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... user license agreement. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of license agreements enclosed with this computer may apply). Reproduction in whole or in part, may require a fee and credit card information. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS ... 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 subject to any time without prior written approval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL...
... user license agreement. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of license agreements enclosed with this computer may apply). Reproduction in whole or in part, may require a fee and credit card information. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS ... 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 subject to any time without prior written approval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL...
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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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... an attached LCD monitor. For more information about handling the LCD monitor, see the online VAIO® Computer User guide. 1 Click Start in Stand by mode. Press the power button correctly to avoid damage to the desired viewing angle. Handle the monitor carefully ...when adjusting the viewing angle. 1 Grasp both sides of the monitor firmly. 2 Tilt the monitor backwards, to the computer. 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 Press the power button in from the right side, to...
... an attached LCD monitor. For more information about handling the LCD monitor, see the online VAIO® Computer User guide. 1 Click Start in Stand by mode. Press the power button correctly to avoid damage to the desired viewing angle. Handle the monitor carefully ...when adjusting the viewing angle. 1 Grasp both sides of the monitor firmly. 2 Tilt the monitor backwards, to the computer. 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 Press the power button in from the right side, to...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer's functional capabilities. 20 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 Reads and writes data 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 provide the connections for...
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer's functional capabilities. 20 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 Reads and writes data 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 provide the connections for...
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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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Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. VAIO Computer Quick Start Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory can vary, depending on the sides of the system unit, as your printer. 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3 Remove the screws, located on the system...
Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. VAIO Computer Quick Start Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory can vary, depending on the sides of the system unit, as your printer. 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3 Remove the screws, located on the system...
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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. 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 Use caution when placing the LCD screen face-down . 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.
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. 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 Use caution when placing the LCD screen face-down . 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.
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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. Removing a memory module Side Latch Memory module slot 3 Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the slot.
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...2 Locate the center notch on the bottom edge of the module 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. The module is... properly inserted when the side latches click into place. 49 Installing Memory Installing a memory module 1 Remove the memory module from its anti-static package, handling ...
...2 Locate the center notch on the bottom edge of the module 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. The module is... properly inserted when the side latches click into place. 49 Installing Memory Installing a memory module 1 Remove the memory module from its anti-static package, handling ...
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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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...Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with the remote control (supplied), to turn on and amber when the computer is in use. 5 Power button Press button from the...to this control. Do not press the Power button incorrectly, as this may cause damage to turn the computer on and off. 6 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on TV, change TV ... access 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 in Stand by mode.
...Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with the remote control (supplied), to turn on and amber when the computer is in use. 5 Power button Press button from the...to this control. Do not press the Power button incorrectly, as this may cause damage to turn the computer on and off. 6 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on TV, change TV ... access 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 in Stand by mode.
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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. Left panel Page 8 See the online specification sheet for optical drive information. 2 ...the online specifications sheet for supplied and optional accessories. About 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 ...
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. Left panel Page 8 See the online specification sheet for optical drive information. 2 ...the online specifications sheet for supplied and optional accessories. About 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 ...
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...viewing with your Giga Pocket software and Video Capsules to this folder or its contents. The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for file format conversions. Giga Pocket Server - Accessing Giga Pocket Help For more information...and click Giga Pocket Help. Please do not move, modify or delete the Giga Pocket Folder or any of its contents may cause your Sony® CLIÉ® Handheld. The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of Video Capsules into gMovie format. You can change the format ...
...viewing with your Giga Pocket software and Video Capsules to this folder or its contents. The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for file format conversions. Giga Pocket Server - Accessing Giga Pocket Help For more information...and click Giga Pocket Help. Please do not move, modify or delete the Giga Pocket Folder or any of its contents may cause your Sony® CLIÉ® Handheld. The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of Video Capsules into gMovie format. You can change the format ...
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... is ready to deliver music and video with your Giga Pocket Video Capsules, and then HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. You can convert your Sony® CLIÉ ® Handheld. Page 61 Powered by the Palm operating system, the CLIÉ handheld... is a plug-in application, make sure you have installed all required software for viewing with amazing clarity. In order to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld...
... is ready to deliver music and video with your Giga Pocket Video Capsules, and then HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld. You can convert your Sony® CLIÉ ® Handheld. Page 61 Powered by the Palm operating system, the CLIÉ handheld... is a plug-in application, make sure you have installed all required software for viewing with amazing clarity. In order to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld...
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... you start a HotSync operation. 1. Click Send To. Select Using HotSync as the transfer destination. Designate a user name, if applicable to your computer. 2. The Send to All Programs. 2. Page 64 The Send To dialog box appears. 4. During transfer, the Forwarding dialog box appears, displaying.... Click OK. The Send To dialog box appears. 3. Click Start in application, follow these steps: 1. Insert a Memory Stick® media into the Memory Stick media slot on -screen instructions and click OK. Transferring converted video files using the HotSync® operation You can be...
... you start a HotSync operation. 1. Click Send To. Select Using HotSync as the transfer destination. Designate a user name, if applicable to your computer. 2. The Send to All Programs. 2. Page 64 The Send To dialog box appears. 4. During transfer, the Forwarding dialog box appears, displaying.... Click OK. The Send To dialog box appears. 3. Click Start in application, follow these steps: 1. Insert a Memory Stick® media into the Memory Stick media slot on -screen instructions and click OK. Transferring converted video files using the HotSync® operation You can be...
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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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Protected content can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick® media - Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are available, but do not support video file playback directly from the slot and verify that prevents...
Protected content can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick® media - Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are available, but do not support video file playback directly from the slot and verify that prevents...
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... file to play back the file. When you slide the write-protect tab to the LOCK position, your hard disk drive before attempting to your Memory Stick media is write-protected. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media Page 73 The media or its data may become damaged.... Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback. You cannot delete, copy, or save information on Memory Stick media Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. 1. The media extends further, enabling you can write to release...
... file to play back the file. When you slide the write-protect tab to the LOCK position, your hard disk drive before attempting to your Memory Stick media is write-protected. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media Page 73 The media or its data may become damaged.... Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback. You cannot delete, copy, or save information on Memory Stick media Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. 1. The media extends further, enabling you can write to release...
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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