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Page 1 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 Latest Updates for purchasing your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information. Your new computer is designed to help you for your computer. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which describes your Sony VAIO® computer! Welcome Thank you to -use functionality.
Page 1 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 Latest Updates for purchasing your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information. Your new computer is designed to help you for your computer. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which describes your Sony VAIO® computer! Welcome Thank you to -use functionality.
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... speakers may not be supplied with the same accessories shown, depending on supplied accessories. Provides basic information on the VAIO computer model purchased. Contains information on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. To access the online manual: 1. For details on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your...
... speakers may not be supplied with the same accessories shown, depending on supplied accessories. Provides basic information on the VAIO computer model purchased. Contains information on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. To access the online manual: 1. For details on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your...
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...Specifications - The Welcome page displays in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. Explains how to use the basic features of your computer. The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used with your VAIO computer. Page 4 information on setting up timed recordings of this Sony computer... configuration of the latest Windows operating system. Click the link in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your computer if they become familiar with your favorite TV programs. To access this online information: 1. Recovery...
...Specifications - The Welcome page displays in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. Explains how to use the basic features of your computer. The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used with your VAIO computer. Page 4 information on setting up timed recordings of this Sony computer... configuration of the latest Windows operating system. Click the link in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your computer if they become familiar with your favorite TV programs. To access this online information: 1. Recovery...
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To view the specific connection capabilities for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Please refer to the documentation that came with each other. Page 6 All products with an i.... shown in this section. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to designate that may be equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for your computer.Your computer may not be available on your system, see the online specifications sheet.
To view the specific connection capabilities for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Please refer to the documentation that came with each other. Page 6 All products with an i.... shown in this section. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to designate that may be equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for your computer.Your computer may not be available on your system, see the online specifications sheet.
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...PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is green while reading and writing data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. RZ series m odel, equipped with Giga Pocket features) 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...
...PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is green while reading and writing data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. RZ series m odel, equipped with Giga Pocket features) 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...
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... series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Page 10 Front panel (PCV- RX series m odel) 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...
... series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Page 10 Front panel (PCV- RX series m odel) 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...
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... control Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with the remote control1. Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number buttons Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENT button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to return to turn off the sound. ENT button Press to the current...
... control Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with the remote control1. Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number buttons Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENT button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to return to turn off the sound. ENT button Press to the current...
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See the online specifications sheet for your specific computer. Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may not apply to your system's configuration. The location of these hardware features, therefore some instructions may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Page 21
See the online specifications sheet for your specific computer. Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may not apply to your system's configuration. The location of these hardware features, therefore some instructions may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Page 21
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... in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition i.LINK Compatibility VAIO Action Setup Changing The Sony Software Window Design Using The Memory Stick Media Slot ...
... in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition i.LINK Compatibility VAIO Action Setup Changing The Sony Software Window Design Using The Memory Stick Media Slot ...
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... i.LINK device, if the device is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to your computer see the online specifications sheet. The following i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available...i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. i.LINK is equipped with your local retailer, from the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www.sonystyle.com. To view the specific hardware configuration for ...
... i.LINK device, if the device is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to your computer see the online specifications sheet. The following i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available...i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. i.LINK is equipped with your local retailer, from the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www.sonystyle.com. To view the specific hardware configuration for ...
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... on the hardware configuration purchased. Page 43 Use your computer see the online specifications sheet. RZ series m odel shown) 2. Using The Memory Stick Media Slot Your computer may not be equipped with similarly equipped products. To ...insert a Memory Stick media 1. Insert the Memory Stick® media into the slot. A Memory Stick media is not upside-down or backwards. Inserting the Mem ory Stick Media (PCV...
... on the hardware configuration purchased. Page 43 Use your computer see the online specifications sheet. RZ series m odel shown) 2. Using The Memory Stick Media Slot Your computer may not be equipped with similarly equipped products. To ...insert a Memory Stick media 1. Insert the Memory Stick® media into the slot. A Memory Stick media is not upside-down or backwards. Inserting the Mem ory Stick Media (PCV...
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...Use your fingertip to shut down or backwards. Opening the lower front panel (PCV- Your computer's PC card slot supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) cards. To view the specific system configuration for your computer see the instructions supplied with a PC card slot as shown. For more ...information, see the online specifications sheet. To remove a PC Card Page 45 With the label facing up,...
...Use your fingertip to shut down or backwards. Opening the lower front panel (PCV- Your computer's PC card slot supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) cards. To view the specific system configuration for your computer see the instructions supplied with a PC card slot as shown. For more ...information, see the online specifications sheet. To remove a PC Card Page 45 With the label facing up,...
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...not be replaced. Page 47 Inserting batteries into the remote control as shown in the illustration. If your computer, see the online specifications sheet. To view the specific system configuration for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. ...Setting up the remote control Your computer may last up to six months. A remote control is not being used for ...
...not be replaced. Page 47 Inserting batteries into the remote control as shown in the illustration. If your computer, see the online specifications sheet. To view the specific system configuration for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. ...Setting up the remote control Your computer may last up to six months. A remote control is not being used for ...
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... open the system or connect your computer. Otherwise, damage may vary from telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the unit or follow any of the procedures described in this section. To view the specific hardware configuration for using and modifying ...electronic equipment. The interior configuration may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer to peripheral equipment. Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with all...
... open the system or connect your computer. Otherwise, damage may vary from telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the unit or follow any of the procedures described in this section. To view the specific hardware configuration for using and modifying ...electronic equipment. The interior configuration may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer to peripheral equipment. Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with all...
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...you upgrade your computer. Store the module in your computer and all available memory slots filled. See Before you wish to access the DIMM slots. 5. Installing Memory The amount of the module and lift it from your printer. 2. See the online specifications sheet for details..., add-on the system configuration you add or remove the memory in your computer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you purchased. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory (PCV- Unplug your computer. Your computer may vary, depending on boards, or other components to remove. 6. RZ ...
...you upgrade your computer. Store the module in your computer and all available memory slots filled. See Before you wish to access the DIMM slots. 5. Installing Memory The amount of the module and lift it from your printer. 2. See the online specifications sheet for details..., add-on the system configuration you add or remove the memory in your computer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you purchased. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory (PCV- Unplug your computer. Your computer may vary, depending on boards, or other components to remove. 6. RZ ...
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... ATA-100 hard disk drives. Shut down your computer. Remove the side panel. Desktops and click to take full advantage of your Sony computer. Configure the jumpers on PC - The model-specific support page appears. 3. Your system can download... the System Reference Manual from the submenu. 2. Unlock the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is active. Rem ov ing the driv e holder (PCV...
... ATA-100 hard disk drives. Shut down your computer. Remove the side panel. Desktops and click to take full advantage of your Sony computer. Configure the jumpers on PC - The model-specific support page appears. 3. Your system can download... the System Reference Manual from the submenu. 2. Unlock the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is active. Rem ov ing the driv e holder (PCV...
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... run the Application Recovery CD utility. You can reinstall a software application or driver to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to...
... run the Application Recovery CD utility. You can reinstall a software application or driver to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to...
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...VAIO welcome window appears. A shortcut menu appears. 4. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6. Click Next. 8. The Browse for Include this location in the search and click Browse. Select the device folder, and click Next. Click OK, then click Quit to select the option, Install from a list or specific... location (Advanced). The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 7. Click to close the Sony Application Recovery utility....to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. Click to select the Application Recovery CD. ...desktop. 2.
...VAIO welcome window appears. A shortcut menu appears. 4. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6. Click Next. 8. The Browse for Include this location in the search and click Browse. Select the device folder, and click Next. Click OK, then click Quit to select the option, Install from a list or specific... location (Advanced). The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 7. Click to close the Sony Application Recovery utility....to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. Click to select the Application Recovery CD. ...desktop. 2.
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... operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Page 74 Follow the on the right side of the dialog ...information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support.
... operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Page 74 Follow the on the right side of the dialog ...information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support.
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...your system by viewing the online specifications sheet. Locate the link in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. Page 78 Where can find a listing of your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information.... You can I find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules, that are installed on the right. 4. To access the online specifications sheet: 1. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications," which describes your VAIO computer. From the VAIO...
...your system by viewing the online specifications sheet. Locate the link in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. Page 78 Where can find a listing of your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information.... You can I find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules, that are installed on the right. 4. To access the online specifications sheet: 1. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications," which describes your VAIO computer. From the VAIO...