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... devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save power, your data frequently to normal mode. To activate Standby mode 1. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Press any key to return to avoid data loss. Press the Fn and F12 keys, or press the power button and release it immediately.
... devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save power, your data frequently to normal mode. To activate Standby mode 1. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Press any key to return to avoid data loss. Press the Fn and F12 keys, or press the power button and release it immediately.
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...Controls power to the hard disk drive. Page 17 The darker you set the computer screen the more power you conserve. Disabling power to the Memory Stick Optical Drive Power-Saving Controls power to the i.LINK® port. i.LINK Port Controls power to the optical drive. one being the darkest... es s or s peed. Disabling power to the computer screen (LCD) when the system is idle. The system itself still functions on full power. Memory Stick Port Power-saving slot conserves power. HDD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the i.LINK port...
...Controls power to the hard disk drive. Page 17 The darker you set the computer screen the more power you conserve. Disabling power to the Memory Stick Optical Drive Power-Saving Controls power to the i.LINK® port. i.LINK Port Controls power to the optical drive. one being the darkest... es s or s peed. Disabling power to the computer screen (LCD) when the system is idle. The system itself still functions on full power. Memory Stick Port Power-saving slot conserves power. HDD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the i.LINK port...
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... the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best writing 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 computer. Connect and use the AC...
... the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best writing 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 computer. Connect and use the AC...
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... using battery power 1. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. For instructions on the Taskbar Notification area. 3. Right-click the CPU icon on how to use memory-resident utility software to DVD. 1.
... using battery power 1. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. For instructions on the Taskbar Notification area. 3. Right-click the CPU icon on how to use memory-resident utility software to DVD. 1.
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Computer Features Using the Touch Pad Using Memory Stick Media Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs Page 61
Computer Features Using the Touch Pad Using Memory Stick Media Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs Page 61
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Using Memory Stick Media This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk. Because it is specially designed for external data storage. Selecting Memory Stick media Inserting Memory Stick media Viewing the contents Write-protecting Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media Removing Memory Stick media Frequently asked questions Page 66 Memory Stick® media is removable, the media can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products.
Using Memory Stick Media This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk. Because it is specially designed for external data storage. Selecting Memory Stick media Inserting Memory Stick media Viewing the contents Write-protecting Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media Removing Memory Stick media Frequently asked questions Page 66 Memory Stick® media is removable, the media can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products.
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Page 67 Selecting Memory Stick media Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.
Page 67 Selecting 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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.... You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick media - You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick PRO media - Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Provides MagicGate copyright protection and high...are not compatible with compatible devices. Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for exchanging and sharing digital data with the new Memory Stick PRO media. About Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media are a compact, portable...
.... You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick media - You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick PRO media - Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Provides MagicGate copyright protection and high...are not compatible with compatible devices. Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for exchanging and sharing digital data with the new Memory Stick PRO media. About Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media are a compact, portable...
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Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins. 2. Inserting Mem ory Stick Media Page 69 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot. Inserting the media in place. The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks. To insert Memory Stick media 1. Inserting Memory Stick media 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. Inserting Mem ory Stick Media Page 69 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot. Inserting the media in place. The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks. To insert Memory Stick media 1. Inserting Memory Stick media The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at a time.
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... follow these steps: To view the contents 1. Click Sony MemoryStick. The Sony MemoryStick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the model you purchased, the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you insert your Memory Stick images or data. The My Computer window appears. 2. If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert...
... follow these steps: To view the contents 1. Click Sony MemoryStick. The Sony MemoryStick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the model you purchased, the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you insert your Memory Stick images or data. The My Computer window appears. 2. If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert...
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Using the Write- Write-protect on Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. Protect Tab Page 71 Write-protect off Data can be recorded or erased. Write-protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is set or release write-protection. Move the tab to the right or left to set to protect data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. 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-protect on Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. Protect Tab Page 71 Write-protect off Data can be recorded or erased. Write-protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is set or release write-protection. Move the tab to the right or left to set to protect data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. 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.
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... media, confirm that the media does not contain files you want to reformat Memory Stick media, use when you need to keep. The Format Sony MemoryStick dialog box appears. 4. If you purchase it . To format Memory Stick media 1. The My Computer window appears. 3. Select Quick Format in the Format options box, and then...
... media, confirm that the media does not contain files you want to reformat Memory Stick media, use when you need to keep. The Format Sony MemoryStick dialog box appears. 4. If you purchase it . To format Memory Stick media 1. The My Computer window appears. 3. Select Quick Format in the Format options box, and then...
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... media in toward the computer. 4. Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media, as it out. Page 73 Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to finish reading or writing data. Make sure the ... is removed prematurely, a blue screen with a message may not eject completely from the slot. When the Memory Stick media ejects, pull it may appear prompting you to continue or exit. Removing Memory Stick media If the Memory Stick® media is off. 3. This enables the media to continue. Wait a minimum of 10 seconds...
... media in toward the computer. 4. Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media, as it out. Page 73 Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to finish reading or writing data. Make sure the ... is removed prematurely, a blue screen with a message may not eject completely from the slot. When the Memory Stick media ejects, pull it may appear prompting you to continue or exit. Removing Memory Stick media If the Memory Stick® media is off. 3. This enables the media to continue. Wait a minimum of 10 seconds...
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.... Frequently asked questions Why can't I extend the life of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for more information on your Memory Stick media. You may need to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Only MagicGate Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data, such as in a car...
.... Frequently asked questions Why can't I extend the life of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for more information on your Memory Stick media. You may need to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Only MagicGate Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data, such as in a car...
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... resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off . Memory Stick® Turns on when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Caps Lock Press this key to activate the... power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Scroll Lock Press this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is not being used. The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you scroll the display. Num Lock Press this key...
... resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off . Memory Stick® Turns on when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Caps Lock Press this key to activate the... power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Scroll Lock Press this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is not being used. The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you scroll the display. Num Lock Press this key...
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Memory Upgrades Before you upgrade your computer, see the Welcome page to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications. Precautions and procedures Removing and installing memory modules Confirming added memory capacity Page 131 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.
Memory Upgrades Before you upgrade your computer, see the Welcome page to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications. Precautions and procedures Removing and installing memory modules Confirming added memory capacity Page 131 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.
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... Center. For the type of module and amount of the computer, will result in damage to purchase a memory module, shop Sony online at an ESD workstation. Precautions and procedures Sony recommends that is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may cause a malfunction. ... Turn off the computer. If such a station is grounded, such as a pipe, radiator, or faucet. Do not open the memory module package until you...
... Center. For the type of module and amount of the computer, will result in damage to purchase a memory module, shop Sony online at an ESD workstation. Precautions and procedures Sony recommends that is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may cause a malfunction. ... Turn off the computer. If such a station is grounded, such as a pipe, radiator, or faucet. Do not open the memory module package until you...
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...for the computer to cool down . Position the computer so you are looking at least one hour for the computer to install it. To remove a memory module 1. Rem ov ing the Bottom Screw(s) 5. To avoid damaging the computer, do not open the module package until you are ready to cool down... before you remove the screws. 4. Do not detach the cable when lifting the keyboard. When installing a memory module, do not remove or loosen any other screws. Turn off the computer and all cables, and remove the battery if it over and use...
...for the computer to cool down . Position the computer so you are looking at least one hour for the computer to install it. To remove a memory module 1. Rem ov ing the Bottom Screw(s) 5. To avoid damaging the computer, do not open the module package until you are ready to cool down... before you remove the screws. 4. Do not detach the cable when lifting the keyboard. When installing a memory module, do not remove or loosen any other screws. Turn off the computer and all cables, and remove the battery if it over and use...
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...of the computer until it into place. 3. Rem ov ing a Mem ory Module To install a memory module 1. Installing a New Mem ory Module 2. Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module. Push the module down until they are securley in the direction of your computer) to discharge...seated, gently flip the keyboard back over tighten the screws. 5. Remove the new memory module from its packaging, and install the memory module by pulling out the tabs (see arrows No. 1). 9. See Confirming added memory capacity for more Page 134 7. Touch a metal object (such as the connector ...
...of the computer until it into place. 3. Rem ov ing a Mem ory Module To install a memory module 1. Installing a New Mem ory Module 2. Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module. Push the module down until they are securley in the direction of your computer) to discharge...seated, gently flip the keyboard back over tighten the screws. 5. Remove the new memory module from its packaging, and install the memory module by pulling out the tabs (see arrows No. 1). 9. See Confirming added memory capacity for more Page 134 7. Touch a metal object (such as the connector ...
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... than the installed memory size due to Sony Notebook Setup. 3. To check your system's memory 1. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. 4. Turn on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then point to the amount used by the display adapter. Sony Notebook Setup Page ...136 On the About This Computer tab, make sure the operating system recognizes it. Confirming added memory capacity After you've installed a new memory module, make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches...
... than the installed memory size due to Sony Notebook Setup. 3. To check your system's memory 1. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. 4. Turn on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then point to the amount used by the display adapter. Sony Notebook Setup Page ...136 On the About This Computer tab, make sure the operating system recognizes it. Confirming added memory capacity After you've installed a new memory module, make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches...