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.../support center or your local Sony dealer directly. Read the troubleshooting information in the System Restore window, select it and click Next. Recovery problems I cannot complete the recovery process Disconnect all extra memory modules you have installed since purchase, ... your computer for "The charge indicator light is not compatible. To solve this section or the on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. A message appears notifying of either incompatibility or improper installation of unsaved data. I cannot create Recovery Media ...
.../support center or your local Sony dealer directly. Read the troubleshooting information in the System Restore window, select it and click Next. Recovery problems I cannot complete the recovery process Disconnect all extra memory modules you have installed since purchase, ... your computer for "The charge indicator light is not compatible. To solve this section or the on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. A message appears notifying of either incompatibility or improper installation of unsaved data. I cannot create Recovery Media ...
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... Using the 3D Function 63 Using the TV Function 65 Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 72 Using the Remote Commander 77 Using "Memory Stick 80 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 87 Using the Internet 91 Using the Network (LAN 92 Using the Wireless LAN 93 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 98 Using... Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 130 Adding and Removing Memory 131
... Using the 3D Function 63 Using the TV Function 65 Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 72 Using the Remote Commander 77 Using "Memory Stick 80 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 87 Using the Internet 91 Using the Network (LAN 92 Using the Wireless LAN 93 Using the BLUETOOTH Function 98 Using... Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 130 Adding and Removing Memory 131
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... Your Computer 141 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 143 Using the Power Source 144 Handling the Built-in Camera 145 Handling Discs 146 Handling "Memory Stick 147 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 148 Troubleshooting 149 Computer Operations 151 System Update / Security 156 Recovery / Recovery Media 157 Partition 159 Built... 174 Printing 178 Microphone 179 Mouse 180 Speakers 182 Touch Screen 184 Keyboard 185 Floppy Disks 186 Audio/Video 187 HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 190 "Memory Stick 191 Peripherals 192 Trademarks 193 Notice 196
... Your Computer 141 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 143 Using the Power Source 144 Handling the Built-in Camera 145 Handling Discs 146 Handling "Memory Stick 147 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 148 Troubleshooting 149 Computer Operations 151 System Update / Security 156 Recovery / Recovery Media 157 Partition 159 Built... 174 Printing 178 Microphone 179 Mouse 180 Speakers 182 Touch Screen 184 Keyboard 185 Floppy Disks 186 Audio/Video 187 HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 190 "Memory Stick 191 Peripherals 192 Trademarks 193 Notice 196
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USB ports that are identifiable by their blue color. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A Media Access indicator (page 18) B "Memory Stick Duo"/SD memory card combined slot*1 (page 80), (page 87) C USB ports*2 (page 116) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 118) E Headphones jack (page 104) F Microphone jack (page 115) G ASSIST button (page 51) *1 Supports Duo-size "Memory Stick" and the SD memory card. However, they cannot be used simultaneously. *2 Compliant with the USB 3.0 standard are compliant with the USB 2.0/3.0 standards.
USB ports that are identifiable by their blue color. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A Media Access indicator (page 18) B "Memory Stick Duo"/SD memory card combined slot*1 (page 80), (page 87) C USB ports*2 (page 116) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 118) E Headphones jack (page 104) F Microphone jack (page 115) G ASSIST button (page 51) *1 Supports Duo-size "Memory Stick" and the SD memory card. However, they cannot be used simultaneously. *2 Compliant with the USB 3.0 standard are compliant with the USB 2.0/3.0 standards.
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... options are enabled. Illuminates in green while the Quick Web Access function is in progress. 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 this indicator light is... lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is selected as the audio/video input source. Illuminates while the built-in camera is turned off. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights ...
... options are enabled. Illuminates in green while the Quick Web Access function is in progress. 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 this indicator light is... lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is selected as the audio/video input source. Illuminates while the built-in camera is turned off. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights ...
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... TV Function (page 65) ❑ Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 72) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page 77) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 80) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 87) ❑ Using the Internet (page 91) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 92) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
... TV Function (page 65) ❑ Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 72) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page 77) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 80) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 87) ❑ Using the Internet (page 91) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 92) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN...
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... the wireless keyboard. ❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the LAN port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot and the SD memory card slot. ❑ the scheduled recording function with the Windows Media Center.
... the wireless keyboard. ❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the LAN port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot and the SD memory card slot. ❑ the scheduled recording function with the Windows Media Center.
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...The AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does...strongly recommended that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. 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 malfunction. Some ...
...The AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does...strongly recommended that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. 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 malfunction. Some ...
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...Memory Stick", visit http://www.sony.net/memorycard/. 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. Before You Use "Memory Stick" The "Memory... accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 80 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and ...
...Memory Stick", visit http://www.sony.net/memorycard/. 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. Before You Use "Memory Stick" The "Memory... accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 80 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and ...
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n 81 N Do not force the media into place. 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. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into the slot.
n 81 N Do not force the media into place. 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. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into the slot.
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If prompted, follow the on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction. When you insert "Memory Stick" into the slot for the first time, you may not be able to install the software. If nothing ..." are inserting it into the slot. ! If you insert the media directly into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you insert "Memory Stick" into an "M2" Duo adaptor. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be prompted to insert it in the Computer window after you may be...
If prompted, follow the on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction. When you insert "Memory Stick" into the slot for the first time, you may not be able to install the software. If nothing ..." are inserting it into the slot. ! If you insert the media directly into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you insert "Memory Stick" into an "M2" Duo adaptor. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be prompted to insert it in the Computer window after you may be...
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... you may pop out unexpectedly. "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may take time to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it 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 16). ...2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Large volumes of the slot. ! Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 ...
... you may pop out unexpectedly. "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may take time to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it 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 16). ...2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Large volumes of the slot. ! Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 ...
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...Click Restore device defaults. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 84 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. Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on the media. Be sure... to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it may change. If you select Quick Format in Format options. The...
...Click Restore device defaults. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 84 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. Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on the media. Be sure... to reformat the media with your valuable data. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it may change. If you select Quick Format in Format options. The...
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n 85 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 85 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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... insert it into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 86 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in or out of the slot....is the general name of the media may damage both your computer and the media. Improper insertion of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use "Memory Stick" with the "MagicGate" logo to take advantage of compatibility. ❑ Be sure to 32 GB that are guaranteed of this ...
... insert it into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 86 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in or out of the slot....is the general name of the media may damage both your computer and the media. Improper insertion of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use "Memory Stick" with the "MagicGate" logo to take advantage of compatibility. ❑ Be sure to 32 GB that are guaranteed of this ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 87 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 compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page ... latest information on your computer can use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. You can accommodate the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ SDXC memory card ✍ The SD memory card slot also works as the...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 87 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 compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page ... latest information on your computer can use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. You can accommodate the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ SDXC memory card ✍ The SD memory card slot also works as the...
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... driver software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 16). 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 ...
... driver software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 16). 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 ...
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The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 89 N 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.
The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 89 N 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.
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... the slot if you insert it into the slot. Improper insertion of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. However, not all memory cards are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to your computer. ❑ Do not... insert more than one memory card into the slot. In such a case, wait for example ones with the UHS (Ultra High Speed data transfer feature), may become extremely hot due ...
... the slot if you insert it into the slot. Improper insertion of the slot. ❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. However, not all memory cards are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to your computer. ❑ Do not... insert more than one memory card into the slot. In such a case, wait for example ones with the UHS (Ultra High Speed data transfer feature), may become extremely hot due ...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 119 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 119 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.