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... Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 4 Power indicator Lights when the power is on or when the computer is equipped with built-in speakers and indicator lights. Handling the computer Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. T he loc ation of your VAIO® computer is equipped with a s ingle...
... Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 4 Power indicator Lights when the power is on or when the computer is equipped with built-in speakers and indicator lights. Handling the computer Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. T he loc ation of your VAIO® computer is equipped with a s ingle...
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... 13 About the Front Panel The front panel of this feature may vary, depending on or when the computer is on the c omputer model purc has ed. T he loc ation of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media...., and raise or lower volume. 2 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 3 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 4 Power indicator Lights when the power is in Stand by mode. 5 Stereo speakers...
... 13 About the Front Panel The front panel of this feature may vary, depending on or when the computer is on the c omputer model purc has ed. T he loc ation of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media...., and raise or lower volume. 2 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 3 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 4 Power indicator Lights when the power is in Stand by mode. 5 Stereo speakers...
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...(2) network, and (3) modem cables through these guides to prevent accidental unplugging. For information on your computer's interior panel. 2 Back panel release tab Press the release tab to the memory modules. Page 15 Back panel 1 Back panel (removable) Slide the back panel up to access ...the audio, video, USB, and i.LINK ports located on replacing or increasing your VAIO® computer provides access to enable lowering of your computer's memory, see the section...
...(2) network, and (3) modem cables through these guides to prevent accidental unplugging. For information on your computer's interior panel. 2 Back panel release tab Press the release tab to the memory modules. Page 15 Back panel 1 Back panel (removable) Slide the back panel up to access ...the audio, video, USB, and i.LINK ports located on replacing or increasing your VAIO® computer provides access to enable lowering of your computer's memory, see the section...
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...the Side Panel The side panels of your computer's functional capabilities. 2 Power button Press the power button to turn the computer on the side panel help to locate and identify the appropriate jack or port. The icons on and off. 3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data... from and to increase your computer provide the connections for optical drive information. 5 Optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading...
...the Side Panel The side panels of your computer's functional capabilities. 2 Power button Press the power button to turn the computer on the side panel help to locate and identify the appropriate jack or port. The icons on and off. 3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data... from and to increase your computer provide the connections for optical drive information. 5 Optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading...
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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 82 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 82 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.
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About Your Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers1 that are compatible with all of the memory c ard readers s hown here, or the c onfiguration may be equipped with many popular types of memory cards. Mem ory card readers and com patible m edia 1 Y our c ...omputer 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 omputer...
About Your Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers1 that are compatible with all of the memory c ard readers s hown here, or the c onfiguration may be equipped with many popular types of memory cards. Mem ory card readers and com patible m edia 1 Y our c ...omputer 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 omputer...
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...the media. Insert the memory card into the reader. The style and location of front panel cover varies, depending on the side panel. Do not force the card into the reader, in the proper direction. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the... readers may be located on the computer model purchased. See your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it in the direction of the...
...the media. Insert the memory card into the reader. The style and location of front panel cover varies, depending on the side panel. Do not force the card into the reader, in the proper direction. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the... readers may be located on the computer model purchased. See your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it in the direction of the...
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... , or xD-Picture Card media 1. Page 85 Press the extended part of the memory card. 2. Pull to remove from a memory card reader varies, depending upon the media, reader, or computer model. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to extend out from the reader's slot. 2. Removing... a Memory Card The correct way to remove a memory card from the reader. 1 C ertain M emory Stic k® media c an be ...
... , or xD-Picture Card media 1. Page 85 Press the extended part of the memory card. 2. Pull to remove from a memory card reader varies, depending upon the media, reader, or computer model. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to extend out from the reader's slot. 2. Removing... a Memory Card The correct way to remove a memory card from the reader. 1 C ertain M emory Stic k® media c an be ...
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... file playback directly from the slot. 2. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you slide the tab to information recorded on Memory Stick® media. Authentication ensures that prevents unauthorized duplication or playback. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on your...
... file playback directly from the slot. 2. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you slide the tab to information recorded on Memory Stick® media. Authentication ensures that prevents unauthorized duplication or playback. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on your...
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Reformat the memory card using it in the device first. Save the card's contents to your computer. 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. Page 87 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.
Reformat the memory card using it in the device first. Save the card's contents to your computer. 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. Page 87 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.
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This section provides information about upgrading 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 88
This section provides information about upgrading 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 88
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... or connect your system may ship with all of memory installed in your computer Disconnect the computer from its power source and from its power source may not be equipped with an unpainted metal portion of preinstalled memory can damage disk drives, add-on the Sony Online Support Web site at an ESD workstation. Page...
... or connect your system may ship with all of memory installed in your computer Disconnect the computer from its power source and from its power source may not be equipped with an unpainted metal portion of preinstalled memory can damage disk drives, add-on the Sony Online Support Web site at an ESD workstation. Page...
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... cards, and other components. Follow the procedures described here only at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about the amount of memory installed in this section. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for your computer's configuration.See the specifications sheet for example, cellophane wrappers). Otherwise, damage may result in a carpeted...
... cards, and other components. Follow the procedures described here only at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about the amount of memory installed in this section. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for your computer's configuration.See the specifications sheet for example, cellophane wrappers). Otherwise, damage may result in a carpeted...
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Removing the memory cover 1. Page 93 Remove the memory cover to access the memory module slots. Lift the edge of the memory cover and disengage the memory cover tabs from the slots on the memory cover and set aside. 3. Remove the back cover. Remove the screws on the computer. See Removing the back cover. 2. Rem ov ing the m em ory cov er 4.
Removing the memory cover 1. Page 93 Remove the memory cover to access the memory module slots. Lift the edge of the memory cover and disengage the memory cover tabs from the slots on the memory cover and set aside. 3. Remove the back cover. Remove the screws on the computer. See Removing the back cover. 2. Rem ov ing the m em ory cov er 4.
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Locate the memory module(s) you wish to gently eject it from the system unit. Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the slot. Removing a memory module 1. Push down on the latches, located on both sides of the module, to remove. 2. Page 94 Rem ov ing a m em ory m odule 3. Store the module in a static-free bag.
Locate the memory module(s) you wish to gently eject it from the system unit. Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the slot. Removing a memory module 1. Push down on the latches, located on both sides of the module, to remove. 2. Page 94 Rem ov ing a m em ory m odule 3. Store the module in a static-free bag.
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... from its anti-static package, handling it to relieve pressure. The side latches snap into position, holding the memory module in the open module slot. 3. Firmly insert the lower edge of the memory module and align it by pressing down evenly against the module's upper corners. Locate the center notch on the... edge of the module into place. The module is properly inserted when the side latches click into the slot by the edges. 2. To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot, move the side latches slightly outward to the center notch in place. Installing...
... from its anti-static package, handling it to relieve pressure. The side latches snap into position, holding the memory module in the open module slot. 3. Firmly insert the lower edge of the memory module and align it by pressing down evenly against the module's upper corners. Locate the center notch on the... edge of the module into place. The module is properly inserted when the side latches click into the slot by the edges. 2. To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot, move the side latches slightly outward to the center notch in place. Installing...
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Replace the screws in the memory cover. 4. Replacing the m em ory cov er Page 96 Replacing the memory cover 1. Replace the back cover. Gently press down on the computer. 2. See Replacing the back cover. Align the memory cover tabs to the slots on the memory cover until the cover snaps into place. 3.
Replace the screws in the memory cover. 4. Replacing the m em ory cov er Page 96 Replacing the memory cover 1. Replace the back cover. Gently press down on the computer. 2. See Replacing the back cover. Align the memory cover tabs to the slots on the memory cover until the cover snaps into place. 3.
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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. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. 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. Page 105 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. 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. 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. Page 105 For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
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Page 143 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 143 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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... the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Do not force the memory card in the optical drive and damage the drive. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are the only media that support MagicGate technology. Using memory cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash®, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Microdrive , SmartMedia , xD-PictureCards and Secure...
... the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Do not force the memory card in the optical drive and damage the drive. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are the only media that support MagicGate technology. Using memory cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash®, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Microdrive , SmartMedia , xD-PictureCards and Secure...