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...online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 SmartMedia (SM)/xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia or xD-Picture Card media. 4 CompactFlash® and Microdrive memory card reader Reads and writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. ...Page 8 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 CompactFlash and Microdrive media. Front panel Your computer may vary...
...online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 SmartMedia (SM)/xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia or xD-Picture Card media. 4 CompactFlash® and Microdrive memory card reader Reads and writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. ...Page 8 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 CompactFlash and Microdrive media. Front panel Your computer may vary...
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... rodrive s lots . 5 Media access indicator1 Light is amber when reading or writing data to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC). 13 Hard disk drive access indicator...for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 11 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro , and Memory Stick Duo media. 12 Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to ...
... rodrive s lots . 5 Media access indicator1 Light is amber when reading or writing data to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC). 13 Hard disk drive access indicator...for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 11 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro , and Memory Stick Duo media. 12 Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to ...
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Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to the documentation that covers memory card readers, USB and i.LINK® ports. Do not force the panel cover open the front panel cover The front of your computer has a panel ...
Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to the documentation that covers memory card readers, USB and i.LINK® ports. Do not force the panel cover open the front panel cover The front of your computer has a panel ...
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Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers This section provides basic information about using your computer's installed memory card readers. About Your Memory Card Readers Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card About Memory Stick Media Sharing Memory Cards Page 56
Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers This section provides basic information about using your computer's installed memory card readers. About Your Memory Card Readers Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card About Memory Stick Media Sharing Memory Cards Page 56
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About Your Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers that are compatible with many popular types of memory cards. Page 57 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 card readers and com patible m edia .
About Your Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers that are compatible with many popular types of memory cards. Page 57 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 card readers and com patible m edia .
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See your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it gently and verify you want to use. 2. Opening a front panel cov er 1. Page 58 Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the front of... the computer. Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's memory card reader configuration. If the memory card does not go into the reader...
See your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it gently and verify you want to use. 2. Opening a front panel cov er 1. Page 58 Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the front of... the computer. Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's memory card reader configuration. If the memory card does not go into the reader...
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Removing a Memory Card The correct way to remove a memory card from the reader. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to remove from a memory card reader varies, depending upon the media, reader, or computer model. The card or its data may become damaged. To remove memory card media 1. Do not remove a memory card while the media access indicator light is on. Page 59 Carefully pull to the reader or card. Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card. 2.
Removing a Memory Card The correct way to remove a memory card from the reader. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to remove from a memory card reader varies, depending upon the media, reader, or computer model. The card or its data may become damaged. To remove memory card media 1. Do not remove a memory card while the media access indicator light is on. Page 59 Carefully pull to the reader or card. Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card. 2.
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VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick Duo media - Provides data storage only. Compatibility between compliant devices and media. Memory Stick media do not have removed the media from the slot. 2. When you can...write-protec t tab, or the write-protec t tab is 1/3 smaller in size. Memory Stick® media - Visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media If your computer ...
VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick Duo media - Provides data storage only. Compatibility between compliant devices and media. Memory Stick media do not have removed the media from the slot. 2. When you can...write-protec t tab, or the write-protec t tab is 1/3 smaller in size. Memory Stick® media - Visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media If your computer ...
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Reformat the memory card using it in the device first. Page 61 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 computer, follow these steps: 1. Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to share your memory card between your hard disk drive. 2. Save the card's contents to 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.
Reformat the memory card using it in the device first. Page 61 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 computer, follow these steps: 1. Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to share your memory card between your hard disk drive. 2. Save the card's contents to 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.
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This section describes how to increase the functionality of your system. Overview About Opening the Computer About Add-on Card Installation About 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 system. Overview About Opening the Computer About Add-on Card Installation About 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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.... 3. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory Page 68 Your computer may vary, depending on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about the amount and type of memory installed in your computer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the... memory in your computer and any cables, add-on cards, or other components to access the memory module slots. 5. Remove...
.... 3. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory Page 68 Your computer may vary, depending on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about the amount and type of memory installed in your computer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the... memory in your computer and any cables, add-on cards, or other components to access the memory module slots. 5. Remove...
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... its side. Unplug your printer. 2. If necessary, remove any cables, add-on its anti-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 7. Replace the side cover. 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. 8. See Replacing the cover. Installing a memory module 1. Firmly insert the bottom edge of the module to relieve pressure. The module clicks into position, holding...
... its side. Unplug your printer. 2. If necessary, remove any cables, add-on its anti-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 7. Replace the side cover. 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. 8. See Replacing the cover. Installing a memory module 1. Firmly insert the bottom edge of the module to relieve pressure. The module clicks into position, holding...
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...The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. Remove the cover. Remove the old battery and install the new battery with a CR2032... devices. 4. There is replaced incorrectly. Replacing the lithium battery 1. Replacing a lithium battery 7. The values stored in CMOS RAM, may have made to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. If you may become inaccurate. Page 70 To locate a Service Center near you may ...
...The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. Remove the cover. Remove the old battery and install the new battery with a CR2032... devices. 4. There is replaced incorrectly. Replacing the lithium battery 1. Replacing a lithium battery 7. The values stored in CMOS RAM, may have made to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. If you may become inaccurate. Page 70 To locate a Service Center near you may ...
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... NTFS format. 1Drive mapping refers to the as s ignment of the disk and then right-click to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with memory c ard readers . The New Partition wizard appears. 8. Click on -screen instructions to Storage and then select Disk Management. 5. 11.
... NTFS format. 1Drive mapping refers to the as s ignment of the disk and then right-click to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with memory c ard readers . The New Partition wizard appears. 8. Click on -screen instructions to Storage and then select Disk Management. 5. 11.
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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. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click VAIO Support Central. 2. Page 79 From the VAIO Support Central menu, click VAIO Documentation. 3. Click VAIO User Guide. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. 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. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click VAIO Support Central. 2. Page 79 From the VAIO Support Central menu, click VAIO Documentation. 3. Click VAIO User Guide. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1.
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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 117
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 117
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... with SonicStage and OpenMG software. VAIO® computers may come off any data created with a dry soft cloth. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with digital audio material on one side with the new Memory Stick PRO media. Do not force the memory card in use solvents such as...
... with SonicStage and OpenMG software. VAIO® computers may come off any data created with a dry soft cloth. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with digital audio material on one side with the new Memory Stick PRO media. Do not force the memory card in use solvents such as...