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... to any time without prior written approval. Some of the software may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this computer may not be transported or used outside the United States. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, ...PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony Electronics Inc. Financial services may be identical to DVD, DVgate Plus, PictureGear, Giga Pocket, Handycam, VAIO Media, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, SonicStage, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or ...
... to any time without prior written approval. Some of the software may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this computer may not be transported or used outside the United States. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, ...PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony Electronics Inc. Financial services may be identical to DVD, DVgate Plus, PictureGear, Giga Pocket, Handycam, VAIO Media, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, SonicStage, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or ...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 45 Installing Memory 46 Troubleshooting 53 Support Options 55 Immediate Help and Support 55 Resources for Additional Help and Support 56 12
VAIO Computer Quick Start Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 45 Installing Memory 46 Troubleshooting 53 Support Options 55 Immediate Help and Support 55 Resources for Additional Help and Support 56 12
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... monitor firmly. 2 Tilt the monitor backwards, to the computer. For more information about handling the LCD monitor, see the online VAIO® Computer User guide. 1 Click Start in Stand by mode. About the Front Panel 4 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 5 Power button...
... monitor firmly. 2 Tilt the monitor backwards, to the computer. For more information about handling the LCD monitor, see the online VAIO® Computer User guide. 1 Click Start in Stand by mode. About the Front Panel 4 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 5 Power button...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer's functional capabilities. 20 The icons on the side panel help you locate and identify the appropriate jack or port. Right panel 1 Optical drive eject button ...Ejects a disc from the optical drive. 2 Optical drive See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Memory Stick® media slot...
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer's functional capabilities. 20 The icons on the side panel help you locate and identify the appropriate jack or port. Right panel 1 Optical drive eject button ...Ejects a disc from the optical drive. 2 Optical drive See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Memory Stick® media slot...
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This section provides information about installing memory. 45 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer In the future, you may want to increase or upgrade the memory in your VAIO® computer.
This section provides information about installing memory. 45 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer In the future, you may want to increase or upgrade the memory in your VAIO® computer.
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... back cover Back cover Cover release latches 4 Press the release latches on the front of preinstalled memory can vary, depending on the sides of memory installed in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. VAIO Computer Quick Start Installing Memory The amount of the cover and pull the cover forward to remove. 46 Removing the back cover...
... back cover Back cover Cover release latches 4 Press the release latches on the front of preinstalled memory can vary, depending on the sides of memory installed in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. VAIO Computer Quick Start Installing Memory The amount of the cover and pull the cover forward to remove. 46 Removing the back cover...
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Installing Memory Removing the memory cover 1 Gently place the system unit on a table or other flat surface. Use caution when placing the LCD screen face-down on a stable surface with the LCD screen facing down. Removing the memory cover Memory cover tabs Memory cover Lift memory cover edge 3 Remove the memory cover to access the memory module slots. 47 The work surface must be free of any dirt or debris that may damage the screen. 2 Lift the lower edge of the memory cover and disengage the memory cover tabs from the notches on the chassis.
Installing Memory Removing the memory cover 1 Gently place the system unit on a table or other flat surface. Use caution when placing the LCD screen face-down on a stable surface with the LCD screen facing down. Removing the memory cover Memory cover tabs Memory cover Lift memory cover edge 3 Remove the memory cover to access the memory module slots. 47 The work surface must be free of any dirt or debris that may damage the screen. 2 Lift the lower edge of the memory cover and disengage the memory cover tabs from the notches on the chassis.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Removing a memory module 1 Locate the memory module(s) you wish to remove. 2 Push down on the latches, located on both sides of the module slot, to gently eject the module from the system unit. Removing a memory module Side Latch Memory module slot 3 Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the slot. Store the module in a static-free bag. 48
VAIO Computer Quick Start Removing a memory module 1 Locate the memory module(s) you wish to remove. 2 Push down on the latches, located on both sides of the module slot, to gently eject the module from the system unit. Removing a memory module Side Latch Memory module slot 3 Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the slot. Store the module in a static-free bag. 48
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...side latches snap into position, holding the memory module in the open ) Center notch Side latch 3 Firmly insert the bottom edge of the memory module and align it to relieve pressure. To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot, move the side latches slightly ...outward to the center notch in place. Installing Memory Installing a memory module 1 Remove the memory module from its anti-static package...
...side latches snap into position, holding the memory module in the open ) Center notch Side latch 3 Firmly insert the bottom edge of the memory module and align it to relieve pressure. To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot, move the side latches slightly ...outward to the center notch in place. Installing Memory Installing a memory module 1 Remove the memory module from its anti-static package...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Replacing the memory cover 1 Align the memory cover tabs to the notches on the chassis. 2 Gently press down on the memory cover until the cover snaps into place. Replacing the memory cover Memory cover tabs 50
VAIO Computer Quick Start Replacing the memory cover 1 Align the memory cover tabs to the notches on the chassis. 2 Gently press down on the memory cover until the cover snaps into place. Replacing the memory cover Memory cover tabs 50
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Replacing the back cover Back cover Cover release latches 51 Installing Memory Replacing the back cover Gently slide the back cover in, until the cover release latches lock the cover into place.
Replacing the back cover Back cover Cover release latches 51 Installing Memory Replacing the back cover Gently slide the back cover in, until the cover release latches lock the cover into place.
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... Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with the remote control (supplied), to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 4 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is...
... Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with the remote control (supplied), to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 4 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is...
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...optional accessories. The icons on the side panels help you locate and identify the connections on your computer. Left panel Page 8 Right panel 1 Optical drive eject button Ejects a disc from a Memory Stick media. 4 PC Card slot A PC Card (PCMCIA Card) can be inserted into ...this slot to increase your computer's functional capabilities. About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer contain the connections for optical drive information. 3 Memory Stick® media slot...
...optional accessories. The icons on the side panels help you locate and identify the connections on your computer. Left panel Page 8 Right panel 1 Optical drive eject button Ejects a disc from a Memory Stick media. 4 PC Card slot A PC Card (PCMCIA Card) can be inserted into ...this slot to increase your computer's functional capabilities. About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer contain the connections for optical drive information. 3 Memory Stick® media slot...
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The Wizard interface guides you have scheduled. Giga Pocket Explorer contains export/import functions for your computer's drive D, in the Windows® taskbar and select All Programs. 2. The CLIÉ Converter is a plug-in application that enables the ... stores 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 your Sony® CLIÉ® Handheld. Click Start in a folder named D:\...
The Wizard interface guides you have scheduled. Giga Pocket Explorer contains export/import functions for your computer's drive D, in the Windows® taskbar and select All Programs. 2. The CLIÉ Converter is a plug-in application that enables the ... stores 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 your Sony® CLIÉ® Handheld. Click Start in a folder named D:\...
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...É Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. Page 61 In order to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. You can convert your Giga Pocket Video Capsules, and then HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. CLIÉ Converter The...
...É Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. Page 61 In order to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. You can convert your Giga Pocket Video Capsules, and then HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. CLIÉ Converter The...
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...Memory Stick media slot on your handheld's configuration. The Send To dialog box appears. 4. Click OK. During transfer, the Forwarding dialog box appears, displaying the transfer status. Transferring converted video files using the CLIÉ Converter plug-in the Windows taskbar and point to your computer.... 2. Click Send To. For more information about the HotSync operation, see the information supplied with your CLIÉ Handheld, when you want to transfer to a Memory Stick media 1.
...Memory Stick media slot on your handheld's configuration. The Send To dialog box appears. 4. Click OK. During transfer, the Forwarding dialog box appears, displaying the transfer status. Transferring converted video files using the CLIÉ Converter plug-in the Windows taskbar and point to your computer.... 2. Click Send To. For more information about the HotSync operation, see the information supplied with your CLIÉ Handheld, when you want to transfer to a Memory Stick media 1.
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Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about using i.LINK devices, Memory Stick media, PC Cards, and changing default settings. About i.LINK Compatibility VAIO Action Setup About the Memory Stick Media Slot About the PC Card Slot Page 69
Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about using i.LINK devices, Memory Stick media, PC Cards, and changing default settings. About i.LINK Compatibility VAIO Action Setup About the Memory Stick Media Slot About the PC Card Slot Page 69
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...Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are available, but do not support video file playback directly from the slot and verify that protected content is inserted into the slot. Provides copyright protection with compatible devices. Authentication ensures that it into the Memory Stick media slot. VAIO® computers support Memory... Stick PRO media for the latest information on Memory Stick® media. Copy the video file to store and...
...Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are available, but do not support video file playback directly from the slot and verify that protected content is inserted into the slot. Provides copyright protection with compatible devices. Authentication ensures that it into the Memory Stick media slot. VAIO® computers support Memory... Stick PRO media for the latest information on Memory Stick® media. Copy the video file to store and...
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...media access indicator light is write-protected. When you slide the write-protect tab to grasp it from the slot. Carefully remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot. Protecting data on the media while the write-protect tab is in the LOCK position. The write-protect tab prevents ...Media 2. Copy the AVI file to your hard disk drive before attempting to information recorded on . You cannot delete, copy, or save information on Memory Stick media Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. The media or its data may become damaged. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media Page 73...
...media access indicator light is write-protected. When you slide the write-protect tab to grasp it from the slot. Carefully remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot. Protecting data on the media while the write-protect tab is in the LOCK position. The write-protect tab prevents ...Media 2. Copy the AVI file to your hard disk drive before attempting to information recorded on . You cannot delete, copy, or save information on Memory Stick media Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. The media or its data may become damaged. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media Page 73...
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This section provides information about upgrading your VAIO® computer. Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to increase the functionality of your system. Overview Installing Memory Installing a Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Lithium Battery Page 76
This section provides information about upgrading your VAIO® computer. Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to increase the functionality of your system. Overview Installing Memory Installing a Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Lithium Battery Page 76