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... USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to any machine-readable form without written permission ... DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of license agreements enclosed with this computer may require prior arrangements with this...
... USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to any machine-readable form without written permission ... DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of license agreements enclosed with this computer may require prior arrangements with this...
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Front panel 20 The location of these hardware features or accessories. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
Front panel 20 The location of these hardware features or accessories. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
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... disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture Card™ memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive™ memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. 6 Optical drive access...
... disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture Card™ memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive™ memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. 6 Optical drive access...
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...reading or writing data with the Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick®, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm... their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 22 All products with each other. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button ...
...reading or writing data with the Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick®, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm... their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 22 All products with each other. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button ...
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Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
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...Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive memory card reader Reads and writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. The location ...of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or accessories. Page 8 Front panel Your computer may vary from and to...
...Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive memory card reader Reads and writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. The location ...of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or accessories. Page 8 Front panel Your computer may vary from and to...
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... from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro , and Memory Stick Duo media. Microphone jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). 6 Optical drive access indicator Light is...
... from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro , and Memory Stick Duo media. Microphone jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). 6 Optical drive access indicator Light is...
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Your computer may not be equipped with all of the memory card readers described in this section, depending on the computer model or configuration purchased. To view the installed hardware configuration for your computer's installed memory card readers. Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers This section provides basic information about using your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About Your Memory Card Readers Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card About Memory Stick Media Sharing Memory Cards Page 62
Your computer may not be equipped with all of the memory card readers described in this section, depending on the computer model or configuration purchased. To view the installed hardware configuration for your computer's installed memory card readers. Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers This section provides basic information about using your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About Your Memory Card Readers Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card About Memory Stick Media Sharing Memory Cards Page 62
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Page 63 About Your Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers1 that are compatible with all of memory cards. Mem ory card readers and com patible m edia 1 Y our c omputer may be equipped with many popular types of the memory c ard readers s hown here, or the... c onfiguration may not be different. T o view the s pec ific ations for the ins talled memory c ard readers for your computer's memory card readers to transfer data between digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. You can use your c...
Page 63 About Your Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers1 that are compatible with all of memory cards. Mem ory card readers and com patible m edia 1 Y our c omputer may be equipped with many popular types of the memory c ard readers s hown here, or the... c onfiguration may not be different. T o view the s pec ific ations for the ins talled memory c ard readers for your computer's memory card readers to transfer data between digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. You can use your c...
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...in the proper direction. Page 64 See your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it in the direction of front panel cover varies, depending on the computer model purchased. Inserting a Memory Card Your memory card reader(s) may be located behind a protective ...cover on the front of the computer. Opening a front panel cov er 1. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers ...
...in the proper direction. Page 64 See your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it in the direction of front panel cover varies, depending on the computer model purchased. Inserting a Memory Card Your memory card reader(s) may be located behind a protective ...cover on the front of the computer. Opening a front panel cov er 1. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers ...
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...to extend out from the reader's slot. 2. Page 65 Do not remove a memory card while the media access indicator light is on. The card or its data may become damaged. To remove a Memory Stick® media, Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard , SmartMedia , or xD-Picture... Card media 1. Pull to the reader or card. Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card, causing it . To remove a CompactFlash media1 1. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to remove from a memory card reader varies, depending upon the media, reader, or computer model.
...to extend out from the reader's slot. 2. Page 65 Do not remove a memory card while the media access indicator light is on. The card or its data may become damaged. To remove a Memory Stick® media, Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard , SmartMedia , or xD-Picture... Card media 1. Pull to the reader or card. Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card, causing it . To remove a CompactFlash media1 1. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to remove from a memory card reader varies, depending upon the media, reader, or computer model.
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... different data formats on your Memory Stick media is write-protected. Provides data storage only. Provides the same features and benefits of MagicGate Memory Stick media, in size. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Page ... prevents unauthorized duplication or playback. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on Memory Stick media Some Memory Stick media are available, but compatibility with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. You can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick® media - Provides ...
... different data formats on your Memory Stick media is write-protected. Provides data storage only. Provides the same features and benefits of MagicGate Memory Stick media, in size. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Page ... prevents unauthorized duplication or playback. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on Memory Stick media Some Memory Stick media are available, but compatibility with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. You can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick® media - Provides ...
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See the information supplied with the device for details how to your hard disk drive. 2. Save the card's contents to format the memory card. If your device does not recognize memory card that has been formatted by using the device, not your computer. Reformat the memory card using it in the device first. Page 67 Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to share your memory card between your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must be formatted properly. Format the memory card by your computer, follow these steps: 1.
See the information supplied with the device for details how to your hard disk drive. 2. Save the card's contents to format the memory card. If your device does not recognize memory card that has been formatted by using the device, not your computer. Reformat the memory card using it in the device first. Page 67 Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to share your memory card between your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must be formatted properly. Format the memory card by your computer, follow these steps: 1.
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Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on Card Installation Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 68 This section describes how to increase the functionality of your computer. Overview About Opening the Computer About Closing the Computer About Add-on your VAIO computer.
Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on Card Installation Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 68 This section describes how to increase the functionality of your computer. Overview About Opening the Computer About Closing the Computer About Add-on your VAIO computer.
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... details about the memory installed in your computer. Page 79 Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your computer's configuration. See Before upgrading your local retailer. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer. You can purchase additional memory modules, accessories, and peripheral equipment from your computer. Installing Memory The amount of...
... details about the memory installed in your computer. Page 79 Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your computer's configuration. See Before upgrading your local retailer. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer. You can purchase additional memory modules, accessories, and peripheral equipment from your computer. Installing Memory The amount of...
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...pins located at the bottom edge of the module and lift it from the slot. 6. Unplug your computer and all peripheral devices, such as your computer and turn off all peripheral devices. 3. Push down your printer. 2. Removing a memory module 1. Gently place the unit on cards, or other components to access the... slots. 4. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory Page 80 See About Opening the Computer If necessary, remove any cables, add-on its side and remove the side panel. Locate the memory module(s) you wish to gently eject it out. Shut down on the latches, located on both sides of ...
...pins located at the bottom edge of the module and lift it from the slot. 6. Unplug your computer and all peripheral devices, such as your computer and turn off all peripheral devices. 3. Push down your printer. 2. Removing a memory module 1. Gently place the unit on cards, or other components to access the... slots. 4. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory Page 80 See About Opening the Computer If necessary, remove any cables, add-on its side and remove the side panel. Locate the memory module(s) you wish to gently eject it out. Shut down on the latches, located on both sides of ...
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... any cables, add-on the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot. 7. See About Opening the Computer If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. Remove the memory module from its side and remove the side panel. See About Closing the Computer. Installing a memory module 1. Gently place the unit on cards you may have removed...
... any cables, add-on the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot. 7. See About Opening the Computer If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. Remove the memory module from its side and remove the side panel. See About Closing the Computer. Installing a memory module 1. Gently place the unit on cards you may have removed...
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...side panel. Unplug your printer. 3. If you may have made to the settings in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. See About Opening the Computer If necessary, remove any changes you do not run the Setup utility. Dispose of lithium batteries in...access the lithium battery. 5. Write down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. Gently place the unit on cards, or other changes you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Installing a lithium battery 7. ...
...side panel. Unplug your printer. 3. If you may have made to the settings in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. See About Opening the Computer If necessary, remove any changes you do not run the Setup utility. Dispose of lithium batteries in...access the lithium battery. 5. Write down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. Gently place the unit on cards, or other changes you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Installing a lithium battery 7. ...
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... associations. See Before upgrading your Sony computer. See the online Spec ific ation s heet for more information on the new drive. Click Start from Sony. The identified drives, including those for removable media2, may be equipped with the VAIO® Recovery Wizard utility program. For more information about your c omputer's memory c ard reader c onfiguration. The...
... associations. See Before upgrading your Sony computer. See the online Spec ific ation s heet for more information on the new drive. Click Start from Sony. The identified drives, including those for removable media2, may be equipped with the VAIO® Recovery Wizard utility program. For more information about your c omputer's memory c ard reader c onfiguration. The...
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Why is my computer running . Close any programs that you are open and running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. To access the online User Guide: 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Page 112 For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
Why is my computer running . Close any programs that you are open and running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. To access the online User Guide: 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Page 112 For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.