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Page 8 1 Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio and video CDs. 2 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 3 DVD-RW combo drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the combo drive. 4 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 5 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. 6 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
Page 8 1 Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio and video CDs. 2 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 3 DVD-RW combo drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the combo drive. 4 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 5 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. 6 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
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Page 12 17 AC Input port Connection for folding towards system unit. Left panel 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 Unlock button Unlocks the keyboard for the supplied power cord. 1 A s plitter devic e (optional) is required to c onnec t a telephone and modem line to your c omputer.
Page 12 17 AC Input port Connection for folding towards system unit. Left panel 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 Unlock button Unlocks the keyboard for the supplied power cord. 1 A s plitter devic e (optional) is required to c onnec t a telephone and modem line to your c omputer.
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...schedule. Page 22 Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket Help. Any alteration to this folder or its contents may cause your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about the software and Video Capsules on a network to use certain .... Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder includes: Giga Pocket-This application enables you to watch TV programs on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for viewing with your Giga Pocket software and Video Capsules to stop working properly. This program also enables...
...schedule. Page 22 Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket Help. Any alteration to this folder or its contents may cause your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about the software and Video Capsules on a network to use certain .... Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder includes: Giga Pocket-This application enables you to watch TV programs on your computer's display and record them onto a Memory Stick® media for viewing with your Giga Pocket software and Video Capsules to stop working properly. This program also enables...
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... Video Capsules into gMovie format. Page 52 In order to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. You are able to convert your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. Powered by the Palm operating system, the CLIÉ... amazing clarity. CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ Converter is ready to deliver music and video with your Giga Pocket contents and HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld.
... Video Capsules into gMovie format. Page 52 In order to the Sony Style Web site at http://sonystyle.com/vaio/clie. You are able to convert your Sony CLIÉ Handheld. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. Powered by the Palm operating system, the CLIÉ... amazing clarity. CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ Converter is ready to deliver music and video with your Giga Pocket contents and HotSync® onto a Memory Stick® media for the CLIÉ handheld.
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...converted video files using the HotSync® operation You can be played back on CLIÉ Handhelds that support the use of a Memory Stick media. Select Using HotSync as the transfer destination. Follow the on your CLIÉ Handheld. Accessing the CLIÉ Converter... transfer your handheld's configuration. Click Send To. Designate a user name, if applicable to the Memory Stick media. 3. For more information about the HotSync operation, see the information supplied with your computer. 2. When transfer is complete, the GP2CLIE window appears. The "Send to All Programs. 2....
...converted video files using the HotSync® operation You can be played back on CLIÉ Handhelds that support the use of a Memory Stick media. Select Using HotSync as the transfer destination. Follow the on your CLIÉ Handheld. Accessing the CLIÉ Converter... transfer your handheld's configuration. Click Send To. Designate a user name, if applicable to the Memory Stick media. 3. For more information about the HotSync operation, see the information supplied with your computer. 2. When transfer is complete, the GP2CLIE window appears. The "Send to All Programs. 2....
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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 60
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 60
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Page 66 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 66 About the Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.
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...video file playback directly from the media. Page 67 Authentication ensures that prevents unauthorized duplication or playback. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for exchanging and sharing digital data with your hard disk drive and then play back... Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Protected content can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick® media (MagicGate Memory Stick media) - The following types of Memory Stick media are available, but compatibility with compatible devices. Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony...
...video file playback directly from the media. Page 67 Authentication ensures that prevents unauthorized duplication or playback. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for exchanging and sharing digital data with your hard disk drive and then play back... Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Protected content can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick® media (MagicGate Memory Stick media) - The following types of Memory Stick media are available, but compatibility with compatible devices. Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony...
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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. Carefully reinsert the Memory Stick media, but do not force it is not upside-down or backwards. Inserting a Mem ory Stick m edia 2. Insert the Memory Stick® media into the slot. Page 68 To insert a Memory Stick media 1.
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. Carefully reinsert the Memory Stick media, but do not force it is not upside-down or backwards. Inserting a Mem ory Stick m edia 2. Insert the Memory Stick® media into the slot. Page 68 To insert a Memory Stick media 1.
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...media or its data may become damaged. Page 69 Press the extended Memory Stick media to grasp it. Carefully remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot. Rem ov ing a Mem ory Stick Media 2. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the media access indicator light is inserted into the... Memory Stick media slot. 1. Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback. Copy the AVI file to your hard disk drive before attempting to ...
...media or its data may become damaged. Page 69 Press the extended Memory Stick media to grasp it. Carefully remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot. Rem ov ing a Mem ory Stick Media 2. Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the media access indicator light is inserted into the... Memory Stick media slot. 1. Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback. Copy the AVI file to your hard disk drive before attempting to ...
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When you can write to or modify your Memory Stick media is write-protected. Protecting data on the media while the write-protect tab in the LOCK position. You cannot delete, copy, or save information on Memory Stick media from accidental changes Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media Page 70 The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to the LOCK position, your Memory Stick media's contents. When you slide the tab to the un-LOCK position, you slide the write-protect tab to information recorded on your Memory Stick media.
When you can write to or modify your Memory Stick media is write-protected. Protecting data on the media while the write-protect tab in the LOCK position. You cannot delete, copy, or save information on Memory Stick media from accidental changes Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media Page 70 The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to the LOCK position, your Memory Stick media's contents. When you slide the tab to the un-LOCK position, you slide the write-protect tab to information recorded on your Memory Stick media.
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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 74 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 74 This section provides information about upgrading and maintaining your VAIO computer.
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See Before upgrading your computer. See the online specifications sheet for details about the memory installed in your computer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you purchased. Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all available memory slots filled. Your computer may vary, depending on the system configuration you add or remove the memory in your computer Page 77
See Before upgrading your computer. See the online specifications sheet for details about the memory installed in your computer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you purchased. Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all available memory slots filled. Your computer may vary, depending on the system configuration you add or remove the memory in your computer Page 77
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Removing a memory module 1. Rem ov ing a m em ory m odule 3. Locate the memory module(s) you wish to gently eject it in a static-free bag. Push down on the latches, located on both sides of the module, to remove. 2. Hold the module by the sides and store it from the slot. Page 79
Removing a memory module 1. Rem ov ing a m em ory m odule 3. Locate the memory module(s) you wish to gently eject it in a static-free bag. Push down on the latches, located on both sides of the module, to remove. 2. Hold the module by the sides and store it from the slot. Page 79
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...notch on the bottom edge of the module into position, holding the memory module in place. Installing a m em ory m odule 3. To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot, move the side latches slightly outward to the open memory module slot. The side latches snap into the slot. 4. Page... align the module to relieve pressure. The module is properly inserted when the side latches click into place. Installing a memory module 1. Press down evenly against the module's upper corners. Remove the memory module from its anti-static package, handling it by the edges. 2.
...notch on the bottom edge of the module into position, holding the memory module in place. Installing a m em ory m odule 3. To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot, move the side latches slightly outward to the open memory module slot. The side latches snap into the slot. 4. Page... align the module to relieve pressure. The module is properly inserted when the side latches click into place. Installing a memory module 1. Press down evenly against the module's upper corners. Remove the memory module from its anti-static package, handling it by the edges. 2.
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Close any applications that you are open and running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1. Page 90 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. Why is my system running .
Close any applications that you are open and running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1. Page 90 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. Why is my system running .
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Page 118 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 118 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.
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... use in the optical drive and damage the drive. Proper care of the new Memory Stick PRO media. Visit the Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on VAIO® computers does not support the high-speed data transfer or access control features of the...
... use in the optical drive and damage the drive. Proper care of the new Memory Stick PRO media. Visit the Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on VAIO® computers does not support the high-speed data transfer or access control features of the...