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... permission is governed by third parties. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Click to software may require a fee and credit card information. Intel and... and additions 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 registered trademarks of Sony. PS/2 is subject to the terms and conditions of the software may...
... permission is governed by third parties. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Click to software may require a fee and credit card information. Intel and... and additions 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 registered trademarks of Sony. PS/2 is subject to the terms and conditions of the software may...
Quick Start Guide
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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
Quick Start Guide
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...about handling the LCD monitor, see the online VAIO® Computer User guide. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 19 About the Front Panel 4 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber ...when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 5...
...about handling the LCD monitor, see the online VAIO® Computer User guide. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 19 About the Front Panel 4 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber ...when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 5...
Quick Start Guide
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...disc from and to 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. 20 The icons on the side panel help you locate and identify the appropriate jack or port. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the ...Side Panels The side panels of your computer provide the connections for optical drive information. 3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from the optical drive. 2 ...
...disc from and to 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. 20 The icons on the side panel help you locate and identify the appropriate jack or port. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the ...Side Panels The side panels of your computer provide the connections for optical drive information. 3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from the optical drive. 2 ...
Quick Start Guide
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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.
Quick Start Guide
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...the front of the system unit, as shown below. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. Removing the back cover Back cover Cover release latches 4 Press the release latches on the system configuration purchased.... Removing the back cover 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2 Unplug your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for details about the type and amount of memory installed in your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3 Remove the screws...
...the front of the system unit, as shown below. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. Removing the back cover Back cover Cover release latches 4 Press the release latches on the system configuration purchased.... Removing the back cover 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2 Unplug your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for details about the type and amount of memory installed in your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3 Remove the screws...
Quick Start Guide
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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 Installing Memory Removing the memory cover 1 Gently place the system unit on a stable surface with the LCD screen facing down on the chassis. 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 a table or other flat surface. Use caution when placing the LCD screen face-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 Installing Memory Removing the memory cover 1 Gently place the system unit on a stable surface with the LCD screen facing down on the chassis. 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 a table or other flat surface. Use caution when placing the LCD screen face-down .
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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 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.
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...the module into place. 49 The 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 by pressing down evenly against the module's upper corners.... 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, handling it to relieve pressure. Installing a memory module Memory module Module slot (open ...
...the module into place. 49 The 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 by pressing down evenly against the module's upper corners.... 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, handling it to relieve pressure. Installing a memory module Memory module Module slot (open ...
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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 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.
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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.
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 4 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is equipped with built-in stereo speakers and indicator lights. About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is in use. 5 Power button Press button from...
... indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 4 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is equipped with built-in stereo speakers and indicator lights. About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is in use. 5 Power button Press button from...
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... the Side Panels The side panels of your computer contain the connections for optical drive information. 3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from the optical drive. The icons on the side panels help you locate and identify the connections on your computer's functional capabilities. See the online specification sheet for...
... the Side Panels The side panels of your computer contain the connections for optical drive information. 3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from the optical drive. The icons on the side panels help you locate and identify the connections on your computer's functional capabilities. See the online specification sheet for...
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... or weekly recurring recording schedules. Giga Pocket Explorer - The Giga Pocket Explorer program functions as your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for your computer's drive D, in a folder named D:\Giga Pocket V5. The CLIÉ Converter is a plug-in the...Click Start in application that enables the conversion of all TV program recordings you to this folder or its contents may cause your Sony® CLIÉ® Handheld. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder maintains information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder, follow these ...
... or weekly recurring recording schedules. Giga Pocket Explorer - The Giga Pocket Explorer program functions as your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for your computer's drive D, in a folder named D:\Giga Pocket V5. The CLIÉ Converter is a plug-in the...Click Start in application that enables the conversion of all TV program recordings you to this folder or its contents may cause your Sony® CLIÉ® Handheld. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder maintains information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder, follow these ...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. For more information on this exciting device, go to deliver music and video with your Giga Pocket Video Capsules, and then HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for ...Sony® CLIÉ ® Handheld. Page 61 In order to use the CLIÉ Converter plug-in application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format. CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ® Converter is ready to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio...
The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. For more information on this exciting device, go to deliver music and video with your Giga Pocket Video Capsules, and then HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for ...Sony® CLIÉ ® Handheld. Page 61 In order to use the CLIÉ Converter plug-in application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format. CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ® Converter is ready to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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...OK. 4. Page 64 Transferring converted video files to your handheld's configuration. Designate a user name, if applicable to a Memory Stick media 1. The Send to your computer. 2. Accessing CLIÉ Converter Help For more information about using the CLIÉ Converter plug-in the Windows taskbar ...® operation You can be played back on CLIÉ Handhelds that support the use of a Memory Stick media. Insert a Memory Stick® media into the Memory Stick media slot on -screen instructions and click OK. Click Send To. During transfer, the Forwarding ...
...OK. 4. Page 64 Transferring converted video files to your handheld's configuration. Designate a user name, if applicable to a Memory Stick media 1. The Send to your computer. 2. Accessing CLIÉ Converter Help For more information about using the CLIÉ Converter plug-in the Windows taskbar ...® operation You can be played back on CLIÉ Handhelds that support the use of a Memory Stick media. Insert a Memory Stick® media into the Memory Stick media slot on -screen instructions and click OK. Click Send To. During transfer, the Forwarding ...
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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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... only. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. To insert a Memory Stick media 1. The following types of Memory Stick® media. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick® media - About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is not...
... only. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. To insert a Memory Stick media 1. The following types of Memory Stick® media. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick® media - About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is not...
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... support AVI file playback. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recorded on Memory Stick media Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. Press the extended Memory Stick media to your Memory Stick media. Copy the AVI file to release it . Locking the Mem ory Stick...or its data may become damaged. You cannot delete, copy, or save information on . Carefully remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the media access indicator light is on the media while the write-protect tab is write-protected...
... support AVI file playback. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recorded on Memory Stick media Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. Press the extended Memory Stick media to your Memory Stick media. Copy the AVI file to release it . Locking the Mem ory Stick...or its data may become damaged. You cannot delete, copy, or save information on . Carefully remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the media access indicator light is on the media while the write-protect tab is write-protected...
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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 This section provides information about upgrading your VAIO® computer.