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VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the Modem 170 Troubleshooting Networks 171 Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs 174 Troubleshooting PC Cards 177 Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections 178 Troubleshooting the Computer Screen (LCD)........ 181 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media 182 Troubleshooting Programs 184 Troubleshooting the Docking Station 186 Computer Support Information 188 6
VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the Modem 170 Troubleshooting Networks 171 Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs 174 Troubleshooting PC Cards 177 Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections 178 Troubleshooting the Computer Screen (LCD)........ 181 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media 182 Troubleshooting Programs 184 Troubleshooting the Docking Station 186 Computer Support Information 188 6
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i.LINK Port Controls the power supply to conserve power. disable power to the Memory Stick slot to the i.LINK® port. If, after fully charging the battery, the ...on AC power. You can Port Power- To avoid loss of its life and should I replace the battery? VAIO Computer Quick Start Power profile Description LCD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to switch the hard ...HDD Standby Controls the time it takes the system to switch the LCD to conserve power. Memory Stick Controls the power supply to Standby mode when the system is not cause for more information...
i.LINK Port Controls the power supply to conserve power. disable power to the Memory Stick slot to the i.LINK® port. If, after fully charging the battery, the ...on AC power. You can Port Power- To avoid loss of its life and should I replace the battery? VAIO Computer Quick Start Power profile Description LCD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to switch the hard ...HDD Standby Controls the time it takes the system to switch the LCD to conserve power. Memory Stick Controls the power supply to Standby mode when the system is not cause for more information...
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... results: ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software. ❑ Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to avoid data loss. ❑ Turn off the FindFast application if your... use SonicStage software, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Help and Support. 2 Click VAIO Multimedia, and then VAIO AV Applications. 3 Click SonicStage Software. ❑ Once you eject the disc from the optical drive... disc into the optical drive, and open the preinstalled Sony SonicStage™ software by clicking Start, All Programs, and then SonicStage. ❑ For instructions on...
... results: ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software. ❑ Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to avoid data loss. ❑ Turn off the FindFast application if your... use SonicStage software, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Help and Support. 2 Click VAIO Multimedia, and then VAIO AV Applications. 3 Click SonicStage Software. ❑ Once you eject the disc from the optical drive... disc into the optical drive, and open the preinstalled Sony SonicStage™ software by clicking Start, All Programs, and then SonicStage. ❑ For instructions on...
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.... See "Program overview" for a description of the disc with the DVD program. Examine the disc for instructions on . 58 If you are playing the DVD. VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Insert the DVD into the CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive. 4 Select a preinstalled DVD program in which may damage your hearing and the... soiled, moisten a soft cloth with solvents (such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray), which to clean it out well, and use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. for dirt or damage.
.... See "Program overview" for a description of the disc with the DVD program. Examine the disc for instructions on . 58 If you are playing the DVD. VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Insert the DVD into the CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive. 4 Select a preinstalled DVD program in which may damage your hearing and the... soiled, moisten a soft cloth with solvents (such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray), which to clean it out well, and use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. for dirt or damage.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Using Memory Stick Media This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of Memory Stick® media can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products. The medium is specially designed for external data storage. ❑ Selecting Memory Stick media ❑ Inserting Memory...with secure copyright protection may be used with your computer. You can copy an ordinary file on regular Memory Stick media.You can also use MagicGate media-compatible devices to record and playback music when they are ...
VAIO Computer Quick Start Using Memory Stick Media This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of Memory Stick® media can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products. The medium is specially designed for external data storage. ❑ Selecting Memory Stick media ❑ Inserting Memory...with secure copyright protection may be used with your computer. You can copy an ordinary file on regular Memory Stick media.You can also use MagicGate media-compatible devices to record and playback music when they are ...
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...Data can be recorded or erased. Move the tab to the right or left to set to reformat Memory Stick media, use the Memory Stick Formatter that is designed with the media. VAIO Computer Quick Start To view the contents 1 From the Start menu, click My Computer. If you ...Formatter, refer to protect data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. The My Computer window appears. 2 Click Sony MemoryStick. The Sony MemoryStick window appears, displaying the contents stored on LOCK LOCK LOCK (Back of the Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you need to ...
...Data can be recorded or erased. Move the tab to the right or left to set to reformat Memory Stick media, use the Memory Stick Formatter that is designed with the media. VAIO Computer Quick Start To view the contents 1 From the Start menu, click My Computer. If you ...Formatter, refer to protect data from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. The My Computer window appears. 2 Click Sony MemoryStick. The Sony MemoryStick window appears, displaying the contents stored on LOCK LOCK LOCK (Back of the Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you need to ...
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...out to any other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders. ❑ Sony is limited to save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick media? You may need to it. Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data, previously saved to reformat... from a CD or downloaded from a digital video camera using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer. Yes, and you can 't I copy images from other than the supplied label to a media. 90 VAIO Computer Quick Start Frequently asked questions Why can view video clips ...
...out to any other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders. ❑ Sony is limited to save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick media? You may need to it. Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data, previously saved to reformat... from a CD or downloaded from a digital video camera using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer. Yes, and you can 't I copy images from other than the supplied label to a media. 90 VAIO Computer Quick Start Frequently asked questions Why can view video clips ...
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...workstation. See the "Welcome" page to your VAIO® Computer Specifications. ❑ Precautions and procedures ❑ Typical expansion memory configuration ❑ Removing and installing memory modules ❑ Confirming added memory capacity Precautions and procedures The procedures described below ... power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you read "Precautions and procedures." Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by maintaining contact with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for the type of module...
...workstation. See the "Welcome" page to your VAIO® Computer Specifications. ❑ Precautions and procedures ❑ Typical expansion memory configuration ❑ Removing and installing memory modules ❑ Confirming added memory capacity Precautions and procedures The procedures described below ... power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you read "Precautions and procedures." Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by maintaining contact with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for the type of module...
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See "To install a memory module" for information about installing a memory module. 148 VAIO Computer Quick Start Removing the Bottom Screws Screws 5 Turn the computer over so you are looking at the keyboard, and place your computer) to discharge static electricity. 8 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs (see arrows No. ... Do not detach the cable when lifting the keyboard. Lifting the Keyboard Place your fingers behind the last row of keys Cable Memory slot 7 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your fingers behind the last row of arrow No. 2.
See "To install a memory module" for information about installing a memory module. 148 VAIO Computer Quick Start Removing the Bottom Screws Screws 5 Turn the computer over so you are looking at the keyboard, and place your computer) to discharge static electricity. 8 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs (see arrows No. ... Do not detach the cable when lifting the keyboard. Lifting the Keyboard Place your fingers behind the last row of keys Cable Memory slot 7 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your fingers behind the last row of arrow No. 2.
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... Click Start on the bottom of the computer. 5 Make sure the system memory matches the amount of installed memory. VAIO Computer Quick Start Installing a New Memory Module Memory modules 3 Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated, and... close the computer cover. 4 Replace the fastening screws on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then point to Sony Notebook Setup. 150 See "Confirming added memory...
... Click Start on the bottom of the computer. 5 Make sure the system memory matches the amount of installed memory. VAIO Computer Quick Start Installing a New Memory Module Memory modules 3 Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated, and... close the computer cover. 4 Replace the fastening screws on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then point to Sony Notebook Setup. 150 See "Confirming added memory...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Why can be used with copyright protected data, such as music. ❑ Copyright protected music cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders. ❑ Sony is limited to private use... the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise. ❑ Do not touch the media connector with Memory Stick media-compatible video camera recorders. You may need...
VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Why can be used with copyright protected data, such as music. ❑ Copyright protected music cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders. ❑ Sony is limited to private use... the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise. ❑ Do not touch the media connector with Memory Stick media-compatible video camera recorders. You may need...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start indicator lights 71 battery 71 Caps Lock 72 hard disk 71 Memory Stick 71 Num Lock 71 Scroll Lock 72 Wireless LAN 72 inserting battery pack 13 installing hard drives 101 Internet connecting 28 J jacks modem 28 Jog Dial Control 79 Jog Dial Navigator 79 Indicate window 80 Launcher window 82 settings 84 K key locations 68 keyboard key combinations 70, 72 key locations 68 using 68 L LCD troubleshooting 60, 175, 181 M MagicGate 86 Maximum Battery Life power setting 22 Maximum Performance power setting 22 memory adding 145 confirming added capacity 150 192
VAIO Computer Quick Start indicator lights 71 battery 71 Caps Lock 72 hard disk 71 Memory Stick 71 Num Lock 71 Scroll Lock 72 Wireless LAN 72 inserting battery pack 13 installing hard drives 101 Internet connecting 28 J jacks modem 28 Jog Dial Control 79 Jog Dial Navigator 79 Indicate window 80 Launcher window 82 settings 84 K key locations 68 keyboard key combinations 70, 72 key locations 68 using 68 L LCD troubleshooting 60, 175, 181 M MagicGate 86 Maximum Battery Life power setting 22 Maximum Performance power setting 22 memory adding 145 confirming added capacity 150 192
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VAIO Computer Quick Start P party phone lines 29 PBX 29 PC Card inserting 101 using 101 port replicator connecting 106 network 106 ports network 106 printer 62 Serial port 106 power 71 power button 11 Power Management Off power setting 22 power saving modes 21 Hibernate 21, 73 Standby 21 power setting AC Profile 22 Maximum Battery Life 22 Maximum Performance 22 Power Management Off 22 power source 10 battery packs 13 Print Screen key 69 printer connecting 62 port 62 troubleshooting 165 USB connector 62 projector connecting 122 R Recovery CDs 154 removing memory module 146 194
VAIO Computer Quick Start P party phone lines 29 PBX 29 PC Card inserting 101 using 101 port replicator connecting 106 network 106 ports network 106 printer 62 Serial port 106 power 71 power button 11 Power Management Off power setting 22 power saving modes 21 Hibernate 21, 73 Standby 21 power setting AC Profile 22 Maximum Battery Life 22 Maximum Performance 22 Power Management Off 22 power source 10 battery packs 13 Print Screen key 69 printer connecting 62 port 62 troubleshooting 165 USB connector 62 projector connecting 122 R Recovery CDs 154 removing memory module 146 194
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... On Your Computer 32 Using the Touch Pad 35 Registering Your Computer 36 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 37 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection 39 Turning Off Your Computer 41 Expanding Your Computing Power .........43 Upgrading Memory 44 Locating Preinstalled Programs 44 Using the Recovery CDs 45 Application and System Recovery...
... On Your Computer 32 Using the Touch Pad 35 Registering Your Computer 36 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 37 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection 39 Turning Off Your Computer 41 Expanding Your Computing Power .........43 Upgrading Memory 44 Locating Preinstalled Programs 44 Using the Recovery CDs 45 Application and System Recovery...
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.... Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Model Number: PCG-652L Serial Number 6 patents and other intellectual property rights owned by... Macrovision Corporation and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is a registered trademark of IBM. Sony, DVgate, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, MagicGate™ Memory Stick , Memory Stick MEMORYSTICKTM , MovieShaker, VAIO, and the VAIO...
.... Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Model Number: PCG-652L Serial Number 6 patents and other intellectual property rights owned by... Macrovision Corporation and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is a registered trademark of IBM. Sony, DVgate, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, MagicGate™ Memory Stick , Memory Stick MEMORYSTICKTM , MovieShaker, VAIO, and the VAIO...
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... Programs chapter of your computer. 44 See "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" on your online VAIO® Computer User Guide contains a list of preinstalled programs, descriptions, and information: ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online file details your computer may accept additional memory modules. For information about installation procedures, refer to the...
... Programs chapter of your computer. 44 See "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" on your online VAIO® Computer User Guide contains a list of preinstalled programs, descriptions, and information: ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online file details your computer may accept additional memory modules. For information about installation procedures, refer to the...
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start help 37, 55 I i.LINK port 21 indicators battery 19 caps lock 19 docking station 19 hard disk drive 19 Memory Stick media 19 num lock 19 power 19 scroll lock 19 Wireless LAN 19 input devices 9 interference 9 internal speaker 19 Internet connection 39 J jacks... headphone 21 microphone 21 modem jack 21 K keyboard 19 L LCD screen handling 53 locating 19 troubleshooting 60 M maintanence 53 manual 37 Memory Stick media indicator 19 slot 20 microphone jack 21 modem laws governing 10 68 modem jack 21 monitor (VGA) port 21 mouse troubleshooting 60 N network...
VAIO® Computer Quick Start help 37, 55 I i.LINK port 21 indicators battery 19 caps lock 19 docking station 19 hard disk drive 19 Memory Stick media 19 num lock 19 power 19 scroll lock 19 Wireless LAN 19 input devices 9 interference 9 internal speaker 19 Internet connection 39 J jacks... headphone 21 microphone 21 modem jack 21 K keyboard 19 L LCD screen handling 53 locating 19 troubleshooting 60 M maintanence 53 manual 37 Memory Stick media indicator 19 slot 20 microphone jack 21 modem laws governing 10 68 modem jack 21 monitor (VGA) port 21 mouse troubleshooting 60 N network...