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... or the information contained herein at any time without prior written approval. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. PROVIDES NO...prohibited. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to the terms and conditions of...
... or the information contained herein at any time without prior written approval. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. PROVIDES NO...prohibited. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to the terms and conditions of...
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... This hardware configuration enables you to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The ...front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Your system configuration may vary, depending ...
... This hardware configuration enables you to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The ...front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Your system configuration may vary, depending ...
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...reading or writing data to a Memory Stick media. 8 Media access indicator† Light is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator* Reads and writes data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 6 Standby indicator Light... is amber when the computer is amber when reading or writing data. 9...
...reading or writing data to a Memory Stick media. 8 Media access indicator† Light is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator* Reads and writes data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 6 Standby indicator Light... is amber when the computer is amber when reading or writing data. 9...
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... front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia , CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. System configuration... indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
... front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia , CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. System configuration... indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
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... cable (optional). The light turns off when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator1 Reads and writes data from Optical drive 2. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is amber while reading and writing data. 6 Standby...
... cable (optional). The light turns off when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator1 Reads and writes data from Optical drive 2. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is amber while reading and writing data. 6 Standby...
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...guides you to modify timer recordings. Timer Recording Wizard - The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. You can program one-time recordings and set up a timer recording schedule. ...direct maintenance. Page 32 The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of all TV program recordings you to watch TV programs on your computer's drive D, in application that enables the conversion of its contents may cause your video file management system, and stores recorded ...
...guides you to modify timer recordings. Timer Recording Wizard - The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. You can program one-time recordings and set up a timer recording schedule. ...direct maintenance. Page 32 The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of all TV program recordings you to watch TV programs on your computer's drive D, in application that enables the conversion of its contents may cause your video file management system, and stores recorded ...
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...conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. For more information on this exciting device, go to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. Powered by the Palm operating system,... clarity. You are able to convert your Giga Pocket contents and HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ Converter is ready to deliver music and video with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. Page 63
...conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. For more information on this exciting device, go to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. Powered by the Palm operating system,... clarity. You are able to convert your Giga Pocket contents and HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ Converter is ready to deliver music and video with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. Page 63
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... 4. During transfer, the Forwarding dialog box appears, displaying the transfer status. Your converted video files can transfer your converted video files directly to your computer. 2. The Send To dialog box appears. 3. The "Send to Help, and then click CLIÉ Converter Help. Point to Giga Pocket, ... operation You can be played back on -screen instructions and click OK. Follow the on CLIÉ Handhelds that support the use of a Memory Stick media. Accessing the CLIÉ Converter Help For more information about using the HotSync operation. 2. Click Send To. Click OK. 4. ...
... 4. During transfer, the Forwarding dialog box appears, displaying the transfer status. Your converted video files can transfer your converted video files directly to your computer. 2. The Send To dialog box appears. 3. The "Send to Help, and then click CLIÉ Converter Help. Point to Giga Pocket, ... operation You can be played back on -screen instructions and click OK. Follow the on CLIÉ Handhelds that support the use of a Memory Stick media. Accessing the CLIÉ Converter Help For more information about using the HotSync operation. 2. Click Send To. Click OK. 4. ...
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To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's supplied hardware components. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About the Memory Stick Media Slot About the SmartMedia Card Slot About the CompactFlash/Microdrive Media Slot About i.LINK Compatibility Page 71
To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's supplied hardware components. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About the Memory Stick Media Slot About the SmartMedia Card Slot About the CompactFlash/Microdrive Media Slot About i.LINK Compatibility Page 71
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...'s contents. When you purchased. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.Your computer may become damaged. Provides data storage only...
...'s contents. When you purchased. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.Your computer may become damaged. Provides data storage only...
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If this occurs, follow these steps: 1. Wait approximately 30 seconds, and then restart your computer. 3. Page 73 Additional information about Memory Stick media If your computer does not recognize your Memory Stick® media, you insert it into the Memory Stick slot again. Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed. Shut down your computer by closing any open software programs, and then turn off your computer. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you may have removed the media from the slot. 2.
If this occurs, follow these steps: 1. Wait approximately 30 seconds, and then restart your computer. 3. Page 73 Additional information about Memory Stick media If your computer does not recognize your Memory Stick® media, you insert it into the Memory Stick slot again. Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed. Shut down your computer by closing any open software programs, and then turn off your computer. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you may have removed the media from the slot. 2.
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...can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on your system. Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform... basic upgrades and maintenance on Card Installation About Installing Memory About...
...can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on your system. Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform... basic upgrades and maintenance on Card Installation About Installing Memory About...
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... of the module and lift it from your computer. Grasp one edge of the module, to remove. 6. See Removing the cover. 4. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory (PCV- Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in a static-free bag. If necessary, ...remove any peripheral devices. 3. Your computer may vary, depending on its side. Push down your computer and turn off all available...
... of the module and lift it from your computer. Grasp one edge of the module, to remove. 6. See Removing the cover. 4. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory (PCV- Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in a static-free bag. If necessary, ...remove any peripheral devices. 3. Your computer may vary, depending on its side. Push down your computer and turn off all available...
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... unit on cards you may have removed. 10. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any components or add-on its anti-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 7. Page 86 Remove the memory module from its side. See Removing the cover. 4. Locate the... the module to align it by the the edges. 6. Reinstall any peripheral devices. 3. If necessary, remove any cables, add-on the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot. 8. The latches snap into place. 9. Remove the cover. To avoid damaging...
... unit on cards you may have removed. 10. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any components or add-on its anti-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 7. Page 86 Remove the memory module from its side. See Removing the cover. 4. Locate the... the module to align it by the the edges. 6. Reinstall any peripheral devices. 3. If necessary, remove any cables, add-on the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot. 8. The latches snap into place. 9. Remove the cover. To avoid damaging...
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...computer's date and time 1. Page 88 Run the Setup utility to the BIOS settings. Dispose of lithium batteries in household or business trash may have made to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you , visit the Sony... Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Double-click on the time readout displayed in the CMOS memory are now reset to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or ...Apply, then click OK. Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS410 series model) Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side up....
...computer's date and time 1. Page 88 Run the Setup utility to the BIOS settings. Dispose of lithium batteries in household or business trash may have made to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you , visit the Sony... Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Double-click on the time readout displayed in the CMOS memory are now reset to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or ...Apply, then click OK. Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS410 series model) Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side up....
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Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Page 97 Close any applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. To access the online User Guide: 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Page 97 Close any applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. To access the online User Guide: 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
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Page 126 The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on. If your printer does not resume normal operations, try restarting your computer.
Page 126 The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on. If your printer does not resume normal operations, try restarting your computer.
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... spray, as they may cause read errors. Wipe off while the disc is in the optical drive and damage the drive. Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media to identify the disc. Handling floppy disks1 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of ... use it to maintain its integrity. The label may come off any data created with SonicStage and OpenMG software. Currently, the Memory Stick slot on VAIO® computers does not support the high-speed data transfer or access control features of a disc may cause damage to the disc. For...
... spray, as they may cause read errors. Wipe off while the disc is in the optical drive and damage the drive. Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media to identify the disc. Handling floppy disks1 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of ... use it to maintain its integrity. The label may come off any data created with SonicStage and OpenMG software. Currently, the Memory Stick slot on VAIO® computers does not support the high-speed data transfer or access control features of a disc may cause damage to the disc. For...
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...Memos, Alarms and Administration. Experience the Internet up , and enjoy being totally mobile. You can easily give a professional look to DVD (Sony Electronics Inc.). At the touch of hot spot locations, including airports, hotels, coffee shops, and other documents. CLIÉ Converter software is...use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your own DVDs! Help and support information for Sony® software programs: web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a ...
...Memos, Alarms and Administration. Experience the Internet up , and enjoy being totally mobile. You can easily give a professional look to DVD (Sony Electronics Inc.). At the touch of hot spot locations, including airports, hotels, coffee shops, and other documents. CLIÉ Converter software is...use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your own DVDs! Help and support information for Sony® software programs: web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a ...
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...your Sony Memory Stick Walkman® player. Quicken software works just like your bills online. Help and support information for QuickTime® software programs: web site http://www.info.apple.com telephone 800-275-2273 RealOne Player RealNetworks, Inc. QuickTime® Apple Computer, ..., including video, audio, and virtual reality (VR) movies. Help and support information for a fee.) Upgrade possible to your Sony MiniDisc Walkman® player or your finances. Support from anywhere in a convenient light-table format so that supports QuickTime software. PictureGear...
...your Sony Memory Stick Walkman® player. Quicken software works just like your bills online. Help and support information for QuickTime® software programs: web site http://www.info.apple.com telephone 800-275-2273 RealOne Player RealNetworks, Inc. QuickTime® Apple Computer, ..., including video, audio, and virtual reality (VR) movies. Help and support information for a fee.) Upgrade possible to your Sony MiniDisc Walkman® player or your finances. Support from anywhere in a convenient light-table format so that supports QuickTime software. PictureGear...