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... This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of the Intel Corporation. Updates and additions to change without prior written approval. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades...registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Software specifications are available 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 a separate...
... This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of the Intel Corporation. Updates and additions to change without prior written approval. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades...registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Software specifications are available 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 a separate...
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...CompactFlash and MicroDrive media. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on . VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white while the computer is on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. The access indicator...your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. * The SD/MMC adapter is a trademark of Sony used only to a Memory Stick® media. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your computer's specifications sheet. ✍ i.LINK is not available with each other.
...CompactFlash and MicroDrive media. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on . VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white while the computer is on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. The access indicator...your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. * The SD/MMC adapter is a trademark of Sony used only to a Memory Stick® media. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your computer's specifications sheet. ✍ i.LINK is not available with each other.
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...PCV-RZ50C Series) 16 SmartMedia™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia cards. 17 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator Reads and writes data from and to the SmartMedia™, or CompactFlash®/MicroDrive slots † The SD/MMC adapter is not available with all VAIO... Digital Studio® computer models. The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick media. 18...Memory Stick® media. For details about your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your...
...PCV-RZ50C Series) 16 SmartMedia™ media slot Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia cards. 17 Memory Stick media slot and access indicator Reads and writes data from and to the SmartMedia™, or CompactFlash®/MicroDrive slots † The SD/MMC adapter is not available with all VAIO... Digital Studio® computer models. The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick media. 18...Memory Stick® media. For details about your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Computing Web site and view your...
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... came with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. The access indicator light is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. All... with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Refer to a Memory Stick® media. Page 10 i.LINK is amber when reading or writing data. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for...
... came with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. The access indicator light is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. All... with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Refer to a Memory Stick® media. Page 10 i.LINK is amber when reading or writing data. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for...
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7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 9 Hard ... amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 10 Media access indicator1 Light is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick® media. The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data. 11 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device...
7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 9 Hard ... amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 10 Media access indicator1 Light is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick® media. The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data. 11 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device...
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My Pictures Your VAIO® Media Center computer enables you to showcase your c omputer's c onfiguration. You can also display your home network. Page 78 See your online s pec ific ations s heet for more ... that have the M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter operating s ys tem ins talled. The Media Center remote control makes your digital memories available with the click of a button1. About My Pictures Viewing Pictures with music. Media Center -
My Pictures Your VAIO® Media Center computer enables you to showcase your c omputer's c onfiguration. You can also display your home network. Page 78 See your online s pec ific ations s heet for more ... that have the M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter operating s ys tem ins talled. The Media Center remote control makes your digital memories available with the click of a button1. About My Pictures Viewing Pictures with music. Media Center -
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... you may attempt to recognize the device or media. Your connected digital camera, camcorder, or Memory Stick® media is displayed in folders for the occurrence, or to your computer, or remove your digital camera, camcorder, or insert a Memory Stick® media, the Windows® XP operating system may need to scroll), and...
... you may attempt to recognize the device or media. Your connected digital camera, camcorder, or Memory Stick® media is displayed in folders for the occurrence, or to your computer, or remove your digital camera, camcorder, or insert a Memory Stick® media, the Windows® XP operating system may need to scroll), and...
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... to act as a media server, then get ready to share the fun and memories with your family and friends. VAIO Media Software Overview VAIO Media Software System Requirements Setting Up a Client Computer Preparing your home! VAIO Media Software VAIO Media software expands digital entertainment possibilities by delivering your music, video, and still...
... to act as a media server, then get ready to share the fun and memories with your family and friends. VAIO Media Software Overview VAIO Media Software System Requirements Setting Up a Client Computer Preparing your home! VAIO Media Software VAIO Media software expands digital entertainment possibilities by delivering your music, video, and still...
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...RW or Memory Stick® media, to transfer and set up the installer program on during client registration to the client. 1. To register a client computer Your server computer must restart the registration process for the other VAIO PCs. You must be turned on each client computer. Point to VAIO Media, and... data capacity before attempting to other client. If more than one client at a time. On the server computer, follow these steps: 1. Point to VAIO Media, and click Install VAIO Media to save the program. Follow the on the Windows® taskbar, and point to the network. 4....
...RW or Memory Stick® media, to transfer and set up the installer program on during client registration to the client. 1. To register a client computer Your server computer must restart the registration process for the other VAIO PCs. You must be turned on each client computer. Point to VAIO Media, and... data capacity before attempting to other client. If more than one client at a time. On the server computer, follow these steps: 1. Point to VAIO Media, and click Install VAIO Media to save the program. Follow the on the Windows® taskbar, and point to the network. 4....
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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 162 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features...
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 162 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features...
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... are available, but do not support video file playback directly from the Memory Stick slot. You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick® media - Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are a compact, portable, and versatile... the Mem ory Stick Media Page 163 About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is on. About Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media are not compatible with compatible devices. Carefully reinsert the Memory Stick media, but compatibility with SonicStage or OpenMG software...
... are available, but do not support video file playback directly from the Memory Stick slot. You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick® media - Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are a compact, portable, and versatile... the Mem ory Stick Media Page 163 About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is on. About Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media are not compatible with compatible devices. Carefully reinsert the Memory Stick media, but compatibility with SonicStage or OpenMG software...
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Shut down your computer, closing any open software programs, and then turn your computer. Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed. 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. Wait approximately 30 seconds, and then restart your computer off. 3. Page 164 If this occurs, follow these steps: 1.
Shut down your computer, closing any open software programs, and then turn your computer. Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot before data access had completed. 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. Wait approximately 30 seconds, and then restart your computer off. 3. Page 164 If this occurs, follow these steps: 1.
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...Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 171 You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on upgrading your computer..., see your model's System Reference Manual. Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the ...
...Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 171 You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on upgrading your computer..., see your model's System Reference Manual. Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the ...
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..., accessories, and peripheral equipment from your computer's configuration. Your computer may vary, depending on the system configuration you add or remove the memory in your computer. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all available memory slots filled. See the online Specifications sheet for...
..., accessories, and peripheral equipment from your computer's configuration. Your computer may vary, depending on the system configuration you add or remove the memory in your computer. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all available memory slots filled. See the online Specifications sheet for...
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... the side panel. Gently place the unit on both sides of the module. Push down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and all peripheral devices. 3. Gently handle the memory module by the sides only. Unplug your printer. 2. See Removing the side panel. 4. Avoid..., add-on cards, or other components to remove. 6. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory Page 180 Locate the memory module(s) you wish to access the memory module slots. 5. Removing a memory module 1. Grasp one edge of the module and lift it from the slot. 7. Store the module in a static-...
... the side panel. Gently place the unit on both sides of the module. Push down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and all peripheral devices. 3. Gently handle the memory module by the sides only. Unplug your printer. 2. See Removing the side panel. 4. Avoid..., add-on cards, or other components to remove. 6. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory Page 180 Locate the memory module(s) you wish to access the memory module slots. 5. Removing a memory module 1. Grasp one edge of the module and lift it from the slot. 7. Store the module in a static-...
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... notch on its anti-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 7. If necessary, remove any components or add-on cards, or other components to relieve pressure. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Reinstall any cables, add-on cards you...
... notch on its anti-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 7. If necessary, remove any components or add-on cards, or other components to relieve pressure. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Reinstall any cables, add-on cards you...
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..., such as your printer. 3. About the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Installing a lithium battery 8. See Removing the side panel. ...BIOS settings, do not run the Setup utility. Remove the side panel. Write down your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household... or business trash may have made to the settings in the CMOS memory are now reset to access the lithium battery. 6. Page 182 Shut down any cables, ...
..., such as your printer. 3. About the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Installing a lithium battery 8. See Removing the side panel. ...BIOS settings, do not run the Setup utility. Remove the side panel. Write down your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household... or business trash may have made to the settings in the CMOS memory are now reset to access the lithium battery. 6. Page 182 Shut down any cables, ...
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Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 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. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. Page 194 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. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 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. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. Page 194 For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
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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 229
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 229
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... DVD media Fingerprints and dust on VAIO® computers may not support all of the high-speed data transfer or access control features of the new Memory Stick PRO media. Using Memory Stick media MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media are equipped with a CompactFlash...the new Memory Stick PRO media. Sony suggests using the supplied SD adapter3. Always insert a Secure Digital (SD) media card into the SD adapter for the latest information on CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. Using Secure Digital (SD) media cards Certain VAIO® computers are ...
... DVD media Fingerprints and dust on VAIO® computers may not support all of the high-speed data transfer or access control features of the new Memory Stick PRO media. Using Memory Stick media MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media are equipped with a CompactFlash...the new Memory Stick PRO media. Sony suggests using the supplied SD adapter3. Always insert a Secure Digital (SD) media card into the SD adapter for the latest information on CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. Using Secure Digital (SD) media cards Certain VAIO® computers are ...