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... Using the Touch Sensor Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using the Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 51 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN 61 Using the Bluetooth Function...Connecting an External Microphone 86 Connecting a USB Device 87 Connecting an i.LINK Device 89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 91 Setting the Password 92 Using the VAIO Control Center 99 Using the Power Saving Modes 100 Using the VAIO Power Management 105 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 107 Adding and Removing Memory 108
... Using the Touch Sensor Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using the Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 51 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN 61 Using the Bluetooth Function...Connecting an External Microphone 86 Connecting a USB Device 87 Connecting an i.LINK Device 89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 91 Setting the Password 92 Using the VAIO Control Center 99 Using the Power Saving Modes 100 Using the VAIO Power Management 105 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 107 Adding and Removing Memory 108
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... Source 116 Handling Your Computer 117 Handling the Built-in Camera 120 Handling Discs 121 Using the Battery Pack 122 Using Headphones 124 Handling the Memory Stick 125 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 126 Using Fingerprint Authentication 127 Troubleshooting 128 Computer 130 System Security 136 Battery 137 Built-in Camera... Bluetooth Technology 146 Optical Discs 150 Display 154 Printing 158 Microphone 159 Speakers 160 Touch Pad 161 Keyboard 162 Floppy Disks 163 Audio/Video 164 Memory Stick 166 Peripherals 167 Trademarks 168 Notice 170
... Source 116 Handling Your Computer 117 Handling the Built-in Camera 120 Handling Discs 121 Using the Battery Pack 122 Using Headphones 124 Handling the Memory Stick 125 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 126 Using Fingerprint Authentication 127 Troubleshooting 128 Computer 130 System Security 136 Battery 137 Built-in Camera... Bluetooth Technology 146 Optical Discs 150 Display 154 Printing 158 Microphone 159 Speakers 160 Touch Pad 161 Keyboard 162 Floppy Disks 163 Audio/Video 164 Memory Stick 166 Peripherals 167 Trademarks 168 Notice 170
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size Memory Stick. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ... (monaural) D LCD screen (page 115) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 30) G Touch pad (page 32) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 70) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 46) J Media Access indicator (page 18) K SD memory card slot (page 54) L Power indicator (page 18) M Charge indicator (page 18) N Disc drive indicator (page 18) *1 On selected models...
size Memory Stick. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ... (monaural) D LCD screen (page 115) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 30) G Touch pad (page 32) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 70) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 46) J Media Access indicator (page 18) K SD memory card slot (page 54) L Power indicator (page 18) M Charge indicator (page 18) N Disc drive indicator (page 18) *1 On selected models...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Illumination lamp (page 99) C Memory module compartment cover (page 108)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Illumination lamp (page 99) C Memory module compartment cover (page 108)
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Illuminates while the drive is lit. Press the Num Lk key to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while ... the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is lit. Press the key a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange...
Illuminates while the drive is lit. Press the Num Lk key to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while ... the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is lit. Press the key a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 33) ❑ Using the ... Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 46) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 51) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 33) ❑ Using the ... Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 46) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 51) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play or view the ...AACS key update requires Internet access. Region settings are not compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. Unless your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Some contents may cause the computer ...use with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not ...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play or view the ...AACS key update requires Internet access. Region settings are not compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. Unless your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Some contents may cause the computer ...use with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not ...
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...phones, and other devices. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard- Before You... Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used for ...
...phones, and other devices. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard- Before You... Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can be used for ...
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... icon. ✍ You can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without the adaptor, you insert it from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in an M2...
... icon. ✍ You can insert a Duo-size Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without the adaptor, you insert it from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 N Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in an M2...
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Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Large volumes of the slot. ! The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 48 N To remove a Memory Stick !
Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. Large volumes of the slot. ! The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 48 N To remove a Memory Stick !
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 49 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media type. Do not select NTFS from ...the media. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! The size of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 49 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media type. Do not select NTFS from ...the media. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! The size of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 50 N Notes on your computer and the media. However, not all the Memory Stick that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that are available as of ...the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use , it is the general name of January 2009. Improper insertion of compatibility. ❑ MagicGate is ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 50 N Notes on your computer and the media. However, not all the Memory Stick that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that are available as of ...the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use , it is the general name of January 2009. Improper insertion of compatibility. ❑ MagicGate is ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 51 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 51 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual.
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... into the slot. Remove the slot protector before you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an ExpressCard module ! Your computer is supplied with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 5 Carefully slide the...
... into the slot. Remove the slot protector before you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an ExpressCard module ! Your computer is supplied with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 5 Carefully slide the...
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... to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N To remove an ExpressCard module !
... to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 53 N To remove an ExpressCard module !
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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 ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) 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...
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 ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) 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...
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n 55 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction. Do not force the card into the slot.
n 55 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction. Do not force the card into the slot.
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n 56 N The SD memory card ejects. 3 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 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release.
n 56 N The SD memory card ejects. 3 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 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release.
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... compatible media are compliant with the arrow pointing in or out of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer...
... compatible media are compliant with the arrow pointing in or out of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 57 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer...
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You cannot access the pictures stored 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 90 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end 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 a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection.
You cannot access the pictures stored 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 90 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end 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 a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection.