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...charge. Software specifications are available to change without prior written approval. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to U.S. WEB SITE ... APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Updates and additions to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to software may require a fee and credit...
...charge. Software specifications are available to change without prior written approval. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to U.S. WEB SITE ... APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Updates and additions to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to software may require a fee and credit...
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...configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front ...panel 1 10 2 11 3 4 12 13 5 6 14 7 15 8 16 9 S400 17 18 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory...
...configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front ...panel 1 10 2 11 3 4 12 13 5 6 14 7 15 8 16 9 S400 17 18 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory...
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...writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator* Reads and writes data from Optical drive 2. 12 ...Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 11 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from and to a Memory Stick media. 8 Media access indicator† Light is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick® media. Composite audio R In jack∗ Connection for an audio cable (optional).
...writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator* Reads and writes data from Optical drive 2. 12 ...Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 11 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from and to a Memory Stick media. 8 Media access indicator† Light is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick® media. Composite audio R In jack∗ Connection for an audio cable (optional).
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On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia , CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports.... 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet ...
On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia , CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports.... 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet ...
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... a video cable (optional). Composite audio R In jack1 Connection for an S-video cable (optional). The light turns off when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator1 Reads and writes data from Optical drive 2. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk.... 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 14 Hard disk drive and...
... a video cable (optional). Composite audio R In jack1 Connection for an S-video cable (optional). The light turns off when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator1 Reads and writes data from Optical drive 2. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk.... 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 14 Hard disk drive and...
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The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for viewing with your computer's drive D, in a folder named D:\Giga Pocket V5. Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket ...Help. Giga Pocket Explorer contains export/import functions for later playback. Timer Recording Manager - Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about the software and Video Capsules on your Sony...
The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for viewing with your computer's drive D, in a folder named D:\Giga Pocket V5. Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket ...Help. Giga Pocket Explorer contains export/import functions for later playback. Timer Recording Manager - Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about the software and Video Capsules on your Sony...
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... organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. For more information on this exciting device, go to deliver music and video with your Giga Pocket contents and HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. Page 63 In order to convert your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. You are able... application, make sure you have install all required software for viewing with amazing clarity. CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ Converter is ready to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com...
... organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. For more information on this exciting device, go to deliver music and video with your Giga Pocket contents and HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. Page 63 In order to convert your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. You are able... application, make sure you have install all required software for viewing with amazing clarity. CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ Converter is ready to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com...
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From the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter main window, click to select the videos you want to transfer to your computer. 2. Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination. Click OK. Click Send To. Select Using HotSync as the transfer destination. For more information...operation You can be played back on -screen instructions and click OK. Point to Giga Pocket, point to a Memory Stick media 1. Insert a Memory Stick® media into the Memory Stick media slot on your handheld's configuration. Transferring converted video files to Help, and then click CLIÉ Converter...
From the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter main window, click to select the videos you want to transfer to your computer. 2. Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination. Click OK. Click Send To. Select Using HotSync as the transfer destination. For more information...operation You can be played back on -screen instructions and click OK. Point to Giga Pocket, point to a Memory Stick media 1. Insert a Memory Stick® media into the Memory Stick media slot on your handheld's configuration. Transferring converted video files to Help, and then click CLIÉ Converter...
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To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's supplied hardware components. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About the Memory Stick Media Slot About the SmartMedia Card Slot About the CompactFlash/Microdrive Media Slot About i.LINK Compatibility Page 71
To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's supplied hardware components. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About the Memory Stick Media Slot About the SmartMedia Card Slot About the CompactFlash/Microdrive Media Slot About i.LINK Compatibility Page 71
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... at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for your system, see the online Specifications sheet. Press the extended portion of the Memory Stick media to or modify your hard disk drive and then play back the file. When you to your Memory Stick media's contents. Inserting a Memory Stick media 1. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media...
... at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for your system, see the online Specifications sheet. Press the extended portion of the Memory Stick media to or modify your hard disk drive and then play back the file. When you to your Memory Stick media's contents. Inserting a Memory Stick media 1. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media...
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Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you may have removed the media from the slot. 2. Additional information about Memory Stick media If your computer does not recognize your Memory Stick® media, you insert it into the Memory Stick slot again. If this occurs, follow these steps: 1. Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed. Page 73 Shut down your computer by closing any open software programs, and then turn off your computer. Wait approximately 30 seconds, and then restart your computer. 3.
Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you may have removed the media from the slot. 2. Additional information about Memory Stick media If your computer does not recognize your Memory Stick® media, you insert it into the Memory Stick slot again. If this occurs, follow these steps: 1. Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed. Page 73 Shut down your computer by closing any open software programs, and then turn off your computer. Wait approximately 30 seconds, and then restart your computer. 3.
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You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on your VAIO® computer. This section describes how to increase the functionality of ... about upgrading your model's System Reference Manual. Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on Card Installation About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation...
You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on your VAIO® computer. This section describes how to increase the functionality of ... about upgrading your model's System Reference Manual. Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on Card Installation About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation...
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... as your printer. 2. You can purchase additional memory modules, accessories, and peripheral equipment from the slot. 7. Removing a memory module 1. RS410 series m odel) Installing a memory module Page 85 See the online Specifications sheet for your computer. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory (PCV- For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the amount and...
... as your printer. 2. You can purchase additional memory modules, accessories, and peripheral equipment from the slot. 7. Removing a memory module 1. RS410 series m odel) Installing a memory module Page 85 See the online Specifications sheet for your computer. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory (PCV- For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the amount and...
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.... Gently place the unit on cards, or other components to relieve pressure. 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. Reinstall any peripheral devices. 3. Shut down evenly against the module's upper...
.... Gently place the unit on cards, or other components to relieve pressure. 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. Reinstall any peripheral devices. 3. Shut down evenly against the module's upper...
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.... Double-click on the time readout displayed in the CMOS memory are now reset to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. If you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Dispose of lithium batteries in household or business.... The values stored in the Windows® tasktray. In some areas, the disposal of the lithium battery properly. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS410 series model) Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side up. 8.
.... Double-click on the time readout displayed in the CMOS memory are now reset to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. If you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Dispose of lithium batteries in household or business.... The values stored in the Windows® tasktray. In some areas, the disposal of the lithium battery properly. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS410 series model) Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side up. 8.
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Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running. To access the online User Guide: 1. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Close any applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. Page 97 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2.
Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running. To access the online User Guide: 1. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Close any applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. Page 97 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2.
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Page 126 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 126 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.
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... created with SonicStage and OpenMG software. Currently, the Memory Stick slot on VAIO® computers does not support the high-speed data transfer or access control features of the new Memory Stick PRO media. Visit the Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the...
... created with SonicStage and OpenMG software. Currently, the Memory Stick slot on VAIO® computers does not support the high-speed data transfer or access control features of the new Memory Stick PRO media. Visit the Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the...
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...you produce newsletters, articles, reports, proposals, books, and other public spaces. You can use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your hard disk drive for playback on your Video Capsules, you to add graphics, tables,...video e-mail, multiple e-mail accounts, free Web pages, online and live agent technical support, instant messaging, and parental controls. After converting your Sony® CLIÉ handheld. This software enables you can publish to 100 times faster than dial-up, and enjoy being totally mobile. It ...
...you produce newsletters, articles, reports, proposals, books, and other public spaces. You can use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your hard disk drive for playback on your Video Capsules, you to add graphics, tables,...video e-mail, multiple e-mail accounts, free Web pages, online and live agent technical support, instant messaging, and parental controls. After converting your Sony® CLIÉ handheld. This software enables you can publish to 100 times faster than dial-up, and enjoy being totally mobile. It ...
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...checkbook, so it's easy to your Sony MiniDisc Walkman® player or your Sony Memory Stick Walkman® player. Quicken software manages all of your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. (Users of earlier versions of an entire folder, create your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. F, 5 AM... anything. View video clips and movies with the same player. Quicken® New User Edition Intuit Inc. QuickTime® Apple Computer, Inc. The still images appear in one digital media player that you find everything and play QuickTime files (referred to DVD...
...checkbook, so it's easy to your Sony MiniDisc Walkman® player or your Sony Memory Stick Walkman® player. Quicken software manages all of your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. (Users of earlier versions of an entire folder, create your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. F, 5 AM... anything. View video clips and movies with the same player. Quicken® New User Edition Intuit Inc. QuickTime® Apple Computer, Inc. The still images appear in one digital media player that you find everything and play QuickTime files (referred to DVD...