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... Connecting an i.LINK Device 95 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 97 Setting the Password 98 Using the VAIO Control Center 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105 Precautions 111 Safety Information 112 Care and Maintenance Information 114 Handling Your Computer 115 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 117 Using the Power Source 118 Handling...
... Connecting an i.LINK Device 95 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 97 Setting the Password 98 Using the VAIO Control Center 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105 Precautions 111 Safety Information 112 Care and Maintenance Information 114 Handling Your Computer 115 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 117 Using the Power Source 118 Handling...
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Troubleshooting 123 Computer 125 System Security 131 Built-in Camera 132 Networking 134 Bluetooth Technology 137 Optical Discs 140 Display 144 Printing 146 Microphone 147 Mouse 148 Speakers 150 Touch Screen 151 Keyboard 152 Floppy Disks 153 Audio/Video 154 HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 157 "Memory Stick 159 Peripherals 160 Trademarks 161 Notice 163 n3 N
Troubleshooting 123 Computer 125 System Security 131 Built-in Camera 132 Networking 134 Bluetooth Technology 137 Optical Discs 140 Display 144 Printing 146 Microphone 147 Mouse 148 Speakers 150 Touch Screen 151 Keyboard 152 Floppy Disks 153 Audio/Video 154 HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 157 "Memory Stick 159 Peripherals 160 Trademarks 161 Notice 163 n3 N
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... the INPUT SELECT button (page 14), pressing this button to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. While the HDMI input or the video input is on. speeds. C Air exhaust vent D Memory module compartment cover (page 105) E VIDEO INPUT jacks*1 (page 61) F HDMI INPUT port*1 (page 61) G AC input...
... the INPUT SELECT button (page 14), pressing this button to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. While the HDMI input or the video input is on. speeds. C Air exhaust vent D Memory module compartment cover (page 105) E VIDEO INPUT jacks*1 (page 61) F HDMI INPUT port*1 (page 61) G AC input...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick Duo" slot*1 (page 70) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 76) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 95) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 93) F Headphones jack (page 91) G Microphone jack (page 92) H Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. *1 Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick Duo" slot*1 (page 70) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 76) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 95) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 93) F Headphones jack (page 91) G Microphone jack (page 92) H Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. *1 Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is in use . Illuminates in orange while the LCD backlight is in progress. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is off while this... EYE camera Media Access INPUT SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. 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 . Illuminates in green while the...
... Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is in use . Illuminates in orange while the LCD backlight is in progress. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is off while this... EYE camera Media Access INPUT SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. 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 . Illuminates in green while the...
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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 Mouse (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 42) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 46) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 47) ❑...(page 54) ❑ Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 61) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page 66) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 70) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 76) ❑ Using the Internet (page 80) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 81) ❑ Using the ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 42) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 46) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 47) ❑...(page 54) ❑ Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 61) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page 66) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 70) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 76) ❑ Using the Internet (page 80) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 81) ❑ Using the ...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for use with your VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 50 N ! ...To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Region settings are not compliant with this unit. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may cause the computer to standard ...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for use with your VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 50 N ! ...To play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Region settings are not compliant with this unit. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may cause the computer to standard ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 70 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! Before You Use "Memory Stick" The "Memory Stick Duo" ... sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 70 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! Before You Use "Memory Stick" The "Memory Stick Duo" ... sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording...
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... VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 71 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. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into the slot. The "Memory ...Stick" icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert "Memory Stick" into place. ✍ "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are displayed. If nothing appears on the...
... VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 71 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. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into the slot. The "Memory ...Stick" icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert "Memory Stick" into place. ✍ "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are displayed. If nothing appears on the...
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... 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 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 72 N ! Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do ...not force "Memory Stick" into the slot if you insert it from the slot. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be able to remove it into ...
... 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 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 72 N ! Large volumes of the slot. ! If you do ...not force "Memory Stick" into the slot if you insert it from the slot. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be able to remove it into ...
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... process will be completed more quickly if you want to reformat the media with your valuable data. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 73 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is designed to open the Computer window. 4 Right-click the...device defaults. ! Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it may change. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! This could cause a malfunction. ...
... process will be completed more quickly if you want to reformat the media with your valuable data. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 73 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" has been formatted by default and is designed to open the Computer window. 4 Right-click the...device defaults. ! Before formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use the device that it may change. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! This could cause a malfunction. ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. n 74 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 74 N It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. !
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... copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all "Memory Stick" are available as of May 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 75 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with the "MagicGate"...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 the slot.
... copyright protection technology developed by Sony. However, not all "Memory Stick" are available as of May 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 75 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with the "MagicGate"...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 the slot.
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... the appropriate support web site. 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...
... the appropriate support web site. 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...
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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 (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 gently and verify you insert the card into the slot. Do not force the card into place. The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you are inserting it in the proper direction. n 77 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it clicks 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 gently and verify you insert the card into the slot. Do not force the card into place. The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you are inserting it in the proper direction. n 77 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it clicks into the slot.
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The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 78 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 78 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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...as of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 79 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. ❑ The SD memory card slot on your computer does not...
...as of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 79 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. ❑ The SD memory card slot on your computer does not...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 96 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 96 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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The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. See the specifications to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the ... Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment...
The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. See the specifications to find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about the ... Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of your computer may differ depending on a computer. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment...
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.... Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. If such a station is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of memory modules may...injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage memory modules and other components. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to expand the functionality of...
.... Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. If such a station is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of memory modules may...injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage memory modules and other components. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to expand the functionality of...