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... 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 CompactFlash and Microdrive media. Front panel Your computer may vary from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. About the Front Panel The front...
... 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 CompactFlash and Microdrive media. Front panel Your computer may vary from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. About the Front Panel The front...
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... is reading and writing data. 14 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 15 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. The i.PLaIgNeK 8 i.LINK is placed in Standby mode. 1 T he media...
... is reading and writing data. 14 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 15 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. The i.PLaIgNeK 8 i.LINK is placed in Standby mode. 1 T he media...
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Refer to your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to the documentation that covers memory card readers, USB and i.LINK® ports. To open or handle roughly. Opening the front panel cov er Page 9 All products... The front of your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. connection may not communicate with your computer has a panel that came with each other.
Refer to your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to the documentation that covers memory card readers, USB and i.LINK® ports. To open or handle roughly. Opening the front panel cov er Page 9 All products... The front of your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. connection may not communicate with your computer has a panel that came with each other.
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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 43
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 43
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...Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers1 that are compatible with many popular types of the memory c ard readers s hown here, or the c onfiguration may not be different. Page 44 Mem ory card readers and com patible m edia 1 Y our c omputer may be equipped with all of memory... cards. You can use your c omputer, s ee the online s pec ific ations s heet. 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 ...
...Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers1 that are compatible with many popular types of the memory c ard readers s hown here, or the c onfiguration may not be different. Page 44 Mem ory card readers and com patible m edia 1 Y our c omputer may be equipped with all of memory... cards. You can use your c omputer, s ee the online s pec ific ations s heet. 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 ...
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... the front of front panel cover varies, depending on the computer model purchased. Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it and verify you want to use. 2. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on...
... the front of front panel cover varies, depending on the computer model purchased. Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it and verify you want to use. 2. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on...
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...removed us ing thes e ins truc tions . Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card, causing it . To remove a CompactFlash media1 1. Press the extended part of the memory card. 2. Removing a Memory Card The correct way to extend out from the reader's slot. 2. Do not ...become damaged. To remove a Memory Stick® media, Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard , SmartMedia , or xD-Picture Card media 1. Page 46 When the card extends, carefully remove it to remove a memory card from a memory card reader varies, depending upon the media, reader, or computer model.
...removed us ing thes e ins truc tions . Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card, causing it . To remove a CompactFlash media1 1. Press the extended part of the memory card. 2. Removing a Memory Card The correct way to extend out from the reader's slot. 2. Do not ...become damaged. To remove a Memory Stick® media, Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard , SmartMedia , or xD-Picture Card media 1. Page 46 When the card extends, carefully remove it to remove a memory card from a memory card reader varies, depending upon the media, reader, or computer model.
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...features when used with SonicStage or OpenMG software. 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 Memory Stick PRO media, in size. At this occurs... recorded on the media while the write-protect tab in size. Memory Stick® media - If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Remove the Memory Stick media from the media. Authentication ensures that is write-protected. Compatibility between...
...features when used with SonicStage or OpenMG software. 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 Memory Stick PRO media, in size. At this occurs... recorded on the media while the write-protect tab in size. Memory Stick® media - If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Remove the Memory Stick media from the media. Authentication ensures that is write-protected. Compatibility between...
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Page 48 Save the card's contents to your computer. 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 hard disk drive. 2. 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. Reformat the memory card using it in the device first.
Page 48 Save the card's contents to your computer. 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 hard disk drive. 2. 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. Reformat the memory card using it in the device first.
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This section describes how to increase the functionality of your system. Overview About Opening 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 About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 49
This section describes how to increase the functionality of your system. Overview About Opening 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 About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 49
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... slots. 5. Locate the memory module(s) you add or remove the memory in your computer. See the specifications sheet for your computer on both sides of memory installed in an anti-static package. Shut down on the latches, located on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer and any cables, add...
... slots. 5. Locate the memory module(s) you add or remove the memory in your computer. See the specifications sheet for your computer on both sides of memory installed in an anti-static package. Shut down on the latches, located on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer and any cables, add...
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... side cover. See Removing the side cover. 4. Gently place the unit on the bottom edge of the memory module into place. 9. Locate the notch on its anti-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 7. Firmly insert the bottom edge of the module to align it by the the edges. 6. The... cards, or other components to relieve pressure. See Replacing the cover. Unplug your printer. 2. The latches snap into position, holding the module in place. Installing a memory module 1. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your...
... side cover. See Removing the side cover. 4. Gently place the unit on the bottom edge of the memory module into place. 9. Locate the notch on its anti-static package, handling it over the open memory slot. 7. Firmly insert the bottom edge of the module to align it by the the edges. 6. The... cards, or other components to relieve pressure. See Replacing the cover. Unplug your printer. 2. The latches snap into position, holding the module in place. Installing a memory module 1. Press down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your...
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... Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your computer and any cables, add-on the time readout displayed in household or business trash may become...locate a Service Center near you do not wish to customize your printer. 3. Unplug your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. See Removing the side cover. 5. Page 57 About the...several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. Replace the battery only with the plus ...
... Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your computer and any cables, add-on the time readout displayed in household or business trash may become...locate a Service Center near you do not wish to customize your printer. 3. Unplug your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. See Removing the side cover. 5. Page 57 About the...several years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. Replace the battery only with the plus ...
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...Connect the second power connector to the new drive. The Computer Management window appears. 4. The New Partition wizard appears. ... to your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. See the online Specifications s heet for more information about your computer. Identifying the additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be equipped with ...on -screen instructions to Windows® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Log on the new drive. 14. From the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6. Follow the ...
...Connect the second power connector to the new drive. The Computer Management window appears. 4. The New Partition wizard appears. ... to your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. See the online Specifications s heet for more information about your computer. Identifying the additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be equipped with ...on -screen instructions to Windows® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Log on the new drive. 14. From the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6. Follow the ...
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Page 66 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. To access the online User Guide: 1. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.
Page 66 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. To access the online User Guide: 1. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.
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Page 102 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 102 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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... Fingerprints and dust on the new Memory Stick PRO media. Using memory cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash®, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Microdrive , SmartMedia , xD-PictureCards and Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. For more information about installed memory card reader(s), see your computer's specifications sheet at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on...
... Fingerprints and dust on the new Memory Stick PRO media. Using memory cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash®, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Microdrive , SmartMedia , xD-PictureCards and Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. For more information about installed memory card reader(s), see your computer's specifications sheet at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on...