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... any time without prior written approval. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to the terms and conditions of Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 is subject to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are trademarks or registered... any modification to current retail versions. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are...
... any time without prior written approval. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to the terms and conditions of Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 is subject to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are trademarks or registered... any modification to current retail versions. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are...
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... About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables 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...
... About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables 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...
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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 Floppy...). 10 Optical drive 1 eject button 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. 9 S-video In jack∗ Connection for an S-video cable ...
... 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 Floppy...). 10 Optical drive 1 eject button 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. 9 S-video In jack∗ Connection for an S-video cable ...
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...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... for details. Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia ,...
...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... for details. Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia ,...
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... indicator Light is on. Composite video In jack1 Connection for an audio 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 amber while reading and writing data. The access indicator is amber...
... indicator Light is on. Composite video In jack1 Connection for an audio 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 amber while reading and writing data. The access indicator is amber...
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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 your Giga Pocket contents and transfer them onto the hard disk drive as modified Playlists. You can program one-time recordings ... D, in a folder named D:\Giga Pocket V5. Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about the software and Video Capsules on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. This program also enables you to watch TV programs on a network to modify timer recordings. Timer Recording Wizard - This application enables ...
The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for your Giga Pocket contents and transfer them onto the hard disk drive as modified Playlists. You can program one-time recordings ... D, in a folder named D:\Giga Pocket V5. Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about the software and Video Capsules on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. This program also enables you to watch TV programs on a network to modify timer recordings. Timer Recording Wizard - This application enables ...
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...® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. For more information on this exciting device, go to convert your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. Page 63 Powered by the Palm operating... system, the CLIÉ handheld is a plug-in application, make sure you have install all required software for viewing with amazing clarity. You are able to the Sony...
...® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. For more information on this exciting device, go to convert your Sony CLIÉ Handheld...conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. Page 63 Powered by the Palm operating... system, the CLIÉ handheld is a plug-in application, make sure you have install all required software for viewing with amazing clarity. You are able to the Sony...
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...Point to Giga Pocket, point to HotSync" message box appears. Page 66 Transferring converted video files to your handheld's configuration. Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination. Your converted video files can transfer your converted video files directly to All Programs. 2. The Send To...CLIÉ Handheld, when you want to transfer to transfer using the CLIÉ Converter plug-in the Windows taskbar and point to your computer. 2. Click OK. Click Start in application, follow these steps: 1. The Send To dialog box appears. 4. Accessing the CLIÉ ...
...Point to Giga Pocket, point to HotSync" message box appears. Page 66 Transferring converted video files to your handheld's configuration. Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination. Your converted video files can transfer your converted video files directly to All Programs. 2. The Send To...CLIÉ Handheld, when you want to transfer to transfer using the CLIÉ Converter plug-in the Windows taskbar and point to your computer. 2. Click OK. Click Start in application, follow these steps: 1. The Send To dialog box appears. 4. Accessing the CLIÉ ...
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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 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's supplied hardware components.
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 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's supplied hardware components.
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... data created with SonicStage or OpenMG software. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. For details on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick® media - Provides data storage only. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media Page 72 About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that protected content...
... data created with SonicStage or OpenMG software. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. For details on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick® media - Provides data storage only. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media Page 72 About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that protected content...
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Page 73 Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you may have removed the media from the slot. 2. 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. 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.
Page 73 Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you may have removed the media from the slot. 2. 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. 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.
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...Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on your system. To view the specific connection capabilities for your model's System Reference Manual. For detailed information about upgrading your computer... describes how to increase the functionality of your VAIO® computer. 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...
...Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on your system. To view the specific connection capabilities for your model's System Reference Manual. For detailed information about upgrading your computer... describes how to increase the functionality of your VAIO® computer. 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...
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...you wish to access the memory module slots. 5. Your computer may vary, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Gently place the unit on its side. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory (PCV- About Installing Memory The amount of the module and lift it from your computer and any cables, add...-on cards, or other components to remove. 6. Grasp one edge of preinstalled memory may ship with all peripheral devices, such as your...
...you wish to access the memory module slots. 5. Your computer may vary, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Gently place the unit on its side. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory (PCV- About Installing Memory The amount of the module and lift it from your computer and any cables, add...-on cards, or other components to remove. 6. Grasp one edge of preinstalled memory may ship with all peripheral devices, such as your...
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... you may have removed. 10. Unplug your printer. 2. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Gently place the unit on the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot. 8. Firmly insert the bottom edge of the module ...to relieve pressure. To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly ...
... you may have removed. 10. Unplug your printer. 2. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Gently place the unit on the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot. 8. Firmly insert the bottom edge of the module ...to relieve pressure. To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly ...
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...Setup utility to the factory default values. Double-click on the time readout displayed in the CMOS memory are now reset to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you may be ... tab, change the settings as desired. If you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. The Date and Time Properties window appears. ... to your BIOS settings, do not wish to the BIOS settings. Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS410 series model) Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side...
...Setup utility to the factory default values. Double-click on the time readout displayed in the CMOS memory are now reset to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you may be ... tab, change the settings as desired. If you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. The Date and Time Properties window appears. ... to your BIOS settings, do not wish to the BIOS settings. Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS410 series model) Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side...
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For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Close any applications that are open and running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Why is my system running . Page 97 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1.
For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Close any applications that are open and running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Why is my system running . Page 97 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1.
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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. Page 126
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...use in the optical drive and damage the drive. Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media to store and transfer any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth. CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards, see the online Specifications...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 ...
...use in the optical drive and damage the drive. Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media to store and transfer any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth. CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards, see the online Specifications...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 ...
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...Pocket® Video Capsules into Movie Player format for transfer to your CLIÉ handheld during your next HotSync® operation. After converting your Sony® CLIÉ handheld. WordPerfect software is a plug-in hundreds of a button, Click to documents. WordPerfect 10 software allows you to ...publish to automatically burn DVDs from a digital still camera. What's more, 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 paper, electronic media, ...
...Pocket® Video Capsules into Movie Player format for transfer to your CLIÉ handheld during your next HotSync® operation. After converting your Sony® CLIÉ handheld. WordPerfect software is a plug-in hundreds of a button, Click to documents. WordPerfect 10 software allows you to ...publish to automatically burn DVDs from a digital still camera. What's more, 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 paper, electronic media, ...
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...RealOne Player RealNetworks, Inc. e-mail [email protected] hours M - You can even pay your finances. QuickTime® Apple Computer, Inc. You can easily view the contents of an entire folder, create your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and .... View video clips and movies with the same player. Quicken® New User Edition Intuit Inc. Quicken software works just like your Sony Memory Stick Walkman® player. Quicken software manages all of media files, including video, audio, and virtual reality (VR) movies. F, 5 ...
...RealOne Player RealNetworks, Inc. e-mail [email protected] hours M - You can even pay your finances. QuickTime® Apple Computer, Inc. You can easily view the contents of an entire folder, create your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and .... View video clips and movies with the same player. Quicken® New User Edition Intuit Inc. Quicken software works just like your Sony Memory Stick Walkman® player. Quicken software manages all of media files, including video, audio, and virtual reality (VR) movies. F, 5 ...