[. . . ] This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machinereadable form without prior written approval. Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software or such other information. In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision. [. . . ] To activate Standby mode manually, proceed as follows: 1 2 Save your work, close all applications and close your Internet connection, if applicable. The computer goes into Standby mode, indicated by the amber light of the power indicator. To return to Normal mode, press the Standby button or any other key on the keyboard, or press the Power button briefly. If you press the power button for more than 4 seconds, the computer will switch off completely. The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode and uses more power. If you are interrupted and need to leave your computer suddenly, you can put it into Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way. When you put your computer into Hibernate mode: Everything in the memory is saved to the hard disk. In the Turn Off Computer screen, hold down the <Shift> key to reveal the Hibernate button. If you press the power button for more than 4 seconds, the computer will switch off completely. The Memory Stick is a compact, portable, and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones and CLIÉ handheld devices. Use the flash memory technology to download anything that can be converted into digital data, such as pictures, music, words, sounds, movies and photographs. Please see your printed Specifications sheet to see which Memory Stick types are compatible with your VAIO and if there are any limitations. Detailed information about which CLIÉ handhelds are compatible with which Memory Sticks can be found here: www. Detailed information about which VAIO computers are compatible with which Memory Sticks can be found here: www. Hold the Memory Stick with the connectors pointing towards the back and push it in until it clicks. The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in the My Computer window with its own drive. Always hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot. To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick, do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if it does not insert smoothly. To remove a Memory Stick, proceed as follows: 1 2 Make sure the indicator light is not on. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may pop out unexpectedly. You are recommended to remove the Memory Stick before shutting down the computer. [. . . ] Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer. Do not place your computer in a location subject to: Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded An ambient temperature of more than 35ºC or less than 5ºC High humidity. provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up. Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets, or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots. [. . . ]