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Important information for energy efficiency. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i....upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The program backs the development and dissemination of IBM Corporation. ENERGY STAR is an open system in a ...
Important information for energy efficiency. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i....upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The program backs the development and dissemination of IBM Corporation. ENERGY STAR is an open system in a ...
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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®/Microdrive... 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2* See the online specifications sheet for your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. See the specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18...
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®/Microdrive... 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2* See the online specifications sheet for your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. See the specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18...
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...for an audio cable (optional). The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick media. 8 Media access indicator‡ Light is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator† Reads and writes data from Optical drive 2. 12 Floppy disk...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). ...
...for an audio cable (optional). The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick media. 8 Media access indicator‡ Light is in Stand by mode. 7 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator† Reads and writes data from Optical drive 2. 12 Floppy disk...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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... and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. 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, Universal Serial Bus... 21 See the online specifications sheet for your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. About the Front Panel The front panel of your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. System configuration may vary, depending ...
... and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. 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, Universal Serial Bus... 21 See the online specifications sheet for your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. About the Front Panel The front panel of your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. System configuration may vary, depending ...
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...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 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 ...
...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 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 ...
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...or weekly recurring recording schedules. Giga Pocket Explorer - You can change the format your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for file format conversions. Giga Pocket Server - Giga Pocket Explorer ...contains export/import functions for viewing with your direct maintenance. The Giga Pocket Explorer program functions as your video file management system, and stores recorded Video Capsules as well as Video Capsules for your Sony...
...or weekly recurring recording schedules. Giga Pocket Explorer - You can change the format your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for file format conversions. Giga Pocket Server - Giga Pocket Explorer ...contains export/import functions for viewing with your direct maintenance. The Giga Pocket Explorer program functions as your video file management system, and stores recorded Video Capsules as well as Video Capsules for your Sony...
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CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ® Converter is ready to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. For more information on this exciting device, go to deliver music and video with amazing clarity. Powered by the Palm operating system, the CLI..., make sure you have installed all required software for the CLIÉ handheld. You can convert your Giga Pocket® Video Capsules and save to a Memory Stick® media, or HotSync® directly to use the CLIÉ Converter plug-in application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules. Page 70...
CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ® Converter is ready to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. For more information on this exciting device, go to deliver music and video with amazing clarity. Powered by the Palm operating system, the CLI..., make sure you have installed all required software for the CLIÉ handheld. You can convert your Giga Pocket® Video Capsules and save to a Memory Stick® media, or HotSync® directly to use the CLIÉ Converter plug-in application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules. Page 70...
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... Page 73 From the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter main window, click to select the videos you want to transfer to a Memory Stick media 1. Click OK. The Send To dialog box appears. 4. When transfer is complete, click OK. Transferring converted video files to the... Memory Stick media. 3. Your converted video files can be played back on your computer. 2. Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination. Click Send To. Insert a Memory Stick® media into the Memory Stick media slot on CLIÉ Handhelds that ...
... Page 73 From the Giga Pocket -> CLIÉ Converter main window, click to select the videos you want to transfer to a Memory Stick media 1. Click OK. The Send To dialog box appears. 4. When transfer is complete, click OK. Transferring converted video files to the... Memory Stick media. 3. Your converted video files can be played back on your computer. 2. Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination. Click Send To. Insert a Memory Stick® media into the Memory Stick media slot on CLIÉ Handhelds that ...
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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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... the media access indicator light is on Memory Stick media Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. Protecting data on . About the 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. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are available...
... the media access indicator light is on Memory Stick media Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. Protecting data on . About the 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. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are available...
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Wait approximately 30 seconds, and then restart 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. Additional information about Memory Stick media If your computer does not recognize your computer. If this occurs, follow these steps: 1. Shut down your computer by closing any open software programs, and then turn off your computer. 3. Page 84 Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed.
Wait approximately 30 seconds, and then restart 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. Additional information about Memory Stick media If your computer does not recognize your computer. If this occurs, follow these steps: 1. Shut down your computer by closing any open software programs, and then turn off your computer. 3. Page 84 Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed.
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....sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on your model's System Reference Manual. To view the specific connection capabilities for 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...
....sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on your model's System Reference Manual. To view the specific connection capabilities for 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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... ov ing/Installing m em ory Installing a memory module Page 95 About Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all peripheral devices, such as your computer. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer and any cables, add-on both sides...
... ov ing/Installing m em ory Installing a memory module Page 95 About Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all peripheral devices, such as your computer. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer and any cables, add-on both sides...
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... 8. To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly outward to align it by the the edges. 6. 1. Shut down evenly against the module's upper corners. Locate the notch on cards you may have removed. 10. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral ...devices, such as your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. See Replacing the cover. Unplug your printer. 2. If necessary, remove any components or add-on the bottom edge of the memory module into position, holding the module in place. Remove the memory module from its side. Replace ...
... 8. To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly outward to align it by the the edges. 6. 1. Shut down evenly against the module's upper corners. Locate the notch on cards you may have removed. 10. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral ...devices, such as your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. See Replacing the cover. Unplug your printer. 2. If necessary, remove any components or add-on the bottom edge of the memory module into position, holding the module in place. Remove the memory module from its side. Replace ...
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... the disposal of the lithium battery properly. Page 97 Replacing the lithium battery 1. Replacing a lithium battery 8. See Replacing the cover. Unplug your computer and any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you may become inaccurate. Remove the cover. See Removing the cover. 5. The values stored ...in the CMOS memory are now reset to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. To locate a Service Center near you do not ...
... the disposal of the lithium battery properly. Page 97 Replacing the lithium battery 1. Replacing a lithium battery 8. See Replacing the cover. Unplug your computer and any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you may become inaccurate. Remove the cover. See Removing the cover. 5. The values stored ...in the CMOS memory are now reset to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. To locate a Service Center near you do not ...
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Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. Page 107 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. 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. Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. Page 107 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. 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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... labels to insert another media card adapter into an SD/MMC adapter. Using MultiMedia (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD) media cards Certain VAIO® computers are equipped with water, wring it out well, and use with a dry soft cloth. Cleaning CD or DVD media Fingerprints ... cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to use a standard Memory Stick® media. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for more information about your computer, if you would use it in the optical drive and damage the drive...
... labels to insert another media card adapter into an SD/MMC adapter. Using MultiMedia (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD) media cards Certain VAIO® computers are equipped with water, wring it out well, and use with a dry soft cloth. Cleaning CD or DVD media Fingerprints ... cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to use a standard Memory Stick® media. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for more information about your computer, if you would use it in the optical drive and damage the drive...
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...adapter. Wipe off while the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with a dry soft cloth. Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. Do not use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from direct sunlight and other type of media card ...the surface of the disc from the SD adapter and can cause harm to your computer, if you would 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 surface of the floppy disk. ...
...adapter. Wipe off while the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with a dry soft cloth. Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. Do not use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from direct sunlight and other type of media card ...the surface of the disc from the SD adapter and can cause harm to your computer, if you would 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 surface of the floppy disk. ...
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...difficult to remove from the adapter and can cause harm to your computer, if you would 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 surface of the ... moisten a soft cloth with a CompactFlash®/MicroDrive media slot1 that support MagicGate technology. Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. Cleaning CD or DVD media Fingerprints and dust on CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. Visit...
...difficult to remove from the adapter and can cause harm to your computer, if you would 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 surface of the ... moisten a soft cloth with a CompactFlash®/MicroDrive media slot1 that support MagicGate technology. Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. Cleaning CD or DVD media Fingerprints and dust on CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. Visit...