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... program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 Important information for energy efficiency. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Click to DVD, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, SonicStage, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are...
... program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 Important information for energy efficiency. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Click to DVD, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, SonicStage, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are...
Quick Start Guide
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...CDs. 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen The attached LCD screen provides on-screen visual output to your computer's functional capabilities. 3 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 4 CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator Light is amber while ...reading and writing data from and to the combo drive. 5 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 6 Hard disk drive access...
...CDs. 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen The attached LCD screen provides on-screen visual output to your computer's functional capabilities. 3 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 4 CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator Light is amber while ...reading and writing data from and to the combo drive. 5 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 6 Hard disk drive access...
Quick Start Guide
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Left panel MEMORY STICK 1 Brightness control dial Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the built-in LCD monitor. 2 Volume control dial Increases or decreases the speaker volume. 3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from a Memory Stick media. 4 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 22
VAIO Computer Quick Start Left panel MEMORY STICK 1 Brightness control dial Adjusts the contrast and brightness of the built-in LCD monitor. 2 Volume control dial Increases or decreases the speaker volume. 3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from a Memory Stick media. 4 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 22
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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Page 7 Opening the com puter Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio and video CDs. 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen The attached LCD screen provides on-screen visual output to your VAIO® computer is in stereo speakers and indicator lights. About the Front Panel The front panel of your computer's functional capabilities. 3 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is equipped with built-in use.
Page 7 Opening the com puter Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio and video CDs. 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen The attached LCD screen provides on-screen visual output to your VAIO® computer is in stereo speakers and indicator lights. About the Front Panel The front panel of your computer's functional capabilities. 3 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is equipped with built-in use.
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3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from a Memory Stick media. 4 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. Page 11
3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from a Memory Stick media. 4 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. Page 11
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices, Memory Stick media, PC Cards, and changing default settings. About i.LINK Compatibility About the Memory Stick Media Slot About the PC Card Slot VAIO Action Setup Page 19
Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices, Memory Stick media, PC Cards, and changing default settings. About i.LINK Compatibility About the Memory Stick Media Slot About the PC Card Slot VAIO Action Setup Page 19
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Page 25 About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.
Page 25 About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... only transferred between compliant devices and media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. You can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick® media (MagicGate Memory Stick media) - Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on...
... only transferred between compliant devices and media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. You can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick® media (MagicGate Memory Stick media) - Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on...
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Inserting a Mem ory Stick m edia 2. Carefully reinsert the Memory Stick media, but do not force it is not upside-down or backwards. Page 27 If the media does not insert easily, remove it from the slot and verify that it into the Memory Stick media slot, located on the left panel. Insert the Memory Stick media into the slot. To insert a Memory Stick media 1.
Inserting a Mem ory Stick m edia 2. Carefully reinsert the Memory Stick media, but do not force it is not upside-down or backwards. Page 27 If the media does not insert easily, remove it from the slot and verify that it into the Memory Stick media slot, located on the left panel. Insert the Memory Stick media into the slot. To insert a Memory Stick media 1.
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...release it from the slot. To remove a Memory Stick media A small portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is on. Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback. Rem ov ing a Mem ory Stick Media Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the media access indicator light... is inserted into the Memory Stick media slot. 1. The media or its data may become damaged. Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot. Press the extended Memory Stick media to grasp it. 2. Copy the AVI file to your hard disk drive ...
...release it from the slot. To remove a Memory Stick media A small portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is on. Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback. Rem ov ing a Mem ory Stick Media Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the media access indicator light... is inserted into the Memory Stick media slot. 1. The media or its data may become damaged. Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot. Press the extended Memory Stick media to grasp it. 2. Copy the AVI file to your hard disk drive ...
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When you slide the tab to the un-LOCK position, you slide the write-protect tab to the LOCK position, your Memory Stick media is write-protected. You cannot delete, copy, or save information on your Memory Stick media's contents. When you can write to information recorded on the media while the write-protect tab in the LOCK position. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to or modify your Memory Stick media. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media Page 29 Protecting data on Memory Stick media from accidental changes Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab.
When you slide the tab to the un-LOCK position, you slide the write-protect tab to the LOCK position, your Memory Stick media is write-protected. You cannot delete, copy, or save information on your Memory Stick media's contents. When you can write to information recorded on the media while the write-protect tab in the LOCK position. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to or modify your Memory Stick media. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media Page 29 Protecting data on Memory Stick media from accidental changes Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab.
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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 Replacing the Lithium Battery Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Page 33 This section provides information about upgrading and maintaining 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 Replacing the Lithium Battery Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Page 33 This section provides information about upgrading and maintaining your VAIO computer.
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Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all available memory slots filled. Page 35 See the online specifications sheet for memory replacement and upgrades. Contact your local dealer for details about the memory installed in your computer. Do not attempt to remove or replace the memory modules. Your computer may vary, depending on the system configuration you purchased.
Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all available memory slots filled. Page 35 See the online specifications sheet for memory replacement and upgrades. Contact your local dealer for details about the memory installed in your computer. Do not attempt to remove or replace the memory modules. Your computer may vary, depending on the system configuration you purchased.
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Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running. 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. To access the online User Guide: 1. Page 43 Close any applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.
Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running. 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. To access the online User Guide: 1. Page 43 Close any applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click 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 64
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 64
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... not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause read errors. Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media to store and transfer any remaining moisture with water, wring it out well, and use a soft cloth to ... OpenMG software. Currently, the Memory Stick slot on VAIO® computers does not support the high-speed data transfer or access control features of the new Memory Stick PRO media. Visit the Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information ...
... not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause read errors. Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media to store and transfer any remaining moisture with water, wring it out well, and use a soft cloth to ... OpenMG software. Currently, the Memory Stick slot on VAIO® computers does not support the high-speed data transfer or access control features of the new Memory Stick PRO media. Visit the Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information ...
Marketing Specifications
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...i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) Interface and USB 2.0 Connectors1 SONY VAIO® PCV-W30 Sony Electronics Inc. This personal computer is reserved for energy efficiency. Simulated graphic shown on the Sony Desktop Computer are trademarks of Hard Disk space is not manufactured to any...CDs! ! Software titles pre-installed on display. ©2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate, MovieShaker, PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media, Click to DVD, and VAIO are subject to vary or waive this document. rewrite / 24X...
...i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) Interface and USB 2.0 Connectors1 SONY VAIO® PCV-W30 Sony Electronics Inc. This personal computer is reserved for energy efficiency. Simulated graphic shown on the Sony Desktop Computer are trademarks of Hard Disk space is not manufactured to any...CDs! ! Software titles pre-installed on display. ©2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate, MovieShaker, PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media, Click to DVD, and VAIO are subject to vary or waive this document. rewrite / 24X...