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...Using the Mouse 34 Using the Touch Screen 39 Using the Built-in Camera 43 Using the Optical Disc Drive 44 Using "Memory Stick 51 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 58 Using the Internet 62 Using the Network (LAN 63 Using the Wireless LAN 64 Using the Bluetooth Function 68 ...Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel(R) VT 88 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 90 Adding and Removing Memory 91 Precautions 97 Safety Information 98 Care and Maintenance Information 101 Handling Your Computer 102 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 104 Using the ...
...Using the Mouse 34 Using the Touch Screen 39 Using the Built-in Camera 43 Using the Optical Disc Drive 44 Using "Memory Stick 51 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 58 Using the Internet 62 Using the Network (LAN 63 Using the Wireless LAN 64 Using the Bluetooth Function 68 ...Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel(R) VT 88 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 90 Adding and Removing Memory 91 Precautions 97 Safety Information 98 Care and Maintenance Information 101 Handling Your Computer 102 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 104 Using the ...
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Troubleshooting 110 Computer Operations 112 System Update / Security 117 Recovery 119 Built-in Camera 121 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN 122 Bluetooth Technology 125 Optical Discs 129 Display 133 Printing 135 Microphone 136 Mouse 137 Speakers 139 Touch Screen 141 Keyboard 142 Floppy Disks 143 Audio/Video 144 "Memory Stick 147 Peripherals 148 Trademarks 149 Notice 151 n3 N
Troubleshooting 110 Computer Operations 112 System Update / Security 117 Recovery 119 Built-in Camera 121 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN 122 Bluetooth Technology 125 Optical Discs 129 Display 133 Printing 135 Microphone 136 Mouse 137 Speakers 139 Touch Screen 141 Keyboard 142 Floppy Disks 143 Audio/Video 144 "Memory Stick 147 Peripherals 148 Trademarks 149 Notice 151 n3 N
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speeds. ! The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back n 13 N A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17) C DC IN port (page 17) D Prop-up stand (page 98) E USB ports* (page 76) F Network (LAN) port (page 63) G Memory module compartment cover (page 91) * Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low-
speeds. ! The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back n 13 N A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17) C DC IN port (page 17) D Prop-up stand (page 98) E USB ports* (page 76) F Network (LAN) port (page 63) G Memory module compartment cover (page 91) * Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low-
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speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick Duo" slot*1 (page 51) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 58) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 78) E USB ports*2 (page 76) F Headphones jack (page 74) G Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. *1 Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick Duo" slot*1 (page 51) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 58) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 78) E USB ports*2 (page 76) F Headphones jack (page 74) G Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. *1 Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low-
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... or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is in use . 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 while...
... or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is in use . 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 while...
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... Touch Screen (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 43) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 51) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 58) ❑ Using the Internet (page 62) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 63) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
... Touch Screen (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 43) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 51) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 58) ❑ Using the Internet (page 62) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 63) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
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...Some content may cause the computer to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. This unit is strongly recommended that conform to malfunction. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may restrict video output to check... OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. The AACS key update requires...
...Some content may cause the computer to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. This unit is strongly recommended that conform to malfunction. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may restrict video output to check... OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. The AACS key update requires...
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... visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". Before You Use "Memory Stick" The "Memory Stick Duo" slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible ... it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 51 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑...
... visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". Before You Use "Memory Stick" The "Memory Stick Duo" slot on your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible ... it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 51 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑...
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... If prompted, follow the on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are inserting it gently and verify you are displayed. If nothing appears on -screen ...the media into the slot. ✍ If "Memory Stick" does not go into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 52 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 15). 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward the slot. ...
... If prompted, follow the on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are inserting it gently and verify you are displayed. If nothing appears on -screen ...the media into the slot. ✍ If "Memory Stick" does not go into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 52 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 15). 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward the slot. ...
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If you may not be able to remove it from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 53 N ! Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be sure to insert it into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you insert the media directly into an "M2" Duo adaptor.
If you may not be able to remove it from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 53 N ! Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be sure to insert it into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you insert the media directly into an "M2" Duo adaptor.
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...may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes of the slot. ! Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data 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 15). 2...
...may pop out unexpectedly. Large volumes of the slot. ! Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data 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 15). 2...
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... could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 15). 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it may change. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 55 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 use . Before...
... could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 15). 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it may change. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 55 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 use . Before...
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n 56 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 56 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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... cannot insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing "Memory Stick" from the respective copyright holders. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 57 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 that are guaranteed...
... cannot insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing "Memory Stick" from the respective copyright holders. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 57 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 that are guaranteed...
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... other audio/video devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 58 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. Before you use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer can use this slot to visit the...
... other audio/video devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 58 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. Before you use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer can use this slot to visit the...
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... 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 clicks into the slot. The SD memory card icon will appear in... the Computer window after you may be prompted to install the software. n 59 N ✍ When you insert the SD memory card into the slot for the first time, you insert the card into the slot. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to install driver ...
... 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 clicks into the slot. The SD memory card icon will appear in... the Computer window after you may be prompted to install the software. n 59 N ✍ When you insert the SD memory card into the slot for the first time, you insert the card into the slot. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to install driver ...
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The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 60 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 60 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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...it into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer. ❑ Be sure to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the memory card slot. Notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. Do not ... Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 61 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to your...
...it into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer. ❑ Be sure to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the memory card slot. Notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. Do not ... Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 61 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to your...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 79 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 79 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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...nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of memory installed on your computer. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. The type of module and the amount of... your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO ...
...nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the configuration of memory installed on your computer. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. The type of module and the amount of... your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO ...