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... In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. To activate Standby mode 1. Saves the state of power. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM).
... In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. To activate Standby mode 1. Saves the state of power. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM).
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... your system. Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you to select and customize a predefined power management profile to the optical drive and Memory Stick® media slot. Similar to optimize power management for slide show presentations. This option is in PowerPanel. Ultimate Battery Life1 Extends the Maximum Battery...
... your system. Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you to select and customize a predefined power management profile to the optical drive and Memory Stick® media slot. Similar to optimize power management for slide show presentations. This option is in PowerPanel. Ultimate Battery Life1 Extends the Maximum Battery...
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... setting only turns off power to the hard disk drive. Controls power to the optical drive. Disabling power to the Memory Stick Optical Drive Power-Saving Controls power to the Memory Stick media slot. Disabling power to the optical drive conserves power. 1 Slows the proc es s or s peed.... Disabling power to the i.LINK port conserves power. Page 19 darker you set the computer screen the more power you conserve. Memory Stick Port Power-saving media slot conserves power. i.LINK Port Controls power to the computer screen (LCD) when the system is idle. LCD ...
... setting only turns off power to the hard disk drive. Controls power to the optical drive. Disabling power to the Memory Stick Optical Drive Power-Saving Controls power to the Memory Stick media slot. Disabling power to the optical drive conserves power. 1 Slows the proc es s or s peed.... Disabling power to the i.LINK port conserves power. Page 19 darker you set the computer screen the more power you conserve. Memory Stick Port Power-saving media slot conserves power. i.LINK Port Controls power to the computer screen (LCD) when the system is idle. LCD ...
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..., read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best 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 at least 50 percent charged.
..., read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best 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 at least 50 percent charged.
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... the optical drive. Switching the display while a DVD is playing a DVD. Playing DVDs on a TV Connect the external optical drive if you plan to use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. If you are using battery power, set the power management profile to All Programs...
... the optical drive. Switching the display while a DVD is playing a DVD. Playing DVDs on a TV Connect the external optical drive if you plan to use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. If you are using battery power, set the power management profile to All Programs...
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... damage your computer. Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may cause the computer to play a DVD while using battery power 1. Do not use memory-resident utility software to DVD. 1. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. 3. Set the power management profile to speed up disc access when playing a DVD...
... damage your computer. Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may cause the computer to play a DVD while using battery power 1. Do not use memory-resident utility software to DVD. 1. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. 3. Set the power management profile to speed up disc access when playing a DVD...
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Page 85 Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.
Page 85 Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.
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...compatibility with authentication and encryption, using only MG Memory Stick media to store and transfer any data created with compatible devices. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high...devices and media. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Copy the ...
...compatibility with authentication and encryption, using only MG Memory Stick media to store and transfer any data created with compatible devices. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high...devices and media. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Copy the ...
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Inserting the media in place. The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks. Inserting Mem ory Stick Media Page 87 The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at a time. Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins. 2. To insert Memory Stick media 1. Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up important data. Inserting Memory Stick media Before using Memory Stick® media, back up and toward the Memory Stick media slot.
Inserting the media in place. The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks. Inserting Mem ory Stick Media Page 87 The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at a time. Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins. 2. To insert Memory Stick media 1. Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up important data. Inserting Memory Stick media Before using Memory Stick® media, back up and toward the Memory Stick media slot.
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... Start menu, click My Computer. The Sony MemoryStick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the model you purchased, the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Stick® media. The My Computer window appears. 2. Page 88 Click Sony MemoryStick. From this window, you insert your Memory Stick images or data. Viewing the...
... Start menu, click My Computer. The Sony MemoryStick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the model you purchased, the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Stick® media. The My Computer window appears. 2. Page 88 Click Sony MemoryStick. From this window, you insert your Memory Stick images or data. Viewing the...
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Write-protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. Write-protect on Data can be read from accidental erasure or overwriting. Write-protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is set or release write-protection. When the write-protect tab of the Memory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab to LOCK, data cannot be recorded or erased. Using the Write- Move the tab to the right or left to set to protect data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. Protect Tab Page 89
Write-protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. Write-protect on Data can be read from accidental erasure or overwriting. Write-protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is set or release write-protection. When the write-protect tab of the Memory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab to LOCK, data cannot be recorded or erased. Using the Write- Move the tab to the right or left to set to protect data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. Protect Tab Page 89
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... up important data before formatting the media. If you want to reformat Memory Stick media, use the Memory Stick Formatter that the media does not contain files you need to keep. Right-click Sony MemoryStick, and click Format from the menu. Page 90 For more information...From the Start menu, click My Computer. The Format Sony MemoryStick dialog box appears. 4. Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot. Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is provided with the media. See To insert Memory Stick media for immediate use when you purchase it ...
... up important data before formatting the media. If you want to reformat Memory Stick media, use the Memory Stick Formatter that the media does not contain files you need to keep. Right-click Sony MemoryStick, and click Format from the menu. Page 90 For more information...From the Start menu, click My Computer. The Format Sony MemoryStick dialog box appears. 4. Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot. Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is provided with the media. See To insert Memory Stick media for immediate use when you purchase it ...
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... media ejects, pull it out. To remove Memory Stick media 1. Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media. 2. The Memory Stick media may appear prompting you to continue or exit. Make sure the access light is removed prematurely, a... blue screen with a message may eject completely from the slot. Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. 4. Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to finish reading or writing data. Page 91 ...
... media ejects, pull it out. To remove Memory Stick media 1. Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media. 2. The Memory Stick media may appear prompting you to continue or exit. Make sure the access light is removed prematurely, a... blue screen with a message may eject completely from the slot. Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. 4. Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to finish reading or writing data. Page 91 ...
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.... Hard Disk Turns on when data is read from or written to the hard disk. Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator. Memory Stick® Turns on when data is in Hibernate mode or off. Indicator lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when the power to the computer... is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the...
.... Hard Disk Turns on when data is read from or written to the hard disk. Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator. Memory Stick® Turns on when data is in Hibernate mode or off. Indicator lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when the power to the computer... is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the...
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Page 116 For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer's memory, read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures. Memory Upgrades Before you upgrade your computer, see the Welcome page to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications.
Page 116 For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer's memory, read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures. Memory Upgrades Before you upgrade your computer, see the Welcome page to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications.
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...Failure to do not handle materials that are ready to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications. Disconnect the computer from its power source and from ESD. Use the special protective package to purchase a memory module, shop Sony online at an ESD workstation. If such a station is grounded,...Turn off the computer. For the type of module and amount of the computer, will result in damage to : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. When installing a memory module in your computer. To find the nearest center or agent, go to the computer. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) ...
...Failure to do not handle materials that are ready to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications. Disconnect the computer from its power source and from ESD. Use the special protective package to purchase a memory module, shop Sony online at an ESD workstation. If such a station is grounded,...Turn off the computer. For the type of module and amount of the computer, will result in damage to : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. When installing a memory module in your computer. To find the nearest center or agent, go to the computer. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) ...
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... the screw(s) on the Welcome page. Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your VAIO® Computer Specifications available on the memory bay. Removing and Installing Memory Modules Make sure you read the safety information in the direction of arrow No. 2. To remove... it is installed. 3. Disconnect the power cord, all attached devices. 2. The package protects the module from its packaging, and install the memory module by pulling out the tabs (see arrows No. 1), and pulling out the module in Precautions and Procedures before you remove the screws....
... the screw(s) on the Welcome page. Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your VAIO® Computer Specifications available on the memory bay. Removing and Installing Memory Modules Make sure you read the safety information in the direction of arrow No. 2. To remove... it is installed. 3. Disconnect the power cord, all attached devices. 2. The package protects the module from its packaging, and install the memory module by pulling out the tabs (see arrows No. 1), and pulling out the module in Precautions and Procedures before you remove the screws....
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Replace the fastening screw(s) on the memory bay. 5. When the module is correctly seated, close the memory bay. 4. Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module. See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information. Page 119 Push the module down until it snaps into place. 3. 2.
Replace the fastening screw(s) on the memory bay. 5. When the module is correctly seated, close the memory bay. 4. Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module. See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information. Page 119 Push the module down until it snaps into place. 3. 2.
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... in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed. To check your system's memory 1. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. 4. Sony Notebook Setup Page 120 Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu. The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to Sony Notebook Setup. 3. Click Start on the computer. 2. On the About...
... in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed. To check your system's memory 1. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. 4. Sony Notebook Setup Page 120 Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu. The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to Sony Notebook Setup. 3. Click Start on the computer. 2. On the About...
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...it. Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your Memory Stick® media. Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer's hard disk to keep. 1. For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media, see Formatting Memory Stick media. Page... 182 Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to save data or images. 2. Formatting Memory Stick media erases all ...
...it. Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your Memory Stick® media. Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer's hard disk to keep. 1. For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media, see Formatting Memory Stick media. Page... 182 Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to save data or images. 2. Formatting Memory Stick media erases all ...