Sony VAIO F22 VPCF22CFX User Manual

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Using the Optical Disc Drive
Playing Discs
To play a disc
1Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.
!Connect the AC adapter to the computer and close all running software applications before playing a disc.
2If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and your desired software to play the disc.
For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with the software.
 
Copying Files to Discs
To copy files to a disc
1Insert a recordable...

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Using Memory Stick
Using Memory Stick
Memory Stick is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing 
digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Because it is removable, 
it can be used for external data storage.
Before You Use Memory Stick
The Memory Stick Duo slot on your computer can accommodate the following sizes and types of media:
❑Memory Stick Duo
❑Memory...

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Using Memory Stick
Inserting and Removing Memory Stick
To insert Memory Stick
1Locate the Memory Stick Duo slot.
2Hold Memory Stick with the arrow pointing toward the slot.
3Carefully slide Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place.
Do not force the media into the slot. 

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Using Memory Stick
✍If Memory Stick does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction.
When you insert Memory Stick into the slot for the first time, you may be prompted to install driver software. If prompted, follow the on-screen 
instructions to install the software.
Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents of Memory Stick are displayed. If nothing appears on the desktop, click...

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Using Memory Stick
To remove Memory Stick
!Do not remove Memory Stick while the Memory Stick Duo indicator light is lit. If you do, you may lose data. Large volumes of data may take time to 
load, so make sure the indicator light is unlit before removing Memory Stick.
1Locate the Memory Stick Duo slot.
2Check that the Memory Stick Duo indicator light is unlit.
3Push in Memory Stick toward the computer and release.
Memory Stick ejects.
4Pull Memory Stick out of the slot....

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Using Memory Stick
Formatting Memory Stick
To format Memory Stick
Memory Stick is formatted by default and is ready for use.
If you want to reformat the media with your computer, follow these steps.
!Be sure to use the device that 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. Before formatting the media, make sure that it does not contain your valuable 
data.
Do not...

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Using Memory Stick
6Click Start.
7Follow the on-screen instructions.
!It may take time to format Memory Stick depending on the media type.
  

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Using Memory Stick
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 available as of January 2011. However, not all Memory Stick are guaranteed of compatibility.
❑Be sure to hold Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot. To avoid 
damaging your computer or the media, do not force Memory Stick into the slot if you cannot...

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Using Other Modules / Memory Cards
Using Other Modules / Memory Cards
Using the SD Memory Card
Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, 
camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
Before you use the SD memory card
The SD memory card slot on your computer can accommodate the following memory cards:
❑SD memory card
❑SDHC memory card
❑SDXC memory card
✍The SD memory card slot also works...

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Using Other Modules / Memory Cards
To insert an SD memory card
1Locate the SD memory card slot.
2Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot.
3Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place.
Do not force the card into the slot.
✍When you insert the SD memory card into the slot for the first time, you may be prompted to install driver software. If prompted, follow the on-screen 
instructions to install the software.
The SD...