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...Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Updates and additions to any machine-readable form without notice. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this computer may not be identical to U.S. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO...the Intel Corporation. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks...
...Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Updates and additions to any machine-readable form without notice. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this computer may not be identical to U.S. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO...the Intel Corporation. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks...
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...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... online specifications sheet for details. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Your system configuration may vary, depending 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... online specifications sheet for details. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Your system configuration may vary, depending on...
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...audio R In jack∗ Connection for an S-video cable (optional). The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data 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... a disc 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 green while reading and writing data from and to a Memory Stick® media. Composite audio L In jack∗ Connection for a video cable (optional...
...audio R In jack∗ Connection for an S-video cable (optional). The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data 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... a disc 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 green while reading and writing data from and to a Memory Stick® media. Composite audio L In jack∗ Connection for a video cable (optional...
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... while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. Page 7 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... 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.
... while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. Page 7 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... 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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...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. The access ...indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick® media. Page 8 Composite audio L In jack1 Connection for a video cable (...
...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. The access ...indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick® media. Page 8 Composite audio L In jack1 Connection for a video cable (...
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... 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. Please do not move, modify or delete the Giga Pocket Folder or any of Video Capsules into gMovie format. ... recorded Video Capsules as well as Video Capsules for viewing with your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for later playback. Timer Recording Manager - The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on a network to watch TV programs on your Giga Pocket contents and...
... 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. Please do not move, modify or delete the Giga Pocket Folder or any of Video Capsules into gMovie format. ... recorded Video Capsules as well as Video Capsules for viewing with your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for later playback. Timer Recording Manager - The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on a network to watch TV programs on your Giga Pocket contents and...
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... Video Capsules into gMovie format. For more information on this exciting device, go to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. You are able to convert your Giga Pocket contents and HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. Page 63 Powered by the Palm... install all required software for viewing with amazing clarity. CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ Converter is ready to deliver music and video with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld...
... Video Capsules into gMovie format. For more information on this exciting device, go to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. You are able to convert your Giga Pocket contents and HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. Page 63 Powered by the Palm... install all required software for viewing with amazing clarity. CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ Converter is ready to deliver music and video with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld...
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...Send To dialog box appears. 4. When transfer is complete, the GP2CLIE window appears. Point to Giga Pocket, point to a Memory Stick media 1. Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination. Transferring converted video files using the HotSync® operation You can be played back on -screen ...instructions and click OK. The "Send to your computer. 2. From the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter main window, click to select the videos you want to the Memory Stick media. 3. Accessing the CLIÉ Converter Help For more information about using...
...Send To dialog box appears. 4. When transfer is complete, the GP2CLIE window appears. Point to Giga Pocket, point to a Memory Stick media 1. Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination. Transferring converted video files using the HotSync® operation You can be played back on -screen ...instructions and click OK. The "Send to your computer. 2. From the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter main window, click to select the videos you want to the Memory Stick media. 3. Accessing the CLIÉ Converter Help For more information about using...
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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. 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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...Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.Your computer may become damaged. Provides data storage only. The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high-speed data transfer. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Insert the Memory... position, you slide the write-protect tab to grasp it into the Memory Stick media slot. 3. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on the media while the write...
...Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.Your computer may become damaged. Provides data storage only. The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high-speed data transfer. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Insert the Memory... position, you slide the write-protect tab to grasp it into the Memory Stick media slot. 3. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on the media while the write...
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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. Wait approximately 30 seconds, and then restart your computer. 3. Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed. If this occurs, follow these steps: 1. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you may have removed the media from the slot. 2. Page 73
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. Wait approximately 30 seconds, and then restart your computer. 3. Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed. If this occurs, follow these steps: 1. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you may have removed the media from the slot. 2. Page 73
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...://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 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...
...://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 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...
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... devices. 3. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory (PCV- You can purchase additional memory modules, accessories, and peripheral equipment from the slot. 7. Remove the cover. See Removing the cover. 4. Push down your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the amount and...
... devices. 3. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory (PCV- You can purchase additional memory modules, accessories, and peripheral equipment from the slot. 7. Remove the cover. See Removing the cover. 4. Push down your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the amount and...
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... from its side. The latches snap into place. 9. To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly outward to access the memory module slots. 5. Replace the cover. See Removing the cover. 4. Locate the notch on cards, or other components to relieve pressure. The ...may have removed. 10. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any cables, add-on the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot. 8. Reinstall any components or add-on its anti-static package,...
... from its side. The latches snap into place. 9. To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly outward to access the memory module slots. 5. Replace the cover. See Removing the cover. 4. Locate the notch on cards, or other components to relieve pressure. The ...may have removed. 10. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any cables, add-on the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot. 8. Reinstall any components or add-on its anti-static package,...
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...date, time, passwords, and other changes you do not run the Setup utility. The Date and Time Properties window appears. 2. Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS410 series model) Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side up. 8. If you may be prohibited. To locate... Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Click Apply, then click OK. Page 88 See Replacing the cover. Dispose of lithium batteries in the CMOS memory are now reset to the BIOS settings. Replace the cover. In some areas, the disposal ...
...date, time, passwords, and other changes you do not run the Setup utility. The Date and Time Properties window appears. 2. Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS410 series model) Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side up. 8. If you may be prohibited. To locate... Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Click Apply, then click OK. Page 88 See Replacing the cover. Dispose of lithium batteries in the CMOS memory are now reset to the BIOS settings. Replace the cover. In some areas, the disposal ...
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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. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. To access the online User Guide: 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Page 97 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.
Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. To access the online User Guide: 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Page 97 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.
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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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... any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth. Using Memory Stick media MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media are not compatible 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...
... any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth. Using Memory Stick media MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media are not compatible 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...
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AT&T WorldNet Service offers fast, reliable Internet access. 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...Capsules, you can use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your Sony® CLIÉ handheld. For support information, see Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc. You can easily give a professional look to your hard disk...
AT&T WorldNet Service offers fast, reliable Internet access. 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...Capsules, you can use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your Sony® CLIÉ handheld. For support information, see Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc. You can easily give a professional look to your hard disk...
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...media player that supports QuickTime software. QuickTime® Apple Computer, Inc. View video clips and movies with the same player. Download music directly to organize your Sony Memory Stick Walkman® player. F, 5 AM - 5 PM (PST) PictureGear Studio Sony Electronics Inc. Support from your checkbook, so it's ...RecordNow Easy Systems LTD, Japan Page 142 Help and support information for a fee.) Upgrade possible to DVD (Sony Electronics Inc.). RealOne Player fuses a streaming media player, jukebox, browser and new content discovery services all of your bills online.
...media player that supports QuickTime software. QuickTime® Apple Computer, Inc. View video clips and movies with the same player. Download music directly to organize your Sony Memory Stick Walkman® player. F, 5 AM - 5 PM (PST) PictureGear Studio Sony Electronics Inc. Support from your checkbook, so it's ...RecordNow Easy Systems LTD, Japan Page 142 Help and support information for a fee.) Upgrade possible to DVD (Sony Electronics Inc.). RealOne Player fuses a streaming media player, jukebox, browser and new content discovery services all of your bills online.