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...Using the Quick Web Access Function 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using the Optical Disc Drive 37 Using the Memory Stick 44 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 49 Using the Internet 56 Using the Network (LAN 58 Using the Wireless LAN 59 Using Peripheral Devices 63... Connecting an External Microphone 77 Connecting a USB Device 78 Connecting an i.LINK Device 80 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 82 Setting the Password 83 Using the VAIO Control Center 88 Using the Power Saving Modes 89 Using the VAIO Power Management 94 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 96 Adding and Removing Memory 97
...Using the Quick Web Access Function 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using the Optical Disc Drive 37 Using the Memory Stick 44 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 49 Using the Internet 56 Using the Network (LAN 58 Using the Wireless LAN 59 Using Peripheral Devices 63... Connecting an External Microphone 77 Connecting a USB Device 78 Connecting an i.LINK Device 80 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 82 Setting the Password 83 Using the VAIO Control Center 88 Using the Power Saving Modes 89 Using the VAIO Power Management 94 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 96 Adding and Removing Memory 97
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n3 N Precautions 103 Handling the LCD Screen 104 Using the Power Source 105 Handling Your Computer 106 Handling the Built-in Camera 109 Handling Discs 110 Using the Battery Pack 111 Using Headphones 113 Handling the Memory Stick 114 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 115 Troubleshooting 116 Computer 118 System Security 125 Battery 126 Built-in Camera 128 Networking 130 Optical Discs 133 Display 137 Printing 143 Microphone 144 Speakers 145 Touch Pad 146 Keyboard 147 Floppy Disks 148 Audio/Video 149 Memory Stick 152 Peripherals 153 Trademarks 154 Notice 156
n3 N Precautions 103 Handling the LCD Screen 104 Using the Power Source 105 Handling Your Computer 106 Handling the Built-in Camera 109 Handling Discs 110 Using the Battery Pack 111 Using Headphones 113 Handling the Memory Stick 114 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 115 Troubleshooting 116 Computer 118 System Security 125 Battery 126 Built-in Camera 128 Networking 130 Optical Discs 133 Display 137 Printing 143 Microphone 144 Speakers 145 Touch Pad 146 Keyboard 147 Floppy Disks 148 Audio/Video 149 Memory Stick 152 Peripherals 153 Trademarks 154 Notice 156
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...Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 36) D WIRELESS switch (page 59) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F Media Access indicator (page 18) G Memory Stick slot* (page 44) H SD memory card slot (page 52) I Power indicator (page 18) J Charge indicator (page 18) K Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer ...supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick. ! While the Quick Web Access function is activated, only the wireless LAN function can be used. For information on the Quick...
...Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 36) D WIRELESS switch (page 59) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F Media Access indicator (page 18) G Memory Stick slot* (page 44) H SD memory card slot (page 52) I Power indicator (page 18) J Charge indicator (page 18) K Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer ...supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick. ! While the Quick Web Access function is activated, only the wireless LAN function can be used. For information on the Quick...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Battery connector (page 20) C Memory module compartment cover (page 97)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Battery connector (page 20) C Memory module compartment cover (page 97)
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... this indicator is lit. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is unlit. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to a memory card, such as the Memory Stick and the SD memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off or in lowercase if you press the Shift... the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off the indicator. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights...
... this indicator is lit. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is unlit. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to a memory card, such as the Memory Stick and the SD memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off or in lowercase if you press the Shift... the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off the indicator. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Quick ... Function (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 36) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 44) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 49) ❑ Using the Internet (page 56) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Quick ... Function (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 36) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 44) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 49) ❑ Using the Internet (page 56) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
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... pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of a DualDisc may not play back discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. This may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Using Your... to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be sure to the CD Standard. Region settings are not compliant with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of...
... pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of a DualDisc may not play back discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. This may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Using Your... to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be sure to the CD Standard. Region settings are not compliant with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of...
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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 44 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard- Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external...
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 44 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate both standard- Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external...
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If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 45 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 facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place...
If nothing appears on the Memory Stick are displayed. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 45 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 facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place...
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...VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N ! Be sure to insert it into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. If you may pop out unexpectedly. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it is lit. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you do not force the Memory Stick into the slot. To remove a Memory... Stick ! Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2...
...VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 46 N ! Be sure to insert it into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. If you may pop out unexpectedly. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it is lit. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you do not force the Memory Stick into the slot. To remove a Memory... Stick ! Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is additionally inserted into an M2 Standard-size adaptor or M2...
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...malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to use . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 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. ! Before ...select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media type. Be sure to reformat the media with your ...
...malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to use . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 47 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. ! Before ...select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media type. Be sure to reformat the media with your ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 48 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use this feature. ❑ Except ... with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to use any audio and/or image data you recorded ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 48 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑ Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use this feature. ❑ Except ... with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to use any audio and/or image data you recorded ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 49 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 49 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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it into the slot. Make sure you are inserting it in the proper direction. Do not force it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. n 50 N ✍ If the module does not go into place.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it into the slot. Make sure you are inserting it in the proper direction. Do not force it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. n 50 N ✍ If the module does not go into place.
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n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove the ExpressCard module when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot.
n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove the ExpressCard module when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot.
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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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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 in the proper direction. n 53 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot. Do not force the card 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 in the proper direction. n 53 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into the slot. Do not force the card into place.
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n 54 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 54 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 standards supported by your computer. If you do not force the memory card into the memory card slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 55 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer or the media, do , you cannot insert it smoothly. ❑ Use...
... compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. If you do not force the memory card into the memory card slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 55 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer or the media, do , you cannot insert it smoothly. ❑ Use...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 81 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 81 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.