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... - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on...
... - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on...
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... resting. Proper lighting adds to your feet are several ergonomic factors to enable proper ventilation. Placement of you arrange your computer to consider when you , with good back support and armrests. Page 5 The keyboard should be directly in a relaxed, comfortable position. Sit with your hands on the table. ... as the keyboard. Adjust the level of your work space: Stable work effectiveness. Keep your work surface large enough to support the computer and other input devices so that your lower arms are using the keyboard-not angled up your new...
... resting. Proper lighting adds to your feet are several ergonomic factors to enable proper ventilation. Placement of you arrange your computer to consider when you , with good back support and armrests. Page 5 The keyboard should be directly in a relaxed, comfortable position. Sit with your hands on the table. ... as the keyboard. Adjust the level of your work space: Stable work effectiveness. Keep your work surface large enough to support the computer and other input devices so that your lower arms are using the keyboard-not angled up your new...
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... troubleshoot problems you turn on -screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you are prompted to register your computer. Limited warranty - Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your investment.
... troubleshoot problems you turn on -screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you are prompted to register your computer. Limited warranty - Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your investment.
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For information about connecting your digital video camera to your computer, see the manual supplied with your compatible digital video camera. Combine your clips into a finished movie and export it back to the DVgate software Help. For more detailed information, refer to your camera. Page 27 DVgate software does not support MICROMV video cameras. DVgate software provides control over capturing, trimming, and combining digital video clips from a compatible digital video (DV) camera. Using DVgate Software This is a brief overview of DVgate software.
For information about connecting your digital video camera to your computer, see the manual supplied with your compatible digital video camera. Combine your clips into a finished movie and export it back to the DVgate software Help. For more detailed information, refer to your camera. Page 27 DVgate software does not support MICROMV video cameras. DVgate software provides control over capturing, trimming, and combining digital video clips from a compatible digital video (DV) camera. Using DVgate Software This is a brief overview of DVgate software.
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...window is called VCR or VTR mode.) 2. Anomalies that are recorded using DVgate software Turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder. DVgate software does not support MICROMV digital video cameras. Under the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, do not need to... see in a second file. You can record stereo audio (stereo 1) while capturing video, or you can export it to your computer. The DVgate Motion software starts. 4. The ADD dialog box closes, and your selected movie appears in the Record list in the DVgate Motion ...
...window is called VCR or VTR mode.) 2. Anomalies that are recorded using DVgate software Turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder. DVgate software does not support MICROMV digital video cameras. Under the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, do not need to... see in a second file. You can record stereo audio (stereo 1) while capturing video, or you can export it to your computer. The DVgate Motion software starts. 4. The ADD dialog box closes, and your selected movie appears in the Record list in the DVgate Motion ...
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Page 31 MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. The DVgate software does not support AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB. The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. To maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are dropped, try closing other ...AVI files that frames are not available while you see immediately after clicking the [OUT] button is not captured. DVgate software supports recording of AVI files. The frame you are recording. If the DVgate software indicates that use different audio modes, the files ...
Page 31 MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. The DVgate software does not support AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB. The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. To maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are dropped, try closing other ...AVI files that frames are not available while you see immediately after clicking the [OUT] button is not captured. DVgate software supports recording of AVI files. The frame you are recording. If the DVgate software indicates that use different audio modes, the files ...
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...use a scanner that is not supported by Windows XP, see the manual supplied with your scanner. Some companies that develop traditional film photographs can provide your images on a CD-ROM or floppy disk. After connecting a USB cable between your camera and computer, Windows XP walks you can import... you through the process of the newer Universal Serial Bus (USB) digital cameras. Connecting to get traditional printed photographs into your computer, you want to your camera for details. The Windows XP operating system contains the software that can copy your pictures to your...
...use a scanner that is not supported by Windows XP, see the manual supplied with your scanner. Some companies that develop traditional film photographs can provide your images on a CD-ROM or floppy disk. After connecting a USB cable between your camera and computer, Windows XP walks you can import... you through the process of the newer Universal Serial Bus (USB) digital cameras. Connecting to get traditional printed photographs into your computer, you want to your camera for details. The Windows XP operating system contains the software that can copy your pictures to your...
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... Record Window to record all audio CDs. 8. Click the Record All button to select a different recording format and bit rate. When the recording is not supported for all the tracks on a CD: 1. Page 47 Click the Rec Selection button to Playlist, and click the Start Rec button. When the Select Playlist...
... Record Window to record all audio CDs. 8. Click the Record All button to select a different recording format and bit rate. When the recording is not supported for all the tracks on a CD: 1. Page 47 Click the Rec Selection button to Playlist, and click the Start Rec button. When the Select Playlist...
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... overview of media: Music files-VAIO Media supports music files in MP3, WAV, OpenMG (ATRAC3 ), and WMA formats. Page 52 Only VAIO computers with Giga Pocket 5.0 software or later installed can store three types of the VAIO Media software and features. For detailed instructions...setting up and using VAIO Media, see the VAIO Media Help. On your VAIO Media server computer, use SonicStage 1.5 software to create playlists 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 MPEG1 ...
... overview of media: Music files-VAIO Media supports music files in MP3, WAV, OpenMG (ATRAC3 ), and WMA formats. Page 52 Only VAIO computers with Giga Pocket 5.0 software or later installed can store three types of the VAIO Media software and features. For detailed instructions...setting up and using VAIO Media, see the VAIO Media Help. On your VAIO Media server computer, use SonicStage 1.5 software to create playlists 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 MPEG1 ...
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... create playlists of music files on your VAIO Media server computer. Page 54 Setting up a VAIO Media server computer A VAIO® computer that is started . To support video files, the VAIO computer must have Giga Pocket software, vers.5.0 or later, installed. 1. Use the VAIO Media Console software on the VAIO Media server computer to start the VAIO Media Console software: Click Start...
... create playlists of music files on your VAIO Media server computer. Page 54 Setting up a VAIO Media server computer A VAIO® computer that is started . To support video files, the VAIO computer must have Giga Pocket software, vers.5.0 or later, installed. 1. Use the VAIO Media Console software on the VAIO Media server computer to start the VAIO Media Console software: Click Start...
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... 16-bit linear WAV files are not supported. The server and client computers must have been previously recorded using VAIO Media Software. 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...
... 16-bit linear WAV files are not supported. The server and client computers must have been previously recorded using VAIO Media Software. 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...
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... Disk Drive Installation Page 63 For more information on upgrading your computer, see your system. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening your VAIO computer. Upgrade and Maintain your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades...
... Disk Drive Installation Page 63 For more information on upgrading your computer, see your system. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening your VAIO computer. Upgrade and Maintain your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades...
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...Setup utility. If you may be prohibited. Dispose of the battery exploding if it is danger of the lithium battery properly. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. The Date and Time Properties window appears. There is replaced incorrectly. Run the Setup utility to reset the date,...Setup utility. 2. Replacing the lithium battery 1. Replace the cover. Double-click on cards, or other changes you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Remove the cover. Replace the battery only with the plus (+) side up. Unplug your nearest...
...Setup utility. If you may be prohibited. Dispose of the battery exploding if it is danger of the lithium battery properly. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. The Date and Time Properties window appears. There is replaced incorrectly. Run the Setup utility to reset the date,...Setup utility. 2. Replacing the lithium battery 1. Replace the cover. Double-click on cards, or other changes you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Remove the cover. Replace the battery only with the plus (+) side up. Unplug your nearest...
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...the section, Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard. The hard disk drive access indicator is lit when either internal hard disk drive is a quick and easy way to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669. See Before upgrading your Sony computer. To enable you ...are not able to take full advantage of your system if it becomes unstable or stops working properly. Go to repair your system's features. To order the Partition Recovery CD Assembly: 1. Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you can support...
...the section, Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard. The hard disk drive access indicator is lit when either internal hard disk drive is a quick and easy way to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669. See Before upgrading your Sony computer. To enable you ...are not able to take full advantage of your system if it becomes unstable or stops working properly. Go to repair your system's features. To order the Partition Recovery CD Assembly: 1. Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you can support...
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...data from files that are currently open files, if possible. 2. Click Restart. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive1 (unless...is turned on -screen instructions according to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power source and turned ...
...data from files that are currently open files, if possible. 2. Click Restart. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive1 (unless...is turned on -screen instructions according to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power source and turned ...
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... change the parallel port2 type using the directional arrow keys. 6. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Clear the check box for Auto-hide the taskbar, then click OK. Use the mouse to ...Select Appearances and Themes, then select Change the screen resolution. 3. How do I find the Windows taskbar. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your VAIO computer. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to Save and Exit. Click Apply and then click OK. This...
... change the parallel port2 type using the directional arrow keys. 6. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Clear the check box for Auto-hide the taskbar, then click OK. Use the mouse to ...Select Appearances and Themes, then select Change the screen resolution. 3. How do I find the Windows taskbar. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your VAIO computer. The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to Save and Exit. Click Apply and then click OK. This...
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... VAIO® computer has SonicStage software preinstalled on your personal data files. Creates restore points daily and when software applications or utilities are reversible. Enables different types of restore points. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support....Wizard. You can play music on your own custom restore points. Locates the dates associated with preinstalled Sony software? About Software Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software discussed in this section, depending on the right. 4. SonicStage ...
... VAIO® computer has SonicStage software preinstalled on your personal data files. Creates restore points daily and when software applications or utilities are reversible. Enables different types of restore points. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support....Wizard. You can play music on your own custom restore points. Locates the dates associated with preinstalled Sony software? About Software Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software discussed in this section, depending on the right. 4. SonicStage ...
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...additional copies, click Yes, write these files to audio CD. Click the Welcome link. Page 94 Follow the instructions in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio or video files is a violation of applic able laws . 2 T he read /write drive ...pointing to a DVD using the preinstalled DVD burning software3. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click Creating DVDs. Where can copy files to help you can I find details about creating DVDs, refer to...
...additional copies, click Yes, write these files to audio CD. Click the Welcome link. Page 94 Follow the instructions in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio or video files is a violation of applic able laws . 2 T he read /write drive ...pointing to a DVD using the preinstalled DVD burning software3. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click Creating DVDs. Where can copy files to help you can I find details about creating DVDs, refer to...
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...61607; For optimum performance, verify that your modem. 4. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem through another telephone line, if available. Click Printers and Other ...the device status. 1. From the Modems tab, click to resolve the problem. If your computer's modem. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3. You may...Device status section. Click Properties. From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. About the Modem Why is correct. All software...
...61607; For optimum performance, verify that your modem. 4. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem through another telephone line, if available. Click Printers and Other ...the device status. 1. From the Modems tab, click to resolve the problem. If your computer's modem. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3. You may...Device status section. Click Properties. From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. About the Modem Why is correct. All software...
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A support resource listing is also provided to help you locate the appropriate support options. About the Power Source About Disposing of the Lithium Battery About Handling the Computer System About Handling a Monitor (Display) About DVD, CD, and Floppy Disk Media Page 103 Notes On Use The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices, using storage media, and locating upgrade procedures.
A support resource listing is also provided to help you locate the appropriate support options. About the Power Source About Disposing of the Lithium Battery About Handling the Computer System About Handling a Monitor (Display) About DVD, CD, and Floppy Disk Media Page 103 Notes On Use The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices, using storage media, and locating upgrade procedures.