance Information 77 Handling Your...
...Using the Power Saving Mode 21 Updating Your Computer 23 Using Your VAIO Computer 24 Using the Keyboard 25 Using the Built-in Camera 27 Using the Optical Disc Drive 28 Using "Memory Stick 35 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 41 Using the Internet 45 Using the...Headphones ..........56 Connecting a USB Device 57 Connecting an i.LINK Device 59 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 61 Setting the Password 62 Using the VAIO Control Center 67 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 68 Adding and Removing Memory 69 Precautions 75 Safety Information 76 Care and Maintenance Information 77 Handling Your...
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Troubleshooting 86 Computer 88 System Security 93 Built-in Camera 94 Networking 96 Bluetooth Technology 99 Optical Discs 102 Display 106 Printing 108 Microphone 109 Mouse 110 Speakers 111 Keyboard 112 Floppy Disks 113 Audio/Video 114 "Memory Stick 117 Peripherals 118 Trademarks 119 Notice 121 n3 N
Troubleshooting 86 Computer 88 System Security 93 Built-in Camera 94 Networking 96 Bluetooth Technology 99 Optical Discs 102 Display 106 Printing 108 Microphone 109 Mouse 110 Speakers 111 Keyboard 112 Floppy Disks 113 Audio/Video 114 "Memory Stick 117 Peripherals 118 Trademarks 119 Notice 121 n3 N
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The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back n 13 N A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 76) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (LAN) port (page 46) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 57) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 56) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 59) I Memory module compartment cover (page 69) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds. ! Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it.
The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back n 13 N A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17), (page 18) C Prop-up stand (page 76) D DC IN port (page 18) E Network (LAN) port (page 46) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 57) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 56) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 59) I Memory module compartment cover (page 69) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds. ! Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it.
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H WIRELESS switch (page 47), (page 50) *1 Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick" slot*1 (page 35) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 41) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 57) E Headphones jack (page 56) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
H WIRELESS switch (page 47), (page 50) *1 Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low- G Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick" slot*1 (page 35) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 41) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 57) E Headphones jack (page 56) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone.
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... drive is in use . Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not... place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 16 N About...
... drive is in use . Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in progress. (Do not... place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 16 N About...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 25) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 27) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 35) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 45) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 46) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 47) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 50) n 24 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 25) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 27) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 35) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 45) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 46) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 47) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 50) n 24 N
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... Disc (CD) standard. VAIO computers may not be implemented for use with this unit. Region settings are not compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing...output to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to malfunction. Using Your...
... Disc (CD) standard. VAIO computers may not be implemented for use with this unit. Region settings are not compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing...output to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to malfunction. Using Your...
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..., such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 35 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer).
..., such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 35 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. The "Memory Stick" slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer).
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... detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are displayed. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 36 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot (page 15). 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward the...
... detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are displayed. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 36 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot (page 15). 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward the...
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...Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is additionally inserted into a "Memory Stick Duo" adaptor. Be sure to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in an "M2" Duo... sure to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it is lit. "Memory Stick Micro" in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot if you may take time to remove it smoothly. To remove "Memory Stick" ! Large volumes of the slot. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 37...
...Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is additionally inserted into a "Memory Stick Duo" adaptor. Be sure to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in an "M2" Duo... sure to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it is lit. "Memory Stick Micro" in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot if you may take time to remove it smoothly. To remove "Memory Stick" ! Large volumes of the slot. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 37...
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This could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot (page 15). 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into place. 3 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ! The size of the allocation unit ...media, make sure that is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 38 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is ready for use the...
This could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick" slot (page 15). 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into place. 3 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ! The size of the allocation unit ...media, make sure that is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 38 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is ready for use the...
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n 39 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 39 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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...general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Improper insertion of May 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 40 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with the "MagicGate" logo to take ...for your computer and the media. Use "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to 16 GB that are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ Do not insert more than one "Memory Stick" into...
...general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Improper insertion of May 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 40 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with the "MagicGate" logo to take ...for your computer and the media. Use "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to 16 GB that are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ Do not insert more than one "Memory Stick" into...
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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 latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before you...
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 latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before you...
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n 42 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify 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 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 Computer window after you are inserting it clicks into the slot. The SD memory card icon will appear in the proper direction. Do not force the card into place.
n 42 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify 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 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 Computer window after you are inserting it clicks into the slot. The SD memory card icon will appear in the proper direction. Do not force the card into place.
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The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 43 N 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.
The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 43 N 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.
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... or removing the memory card from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 44 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. To avoid damaging your computer. Notes on using the memory card ❑ Be...
... or removing the memory card from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 44 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. To avoid damaging your computer. Notes on using the memory card ❑ Be...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 60 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 60 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.
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For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). To avoid invalidation of...
For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on the model you purchased. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). To avoid invalidation of...
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...computers and with your computer on a flat surface before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the following pages. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 69 N Adding and Removing Memory... If you want to expand the functionality of your computer and disconnect it from the AC adapter and from any ...
...computers and with your computer on a flat surface before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the following pages. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 69 N Adding and Removing Memory... If you want to expand the functionality of your computer and disconnect it from the AC adapter and from any ...