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... the Optical Disc Drive 55 Using the TV Function 62 Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 69 Using the Remote Commander 74 Using "Memory Stick 77 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 84 Using the Internet 88 Using the Network (LAN 89 Using the Wireless LAN 90 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 95 Using... Your VAIO Computer 114 Setting the Password 115 Using Intel(R) VT 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 122 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 125 Adding and Removing Memory 126
... the Optical Disc Drive 55 Using the TV Function 62 Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 69 Using the Remote Commander 74 Using "Memory Stick 77 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 84 Using the Internet 88 Using the Network (LAN 89 Using the Wireless LAN 90 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 95 Using... Your VAIO Computer 114 Setting the Password 115 Using Intel(R) VT 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 122 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 125 Adding and Removing Memory 126
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...Memory Stick" n 77 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" ! Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". ✍ The "Memory... Stick Duo" slot also works as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit http://www.sony.net...
...Memory Stick" n 77 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" ! Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". ✍ The "Memory... Stick Duo" slot also works as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit http://www.sony.net...
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n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 16). 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward the slot.
n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 16). 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward the slot.
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... slot for the first time, you may be sure to remove it from the slot. The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction. Do not force the media into the slot. ✍ If "Memory Stick" does not go into the slot easily, remove it in the Computer window after you insert... "Memory Stick" into the slot. ✍ You can insert Duo-size "Memory Stick" directly into the "Memory Stick" slot without the adaptor, you may not be able...
... slot for the first time, you may be sure to remove it from the slot. The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction. Do not force the media into the slot. ✍ If "Memory Stick" does not go into the slot easily, remove it in the Computer window after you insert... "Memory Stick" into the slot. ✍ You can insert Duo-size "Memory Stick" directly into the "Memory Stick" slot without the adaptor, you may not be able...
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..." toward the computer and release. Large volumes of the slot. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 80 N To remove "Memory Stick" ! "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may take time to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it may lose data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Be sure to load, so...
..." toward the computer and release. Large volumes of the slot. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 80 N To remove "Memory Stick" ! "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may take time to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it may lose data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Be sure to load, so...
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.... Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it may change. Be sure to use . This could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 16). 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into place. 3 Click Start and Computer. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon ... formatting the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 81 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is formatted by default and is ready for use the device that it clicks into the slot until ...
.... Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it may change. Be sure to use . This could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 16). 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into place. 3 Click Start and Computer. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon ... formatting the media. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 81 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is formatted by default and is ready for use the device that it clicks into the slot until ...
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...be used only within the law. ❑ Do not insert more than one memory card into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing "Memory Stick" from the respective copyright holders. Do not force it in the correct direction... as of September 2010. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 83 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with...
...be used only within the law. ❑ Do not insert more than one memory card into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing "Memory Stick" from the respective copyright holders. Do not force it in the correct direction... as of September 2010. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 83 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with...
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The SD memory card ejects. 4 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 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 16). 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. n 86 N
The SD memory card ejects. 4 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 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 16). 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. n 86 N
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.... Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 87 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that are guaranteed of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. However...force it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot and can cause damage to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the memory card slot. If you do not force the memory card into the slot if you may lose data. ...
.... Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 87 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that are guaranteed of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. However...force it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot and can cause damage to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the memory card slot. If you do not force the memory card into the slot if you may lose data. ...
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... procedures described in a carpeted area, and do so may cause damage to your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place your system. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 126 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components. Failure to...
... procedures described in a carpeted area, and do so may cause damage to your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place your system. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 126 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components. Failure to...
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...injuries to your hands and fingers, do not touch the edges of your computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 127 N ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you are not magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of more than 95°F / 35°C or ...to change the module. The package protects the module from ESD. ❑ Introducing any liquids, foreign substances, or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of the components and circuit boards inside your computer will result in damage to the computer and any...
...injuries to your hands and fingers, do not touch the edges of your computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 127 N ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you are not magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of more than 95°F / 35°C or ...to change the module. The package protects the module from ESD. ❑ Introducing any liquids, foreign substances, or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of the components and circuit boards inside your computer will result in damage to the computer and any...
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...to place it on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer cools down. ! Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 128 N Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer, turn off the computer. ! Be careful not to lose the... removed screws. 4 Touch a metal object to the screen frame. 3 Remove the four screws and take the foot stand off all peripheral devices, and disconnect the AC adapter and ...
...to place it on a flat surface and wait about an hour until the computer cools down. ! Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 128 N Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer, turn off the computer. ! Be careful not to lose the... removed screws. 4 Touch a metal object to the screen frame. 3 Remove the four screws and take the foot stand off all peripheral devices, and disconnect the AC adapter and ...
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The memory module is released. ❑ Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2). n 129 N 6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 5 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows: ❑ Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1).
The memory module is released. ❑ Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2). n 129 N 6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 5 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows: ❑ Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1).
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... the open slot. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the motherboard other than the memory module. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage to... computer, and then plug them into power sources. 10 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to use the lower slot. n 130 N !
... the open slot. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the motherboard other than the memory module. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage to... computer, and then plug them into power sources. 10 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to use the lower slot. n 130 N !
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You can view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 3 Click System Information and System Information. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the installation procedure and restart the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 131 N Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory in the right pane.
You can view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 3 Click System Information and System Information. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the installation procedure and restart the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 131 N Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory in the right pane.
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...damage to the computer or personal injuries. ❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables. ❑ Keep small parts such as "Memory Stick" and "Memory Stick" adaptors out of reach of swallowing them. There is easily accessible. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from ...your body if it out by holding the plug. Remove the AC adapter away from the AC outlet if you are not planning to ...
...damage to the computer or personal injuries. ❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables. ❑ Keep small parts such as "Memory Stick" and "Memory Stick" adaptors out of reach of swallowing them. There is easily accessible. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from ...your body if it out by holding the plug. Remove the AC adapter away from the AC outlet if you are not planning to ...
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... shows the power is on. ❑ Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any), and then restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. ❑ Make sure the computer input is selected as the audio/video input source. For your ...; Unplug the AC adapter. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 146 N Computer Operations What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer will turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since ...
... shows the power is on. ❑ Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any), and then restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. ❑ Make sure the computer input is selected as the audio/video input source. For your ...; Unplug the AC adapter. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 146 N Computer Operations What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer will turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since ...