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... Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings 84 Using Memory Stick Media 86 Selecting Memory Stick media 86 Inserting Memory Stick media 87 Viewing the contents 87 Write-protecting Memory Stick media 88 Formatting Memory Stick media 88 Removing Memory Stick media 89 Frequently asked questions 90 Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs ....92 Connecting Mice and Keyboards...
... Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings 84 Using Memory Stick Media 86 Selecting Memory Stick media 86 Inserting Memory Stick media 87 Viewing the contents 87 Write-protecting Memory Stick media 88 Formatting Memory Stick media 88 Removing Memory Stick media 89 Frequently asked questions 90 Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs ....92 Connecting Mice and Keyboards...
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... resolution 140 Saving to your hard disk drive 140 Program Support Information 142 Sony Service Center 143 Memory Upgrades 145 Upgrading Your Computer's Memory 146 Precautions and procedures 146 Typical expansion memory configuration 147 Removing and installing memory modules 147 Confirming added memory capacity 150 Using the Recovery CDs 153 Application and System Recovery CDs 154...
... resolution 140 Saving to your hard disk drive 140 Program Support Information 142 Sony Service Center 143 Memory Upgrades 145 Upgrading Your Computer's Memory 146 Precautions and procedures 146 Typical expansion memory configuration 147 Removing and installing memory modules 147 Confirming added memory capacity 150 Using the Recovery CDs 153 Application and System Recovery CDs 154...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the Modem 170 Troubleshooting Networks 171 Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs 174 Troubleshooting PC Cards 177 Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections 178 Troubleshooting the Computer Screen (LCD)........ 181 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media 182 Troubleshooting Programs 184 Troubleshooting the Docking Station 186 Computer Support Information 188 6
VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the Modem 170 Troubleshooting Networks 171 Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs 174 Troubleshooting PC Cards 177 Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections 178 Troubleshooting the Computer Screen (LCD)........ 181 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media 182 Troubleshooting Programs 184 Troubleshooting the Docking Station 186 Computer Support Information 188 6
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... completely off. To activate Standby mode 1 Press the key combination Fn+Esc. Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the system and peripheral devices in memory (RAM). The power indicator blinks in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard disk. Conserving battery power may use the power saving modes and...
... completely off. To activate Standby mode 1 Press the key combination Fn+Esc. Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the system and peripheral devices in memory (RAM). The power indicator blinks in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard disk. Conserving battery power may use the power saving modes and...
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... the end of data when using battery power? When should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Standby or Hibernate. Memory Stick Controls the power supply to conserve power. This is normal and is not cause for more information. This setting only turns off power to...
... the end of data when using battery power? When should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Standby or Hibernate. Memory Stick Controls the power supply to conserve power. This is normal and is not cause for more information. This setting only turns off power to...
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... a computer malfunction and ensure the best writing results: ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software. ❑ Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to avoid data loss. ❑ Turn off the FindFast application if your computer has preinstalled Microsoft® Office applications,...Insert the disc into the optical drive. To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical drive, and open the preinstalled Sony SonicStage™ software by clicking Start, All Programs, and then SonicStage. ❑ For instructions on the Windows® taskbar. The Volume...
... a computer malfunction and ensure the best writing results: ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software. ❑ Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to avoid data loss. ❑ Turn off the FindFast application if your computer has preinstalled Microsoft® Office applications,...Insert the disc into the optical drive. To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical drive, and open the preinstalled Sony SonicStage™ software by clicking Start, All Programs, and then SonicStage. ❑ For instructions on the Windows® taskbar. The Volume...
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... the disc. See "Program overview" for a description of the disc, and use it to speed up disc access. Fingerprints and dust on how to use memory-resident utility software to wipe the surface of the disc with the DVD program. The disc your fingers. Examine the disc for instructions on . 58...
... the disc. See "Program overview" for a description of the disc, and use it to speed up disc access. Fingerprints and dust on how to use memory-resident utility software to wipe the surface of the disc with the DVD program. The disc your fingers. Examine the disc for instructions on . 58...
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Computer Features ❑ Using the Keyboard ❑ Using the Touch Pad ❑ Using the Jog Dial Control ❑ Using Memory Stick Media ❑ Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs 67
Computer Features ❑ Using the Keyboard ❑ Using the Touch Pad ❑ Using the Jog Dial Control ❑ Using Memory Stick Media ❑ Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs 67
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...flashes when the battery is running out of power, double-flashes when the battery is not being accessed. Memory Stick® Lights up when data is on , flashes in Standby mode, and turns off when the ...computer is off . Do not enter Standby mode or turn off , the Memory Stick media is charging. Num Lock Lights up when the power to the computer is on . Hard disk... Lights up when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on...
...flashes when the battery is running out of power, double-flashes when the battery is not being accessed. Memory Stick® Lights up when data is on , flashes in Standby mode, and turns off when the ...computer is off . Do not enter Standby mode or turn off , the Memory Stick media is charging. Num Lock Lights up when the power to the computer is on . Hard disk... Lights up when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on...
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... transferred in an encrypted format to your computer: ❑ MagicGate™ Memory Stick media (hereafter called MG Memory Stick media), which does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate Memory Stick media Some music files with secure copyright protection may be used for exchanging...playback. 86 Because it is removable, the media can be stored on MG Memory Stick media but not on regular Memory Stick media.You can copy an ordinary file on the Memory Stick media. Authentication technology ensures that of authentication and encryption technology. VAIO Computer...
... transferred in an encrypted format to your computer: ❑ MagicGate™ Memory Stick media (hereafter called MG Memory Stick media), which does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate Memory Stick media Some music files with secure copyright protection may be used for exchanging...playback. 86 Because it is removable, the media can be stored on MG Memory Stick media but not on regular Memory Stick media.You can copy an ordinary file on the Memory Stick media. Authentication technology ensures that of authentication and encryption technology. VAIO Computer...
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... Depending on the model you purchased, the Sony Memory Stick window appears automatically when you insert your Memory Stick images or data. Using Memory Stick Media ✍ MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark. To insert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing toward the Memory Stick media slot. ✍ Inserting the...
... Depending on the model you purchased, the Sony Memory Stick window appears automatically when you insert your Memory Stick images or data. Using Memory Stick Media ✍ MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark. To insert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing toward the Memory Stick media slot. ✍ Inserting the...
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The Sony MemoryStick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media. When the write-protect tab of Memory Stick Media) Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is formatted for immediate use the Memory Stick Formatter that is provided with a write-protect tab to reformat Memory Stick media, use ... media. Move the tab to the right or left to set to Formatter Help. 88 For more information about using Memory Stick Formatter, refer to LOCK, data cannot be read from accidental erasure or overwriting. VAIO Computer Quick Start To view the ...
The Sony MemoryStick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media. When the write-protect tab of Memory Stick Media) Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is formatted for immediate use the Memory Stick Formatter that is provided with a write-protect tab to reformat Memory Stick media, use ... media. Move the tab to the right or left to set to Formatter Help. 88 For more information about using Memory Stick Formatter, refer to LOCK, data cannot be read from accidental erasure or overwriting. VAIO Computer Quick Start To view the ...
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... then click Start. The My Computer window appears. 3 Right-click Sony MemoryStick, and click Format from the slot. 89 Reinsert the media into the Memory Stick media slot. Using Memory Stick Media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data, previously saved to keep... and back up important data. The Format Sony MemoryStick dialog box appears. 4 Select Quick Format in ...
... then click Start. The My Computer window appears. 3 Right-click Sony MemoryStick, and click Format from the slot. 89 Reinsert the media into the Memory Stick media slot. Using Memory Stick Media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data, previously saved to keep... and back up important data. The Format Sony MemoryStick dialog box appears. 4 Select Quick Format in ...
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...or metallic objects. ❑ Do not attach labels other than MG Memory Stick media. ❑ Recorded music is not responsible for any Memory Stick media other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders. ❑ Sony is limited to private use the media in locations that cannot be checked... out to any other than the supplied label to keep and back up important data. 1 Copy the data from a digital video camera using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on...
...or metallic objects. ❑ Do not attach labels other than MG Memory Stick media. ❑ Recorded music is not responsible for any Memory Stick media other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders. ❑ Sony is limited to private use the media in locations that cannot be checked... out to any other than the supplied label to keep and back up important data. 1 Copy the data from a digital video camera using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on...
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See the instructions that is subject to get wet. Using Memory Stick Media ❑ Do not bend, drop, or apply strong shock to the media. ❑ Do not disassemble or modify the media. ❑ Do not allow the media to : ❑ Extremely high temperatures, such as in a car parked in a location that came with your media for more information on its use. ❑ Do not use or store the media in the sun ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ High humidity or places with corrosive substances 91 How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media? ❑ Use the supplied storage case.
See the instructions that is subject to get wet. Using Memory Stick Media ❑ Do not bend, drop, or apply strong shock to the media. ❑ Do not disassemble or modify the media. ❑ Do not allow the media to : ❑ Extremely high temperatures, such as in a car parked in a location that came with your media for more information on its use. ❑ Do not use or store the media in the sun ❑ Direct sunlight ❑ High humidity or places with corrosive substances 91 How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media? ❑ Use the supplied storage case.
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...2 Select the Audio tab, and click Advanced in ) or CPU Control (Running on batteries), depending on the power source you are using a memory-intensive program, set . Why do I hear noise distortion while listening to music with speakers or headphones if the CPU control is set to Performance... or Battery Life. You may not recognize the Fn+F3 and Fn+F4 key combinations if the correct speakers are using a memory-intensive program, set the CPU control to Automatic Profile Selection. Maximum Battery Life is the default selection when your computer is not already ...
...2 Select the Audio tab, and click Advanced in ) or CPU Control (Running on batteries), depending on the power source you are using a memory-intensive program, set . Why do I hear noise distortion while listening to music with speakers or headphones if the CPU control is set to Performance... or Battery Life. You may not recognize the Fn+F3 and Fn+F4 key combinations if the correct speakers are using a memory-intensive program, set the CPU control to Automatic Profile Selection. Maximum Battery Life is the default selection when your computer is not already ...
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... in your computer, make sure you read the proper safety precautions below. Expansion memory modules are available as options. Sony recommends that occur when installing or removing a memory module may result in a carpeted area, and do so may cause a malfunction. ❑ Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links...
... in your computer, make sure you read the proper safety precautions below. Expansion memory modules are available as options. Sony recommends that occur when installing or removing a memory module may result in a carpeted area, and do so may cause a malfunction. ❑ Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links...
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... the module from ESD. ❑ Use the special protective package to install the module. When installing a memory module, do not remove or loosen any other screws. 147 To remove a memory module 1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices. 2 Disconnect the power cord, all cables, and... "Precautions and procedures" before you remove the screws. 4 Use an appropriate screwdriver to cool down before you remove or install a memory module. The package protects the module from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). Wait at least one hour for the computer to loosen and remove the...
... the module from ESD. ❑ Use the special protective package to install the module. When installing a memory module, do not remove or loosen any other screws. 147 To remove a memory module 1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices. 2 Disconnect the power cord, all cables, and... "Precautions and procedures" before you remove the screws. 4 Use an appropriate screwdriver to cool down before you remove or install a memory module. The package protects the module from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). Wait at least one hour for the computer to loosen and remove the...
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...such as the connector panel on the back of your fingers behind the last row of arrow No. 2. See "To install a memory module" for information about installing a memory module. 148 VAIO Computer Quick Start Removing the Bottom Screws Screws 5 Turn the computer over so you are looking at the keyboard,... and place your computer) to discharge static electricity. 8 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs (see arrows No. 1), and pulling out the module in the direction of keys. 6 Gently lift the keyboard up...
...such as the connector panel on the back of your fingers behind the last row of arrow No. 2. See "To install a memory module" for information about installing a memory module. 148 VAIO Computer Quick Start Removing the Bottom Screws Screws 5 Turn the computer over so you are looking at the keyboard,... and place your computer) to discharge static electricity. 8 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs (see arrows No. 1), and pulling out the module in the direction of keys. 6 Gently lift the keyboard up...