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The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your Sony VAIO® computer! Welcome Thank you to -use functionality. Page 1 Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information.
The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your Sony VAIO® computer! Welcome Thank you to -use functionality. Page 1 Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information.
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... to help you purchased. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click Creating DVDs. Specifications - Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide -Contains information on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. Click Start in...
... to help you purchased. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click Creating DVDs. Specifications - Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide -Contains information on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. Click Start in...
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Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Page 4 Locate the link in the right-side frame. 4. Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 3.
Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Page 4 Locate the link in the right-side frame. 4. Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 3.
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To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Your computer may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard Page 6
To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Your computer may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard Page 6
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...VAIO® Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. Page 7 It also includes access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications... sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch...
...VAIO® Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. Page 7 It also includes access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications... sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch...
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... numbers or to resume normal operation. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to perform basic math calculations. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo...lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to the next. When the indicator is activated. Press the button to perform certain tasks. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to turn off , the directional Directional ...
... numbers or to resume normal operation. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to perform basic math calculations. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo...lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to the next. When the indicator is activated. Press the button to perform certain tasks. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to turn off , the directional Directional ...
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... of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. See the online specifications sheet for your system's configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem...
... of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. See the online specifications sheet for your system's configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem...
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Your computer may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a collection of the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with Digital Music Using SonicStage software Sharing... Using PictureGear Studio Software Working with all of the software applications listed, depending on a Network Using VAIO Media Software Page 24 Your computer's visual presentation of preinstalled audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use your ...
Your computer may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a collection of the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with Digital Music Using SonicStage software Sharing... Using PictureGear Studio Software Working with all of the software applications listed, depending on a Network Using VAIO Media Software Page 24 Your computer's visual presentation of preinstalled audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use your ...
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... to save the imported pictures in the folder name before clicking Start Importing. Click to make any desired adjustments to crop the picture or capture a specific area. 5.
... to save the imported pictures in the folder name before clicking Start Importing. Click to make any desired adjustments to crop the picture or capture a specific area. 5.
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... CDDB is automatically launched to open the Record Window. 6. Select CD Settings. 3. in the Source box, and then select the Music Drive icon 5. To select specific files on your optical drive. Click the Jump to check or clear the check marks of the tracks on the CD by clicking one of...
... CDDB is automatically launched to open the Record Window. 6. Select CD Settings. 3. in the Source box, and then select the Music Drive icon 5. To select specific files on your optical drive. Click the Jump to check or clear the check marks of the tracks on the CD by clicking one of...
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... Playlist, and click the Start Rec button. Click the Rec Selection button to record all audio CDs. 8. Click the Record All button to record the specific tracks you checked in the Playlist window. in the lower left corner of the Record Window to launch CDDB and name your CD and The...
... Playlist, and click the Start Rec button. Click the Rec Selection button to record all audio CDs. 8. Click the Record All button to record the specific tracks you checked in the Playlist window. in the lower left corner of the Record Window to launch CDDB and name your CD and The...
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Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices and changing default settings. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Your Hard Disk Drive About i.LINK Compatibility Page 60
Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices and changing default settings. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Your Hard Disk Drive About i.LINK Compatibility Page 60
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About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from Sony VAIO Direct through the Web site at http://vaio.sonystyle.com or the toll-free number, 1-888-315-7669. A 6-pin i.LINK port can be equipped with each other end of Sony used only to a connected i.LINK device,...of the cable into this port. 2. The following i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for your computer see the online specifications sheet. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can supply power (10V to 12V) to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. ...
About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from Sony VAIO Direct through the Web site at http://vaio.sonystyle.com or the toll-free number, 1-888-315-7669. A 6-pin i.LINK port can be equipped with each other end of Sony used only to a connected i.LINK device,...of the cable into this port. 2. The following i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for your computer see the online specifications sheet. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can supply power (10V to 12V) to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. ...
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... cellophane wrappers. Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of your system, see the online specifications sheet. The interior configuration of the chassis while performing the procedure. Overview The upgrading procedures described in this section assume that ...procedures described here only at an ESD workstation when following the procedures described in this section. Page 64 To view the specific hardware configuration for your system may damage the system board or add-on cards, and other internal components, avoid rough ...
... cellophane wrappers. Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of your system, see the online specifications sheet. The interior configuration of the chassis while performing the procedure. Overview The upgrading procedures described in this section assume that ...procedures described here only at an ESD workstation when following the procedures described in this section. Page 64 To view the specific hardware configuration for your system may damage the system board or add-on cards, and other internal components, avoid rough ...
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... Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2. Your computer may vary, depending on its side. See the online specifications sheet for details about the amount of memory installed in your local retailer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory...
... Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2. Your computer may vary, depending on its side. See the online specifications sheet for details about the amount of memory installed in your local retailer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory...
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...and click Next. Select one of the hard disk according to select partition size settings or recover specific software. Select a size for advanced users) You can customize the recovery of the VAIO Recovery Wizard without changing the drive C and drive D partition sizes. In the section, New Partition...: Recovers all original factory-installed settings and software. Custom Recovery (Recommended for the drive C partition, using the dropdown list. The VAIO Recovery Wizard recovers the factory-installed operating system and software only. 1. Begin Custom Recov ery window 2.
...and click Next. Select one of the hard disk according to select partition size settings or recover specific software. Select a size for advanced users) You can customize the recovery of the VAIO Recovery Wizard without changing the drive C and drive D partition sizes. In the section, New Partition...: Recovers all original factory-installed settings and software. Custom Recovery (Recommended for the drive C partition, using the dropdown list. The VAIO Recovery Wizard recovers the factory-installed operating system and software only. 1. Begin Custom Recov ery window 2.
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... the software application that has stopped responding. 1. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of data from files that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. Follow the on... firmly. If you can try to stop responding or causes your specific situation. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. The...
... the software application that has stopped responding. 1. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of data from files that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. Follow the on... firmly. If you can try to stop responding or causes your specific situation. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. The...
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...may also help. Click the Settings tab. 4. To access System Setup: 1. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the taskbar and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 2. To access the online specifications sheet: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. ... Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. How do I change the parallel port2 type using the directional arrow keys. 6. Right-click on your VAIO computer. You can I find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules that are installed on your system by pointing to ECP, EPP...
...may also help. Click the Settings tab. 4. To access System Setup: 1. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the taskbar and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 2. To access the online specifications sheet: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. ... Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. How do I change the parallel port2 type using the directional arrow keys. 6. Right-click on your VAIO computer. You can I find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules that are installed on your system by pointing to ECP, EPP...
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See the online s pec ific ations s heet for details on the right. 4. 3. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 1 C ertain V A I O c omputer may not be equipped with a floppy dis k drive. Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays on your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Page 92 Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. 2 Y our V A I O c omputers are not equipped with a parallel port.
See the online s pec ific ations s heet for details on the right. 4. 3. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 1 C ertain V A I O c omputer may not be equipped with a floppy dis k drive. Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays on your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Page 92 Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. 2 Y our V A I O c omputers are not equipped with a parallel port.
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... To learn more about the software that provides information designed to the CD. 8. To access the online specifications sheet 1. Follow the instructions in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of applic able laws . 2 T he read /write drive icon2, ...duplic ation of applic able laws . Point to select a file or folder, or select several files or folders by viewing the online specifications sheet. Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file, Copy this online information: 1. When the writing process is a violation of...
... To learn more about the software that provides information designed to the CD. 8. To access the online specifications sheet 1. Follow the instructions in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of applic able laws . 2 T he read /write drive icon2, ...duplic ation of applic able laws . Point to select a file or folder, or select several files or folders by viewing the online specifications sheet. Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file, Copy this online information: 1. When the writing process is a violation of...