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... PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Subscriptions to online service providers may not be identical to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software may require a fee and credit card information. customers only... be transported or used outside the United States. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet...
... PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Subscriptions to online service providers may not be identical to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software may require a fee and credit card information. customers only... be transported or used outside the United States. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet...
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... About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. Your system configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. See the online specifications sheet for optical... 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 Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and ...
... About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. Your system configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. See the online specifications sheet for optical... 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 Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and ...
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...green while reading and 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 amber when reading or writing data. 9 S-video In jack∗ Connection for an S-video cable (optional).... Composite audio L In jack∗ Connection for a video cable (optional). The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick® media...
...green while reading and 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 amber when reading or writing data. 9 S-video In jack∗ Connection for an S-video cable (optional).... Composite audio L In jack∗ Connection for a video cable (optional). The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick® media...
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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 , CompactFlash®/Microdrive media... 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...
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 , CompactFlash®/Microdrive media... 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...
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...S-video cable (optional). 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 on. Page 8 The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick® media. Composite audio R In jack1 Connection for an audio cable (optional...
...S-video cable (optional). 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 on. Page 8 The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick® media. Composite audio R In jack1 Connection for an audio cable (optional...
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...to stop working properly. The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on a network to modify timer recordings. Timer Recording Wizard - This folder and its contents are not designed for viewing with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. You can program one-time recordings ...and set up a timer recording schedule. Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about the software and Video Capsules on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for your computer's...
...to stop working properly. The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on a network to modify timer recordings. Timer Recording Wizard - This folder and its contents are not designed for viewing with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. You can program one-time recordings ...and set up a timer recording schedule. Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about the software and Video Capsules on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for your computer's...
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CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ Converter is ready to convert your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. Powered by the Palm operating system, the CLIÉ handheld is a plug-in application, make sure you have install all required software ... able to deliver music and video with your Giga Pocket contents and HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. In order to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. Page 63
CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ Converter is ready to convert your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. Powered by the Palm operating system, the CLIÉ handheld is a plug-in application, make sure you have install all required software ... able to deliver music and video with your Giga Pocket contents and HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. In order to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. Page 63
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... Handheld, when you want to transfer to your handheld's configuration. Select Using HotSync as the transfer destination. Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination. Transferring converted video files using the HotSync® operation You can be played back on CLI... more information about the HotSync operation, see the information supplied with your computer. 2. During transfer, the Forwarding dialog box appears, displaying the transfer status. Insert a Memory Stick® media into the Memory Stick media slot on -screen instructions and click OK. Accessing the CLI...
... Handheld, when you want to transfer to your handheld's configuration. Select Using HotSync as the transfer destination. Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination. Transferring converted video files using the HotSync® operation You can be played back on CLI... more information about the HotSync operation, see the information supplied with your computer. 2. During transfer, the Forwarding dialog box appears, displaying the transfer status. Insert a Memory Stick® media into the Memory Stick media slot on -screen instructions and click OK. Accessing the CLI...
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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 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.
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... portion of the hardware components mentioned in the LOCK position. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. Inserting a Memory Stick media 1. The media or its data may not be recorded and...store different data formats on Memory Stick® media. Provides copyright protection with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is not upside-down or backwards. The following types of Memory Stick® media.Your computer may become damaged. Protected ...
... portion of the hardware components mentioned in the LOCK position. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. Inserting a Memory Stick media 1. The media or its data may not be recorded and...store different data formats on Memory Stick® media. Provides copyright protection with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is not upside-down or backwards. The following types of Memory Stick® media.Your computer may become damaged. Protected ...
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Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed. Shut down your computer by closing any open software programs, and then turn off your computer. 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. Page 73 If this occurs, follow these steps: 1. 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.
Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed. Shut down your computer by closing any open software programs, and then turn off your computer. 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. Page 73 If this occurs, follow these steps: 1. 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.
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... About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 79 To view the specific connection capabilities for your model's System Reference Manual. 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 your...
... About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 79 To view the specific connection capabilities for your model's System Reference Manual. 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 your...
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... with all peripheral devices, such as your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your computer's configuration. Removing a memory module 1. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory (PCV- For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the amount and...
... with all peripheral devices, such as your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your computer's configuration. Removing a memory module 1. 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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...its anti-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 7. Firmly insert the bottom edge of the module to align it by the the edges. 6. See Replacing the cover. Remove the memory module from its side. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your... computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Remove the cover. See Removing the cover. 4. The latches snap into...
...its anti-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 7. Firmly insert the bottom edge of the module to align it by the the edges. 6. See Replacing the cover. Remove the memory module from its side. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your... computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Remove the cover. See Removing the cover. 4. The latches snap into...
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... Setup utility. Click Apply, then click OK. See Replacing the cover. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Page 88 You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Dispose of lithium batteries in household or business trash...factory default values. Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS410 series model) Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side up. 8. Replace the cover. Double-click on the time readout displayed in the CMOS memory are now reset to the BIOS settings....
... Setup utility. Click Apply, then click OK. See Replacing the cover. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Page 88 You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Dispose of lithium batteries in household or business trash...factory default values. Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS410 series model) Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side up. 8. Replace the cover. Double-click on the time readout displayed in the CMOS memory are now reset to the BIOS settings....
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Close any applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. 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. Page 97 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2.
Close any applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. 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. Page 97 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. For information on installing memory, please see the online 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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... SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards, see the online Specifications sheet. Visit the Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media. Using Memory Stick media MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media are not...
... SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards, see the online Specifications sheet. Visit the Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media. Using Memory Stick media MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media are not...
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...articles, reports, proposals, books, and other public spaces. Help and support information for Sony® software programs: web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day CLIÉ Converter Sony Electronics Inc. F, 4 AM - 10 PM PST Sat-Sun, 6 AM - ...photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing video from your Sony® CLIÉ handheld. This software enables you can use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your hard disk drive for ...
...articles, reports, proposals, books, and other public spaces. Help and support information for Sony® software programs: web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day CLIÉ Converter Sony Electronics Inc. F, 4 AM - 10 PM PST Sat-Sun, 6 AM - ...photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing video from your Sony® CLIÉ handheld. This software enables you can use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your hard disk drive for ...
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...-4932; 800-644-31931 hours M - F, 5 AM - 5 PM (PST) PictureGear Studio Sony Electronics Inc. Quicken software manages all of your finances. QuickTime® Apple Computer, Inc. You can even pay your own photo albums and make prints. RealOne Player fuses a ... Click to learn and use. Quicken software works just like your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. Help and support information for a fee.) Upgrade possible to your Sony MiniDisc Walkman® player or your Sony Memory Stick Walkman® player. Play CDs, MP3s and internet radio stations from 9 0 ...
...-4932; 800-644-31931 hours M - F, 5 AM - 5 PM (PST) PictureGear Studio Sony Electronics Inc. Quicken software manages all of your finances. QuickTime® Apple Computer, Inc. You can even pay your own photo albums and make prints. RealOne Player fuses a ... Click to learn and use. Quicken software works just like your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. Help and support information for a fee.) Upgrade possible to your Sony MiniDisc Walkman® player or your Sony Memory Stick Walkman® player. Play CDs, MP3s and internet radio stations from 9 0 ...