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The system remains on, and the computer screen (LCD) is reduced to the lowest possible setting without being completely off. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to the hard disk. Saves the state of the setting you to turn off specific devices ...
The system remains on, and the computer screen (LCD) is reduced to the lowest possible setting without being completely off. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to the hard disk. Saves the state of the setting you to turn off specific devices ...
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... the optical drive conserves power. 1 Slows the proc es s or s peed. i.LINK Port Controls power to the computer screen (LCD) when the system is idle. Memory Stick Port Power-saving slot conserves power. Controls power to the optical drive. The system itself still functions on full power. one being the darkest... setting. The darker you set the computer screen the more power you conserve. Disabling power to the Memory Stick Optical Drive Power-Saving Controls power to the...
... the optical drive conserves power. 1 Slows the proc es s or s peed. i.LINK Port Controls power to the computer screen (LCD) when the system is idle. Memory Stick Port Power-saving slot conserves power. Controls power to the optical drive. The system itself still functions on full power. one being the darkest... setting. The darker you set the computer screen the more power you conserve. Disabling power to the Memory Stick Optical Drive Power-Saving Controls power to the...
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... the following notes to avoid 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. Disable the FindFast program if it is installed on This Computer panel. 4. Click the optical drive icon...
... the following notes to avoid 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. Disable the FindFast program if it is installed on This Computer panel. 4. Click the optical drive icon...
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... drive. 3. Select a program, such as WinDVD, by following these steps: 1. Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as InterVideo WinDVD 4, to play the DVD. Do not use memory-resident utility software to DVD. 1. To play a DVD while using AC power 1. Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as WinDVD, to All Programs. 2. For instructions on...
... drive. 3. Select a program, such as WinDVD, by following these steps: 1. Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as InterVideo WinDVD 4, to play the DVD. Do not use memory-resident utility software to DVD. 1. To play a DVD while using AC power 1. Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as WinDVD, to All Programs. 2. For instructions on...
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Computer Features Using the Touch Pad Using Memory Stick Media Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs Page 61
Computer Features Using the Touch Pad Using Memory Stick Media Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs Page 61
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Because it is specially designed for external data storage. Selecting Memory Stick media Inserting Memory Stick media Viewing the contents Write-protecting Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media Removing Memory Stick media Frequently asked questions Page 66 Memory Stick® media is removable, the media can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products. Using Memory Stick Media This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk.
Because it is specially designed for external data storage. Selecting Memory Stick media Inserting Memory Stick media Viewing the contents Write-protecting Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media Removing Memory Stick media Frequently asked questions Page 66 Memory Stick® media is removable, the media can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products. Using Memory Stick Media This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk.
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Selecting Memory Stick media Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media. Page 67
Selecting Memory Stick media Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media. Page 67
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..., high-speed data transfer and the MagicGate technology features, such as authentication and encryption, are not compatible with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. You can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick media (MG Memory Stick media) - Sony suggests using only MG Memory Stick media to store and transfer any data created with authentication and encryption, using...
..., high-speed data transfer and the MagicGate technology features, such as authentication and encryption, are not compatible with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. You can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick media (MG Memory Stick media) - Sony suggests using only MG Memory Stick media to store and transfer any data created with authentication and encryption, using...
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Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins. 2. Inserting Mem ory Stick Media Page 69 Inserting Memory Stick media The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at a time. Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot. To insert Memory Stick media 1. Inserting the media in place. The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks.
Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins. 2. Inserting Mem ory Stick Media Page 69 Inserting Memory Stick media The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at a time. Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot. To insert Memory Stick media 1. Inserting the media in place. The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks.
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... when you insert your Memory Stick images or data. Viewing the contents Depending on the Memory Stick media. From this window, you insert a Memory Stick® media. The Sony MemoryStick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the model you purchased, the Sony Memory Stick window may appear ...when you can choose to view, print, copy or organize your Memory Stick media, then follow these steps: To view the contents 1. Click Sony MemoryStick. The My Computer window appears. 2. Page 70...
... when you insert your Memory Stick images or data. Viewing the contents Depending on the Memory Stick media. From this window, you insert a Memory Stick® media. The Sony MemoryStick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the model you purchased, the Sony Memory Stick window may appear ...when you can choose to view, print, copy or organize your Memory Stick media, then follow these steps: To view the contents 1. Click Sony MemoryStick. The My Computer window appears. 2. Page 70...
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When the write-protect tab of the Memory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab to LOCK, data cannot be read from accidental erasure or overwriting. Write-protect on Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. Protect Tab Page 71 Move the tab to the right or left to set to protect data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. Write-protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is set or release write-protection. Using the Write- Write-protect off Data can be recorded or erased.
When the write-protect tab of the Memory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab to LOCK, data cannot be read from accidental erasure or overwriting. Write-protect on Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. Protect Tab Page 71 Move the tab to the right or left to set to protect data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. Write-protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is set or release write-protection. Using the Write- Write-protect off Data can be recorded or erased.
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... the media does not contain files you reformat Memory Stick media, confirm that is formatted for more information about using Memory Stick Formatter, refer to it . The My Computer window appears. 3. Page 72 The Format Sony MemoryStick dialog box appears. 4. Back up important... data before formatting the media. Select Quick Format in the Format options box, and then click Start. To format Memory Stick media 1. Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is provided with...
... the media does not contain files you reformat Memory Stick media, confirm that is formatted for more information about using Memory Stick Formatter, refer to it . The My Computer window appears. 3. Page 72 The Format Sony MemoryStick dialog box appears. 4. Back up important... data before formatting the media. Select Quick Format in the Format options box, and then click Start. To format Memory Stick media 1. Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is provided with...
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... media in toward the computer. 4. Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media. 2. When the Memory Stick media ejects, pull it may appear prompting you to continue or exit. This enables the media to continue. Make sure the access light is... eject completely from the slot. Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to finish reading or writing data. Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media, as it out. Page 73 Removing Memory Stick media If the Memory Stick® media is off. 3.
... media in toward the computer. 4. Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media. 2. When the Memory Stick media ejects, pull it may appear prompting you to continue or exit. This enables the media to continue. Make sure the access light is... eject completely from the slot. Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to finish reading or writing data. Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media, as it out. Page 73 Removing Memory Stick media If the Memory Stick® media is off. 3.
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...noise. Do not touch the media connector with corrosive substances Page 74 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick media? How do I extend the life of the copyright holders. Sony is subject to: Extremely high temperatures, such as music. Copyright ...protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other sources. How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media? Do not use or...
...noise. Do not touch the media connector with corrosive substances Page 74 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick media? How do I extend the life of the copyright holders. Sony is subject to: Extremely high temperatures, such as music. Copyright ...protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other sources. How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media? Do not use or...
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Memory Stick® Turns on when data is read from or written to change how you are using battery power, blinks when ... when the Caps Lock indicator is off. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this key to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Press the key a second time to the hard disk. Normal...written to turn off the computer when this key to the computer is on, blinks in Hibernate mode or off , the Memory Stick media is charging. Num Lock Press this indicator is in Standby mode, and turns off . Hard Disk Turns on when...
Memory Stick® Turns on when data is read from or written to change how you are using battery power, blinks when ... when the Caps Lock indicator is off. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this key to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Press the key a second time to the hard disk. Normal...written to turn off the computer when this key to the computer is on, blinks in Hibernate mode or off , the Memory Stick media is charging. Num Lock Press this indicator is in Standby mode, and turns off . Hard Disk Turns on when...
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For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer's memory, make sure you upgrade your computer, see the Welcome page to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications. Precautions and procedures Removing and installing memory modules Confirming added memory capacity Page 131 Memory Upgrades Before you read the safety information in Precautions and procedures.
For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer's memory, make sure you upgrade your computer, see the Welcome page to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications. Precautions and procedures Removing and installing memory modules Confirming added memory capacity Page 131 Memory Upgrades Before you read the safety information in Precautions and procedures.
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... personal computers and with your computer, see the Welcome page to : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. If you are ready to store a memory module and prevent ESD. Only use memory modules that are compatible with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for example). ... from its power source and from ESD. Use the special protective package to install the module. Precautions and procedures Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by momentarily touching an unpainted metal object that is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and...
... personal computers and with your computer, see the Welcome page to : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. If you are ready to store a memory module and prevent ESD. Only use memory modules that are compatible with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for example). ... from its power source and from ESD. Use the special protective package to install the module. Precautions and procedures Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by momentarily touching an unpainted metal object that is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and...
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...your fingers behind the last row of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation. Lifting the Keyboard Turning the Keyboard Page 133 To remove a memory module 1. Wait at the keyboard, and place your VAIO® Computer Specifications on the bottom of the computer. Turn off the computer and... remove the battery if it over and use , refer to cool down . Rem ov ing the Bottom Screw(s) 5. For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the center screw on the Welcome page. Gently lift the keyboard up and...
...your fingers behind the last row of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation. Lifting the Keyboard Turning the Keyboard Page 133 To remove a memory module 1. Wait at the keyboard, and place your VAIO® Computer Specifications on the bottom of the computer. Turn off the computer and... remove the battery if it over and use , refer to cool down . Rem ov ing the Bottom Screw(s) 5. For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the center screw on the Welcome page. Gently lift the keyboard up and...
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...inside the computer. 8. Pull out the module in place. See To install a memory module for more information. See To remove a memory module. Replace the fastening screws on the back of arrow No. 2. Remove the memory module by sliding it snaps into the open slot at a 45-degree angle....flip the keyboard back over tighten the screws. 5. See Confirming added memory capacity for more Page 134 Rem ov ing a Mem ory Module To install a memory module 1. Remove the new memory module from its packaging, and install the memory module by pulling out the tabs (see arrows No. 1). 9. Make...
...inside the computer. 8. Pull out the module in place. See To install a memory module for more information. See To remove a memory module. Replace the fastening screws on the back of arrow No. 2. Remove the memory module by sliding it snaps into the open slot at a 45-degree angle....flip the keyboard back over tighten the screws. 5. See Confirming added memory capacity for more Page 134 Rem ov ing a Mem ory Module To install a memory module 1. Remove the new memory module from its packaging, and install the memory module by pulling out the tabs (see arrows No. 1). 9. Make...
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... in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed. Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. 4. The displayed memory size may be less than the installed memory size due to Sony Notebook Setup. 3. To check your system's memory 1. Turn on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs...
... in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed. Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. 4. The displayed memory size may be less than the installed memory size due to Sony Notebook Setup. 3. To check your system's memory 1. Turn on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs...