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...Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of a separate user license agreement. Subscriptions to U.S. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO... 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. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo ...
...Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of a separate user license agreement. Subscriptions to U.S. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO... 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. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo ...
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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. Front panel 18 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.
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. Front panel 18 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... designate that came with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 The power indicator light is green when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation ...
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... designate that came with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 20 The power indicator light is green when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation ...
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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. Page 7
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...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 CompactFlash and Microdrive media. Front panel Your computer may vary from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive... memory card reader Reads and writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. The location of the ...
...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 CompactFlash and Microdrive media. Front panel Your computer may vary from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive... memory card reader Reads and writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. The location of the ...
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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. Page 9 6 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from...
... 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. Page 9 6 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from...
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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 To view the installed hardware configuration for your computer's installed memory card readers. 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.
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 To view the installed hardware configuration for your computer's installed memory card readers. 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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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. Mem ory cards and your c omputer, s ee the online s pec ific ations s heet. You can use your computer's memory card readers to transfer data between digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. 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.
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. Mem ory cards and your c omputer, s ee the online s pec ific ations s heet. You can use your computer's memory card readers to transfer data between digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. 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.
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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. 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 Insert the memory card into the drive. Do not force the card into the drive, in the proper direction.
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. 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 Insert the memory card into the drive. Do not force the card into the drive, in the proper direction.
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...the media access indicator light is on. Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card to release it . To remove a CompactFlash or Memory Stick® media - Removing a Memory Card The correct way to remove a memory card from the drive. The card or its data may become damaged. ... To remove a Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard , or xD-Picture Card media - Press the extended portion of the memory card and remove from a memory card reader varies, depending upon the card in use. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to the reader or card.
...the media access indicator light is on. Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card to release it . To remove a CompactFlash or Memory Stick® media - Removing a Memory Card The correct way to remove a memory card from the drive. The card or its data may become damaged. ... To remove a Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard , or xD-Picture Card media - Press the extended portion of the memory card and remove from a memory card reader varies, depending upon the card in use. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to the reader or card.
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...Some M emory Stic k media do not support AVI file playback directly from the media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on Memory Stick® media. High-speed data transfer and MagicGate technology features, such as authentication ...computer can write to the LOCK position, your Memory Stick media's contents. Page 60 When you can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick® media - If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. To protect data on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick Duo media - Memory...
...Some M emory Stic k media do not support AVI file playback directly from the media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on Memory Stick® media. High-speed data transfer and MagicGate technology features, such as authentication ...computer can write to the LOCK position, your Memory Stick media's contents. Page 60 When you can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick® media - If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. To protect data on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick Duo media - Memory...
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Save the card's contents to your computer. Page 61 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. See the information supplied with the device for details how 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.
Save the card's contents to your computer. Page 61 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. See the information supplied with the device for details how 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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This section describes how to increase the functionality of your computer. Overview About Opening the Computer About Closing the Computer About Add-on Card Installation Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 62 Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your VAIO computer.
This section describes how to increase the functionality of your computer. Overview About Opening the Computer About Closing the Computer About Add-on Card Installation Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 62 Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your VAIO computer.
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... you add or remove the memory in your computer. See Before upgrading your computer. Page 74 Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all available memory slots filled. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's configuration. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the memory installed in your local retailer...
... you add or remove the memory in your computer. See Before upgrading your computer. Page 74 Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all available memory slots filled. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's configuration. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the memory installed in your local retailer...
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...ing/Installing m em ory Page 75 See About Opening the Computer If necessary, remove any cables, add-on cards, or other components to remove. 5. Removing a memory module 1. Locate the memory module(s) you wish to access the memory module slots. 4. Gently place the unit on both sides ...of the module. Unplug your computer and all peripheral devices, such as your computer and turn off all peripheral devices. 3....
...ing/Installing m em ory Page 75 See About Opening the Computer If necessary, remove any cables, add-on cards, or other components to remove. 5. Removing a memory module 1. Locate the memory module(s) you wish to access the memory module slots. 4. Gently place the unit on both sides ...of the module. Unplug your computer and all peripheral devices, such as your computer and turn off all peripheral devices. 3....
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...the module and align it by the the edges. 5. To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly outward to access the memory module slots. 4. Page 76 See About Opening the Computer If necessary, remove any components or add-on its anti-static package, handling... it over the open memory slot. 6. Reinstall any cables, add-on the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot. 7. The end latches snap into place. 8. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. ...
...the module and align it by the the edges. 5. To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly outward to access the memory module slots. 4. Page 76 See About Opening the Computer If necessary, remove any components or add-on its anti-static package, handling... it over the open memory slot. 6. Reinstall any cables, add-on the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot. 7. The end latches snap into place. 8. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. ...
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... the battery holder tab. See About Closing the Computer. Shut down any cables, add-on its side and remove the side panel. Installing a lithium battery 7. The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. If you ... batteries to the factory default values. See About Opening the Computer If necessary, remove any changes you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Replace the side panel. You can return your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. To locate a Service Center ...
... the battery holder tab. See About Closing the Computer. Shut down any cables, add-on its side and remove the side panel. Installing a lithium battery 7. The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. If you ... batteries to the factory default values. See About Opening the Computer If necessary, remove any changes you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Replace the side panel. You can return your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. To locate a Service Center ...
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... media, C ompac tFlas h®, or M ic rodrive c ards . Your VAIO® computer is assigned. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software programs. For more information on how to correct your c omputer's memory c ard reader c onfiguration. Click Start from Sony. When you replace the original hard disk drive, the...
... media, C ompac tFlas h®, or M ic rodrive c ards . Your VAIO® computer is assigned. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software programs. For more information on how to correct your c omputer's memory c ard reader c onfiguration. Click Start from Sony. When you replace the original hard disk drive, the...
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To access the online User Guide: 1. Page 106 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.
To access the online User Guide: 1. Page 106 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.