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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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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N Back ! 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 port (page 17) H Prop-up stand (page 112) I ... as the audio/video input source by the INPUT SELECT button (page 14), pressing this button to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. Be sure to turn off the volume. While the HDMI input or the video input is on. A Power button B DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF...
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N Back ! 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 port (page 17) H Prop-up stand (page 112) I ... as the audio/video input source by the INPUT SELECT button (page 14), pressing this button to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. Be sure to turn off the volume. While the HDMI input or the video input is on. A Power button B DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF...
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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. 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-
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...in camera is in use . Illuminates while data access to the built-in progress. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. 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 ...Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is off . Illuminates in orange while the LCD backlight is not in Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is selected as the...
...in camera is in use . Illuminates while data access to the built-in progress. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. 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 ...Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is off . Illuminates in orange while the LCD backlight is not in Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is selected as 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 some music discs... do not conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may...malfunction. The AACS key update requires Internet access. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for ...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for some music discs... do not conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may...malfunction. The AACS key update requires Internet access. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for ...
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... digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". 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: ❑...
... digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". 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: ❑...
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... desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. Using Your 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...
... desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. Using Your 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...
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..." into an "M2" Duo adaptor. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 72 N ! Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be able 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. Be...insert it may pop out unexpectedly. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you cannot insert it smoothly. Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in the correct direction as you may not be sure to remove...
..." into an "M2" Duo adaptor. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 72 N ! Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be able 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. Be...insert it may pop out unexpectedly. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do , you cannot insert it smoothly. Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in the correct direction as you may not be sure to remove...
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...select Quick Format in Format options. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it may change. 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... format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Be sure to open...
...select Quick Format in Format options. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it may change. 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... format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Be sure to open...
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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. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type.
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...data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders. 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 capacity of up to 16 GB that are guaranteed of compatibility... is against the copyright law to take advantage of this technology. ❑ Except for your computer and the media. Accordingly, "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ Do not insert more than one "Memory Stick" into the slot.
...data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders. 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 capacity of up to 16 GB that are guaranteed of compatibility... is against the copyright law to take advantage of this technology. ❑ Except for your computer and the media. Accordingly, "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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 76 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. 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...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 76 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. 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...
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The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you are inserting it in the proper direction. 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 (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. n 77 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.
The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you are inserting it in the proper direction. 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 (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. n 77 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.
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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. The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot.
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... from the slot and can cause damage to your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 79 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by...
... from the slot and can cause damage to your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 79 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are compliant with the standards supported by...
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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. 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.
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..., contact an authorized Sony Service Center. 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. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your...
..., contact an authorized Sony Service Center. 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. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To avoid invalidation of memory installed on your...
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...touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). The package protects the module from the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory... n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you...
...touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). The package protects the module from the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory... n 105 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you...