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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! Page 1 Welcome Thank you to -use functionality. 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! Page 1 Welcome Thank you to -use functionality. Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information.
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Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking Your Computer Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Page 2 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking Your Computer Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Page 2 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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... and owner's information. Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Explains how to help you purchased. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Creating DVDs - (For models equipped with a DVD-RW drive) This online guide provides information designed to... use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. Provides basic information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your system. Online Documentation ...
... and owner's information. Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Explains how to help you purchased. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Creating DVDs - (For models equipped with a DVD-RW drive) This online guide provides information designed to... use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. Provides basic information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your system. Online Documentation ...
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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. 3. The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Click the Welcome link.
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. 3. The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Click the Welcome link.
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About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. It also includes access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable ...
About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. It also includes access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable ...
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... Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 9 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to stop reading the...
... Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 9 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to stop reading the...
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...the Num Lock key again to clicking Start on the screen. Pressing this key is equivalent to deactivate the numeric keypad. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Press the Power button or... 11 The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is off the volume of the keyboard are used to resume normal operation. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speaker. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type...
...the Num Lock key again to clicking Start on the screen. Pressing this key is equivalent to deactivate the numeric keypad. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Press the Power button or... 11 The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is off the volume of the keyboard are used to resume normal operation. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speaker. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type...
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...computer may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. Your computer's visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with Digital Music Using SonicStage software Sharing Video, Images, and Music on the system ... Working with all of preinstalled audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use your system's advanced multimedia features. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a collection of the software applications listed, depending on a Network Using...
...computer may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. Your computer's visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with Digital Music Using SonicStage software Sharing Video, Images, and Music on the system ... Working with all of preinstalled audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use your system's advanced multimedia features. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a collection of the software applications listed, depending on a Network Using...
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... DVgate software provides control over all your digital images. SonicStage software-shows creative ways to work with easy access from any VAIO computer connected to your digital camera. After editing your creations, you can create your own unique photo art by adding comments, custom ...backgrounds, clip art, and stamps to share video, images, and music between the VAIO computers on a network. enables image importing from the Internet. Page 25 You can export them back to a wired or wireless network. Overview...
... DVgate software provides control over all your digital images. SonicStage software-shows creative ways to work with easy access from any VAIO computer connected to your digital camera. After editing your creations, you can create your own unique photo art by adding comments, custom ...backgrounds, clip art, and stamps to share video, images, and music between the VAIO computers on a network. enables image importing from the Internet. Page 25 You can export them back to a wired or wireless network. Overview...
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... use on the Internet, to send to others by e-mail, or to the video camera. Working with Digital Video The multimedia software preinstalled on your VAIO® computer makes it easy to import and edit videos from the DV camera. 4. Use the video editing software to capture video clips from a compatible...
... use on the Internet, to send to others by e-mail, or to the video camera. Working with Digital Video The multimedia software preinstalled on your VAIO® computer makes it easy to import and edit videos from the DV camera. 4. Use the video editing software to capture video clips from a compatible...
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...OpenMG (ATRAC3 ), and WMA formats. For detailed instructions about setting up and using VAIO Media, see the VAIO Media Help. Page 52 On your VAIO Media server computer, use SonicStage 1.5 software to create playlists of the VAIO Media software and features. Sharing Video, Images, and Music on your network. ... feature ov erv iew This guide provides a brief overview of music to share on a Network Your VAIO Media server computer can be VAIO Media servers for video. Image files-VAIO Media supports image files in JPEG, GIF, BMP, and TIFF formats. Video Capsules in MPEG1 (LP), MPEG2...
...OpenMG (ATRAC3 ), and WMA formats. For detailed instructions about setting up and using VAIO Media, see the VAIO Media Help. Page 52 On your VAIO Media server computer, use SonicStage 1.5 software to create playlists of the VAIO Media software and features. Sharing Video, Images, and Music on your network. ... feature ov erv iew This guide provides a brief overview of music to share on a Network Your VAIO Media server computer can be VAIO Media servers for video. Image files-VAIO Media supports image files in JPEG, GIF, BMP, and TIFF formats. Video Capsules in MPEG1 (LP), MPEG2...
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Page 53 Using VAIO Media Software To share music, video, and photos with the VAIO Media client software can then view the multimedia content stored on other computers. Computers on the network with the VAIO Media system, set up one computer on your network as the central library or "media server," and install the VAIO Media client software on the VAIO Media server computer.
Page 53 Using VAIO Media Software To share music, video, and photos with the VAIO Media client software can then view the multimedia content stored on other computers. Computers on the network with the VAIO Media system, set up one computer on your network as the central library or "media server," and install the VAIO Media client software on the VAIO Media server computer.
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... containing Video Capsules on your network: Create the playlists or cabinets. Stop the VAIO Media Music Server software or the VAIO Media Video Server software that shipped with VAIO Media software preinstalled, can be used as a VAIO Media server, within a network environment. The music playlist and video cabinet content shared to Server...
... containing Video Capsules on your network: Create the playlists or cabinets. Stop the VAIO Media Music Server software or the VAIO Media Video Server software that shipped with VAIO Media software preinstalled, can be used as a VAIO Media server, within a network environment. The music playlist and video cabinet content shared to Server...
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... Control Settings. 2. At the server, perform the following steps: 1. Type this computer from the list of VAIO Media software to save the application. The Using other VAIO. After saving the application, navigate through the network and locate the client computer. 6. Setting up on the ...client computer. 1. To set up a VAIO Media client computer If the client computer did not ship with the VAIO Media server computer. Click Get Installer. 3. Select a location to a client computer, follow these steps: 1....
... Control Settings. 2. At the server, perform the following steps: 1. Type this computer from the list of VAIO Media software to save the application. The Using other VAIO. After saving the application, navigate through the network and locate the client computer. 6. Setting up on the ...client computer. 1. To set up a VAIO Media client computer If the client computer did not ship with the VAIO Media server computer. Click Get Installer. 3. Select a location to a client computer, follow these steps: 1....
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... the network. If more than one client computer is actively seeking registration, only one client computer can access media files stored on the VAIO Media server. A new icon, VAIO Home Network, appears. Each client has a unique number that client. Only one client is complete and users can be registered at a time. The...
... the network. If more than one client computer is actively seeking registration, only one client computer can access media files stored on the VAIO Media server. A new icon, VAIO Home Network, appears. Each client has a unique number that client. Only one client is complete and users can be registered at a time. The...
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... These windows display a listing of content you want to start VAIO Media software on the desktop. Or click Start All to start all VAIO Media services. VAIO Media m ain window 2. VAIO Media searches for an available VAIO Media server computer on the desired playlist, image folder, or video... cabinet. Click the content you selected. To start VAIO Media. 2. Click Start on a client computer 1. To start VAIO Media software on the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs, point to VAIO Media Server, and then click Console to access (MUSIC, PHOTO, or...
... These windows display a listing of content you want to start VAIO Media software on the desktop. Or click Start All to start all VAIO Media services. VAIO Media m ain window 2. VAIO Media searches for an available VAIO Media server computer on the desired playlist, image folder, or video... cabinet. Click the content you selected. To start VAIO Media. 2. Click Start on a client computer 1. To start VAIO Media software on the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs, point to VAIO Media Server, and then click Console to access (MUSIC, PHOTO, or...
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Compatible file formats The VAIO Media Software is built into the VAIO computer (100Base-TX/10 Base-T), or wireless LAN interface (IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11b) Sony wireless LAN interface (IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11b) Each client computer must be viewed using Giga Pocket software. Client system requirements All client machines ...
Compatible file formats The VAIO Media Software is built into the VAIO computer (100Base-TX/10 Base-T), or wireless LAN interface (IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11b) Sony wireless LAN interface (IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11b) Each client computer must be viewed using Giga Pocket software. Client system requirements All client machines ...
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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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... documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, and VMC-IL6615. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can supply power (10V to 12V) to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection....specific hardware configuration for information on your i.LINK device for use . 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. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices...
... documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, and VMC-IL6615. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can supply power (10V to 12V) to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection....specific hardware configuration for information on your i.LINK device for use . 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. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices...
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...; About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 63 This section describes how to increase the functionality of your VAIO computer. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening your System About Add-on your model's System...
...; About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 63 This section describes how to increase the functionality of your VAIO computer. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening your System About Add-on your model's System...