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... computer until the power indicator turns off . Hibernate - Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to normal mode. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the system and peripheral devices in this mode. 2. Page 21 Press the Fn and Esc keys. Saves...
... computer until the power indicator turns off . Hibernate - Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to normal mode. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the system and peripheral devices in this mode. 2. Page 21 Press the Fn and Esc keys. Saves...
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... Disables all times while conserving power. You can establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to the optical drive and Memory Stick® media slot. The Internal modem remains powered on the hard disk and display screen. It slows the computer and puts it into Standby...
... Disables all times while conserving power. You can establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to the optical drive and Memory Stick® media slot. The Internal modem remains powered on the hard disk and display screen. It slows the computer and puts it into Standby...
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...screen (LCD) when the system is idle. i.LINK Port power. (On selected models) Controls power to the optical drive. Disabling power to the Memory Stick Optical Drive Power-Saving Controls power to the i.LINK® port. Page 24 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. The system itself still functions on full power. Disabling power to the hard disk drive. LCD Standby Timer Controls the time it...
...screen (LCD) when the system is idle. i.LINK Port power. (On selected models) Controls power to the optical drive. Disabling power to the Memory Stick Optical Drive Power-Saving Controls power to the i.LINK® port. Page 24 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. The system itself still functions on full power. Disabling power to the hard disk drive. LCD Standby Timer Controls the time it...
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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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... Start on how to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. This may produce noise while playing. Page 52 For instructions on how to use memory-resident utility software to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD program To play the DVD. You can also select Automatic Profile...
... Start on how to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. This may produce noise while playing. Page 52 For instructions on how to use memory-resident utility software to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD program To play the DVD. You can also select Automatic Profile...
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Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media. Page 67
Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media. Page 67
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...MagicGate copyright protection and high-speed transfer features when used with the new Memory Stick PRO media. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. Currently, MagicGate technology features such as authentication and ... Memory Stick PRO media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Protected content can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick media (MG Memory Stick media) - Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony...
...MagicGate copyright protection and high-speed transfer features when used with the new Memory Stick PRO media. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. Currently, MagicGate technology features such as authentication and ... Memory Stick PRO media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Protected content can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick media (MG Memory Stick media) - Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony...
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Inserting Mem ory Stick Media Page 69 Inserting Memory Stick media Before using Memory Stick® media, back up and toward the Memory Stick media slot. Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up important data. 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. To insert Memory Stick media 1. The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at a time.
Inserting Mem ory Stick Media Page 69 Inserting Memory Stick media Before using Memory Stick® media, back up and toward the Memory Stick media slot. Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up important data. 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. To insert Memory Stick media 1. The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at a time.
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Viewing the contents Depending on the Memory Stick media. From the Start menu, click My Computer. The My Computer window appears. 2. Click MemoryStick. Page 70 The MemoryStick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the model you purchased, the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you can choose to view, print, copy or organize your Memory Stick media, then follow these steps: To view the contents 1. From this window, you insert a Memory Stick® media. If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert your Memory Stick images or data.
Viewing the contents Depending on the Memory Stick media. From the Start menu, click My Computer. The My Computer window appears. 2. Click MemoryStick. Page 70 The MemoryStick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the model you purchased, the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you can choose to view, print, copy or organize your Memory Stick media, then follow these steps: To view the contents 1. From this window, you insert a Memory Stick® media. If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert your Memory Stick images or data.
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Move the tab to the right or left to LOCK, data cannot be saved on the Memory Stick media. Write-protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is set to set or release write-protection. Using the Write- Write-protect on Data can be recorded or erased. When the write-protect tab of the Memory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab to protect data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. Protect Tab Page 71 Write-protect off Data can be read from accidental erasure or overwriting.
Move the tab to the right or left to LOCK, data cannot be saved on the Memory Stick media. Write-protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is set to set or release write-protection. Using the Write- Write-protect on Data can be recorded or erased. When the write-protect tab of the Memory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab to protect data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. Protect Tab Page 71 Write-protect off Data can be read from accidental erasure or overwriting.
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.... 3. Select Quick Format in the Format options box, and then click Start. Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is provided with the media. Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot. Right-click MemoryStick, and click Format from the menu. For more ...information. 2. The Format MemoryStick dialog box appears. 4. To format Memory Stick media 1. See To insert Memory Stick media for immediate use the Memory Stick Formatter that the media does not contain files you purchase it . Back up important data before formatting...
.... 3. Select Quick Format in the Format options box, and then click Start. Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is provided with the media. Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot. Right-click MemoryStick, and click Format from the menu. For more ...information. 2. The Format MemoryStick dialog box appears. 4. To format Memory Stick media 1. See To insert Memory Stick media for immediate use the Memory Stick Formatter that the media does not contain files you purchase it . Back up important data before formatting...
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...® media is off. 3. 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 finish reading or writing data. 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. Page 73 This enables the media to continue or exit. Reinsert the media into the slot and press ...
...® media is off. 3. 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 finish reading or writing data. 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. Page 73 This enables the media to continue or exit. Reinsert the media into the slot and press ...
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... depending on the program you scroll the display. Page 81 Num Lock Press this key to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on... when data is off . Hard Disk Turns on .) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is read from or written...you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Memory Stick® Turns on . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is not being used. Press the...
... depending on the program you scroll the display. Page 81 Num Lock Press this key to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on... when data is off . Hard Disk Turns on .) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is read from or written...you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Memory Stick® Turns on . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is not being used. Press the...
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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 118
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 118
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... the proper safety precautions below only at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio or contact your computer. Page 119 Precautions and Procedures Sony recommends that occur when installing or removing a memory module may result in your computer, make sure you install or remove a memory module. The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology...
... the proper safety precautions below only at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio or contact your computer. Page 119 Precautions and Procedures Sony recommends that occur when installing or removing a memory module may result in your computer, make sure you install or remove a memory module. The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology...
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... from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). Turn the computer over and use , refer to cool down . See To install a memory module for the computer to your VAIO® Computer Specifications available on the memory bay. When installing a memory module, do not remove or loosen any part of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation. Disconnect the...
... from Electrostatic discharge (ESD). Turn the computer over and use , refer to cool down . See To install a memory module for the computer to your VAIO® Computer Specifications available on the memory bay. When installing a memory module, do not remove or loosen any part of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation. Disconnect the...
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When the module is correctly seated, close the memory bay. 4. Replace the fastening screw(s) on the memory bay. 5. Push the module down until it snaps into place. 3. Page 121 Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module. See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information. 2.
When the module is correctly seated, close the memory bay. 4. Replace the fastening screw(s) on the memory bay. 5. Push the module down until it snaps into place. 3. Page 121 Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module. See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information. 2.
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... Setup from the submenu. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. 4. The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to Sony Notebook Setup. 3. Sony Notebook Setup Page 122 Click Start on the computer. 2. On the About This Computer tab, make sure the operating system recognizes it. Turn on the ...
... Setup from the submenu. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. 4. The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to Sony Notebook Setup. 3. Sony Notebook Setup Page 122 Click Start on the computer. 2. On the About This Computer tab, make sure the operating system recognizes it. Turn on the ...
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... 1. Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to it. Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer. Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on... your computer's hard disk to reformat your Memory Stick® media. For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media, see Formatting Memory Stick media. You may...
... 1. Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to it. Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer. Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on... your computer's hard disk to reformat your Memory Stick® media. For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media, see Formatting Memory Stick media. You may...
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...previously saved to reformat your Memory Stick® media. Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer's hard disk to keep. 1. Page 176 Memory Stick Media Why can't I open my image files? Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer.... For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media, see Formatting Memory Stick media. You may need to it. Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and confirm that the ...
...previously saved to reformat your Memory Stick® media. Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer's hard disk to keep. 1. Page 176 Memory Stick Media Why can't I open my image files? Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer.... For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media, see Formatting Memory Stick media. You may need to it. Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and confirm that the ...