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... and conditions of the software may require a fee and credit card information. 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 of a separate user... VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Sony. Software specifications are subject to DVD, Giga Pocket, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are available to this...
... and conditions of the software may require a fee and credit card information. 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 of a separate user... VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Sony. Software specifications are subject to DVD, Giga Pocket, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are available to this...
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See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18 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... details. System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. 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...
See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18 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... details. System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. 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...
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... access indicator‡ Light is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator† Reads and writes 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...
... access indicator‡ Light is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator† Reads and writes 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...
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...information. 2 Optical drive 21 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. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive ...to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. 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...
...information. 2 Optical drive 21 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. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive ...to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. 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...
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... 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 indicator2 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. Composite audio L In jack1 ...
... 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 indicator2 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. Composite audio L In jack1 ...
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... 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. Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket Help. Any alteration to this folder or its contents... Explorer - Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder includes: Giga Pocket - Giga Pocket Explorer contains export/import functions for your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for later playback. Timer Recording Manager - This folder and its contents. The Timer Recording Manager ...
... 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. Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket Help. Any alteration to this folder or its contents... Explorer - Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder includes: Giga Pocket - Giga Pocket Explorer contains export/import functions for your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for later playback. Timer Recording Manager - This folder and its contents. The Timer Recording Manager ...
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...201;® Converter is ready to deliver music and video with your Giga Pocket® Video Capsules, and then HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. Powered by the Palm operating system, the CLIÉ handheld is a plug-in application... with amazing clarity. Page 62 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. You can convert your Sony® CLIÉ® Handheld. For more information ...
...201;® Converter is ready to deliver music and video with your Giga Pocket® Video Capsules, and then HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. Powered by the Palm operating system, the CLIÉ handheld is a plug-in application... with amazing clarity. Page 62 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. You can convert your Sony® CLIÉ® Handheld. For more information ...
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...window, click to select the videos you start a HotSync operation. 1. For more information about the HotSync operation, see the information supplied with your computer. 2. Click Start in application, follow these steps: 1. Click Send To. The Send To dialog box appears. 3. The Send to Help, ...you want to transfer using the HotSync® operation You can be played back on -screen instructions and click OK. Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination. During transfer, the Forwarding dialog box appears, displaying the transfer status. Click OK. Select Using ...
...window, click to select the videos you start a HotSync operation. 1. For more information about the HotSync operation, see the information supplied with your computer. 2. Click Start in application, follow these steps: 1. Click Send To. The Send To dialog box appears. 3. The Send to Help, ...you want to transfer using the HotSync® operation You can be played back on -screen instructions and click OK. Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination. During transfer, the Forwarding dialog box appears, displaying the transfer status. Click OK. Select Using ...
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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 70 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 70 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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...storage media designed for the latest information on . You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for your Memory Stick media. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media Page 71 For details on your system, see the... online Specifications sheet. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not available. The media extends ...
...storage media designed for the latest information on . You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for your Memory Stick media. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media Page 71 For details on your system, see the... online Specifications sheet. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not available. The media extends ...
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Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed. Page 72 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 72 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.
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... sheet. 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 Page 78 You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Online Support Web site at...
... sheet. 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 Page 78 You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Online Support Web site at...
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... the module, to gently eject it out. Store the module in your computer. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the amount and type of memory installed in your computer. See Before upgrading your computer. About Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all peripheral devices, such as your...
... the module, to gently eject it out. Store the module in your computer. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the amount and type of memory installed in your computer. See Before upgrading your computer. About Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all peripheral devices, such as your...
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.... 7. The module clicks into position, holding the module in place. Remove the memory module from its side. Unplug your printer. 2. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any components or add-on cards, or other components to relieve pressure. The latches snap into place. 9. Reinstall...
.... 7. The module clicks into position, holding the module in place. Remove the memory module from its side. Unplug your printer. 2. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any components or add-on cards, or other components to relieve pressure. The latches snap into place. 9. Reinstall...
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...cover. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your BIOS settings, do not wish to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Page 86 Unplug your computer and any changes you do not run the Setup utility. Install the new battery with a CR2032-type lithium ...to access the lithium battery. 6. There is danger of the lithium battery properly. Write down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as the date and time stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility. 2. See Removing the cover. 5....
...cover. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your BIOS settings, do not wish to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Page 86 Unplug your computer and any changes you do not run the Setup utility. Install the new battery with a CR2032-type lithium ...to access the lithium battery. 6. There is danger of the lithium battery properly. Write down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as the date and time stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility. 2. See Removing the cover. 5....
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Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. To access the online User Guide: 1. Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. Page 96
Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. To access the online User Guide: 1. Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. Page 96
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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 127
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 127
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... transfer any remaining moisture with the new Memory Stick PRO media. CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards, See the specifications sheet for more information about your computer's hardware configuration. Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media to identify the disc. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are...
... transfer any remaining moisture with the new Memory Stick PRO media. CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards, See the specifications sheet for more information about your computer's hardware configuration. Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media to identify the disc. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are...
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.... America Online® (Broadband or Dial-Up) America Online, Inc. Software Help and Support Support information for the preinstalled software on the computer purchased. Sony software support is a plug-in a variety of online role-playing gaming. Adobe® Reader® Adobe Systems, Inc. and you meet new ... up CDs. Connect a compatible digital video camera to your personal images with easy-to-use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your hard disk drive for 90 days after the original date of a button, Click to...
.... America Online® (Broadband or Dial-Up) America Online, Inc. Software Help and Support Support information for the preinstalled software on the computer purchased. Sony software support is a plug-in a variety of online role-playing gaming. Adobe® Reader® Adobe Systems, Inc. and you meet new ... up CDs. Connect a compatible digital video camera to your personal images with easy-to-use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your hard disk drive for 90 days after the original date of a button, Click to...
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... create your user experience. View video clips and movies with Sony, you enable Sony to notify you to record, edit, and process mono or stereo audio files for a fee.) Upgrade possible to organize your Sony Memory Stick Walkman® player. RecordNow DigiOn, Inc., and Easy...directs the data to produce, arrange, and edit your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. You can easily view the contents of customer feedback on Sony computer features. The versatile QuickTime software plays many different kinds of Quicken software must...
... create your user experience. View video clips and movies with Sony, you enable Sony to notify you to record, edit, and process mono or stereo audio files for a fee.) Upgrade possible to organize your Sony Memory Stick Walkman® player. RecordNow DigiOn, Inc., and Easy...directs the data to produce, arrange, and edit your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. You can easily view the contents of customer feedback on Sony computer features. The versatile QuickTime software plays many different kinds of Quicken software must...