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.... Financial services may require a fee and credit card information. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to this computer may apply). reserves the right to make any modification to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory ...
.... Financial services may require a fee and credit card information. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to this computer may apply). reserves the right to make any modification to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory ...
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Front panel 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
Front panel 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
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... disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture Card™ memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive™ memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. 6 Optical drive access...
... disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture Card™ memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive™ memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. 6 Optical drive access...
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...VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™, and Memory...indicator* Light is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 Refer to turn the computer on and off . 16 Universal ...
...VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™, and Memory...indicator* Light is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 Refer to turn the computer on and off . 16 Universal ...
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Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
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Front panel Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. The location of these ... 2 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive...
Front panel Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. The location of these ... 2 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive...
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... from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro , and Memory Stick Duo media. Composite audio R In jack Connection for the supplied speakers, optional headphones, or audio device...
... from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro , and Memory Stick Duo media. Composite audio R In jack Connection for the supplied speakers, optional headphones, or audio device...
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To view the installed hardware configuration for your computer's installed memory card readers. Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers This section provides basic information about using your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About Your Memory Card Readers Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card About Memory Stick Media Sharing Memory Cards Page 56 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the memory card readers described in this section, depending on the computer model or configuration purchased.
To view the installed hardware configuration for your computer's installed memory card readers. Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers This section provides basic information about using your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About Your Memory Card Readers Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card About Memory Stick Media Sharing Memory Cards Page 56 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the memory card readers described in this section, depending on the computer model or configuration purchased.
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Mem ory cards and your c omputer, s ee the online s pec ific ations s heet. Page 57 T o view the ins talled memory c ard readers for your com puter's m em ory card readers 1 Y our c omputer may not be equipped with many popular types of memory cards. About Your Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers1 that are compatible with the memory c ard readers s hown here. You can use your computer's memory card readers to transfer data between digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
Mem ory cards and your c omputer, s ee the online s pec ific ations s heet. Page 57 T o view the ins talled memory c ard readers for your com puter's m em ory card readers 1 Y our c omputer may not be equipped with many popular types of memory cards. About Your Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers1 that are compatible with the memory c ard readers s hown here. You can use your computer's memory card readers to transfer data between digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
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Opening the front panel cov er 1. If the memory card does not go into the drive easily, remove it in the direction of the arrow on the front of your computer, behind a protective panel. Page 58 Locate the appropriate drive for the memory card you are located on the media. Inserting a Memory Card The memory card readers are inserting it and verify you want to use. 2. Do not force the card into the drive, in the proper direction. Insert the memory card into the drive.
Opening the front panel cov er 1. If the memory card does not go into the drive easily, remove it in the direction of the arrow on the front of your computer, behind a protective panel. Page 58 Locate the appropriate drive for the memory card you are located on the media. Inserting a Memory Card The memory card readers are inserting it and verify you want to use. 2. Do not force the card into the drive, in the proper direction. Insert the memory card into the drive.
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...drive. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to remove a memory card from the drive. Press the extended portion of the memory card and remove from a memory card reader varies, depending upon the card in use. Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card to release it . ...; To remove a CompactFlash or Memory Stick® media - The card or its data may become damaged. To remove a Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard , or xD-Picture Card...
...drive. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to remove a memory card from the drive. Press the extended portion of the memory card and remove from a memory card reader varies, depending upon the card in use. Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card to release it . ...; To remove a CompactFlash or Memory Stick® media - The card or its data may become damaged. To remove a Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard , or xD-Picture Card...
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... at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. When you insert it into the Memory Stick slot again. 1 Some M emory Stic k media do not support AVI file playback directly from the media. Shut down your computer, closing any data created with SonicStage or OpenMG software. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO...
... at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. When you insert it into the Memory Stick slot again. 1 Some M emory Stic k media do not support AVI file playback directly from the media. Shut down your computer, closing any data created with SonicStage or OpenMG software. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO...
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Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to share your memory card between your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must be formatted properly. Format the memory card by your computer, follow these steps: 1. Reformat the memory card using it in the device first. Page 61 See the information supplied with the device for details how to your computer. Save the card's contents to format the memory card. If your device does not recognize memory card that has been formatted by using the device, not your hard disk drive. 2.
Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to share your memory card between your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must be formatted properly. Format the memory card by your computer, follow these steps: 1. Reformat the memory card using it in the device first. Page 61 See the information supplied with the device for details how to your computer. Save the card's contents to format the memory card. If your device does not recognize memory card that has been formatted by using the device, not your hard disk drive. 2.
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Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on Card Installation Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 62 This section describes how to increase the functionality of your computer. Overview About Opening the Computer About Closing the Computer About Add-on your VAIO computer.
Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on Card Installation Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 62 This section describes how to increase the functionality of your computer. Overview About Opening the Computer About Closing the Computer About Add-on your VAIO computer.
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..., and peripheral equipment from your computer. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the memory installed in your computer's configuration. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your local retailer. See Before upgrading your computer. Your computer may vary, depending on the computer purchased. Page 74 Installing...
..., and peripheral equipment from your computer. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the memory installed in your computer's configuration. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your local retailer. See Before upgrading your computer. Your computer may vary, depending on the computer purchased. Page 74 Installing...
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...static-free bag. Shut down on the latches, located on cards, or other components to remove. 5. Push down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and all peripheral devices. 3. Avoid touching the pins located at the bottom edge of the module and lift it from ...the slot. 6. Grasp one edge of the module. Gently handle the memory module by the sides only. Unplug your printer. 2. ...
...static-free bag. Shut down on the latches, located on cards, or other components to remove. 5. Push down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and all peripheral devices. 3. Avoid touching the pins located at the bottom edge of the module and lift it from ...the slot. 6. Grasp one edge of the module. Gently handle the memory module by the sides only. Unplug your printer. 2. ...
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...end latches snap into place. 8. Replace the side panel. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any components or add-on the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot. 7. Page 76 Firmly insert the bottom edge of ...on cards, or other components to relieve pressure. Reinstall any peripheral devices. 3. Installing a memory module 1. Shut down evenly against the module's upper corners. Unplug your printer. 2. See About Opening the Computer If necessary, remove any cables, add-on its anti-static package, handling it over the ...
...end latches snap into place. 8. Replace the side panel. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any components or add-on the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot. 7. Page 76 Firmly insert the bottom edge of ...on cards, or other components to relieve pressure. Reinstall any peripheral devices. 3. Installing a memory module 1. Shut down evenly against the module's upper corners. Unplug your printer. 2. See About Opening the Computer If necessary, remove any cables, add-on its anti-static package, handling it over the ...
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...the lithium battery properly. Page 78 Install the new battery with the plus (+) side facing the battery holder tab. Write down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your BIOS settings, do not run the Setup utility. The values stored in household... other components to the factory default values. Replacing the lithium battery 1. Unplug your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Installing a lithium battery 7. Dispose of lithium batteries in the CMOS memory are now reset to access the lithium battery. 5. You can return your unwanted lithium ...
...the lithium battery properly. Page 78 Install the new battery with the plus (+) side facing the battery holder tab. Write down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your BIOS settings, do not run the Setup utility. The values stored in household... other components to the factory default values. Replacing the lithium battery 1. Unplug your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Installing a lithium battery 7. Dispose of lithium batteries in the CMOS memory are now reset to access the lithium battery. 5. You can return your unwanted lithium ...
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...; Follow the configuration instructions supplied with other memory c ard readers , for the first time or after recovering the computer or installing a new hard disk drive, the software program automatically creates a new save files created with the VAIO® Recovery Wizard utility program. Click Start from Sony. Observe the proper safety precautions when you register...
...; Follow the configuration instructions supplied with other memory c ard readers , for the first time or after recovering the computer or installing a new hard disk drive, the software program automatically creates a new save files created with the VAIO® Recovery Wizard utility program. Click Start from Sony. Observe the proper safety precautions when you register...
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Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. Page 106 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. To access the online User Guide: 1.
Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. Page 106 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. To access the online User Guide: 1.