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... and may not necessarily be completed by third parties. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are available to online service providers may ...not be transported or used outside the United States. Reproduction in whole or in part, may require a fee and credit card information. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer...
... and may not necessarily be completed by third parties. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are available to online service providers may ...not be transported or used outside the United States. Reproduction in whole or in part, may require a fee and credit card information. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer...
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.... 16 On certain models, the front panel also provides access to connect compatible peripheral devices. This hardware configuration enables you to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial...drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. Your system 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 the optical and floppy disk drives.
.... 16 On certain models, the front panel also provides access to connect compatible peripheral devices. This hardware configuration enables you to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial...drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. Your system 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 the optical and floppy disk drives.
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...optional). 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. About the Front Panel 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive...Light is 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 a video cable (optional).
...optional). 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. About the Front Panel 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive...Light is 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 a video cable (optional).
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... data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. Page 7 System configuration may vary, depending on /off. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia , CompactFlash®/...specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices.
... data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. Page 7 System configuration may vary, depending on /off. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia , CompactFlash®/...specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices.
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...In jack1 Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Standby mode or turned 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 Composite ...
...In jack1 Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Standby mode or turned 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 Composite ...
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... functions. CLIÉ Converter - Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about the software and Video Capsules on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. This folder and its contents are not designed for file format conversions. Giga Pocket Server - Please do...gMovie format. The CLIÉ Converter is a plug-in application that enables the conversion of its contents may cause your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for later playback. Timer Recording Manager - This application enables you have scheduled. Page 32...
... functions. CLIÉ Converter - Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about the software and Video Capsules on your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. This folder and its contents are not designed for file format conversions. Giga Pocket Server - Please do...gMovie format. The CLIÉ Converter is a plug-in application that enables the conversion of its contents may cause your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for later playback. Timer Recording Manager - This application enables you have scheduled. Page 32...
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In order to convert your Giga Pocket contents and HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. Page 63 Powered by the Palm operating system, the CLIÉ handheld is a plug-in application, make ... that enables the conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. For more information on this exciting device, go to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ Converter is ready...
In order to convert your Giga Pocket contents and HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. Page 63 Powered by the Palm operating system, the CLIÉ handheld is a plug-in application, make ... that enables the conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. For more information on this exciting device, go to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ Converter is ready...
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... transfer to All Programs. 2. Follow the on your CLIÉ Handheld. Point to Giga Pocket, point to a Memory Stick media 1. For more information about the HotSync operation, see the information supplied with your computer. 2. Transferring converted video files to Help, and then click CLIÉ Converter Help. Accessing the CLIÉ Converter...
... transfer to All Programs. 2. Follow the on your CLIÉ Handheld. Point to Giga Pocket, point to a Memory Stick media 1. For more information about the HotSync operation, see the information supplied with your computer. 2. Transferring converted video files to Help, and then click CLIÉ Converter Help. Accessing the CLIÉ Converter...
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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. 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.
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... purchased. You can be supplied with all of the Memory Stick media to information recorded on a single Memory Stick media. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for your Memory Stick media's contents. The write-protect tab prevents accidental... on the system configuration you slide the write-protect tab to the LOCK position, your fingertip to your Memory Stick media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible devices. Press the extended portion of the ...
... purchased. You can be supplied with all of the Memory Stick media to information recorded on a single Memory Stick media. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for your Memory Stick media's contents. The write-protect tab prevents accidental... on the system configuration you slide the write-protect tab to the LOCK position, your fingertip to your Memory Stick media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible devices. Press the extended portion of the ...
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Page 73 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. Shut down your computer by closing any open software programs, and then turn off your computer. 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. Wait approximately 30 seconds, and then restart your computer. 3. If this occurs, follow these steps: 1.
Page 73 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. Shut down your computer by closing any open software programs, and then turn off your computer. 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. Wait approximately 30 seconds, and then restart your computer. 3. If this occurs, follow these steps: 1.
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... Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on your system. 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 ...
... Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on your system. 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 ...
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... configuration you wish to gently eject it out. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the amount and type of preinstalled memory may ship with all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any cables, add-on both sides of the ...module and lift it from your computer. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory (PCV- RS410 series m odel) Installing a memory ...
... configuration you wish to gently eject it out. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the amount and type of preinstalled memory may ship with all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any cables, add-on both sides of the ...module and lift it from your computer. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory (PCV- RS410 series m odel) Installing a memory ...
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Unplug your printer. 2. 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. The latches snap into place. 9. Reinstall any cables, add-on the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot. 8. The module clicks into.... See Replacing the cover. 1. If necessary, remove any components or add-on its anti-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 7. To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly outward to access the...
Unplug your printer. 2. 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. The latches snap into place. 9. Reinstall any cables, add-on the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot. 8. The module clicks into.... See Replacing the cover. 1. If necessary, remove any components or add-on its anti-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 7. To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly outward to access the...
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... settings as desired. Page 88 The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. If you do not run the Setup ...utility. Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS410 series model) Remove the old battery and install the new ...
... settings as desired. Page 88 The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. If you do not run the Setup ...utility. Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS410 series model) Remove the old battery and install the new ...
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Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Page 97 Why is my system running . From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click 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. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1.
Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Page 97 Why is my system running . From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click 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. For information on installing memory, please see the online 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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... equipped 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...
... equipped 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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...your CLIÉ handheld during your hard disk drive for playback on your Sony® CLIÉ handheld. Corel® WordPerfect® Corel Corp. You can use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your next HotSync®...'s more, you can easily give a professional look to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video device. For support information, see Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc. AT&T WorldNet Service offers fast, reliable Internet access. Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a digital video (DV) device or...
...your CLIÉ handheld during your hard disk drive for playback on your Sony® CLIÉ handheld. Corel® WordPerfect® Corel Corp. You can use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your next HotSync®...'s more, you can easily give a professional look to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video device. For support information, see Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc. AT&T WorldNet Service offers fast, reliable Internet access. Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a digital video (DV) device or...
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... programs: web site http://www.intuit.com/support telephone 900-555-4932; 800-644-31931 hours M - Quicken software is fee-bas ed. QuickTime® Apple Computer, Inc. Play CDs, MP3s and internet radio stations from 8 0 0 -6 4 4 -3 1 9 3 is an all in -one application. Help and ...site http://www.info.apple.com telephone 800-275-2273 RealOne Player RealNetworks, Inc. For support information, see Click to your Sony MiniDisc Walkman® player or your Sony Memory Stick Walkman® player. F, 5 AM - 5 PM PST 1 Support from your bills online. You can even pay...
... programs: web site http://www.intuit.com/support telephone 900-555-4932; 800-644-31931 hours M - Quicken software is fee-bas ed. QuickTime® Apple Computer, Inc. Play CDs, MP3s and internet radio stations from 8 0 0 -6 4 4 -3 1 9 3 is an all in -one application. Help and ...site http://www.info.apple.com telephone 800-275-2273 RealOne Player RealNetworks, Inc. For support information, see Click to your Sony MiniDisc Walkman® player or your Sony Memory Stick Walkman® player. F, 5 AM - 5 PM PST 1 Support from your bills online. You can even pay...