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...Standby, and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system. Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to the optical drive. It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time. Power Management Off Disables all times ... DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for all the predefined power management profiles in use. The Internal modem remains powered on the hard disk and display screen. Profile Icon Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance but conserves minimal power. This option is in ...
...Standby, and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system. Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to the optical drive. It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time. Power Management Off Disables all times ... DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for all the predefined power management profiles in use. The Internal modem remains powered on the hard disk and display screen. Profile Icon Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance but conserves minimal power. This option is in ...
User Guide
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... screen (LCD). LCD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the hard disk drive when the system is idle. This setting only turns off power to the hard disk drive. 1 Slows the proc es s or s peed. LCD Brightness Controls the brightness of one to nine, with one...
... screen (LCD). LCD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the hard disk drive when the system is idle. This setting only turns off power to the hard disk drive. 1 Slows the proc es s or s peed. LCD Brightness Controls the brightness of one to nine, with one...
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... You can connect a digital-video (DV) recorder, such as an i.LINK®1 digital video camera recorder, to your s ys tem, s uc h as a C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility and required operating c onditions . Before c onnec ting c ompatible i.LI N K P C peripherals to the i.LINK® S400 ... Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder Using a digital video camera recorder Frequently asked questions 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tor.
... You can connect a digital-video (DV) recorder, such as an i.LINK®1 digital video camera recorder, to your s ys tem, s uc h as a C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility and required operating c onditions . Before c onnec ting c ompatible i.LI N K P C peripherals to the i.LINK® S400 ... Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder Using a digital video camera recorder Frequently asked questions 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tor.
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... Why can't I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tion. A ll produc ts with an i.LI N K c onnec tion may appear because the i.LINK1 cable is a trademark of Sony us ed only to use the DV recorder? Refer to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I use the DV recorder, and the message DV ...equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may not c ommunic ate with your s ys tem, s uc h as C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility and required operating c onditions . Page 94 T he i.LI N K c onnec tion may not be able to des...
... Why can't I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tion. A ll produc ts with an i.LI N K c onnec tion may appear because the i.LINK1 cable is a trademark of Sony us ed only to use the DV recorder? Refer to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I use the DV recorder, and the message DV ...equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may not c ommunic ate with your s ys tem, s uc h as C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility and required operating c onditions . Page 94 T he i.LI N K c onnec tion may not be able to des...
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... chat with easy-to-use CLIÉ Converter to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your hard disk drive for transfer to documents. Experience the Internet up to Adobe® Photoshop®. WordPerfect 10 includes Quattro Pro and Corel Presentations. ... times faster than dial-up to the Web. America Online® (Broadband or Dial-Up) America Online, Inc. CLIÉ Converter Sony Electronics Inc. View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on many major computer platforms. Adobe® Photoshop® Elements Adobe Systems Inc. You...
... chat with easy-to-use CLIÉ Converter to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your hard disk drive for transfer to documents. Experience the Internet up to Adobe® Photoshop®. WordPerfect 10 includes Quattro Pro and Corel Presentations. ... times faster than dial-up to the Web. America Online® (Broadband or Dial-Up) America Online, Inc. CLIÉ Converter Sony Electronics Inc. View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on many major computer platforms. Adobe® Photoshop® Elements Adobe Systems Inc. You...
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...you can use Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functions on the Web. (Subscription required after initial evaluation period.) PicoPlayer Sony Electronics Inc. MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc. PowerDVD CyberLink Corp. For example, you need to play and copy CDs, create your captured images... with family and friends. PowerDVD software includes all over the world, play and organize digital media files on your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. New Office XP Professional software features include context-sensitive smart tags, enhanced formatting options, and more...
...you can use Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functions on the Web. (Subscription required after initial evaluation period.) PicoPlayer Sony Electronics Inc. MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc. PowerDVD CyberLink Corp. For example, you need to play and copy CDs, create your captured images... with family and friends. PowerDVD software includes all over the world, play and organize digital media files on your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera. New Office XP Professional software features include context-sensitive smart tags, enhanced formatting options, and more...
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The settings you change in this menu affect the images in the monitor window only. Page 123 From the DVgate Motion-Monitor window, click Setup. 2. Adjusting image resolution If the images on the computer screen (LCD) do not display smoothly, the resolution may not be affected. From the shortcut menu, point to DV devices will not be set correctly. To check the resolution 1. Movie data imported to your hard drive and images recorded to Settings, and then select Low Resolution.
The settings you change in this menu affect the images in the monitor window only. Page 123 From the DVgate Motion-Monitor window, click Setup. 2. Adjusting image resolution If the images on the computer screen (LCD) do not display smoothly, the resolution may not be affected. From the shortcut menu, point to DV devices will not be set correctly. To check the resolution 1. Movie data imported to your hard drive and images recorded to Settings, and then select Low Resolution.
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...a partition 1. From the Start menu, point to improve the performance of your computer's DVgate motion program, the hard disk on your computer was formatted with two partitions, C and D. Saving to your hard disk In order to Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter. To maintain optimum DVgate program performance...captures from the list, and click Defragment. The DVgate program saves files to save. 2. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box appears. 3. Page 124 Select the drive you want to defragment from consuming the available space on defragmenting.
...a partition 1. From the Start menu, point to improve the performance of your computer's DVgate motion program, the hard disk on your computer was formatted with two partitions, C and D. Saving to your hard disk In order to Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter. To maintain optimum DVgate program performance...captures from the list, and click Defragment. The DVgate program saves files to save. 2. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box appears. 3. Page 124 Select the drive you want to defragment from consuming the available space on defragmenting.
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... to restore. Follow the on the application you wish to start the application or driver recovery process. You are experiencing with your hard disk. The VAIO welcome window appears. Click Properties. Turn on the application or driver you want to run the Application Recovery CD...application you want to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver. Click Start in the optical drive.) 3. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. Right-click to the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3....
... to restore. Follow the on the application you wish to start the application or driver recovery process. You are experiencing with your hard disk. The VAIO welcome window appears. Click Properties. Turn on the application or driver you want to run the Application Recovery CD...application you want to locate the device and reinstall the appropriate device driver. Click Start in the optical drive.) 3. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. Right-click to the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3....
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... progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 5. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete full restoration of the Sony computer you purchased. Your system may be in the drive before you restart your computer. 3. (Windows XP) Turn off your computer by clicking Start, Turn off ... set the partition sizes for more System Recovery CDs. The System Recovery utility restarts from the hard drive. The factory default settings and programs are removed from the optical drive. A blue screen may take a few minutes to load necessary files. Product Recovery window, select...
... progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 5. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete full restoration of the Sony computer you purchased. Your system may be in the drive before you restart your computer. 3. (Windows XP) Turn off your computer by clicking Start, Turn off ... set the partition sizes for more System Recovery CDs. The System Recovery utility restarts from the hard drive. The factory default settings and programs are removed from the optical drive. A blue screen may take a few minutes to load necessary files. Product Recovery window, select...
Quick Start Guide
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... Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Model Number: PCG-661L, 661R, 662R Serial Number 6 PS/2 is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with this computer may vary, depending on the bottom of IBM...The i.LINK connection may include features such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their respective owners. registered mark. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with your Sony VAIO computer. Acrobat Reader, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Premiere are located...
... Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Model Number: PCG-661L, 661R, 662R Serial Number 6 PS/2 is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with this computer may vary, depending on the bottom of IBM...The i.LINK connection may include features such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their respective owners. registered mark. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with your Sony VAIO computer. Acrobat Reader, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Premiere are located...
Quick Start Guide
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Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Front 4 1 Computer screen (LCD) 2 Speakers 3 Keyboard 4 Touch pad 5 Left and right buttons 6 Memory Stick® media indicator 7 Power switch 8 Wireless LAN switch* 9 Power indicator 10 Battery indicator 11 Hard disk drive indicator 12 Wireless LAN indicator* 13 Num lock indicator 14 Caps lock indicator 15 Scroll lock indicator * Wireless LAN capabilities are available on selected models. 19
Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Front 4 1 Computer screen (LCD) 2 Speakers 3 Keyboard 4 Touch pad 5 Left and right buttons 6 Memory Stick® media indicator 7 Power switch 8 Wireless LAN switch* 9 Power indicator 10 Battery indicator 11 Hard disk drive indicator 12 Wireless LAN indicator* 13 Num lock indicator 14 Caps lock indicator 15 Scroll lock indicator * Wireless LAN capabilities are available on selected models. 19
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... your computer, peripheral hardware, or software. System Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc. Reinstalling an individual program or device driver may not need an optical drive to use the System Recovery CDs. These CDs restore your computer...are erased. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with an optical drive, use these recovery CDs. These CDs enable you started using your computer, use the Application Recovery and ... are erased. You will be lost. Application Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc. If your hard disk.
... your computer, peripheral hardware, or software. System Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc. Reinstalling an individual program or device driver may not need an optical drive to use the System Recovery CDs. These CDs restore your computer...are erased. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with an optical drive, use these recovery CDs. These CDs enable you started using your computer, use the Application Recovery and ... are erased. You will be lost. Application Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc. If your hard disk.
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... computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or program may not need to the original factory settings. Reinstall any questions about using your hard drive. See "Using the Application Recovery CDs" for more information. You may correct the problem. It can restore your computer to reinstall... the entire contents of your computer. Using Your Recovery CDs 12 Navigate to the optical drive, and click to recover the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 14 Click Next, and select the device folder. The...
... computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or program may not need to the original factory settings. Reinstall any questions about using your hard drive. See "Using the Application Recovery CDs" for more information. You may correct the problem. It can restore your computer to reinstall... the entire contents of your computer. Using Your Recovery CDs 12 Navigate to the optical drive, and click to recover the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 14 Click Next, and select the device folder. The...
Quick Start Guide
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... CD(s) once the information from the optical drive. You will be in the drive before you wish to open the optical disc drive and extend the disc tray. 2 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD No. 1 into the optical drive, and close the drive. If you restart your computer. 3 (Windows...has been installed. 1 Press the disc eject button to retain your system's data. The factory default settings and programs are removed from the hard drive. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 5 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears, click Next. 6 ...
... CD(s) once the information from the optical drive. You will be in the drive before you wish to open the optical disc drive and extend the disc tray. 2 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD No. 1 into the optical drive, and close the drive. If you restart your computer. 3 (Windows...has been installed. 1 Press the disc eject button to retain your system's data. The factory default settings and programs are removed from the hard drive. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 5 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears, click Next. 6 ...
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... connection 34 E Electronic Flyer 33, 34 Energy Star 5 Ethernet removing protective tab 22 Ethernet port 21 F faxes laws governing 10 H handling the LCD screen 51 hard disk drive indicator 19 headphone jack 20 help 32, 53 I i.LINK port 20 indicators battery 19 caps lock 19...
... connection 34 E Electronic Flyer 33, 34 Energy Star 5 Ethernet removing protective tab 22 Ethernet port 21 F faxes laws governing 10 H handling the LCD screen 51 hard disk drive indicator 19 headphone jack 20 help 32, 53 I i.LINK port 20 indicators battery 19 caps lock 19...