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...Sony Service Center. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are available to U.S. Refer to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK, are trademarks or registered trademarks of computers...in a secure location. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Their standards and logos ...
...Sony Service Center. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are available to U.S. Refer to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK, are trademarks or registered trademarks of computers...in a secure location. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Their standards and logos ...
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Your computer configuration may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/... that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. See the specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your computer on the model purchased. Front panel 1 10 2 11 3 4 12 13 5 6 14 7 15 8...
Your computer configuration may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/... that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. See the specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your computer on the model purchased. Front panel 1 10 2 11 3 4 12 13 5 6 14 7 15 8...
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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 in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator† Reads and writes data from Optical drive 2. 12 Floppy disk eject... for an audio cable (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. 8 Media access indicator‡ Light is amber when reading or writing data to...
... 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 in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator† Reads and writes data from Optical drive 2. 12 Floppy disk eject... for an audio cable (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. 8 Media access indicator‡ Light is amber when reading or writing data to...
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About the Front Panel The front panel of your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia ...drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 21 See the online specifications sheet for your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. See the specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and ...
About the Front Panel The front panel of your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia ...drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 21 See the online specifications sheet for your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. See the specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and ...
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... 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 on. Composite audio R In jack2 Connection for...
... 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 on. Composite audio R In jack2 Connection for...
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This application enables you to watch TV programs on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for later playback. Timer Recording Manager - You can change the format your Giga Pocket software and Video Capsules to...All Programs. 2. This program also enables you to modify timer recordings. Timer Recording Wizard - Giga Pocket Explorer contains export/import functions for your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. This folder and its contents are not intended for file format conversions. Giga Pocket Server - Any alteration to this Giga...
This application enables you to watch TV programs on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for later playback. Timer Recording Manager - You can change the format your Giga Pocket software and Video Capsules to...All Programs. 2. This program also enables you to modify timer recordings. Timer Recording Wizard - Giga Pocket Explorer contains export/import functions for your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. This folder and its contents are not intended for file format conversions. Giga Pocket Server - Any alteration to this Giga...
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...use the CLIÉ Converter plug-in application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. Page 70 For more information on this exciting device, go to your Giga Pocket®...; Video Capsules and save to a Memory Stick® media, or HotSync® directly to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. You can convert your Sony®...
...use the CLIÉ Converter plug-in application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. Page 70 For more information on this exciting device, go to your Giga Pocket®...; Video Capsules and save to a Memory Stick® media, or HotSync® directly to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. You can convert your Sony®...
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...files can be played back on your computer. 2. From the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter main window, click to select the videos you want to transfer to a Memory Stick media 1. Click Send To. Page 73 Insert a Memory Stick® media into the Memory Stick media slot on CLIÉ ...Handhelds that support the use of a Memory Stick media. Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination. When transfer is ...
...files can be played back on your computer. 2. From the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter main window, click to select the videos you want to transfer to a Memory Stick media 1. Click Send To. Page 73 Insert a Memory Stick® media into the Memory Stick media slot on CLIÉ ...Handhelds that support the use of a Memory Stick media. Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination. When transfer is ...
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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 i.LINK Compatibility About the Memory Stick Media Slot About the SmartMedia Card Slot About the CompactFlash/Microdrive Media Slot Page 79
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 i.LINK Compatibility About the Memory Stick Media Slot About the SmartMedia Card Slot About the CompactFlash/Microdrive Media Slot Page 79
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..., remove it from the media. Provides copyright protection with compatible devices. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high-speed data transfer...
..., remove it from the media. Provides copyright protection with compatible devices. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high-speed data transfer...
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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. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you may have removed the media from the slot. 2. If this occurs, follow these steps: 1. 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. Page 84
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. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you may have removed the media from the slot. 2. If this occurs, follow these steps: 1. 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. Page 84
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...://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on your system. This section 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...
...://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on your system. This section 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...
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...the module, to gently eject it out. Push down your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your local retailer. Observe the proper ...safety precautions when you wish to access the memory module slots. 5. Removing a memory module 1. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices...
...the module, to gently eject it out. Push down your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your local retailer. Observe the proper ...safety precautions when you wish to access the memory module slots. 5. Removing a memory module 1. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices...
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... to relieve pressure. See Replacing the cover. Remove the cover. If necessary, remove any components or add-on cards, or other components to access the memory module slots. 5. Replace the cover. The module clicks into position, holding the module in place. 1. Unplug your printer. 2. The latches snap into place. 9. Shut ...down evenly against the module's upper corners. Locate the notch on its anti-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 7. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your...
... to relieve pressure. See Replacing the cover. Remove the cover. If necessary, remove any components or add-on cards, or other components to access the memory module slots. 5. Replace the cover. The module clicks into position, holding the module in place. 1. Unplug your printer. 2. The latches snap into place. 9. Shut ...down evenly against the module's upper corners. Locate the notch on its anti-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 7. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your...
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... settings in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. Run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other components to access the lithium battery. 6. If you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. In some... made to the BIOS settings. If necessary, remove any changes you may become inaccurate. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your computer and any peripheral devices. 4. Replace the cover. See Replacing the cover. Dispose of the lithium battery properly. Replace the lithium battery when...
... settings in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. Run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other components to access the lithium battery. 6. If you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. In some... made to the BIOS settings. If necessary, remove any changes you may become inaccurate. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your computer and any peripheral devices. 4. Replace the cover. See Replacing the cover. Dispose of the lithium battery properly. Replace the lithium battery when...
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Page 107 Close any programs that you are open and running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Why is my system running . For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
Page 107 Close any programs that you are open and running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Why is my system running . For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
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Page 141 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 141 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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... (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD) media cards Certain VAIO® computers are equipped with water, wring it out well, and use a standard Memory Stick® media. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media. The label may be difficult...
... (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD) media cards Certain VAIO® computers are equipped with water, wring it out well, and use a standard Memory Stick® media. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media. The label may be difficult...
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...the disc. You can use a standard Memory Stick® media. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media. see your computer's specifications sheet on the surface of media... VAIO® computers are equipped with the new Memory Stick PRO media. Cleaning CD or DVD media Fingerprints and dust on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for more information about your computer's CompactFlash/MicroDrive media slot. Currently, Sony®...
...the disc. You can use a standard Memory Stick® media. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media. see your computer's specifications sheet on the surface of media... VAIO® computers are equipped with the new Memory Stick PRO media. Cleaning CD or DVD media Fingerprints and dust on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for more information about your computer's CompactFlash/MicroDrive media slot. Currently, Sony®...
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... out. Page 163 Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media to insert any remaining moisture with SonicStage and OpenMG software. Currently, the Memory Stick slot on the new Memory Stick PRO media. Using MultiMedia (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD) media cards Certain VAIO® computers are equipped with the new Memory Stick PRO media...
... out. Page 163 Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media to insert any remaining moisture with SonicStage and OpenMG software. Currently, the Memory Stick slot on the new Memory Stick PRO media. Using MultiMedia (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD) media cards Certain VAIO® computers are equipped with the new Memory Stick PRO media...