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...Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, ..., IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. 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 U.S. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE ...
...Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, ..., IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. 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 U.S. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE ...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. Front panel 20 The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. Front panel 20 The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
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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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... 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 each other. Refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject...
... 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 each other. Refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject...
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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. Page 7
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... 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. Page 8 Front panel Your computer may vary from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive...
... 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. Page 8 Front panel Your computer may vary from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive...
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... drive 1. 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc 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...
... drive 1. 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc 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...
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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. 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 To view the installed hardware configuration for your computer's installed memory card readers.
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. 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 To view the installed hardware configuration for your computer's installed memory card readers.
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... readers s hown here, or the c onfiguration may not be different. Page 63 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 omputer, s ee the online s pec...
... readers s hown here, or the c onfiguration may not be different. Page 63 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 omputer, s ee the online s pec...
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... reader easily, remove it in the direction of the arrow on the computer model purchased. Opening a front panel cov er 1. If the memory card does not go into the reader. Inserting a Memory Card Your memory card reader(s) may be located behind a protective cover on the front ...of front panel cover varies, depending on the media. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the ...
... reader easily, remove it in the direction of the arrow on the computer model purchased. Opening a front panel cov er 1. If the memory card does not go into the reader. Inserting a Memory Card Your memory card reader(s) may be located behind a protective cover on the front ...of front panel cover varies, depending on the media. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the ...
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... The correct way to extend out from the reader's slot. 2. Press the extended part of the memory card. 2. Page 65 When the card extends, carefully remove it to remove a memory card from the reader. 1 C ertain M emory Stic k® media c an be removed us ing thes e ins truc ...tions . Pull to the reader or card. 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.
... The correct way to extend out from the reader's slot. 2. Press the extended part of the memory card. 2. Page 65 When the card extends, carefully remove it to remove a memory card from the reader. 1 C ertain M emory Stic k® media c an be removed us ing thes e ins truc ...tions . Pull to the reader or card. 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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...a write-protect tab1. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick Duo media - Provides the same features and benefits of MagicGate Memory Stick media, in size. Remove the Memory Stick media from the ... copyright protection with your computer can store different data formats on Memory Stick® media. Memory Stick media do not have removed the media from the Memory Stick drive before the data access process completed. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology....
...a write-protect tab1. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick Duo media - Provides the same features and benefits of MagicGate Memory Stick media, in size. Remove the Memory Stick media from the ... copyright protection with your computer can store different data formats on Memory Stick® media. Memory Stick media do not have removed the media from the Memory Stick drive before the data access process completed. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology....
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Save the card's contents to your computer, follow these steps: 1. See the information supplied with the device for details how 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 hard disk drive. 2.
Save the card's contents to your computer, follow these steps: 1. See the information supplied with the device for details how 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 hard disk drive. 2.
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Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your VAIO computer. This section describes how to increase the functionality of your computer. Overview About Opening the Computer About Closing the Computer About Add-on Card Installation Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 68
Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your VAIO computer. This section describes how to increase the functionality of your computer. Overview About Opening the Computer About Closing the Computer About Add-on Card Installation Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 68
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... about the memory installed in your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer. Page 79 See Before upgrading your computer's configuration. You can purchase additional memory modules, accessories, and peripheral equipment from your computer. Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all available memory slots filled. Your computer may vary, depending on the computer purchased. Observe...
... about the memory installed in your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer. Page 79 See Before upgrading your computer's configuration. You can purchase additional memory modules, accessories, and peripheral equipment from your computer. Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all available memory slots filled. Your computer may vary, depending on the computer purchased. Observe...
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... ory Page 80 Avoid touching the pins located at the bottom edge of the module and lift it from the slot. 6. Removing a memory module 1. Gently place the unit on its side and remove the side panel. Unplug your computer and all peripheral devices, such as your computer and turn off all peripheral devices. 3.
... ory Page 80 Avoid touching the pins located at the bottom edge of the module and lift it from the slot. 6. Removing a memory module 1. Gently place the unit on its side and remove the side panel. Unplug your computer and all peripheral devices, such as your computer and turn off all peripheral devices. 3.
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... add-on cards you may have removed. 9. See About Closing the Computer. Unplug your printer. 2. Locate the notch on its anti-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 6. Page 81 Remove the memory module from its side and remove the side panel. Firmly insert the bottom... align it by the the edges. 5. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly outward to access the memory module slots. 4. The end latches snap into place. 8....
... add-on cards you may have removed. 9. See About Closing the Computer. Unplug your printer. 2. Locate the notch on its anti-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 6. Page 81 Remove the memory module from its side and remove the side panel. Firmly insert the bottom... align it by the the edges. 5. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly outward to access the memory module slots. 4. The end latches snap into place. 8....
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...The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to customize your BIOS settings, do not wish to the factory default values. You can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Page 83 See About Opening the Computer If necessary, remove any changes you... , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Installing a lithium battery 7. Write down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. Run...
...The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to customize your BIOS settings, do not wish to the factory default values. You can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Page 83 See About Opening the Computer If necessary, remove any changes you... , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Installing a lithium battery 7. Write down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. Run...
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...61607; The instructions provided here do not need to correct your Sony computer. The identified drives, including those for removable media2, may be changed. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software programs. For more information. ...about your c omputer's memory c ard reader c onfiguration. The drive letter assignment becomes effective after recovering your drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. The ...
...61607; The instructions provided here do not need to correct your Sony computer. The identified drives, including those for removable media2, may be changed. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software programs. For more information. ...about your c omputer's memory c ard reader c onfiguration. The drive letter assignment becomes effective after recovering your drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. The ...
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From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Close any 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. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Page 112 To access the online User Guide: 1. Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running.
From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Close any 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. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Page 112 To access the online User Guide: 1. Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running.