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... turns off . Page 15 Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in this mode. 2. To activate Hibernate mode 1. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). The system remains on, and the computer screen (LCD) is reduced to a minimum. To activate Standby mode 1. Using power saving modes In addition to...
... turns off . Page 15 Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in this mode. 2. To activate Hibernate mode 1. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). The system remains on, and the computer screen (LCD) is reduced to a minimum. To activate Standby mode 1. Using power saving modes In addition to...
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... Standby mode after a half hour. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to the optical drive and Memory Stick® media slot. Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer. Automatic Profile Selection Automatically selects a profile suitable for camera usage. Similar...
... Standby mode after a half hour. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to the optical drive and Memory Stick® media slot. Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer. Automatic Profile Selection Automatically selects a profile suitable for camera usage. Similar...
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HDD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the hard disk drive. Memory Stick Port Power-saving media slot conserves power. Page 18 i.LINK Port Controls power to the hard disk drive when the system is idle. Controls ...power to the optical drive conserves power. 1 Slows the proc es s or s peed. Disabling power to the Memory Stick media slot. Disabling power to the optical drive. Disabling power to the Memory Stick Optical Drive Power-Saving Controls power to the i.LINK port conserves power. This setting only turns off power...
HDD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the hard disk drive. Memory Stick Port Power-saving media slot conserves power. Page 18 i.LINK Port Controls power to the hard disk drive when the system is idle. Controls ...power to the optical drive conserves power. 1 Slows the proc es s or s peed. Disabling power to the Memory Stick media slot. Disabling power to the optical drive. Disabling power to the Memory Stick Optical Drive Power-Saving Controls power to the i.LINK port conserves power. This setting only turns off power...
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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 installed on your battery 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 installed on your battery is at least 50 percent charged...
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... the volume before playing a DVD. Do not use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD program. Set the power management profile to use memory-resident utility software to All Programs. 2. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. 2. Select a program, such as WinDVD®, by following these steps: 1. Page 44...
... the volume before playing a DVD. Do not use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD program. Set the power management profile to use memory-resident utility software to All Programs. 2. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. 2. Select a program, such as WinDVD®, by following these steps: 1. Page 44...
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Page 59 Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.
Page 59 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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... disk drive and then play back the file. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Protected content can store different data formats on the new Memory Stick PRO media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high...
... disk drive and then play back the file. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Protected content can store different data formats on the new Memory Stick PRO media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high...
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Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up important data. Inserting Mem ory Stick Media Page 61 The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at a time. Inserting the media in place. Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins. 2. The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks. Inserting Memory Stick media Before using Memory Stick® media, back up and toward the Memory Stick media slot. To insert Memory Stick media 1.
Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up important data. Inserting Mem ory Stick Media Page 61 The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at a time. Inserting the media in place. Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins. 2. The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks. Inserting Memory Stick media Before using Memory Stick® media, back up and toward the Memory Stick media slot. To insert Memory Stick media 1.
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...choose to view, print, copy or organize your Memory Stick media, then follow these steps: To view the contents 1. From the Start menu, click My Computer. Page 62 The My Computer window appears. 2. 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. Click Sony MemoryStick. From this window, you insert your Memory Stick images or data. Viewing the...
...choose to view, print, copy or organize your Memory Stick media, then follow these steps: To view the contents 1. From the Start menu, click My Computer. Page 62 The My Computer window appears. 2. 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. Click Sony MemoryStick. From this window, you insert your Memory Stick images or data. Viewing the...
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Write-protect on Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. Move the tab to the right or left to set to protect data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. Write-protect off Data can be recorded or erased. When the write-protect tab of the Memory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab to LOCK, data cannot be read from accidental erasure or overwriting. Using the Write- Write-protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is set or release write-protection. Protect Tab Page 63
Write-protect on Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. Move the tab to the right or left to set to protect data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. Write-protect off Data can be recorded or erased. When the write-protect tab of the Memory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab to LOCK, data cannot be read from accidental erasure or overwriting. Using the Write- Write-protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is set or release write-protection. Protect Tab Page 63
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... does not contain files you want to it . For more information. 2. To format Memory Stick media 1. Right-click Sony MemoryStick, and click Format from the menu. Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is provided with the media. Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data, previously saved to keep. Before you...
... does not contain files you want to it . For more information. 2. To format Memory Stick media 1. Right-click Sony MemoryStick, and click Format from the menu. Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is provided with the media. Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data, previously saved to keep. Before you...
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...4. Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to finish reading or writing data. The Memory Stick media may appear prompting you to continue or exit. Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media. 2. When the... Memory Stick media ejects, pull it out. To remove Memory Stick media 1. Removing Memory Stick media If the Memory Stick® media is off. 3. This enables the ...
...4. Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to finish reading or writing data. The Memory Stick media may appear prompting you to continue or exit. Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media. 2. When the... Memory Stick media ejects, pull it out. To remove Memory Stick media 1. Removing Memory Stick media If the Memory Stick® media is off. 3. This enables the ...
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... models only. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is charging. Caps Lock Press this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is not being used. Press the key a second time to turn off . Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . The Scroll Lock... key functions differently depending on the program you scroll the display. Memory Stick® Turns on when the wireless LAN function is read from or written to activate the numeric keypad. Num Lock Press this key to...
... models only. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is charging. Caps Lock Press this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is not being used. Press the key a second time to turn off . Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . The Scroll Lock... key functions differently depending on the program you scroll the display. Memory Stick® Turns on when the wireless LAN function is read from or written to activate the numeric keypad. Num Lock Press this key to...
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Memory Upgrades Before you upgrade your computer, see the Welcome page to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications. For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer's memory, make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures. Page 112
Memory Upgrades Before you upgrade your computer, see the Welcome page to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications. For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer's memory, make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures. Page 112
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... to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications. If you install or remove a memory module. The package protects the module from any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots, or other internal components of memory installed on your local retailer. When installing a memory module in your computer. Precautions and Procedures Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed...
... to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications. If you install or remove a memory module. The package protects the module from any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots, or other internal components of memory installed on your local retailer. When installing a memory module in your computer. Precautions and Procedures Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed...
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...down . Turn off the computer and all cables, and remove the battery if it . Wait at a 45-degree angle. Remove the new memory module from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). To avoid damaging the computer, do not open slot at least one hour for the computer to loosen and ...Procedures before you are ready to discharge static electricity. Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your VAIO® Computer Specifications on the memory bay. Turn the computer over and use , refer to your computer) to install it is installed. 3. Removing and Installing...
...down . Turn off the computer and all cables, and remove the battery if it . Wait at a 45-degree angle. Remove the new memory module from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). To avoid damaging the computer, do not open slot at least one hour for the computer to loosen and ...Procedures before you are ready to discharge static electricity. Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your VAIO® Computer Specifications on the memory bay. Turn the computer over and use , refer to your computer) to install it is installed. 3. Removing and Installing...
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Replace the fastening screw(s) on the memory bay. 5. Page 115 2. Push the module down until it snaps into place. 3. 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.
Replace the fastening screw(s) on the memory bay. 5. Page 115 2. Push the module down until it snaps into place. 3. 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.
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Click Start on the computer. 2. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. 4. Confirming Added Memory Capacity After you've installed a new memory module, make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed. Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu. Turn on...taskbar, point to All Programs, and then point to the amount used by the display adapter. The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to Sony Notebook Setup. 3. On the About This Computer tab, make sure the operating system recognizes it. To ...
Click Start on the computer. 2. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. 4. Confirming Added Memory Capacity After you've installed a new memory module, make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed. Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu. Turn on...taskbar, point to All Programs, and then point to the amount used by the display adapter. The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to Sony Notebook Setup. 3. On the About This Computer tab, make sure the operating system recognizes it. To ...
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... all data, including music data, previously saved to keep. 1. Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your Memory Stick® media. For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media, see Formatting Memory Stick media. Page 176 Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and confirm that the media does...
... all data, including music data, previously saved to keep. 1. Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your Memory Stick® media. For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media, see Formatting Memory Stick media. Page 176 Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and confirm that the media does...
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... want to reformat your Memory Stick® media. Memory Stick Media Why can't I open my image files? You may need to keep. 1. Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer. Page 177 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled ...on your computer's hard disk to it. Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data, previously ...
... want to reformat your Memory Stick® media. Memory Stick Media Why can't I open my image files? You may need to keep. 1. Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer. Page 177 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled ...on your computer's hard disk to it. Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data, previously ...