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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 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. Page 1 The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality.
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 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. Page 1 The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality.
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... you purchased. The Quick Start also provides software, support, safety and legal information. VAIO® Com puter User Guide - To view this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your computer. Click the link in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Reinstalls individual...
... you purchased. The Quick Start also provides software, support, safety and legal information. VAIO® Com puter User Guide - To view this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your computer. Click the link in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Reinstalls individual...
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... features and the location of Sony used only to designate that may not be available on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your system, see the online specifications sheet. The i.LINK connection ...may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Page 5 Your computer may be equipped with each other. Locating Controls And Ports This section is a trademark of...
... features and the location of Sony used only to designate that may not be available on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your system, see the online specifications sheet. The i.LINK connection ...may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Page 5 Your computer may be equipped with each other. Locating Controls And Ports This section is a trademark of...
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...your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. It also includes access to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports 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 ...
...your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. It also includes access to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports 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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Page 10 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all 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.
Page 10 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all 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.
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...; About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition i.LINK Compatibility VAIO Action Setup Changing The Sony Software Window Design Using The Memory Stick Media Slot Using The PC Card Slot Page 21 To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices, Memory Stick media...
...; About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition i.LINK Compatibility VAIO Action Setup Changing The Sony Software Window Design Using The Memory Stick Media Slot Using The PC Card Slot Page 21 To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices, Memory Stick media...
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...exceed 6 watts. The following i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for your computer see the online specifications sheet. A 6-pin i.LINK port can be equipped with a 6-pin connector. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.... trademark of Sony used only to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from your local retailer, from the Sony VAIO Direct Web ...
...exceed 6 watts. The following i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for your computer see the online specifications sheet. A 6-pin i.LINK port can be equipped with a 6-pin connector. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.... trademark of Sony used only to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from your local retailer, from the Sony VAIO Direct Web ...
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To insert a Memory Stick media 1. Opening the front panel (PCV- To view the specific system configuration for exchanging and sharing digital data with a Memory Stick® media slot as shown. RZ series m odel shown) 2. If the media does not ... media slot. A Memory Stick media is not upside-down or backwards. Inserting the Mem ory Stick Media (PCV- Page 30 Insert the Memory Stick® media into the slot. Use your computer see the online specifications sheet. RZ series m odel shown) 3. Carefully reinsert the Memory Stick media, but do not force it is...
To insert a Memory Stick media 1. Opening the front panel (PCV- To view the specific system configuration for exchanging and sharing digital data with a Memory Stick® media slot as shown. RZ series m odel shown) 2. If the media does not ... media slot. A Memory Stick media is not upside-down or backwards. Inserting the Mem ory Stick Media (PCV- Page 30 Insert the Memory Stick® media into the slot. Use your computer see the online specifications sheet. RZ series m odel shown) 3. Carefully reinsert the Memory Stick media, but do not force it is...
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..., as described in the Windows® taskbar. For more information, see the instructions supplied with a PC card slot as shown. Opening the lower front panel (PCV- Your computer's PC card slot supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) cards. RZ series m odel shown) 2. With the label facing up, insert the PC Card... Card does not insert easily, remove it from the PC Card slot and verify that it into the slot. Using The PC Card Slot Your computer may not be equipped with your computer see the online specifications sheet. To view the specific system configuration for your PC Card.
..., as described in the Windows® taskbar. For more information, see the instructions supplied with a PC card slot as shown. Opening the lower front panel (PCV- Your computer's PC card slot supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) cards. RZ series m odel shown) 2. With the label facing up, insert the PC Card... Card does not insert easily, remove it from the PC Card slot and verify that it into the slot. Using The PC Card Slot Your computer may not be equipped with your computer see the online specifications sheet. To view the specific system configuration for your PC Card.
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A remote control is not being used for your computer, see the online specifications sheet. If your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may not be replaced. If your remote control is only supplied with computers that are equipped with the remote control, depending ...on the hardware configuration purchased. Setting up to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. To view the specific system configuration for extended periods of time, remove ...
A remote control is not being used for your computer, see the online specifications sheet. If your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may not be replaced. If your remote control is only supplied with computers that are equipped with the remote control, depending ...on the hardware configuration purchased. Setting up to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. To view the specific system configuration for extended periods of time, remove ...
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... cards. Otherwise, damage may occur to peripheral equipment. Always turn the power off before you open the system or connect your computer to the integrated circuits in your computer, see the online specifications sheet. The interior configuration may vary from telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you plan to do not handle materials...
... cards. Otherwise, damage may occur to peripheral equipment. Always turn the power off before you open the system or connect your computer to the integrated circuits in your computer, see the online specifications sheet. The interior configuration may vary from telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you plan to do not handle materials...
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...Unplug your printer. 2. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer. For memory replacement or upgrades, use only 2.5 V, 64-bit, PC2100 DDR-SDRAM Dual InLine Memory Modules (DIMM). See the online specifications sheet for details about the amount of ...the module and lift it from your computer. Remove the side panel. Remove the power supply before installing the memory module(s), by following these...
...Unplug your printer. 2. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer. For memory replacement or upgrades, use only 2.5 V, 64-bit, PC2100 DDR-SDRAM Dual InLine Memory Modules (DIMM). See the online specifications sheet for details about the amount of ...the module and lift it from your computer. Remove the side panel. Remove the power supply before installing the memory module(s), by following these...
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... can support ATA-33, ATA-66, or ATA-100 hard disk drives. The model-specific support page appears. 3. To install an additional hard disk drive 1. Shut down on the new drive as your Sony computer. See To remove the side panel. 4. See the configuration instructions supplied with an available... internal bay to take full advantage of your computer. 6. Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on PC - Desktops and click to -Order (CTO) systems, may already have a second hard disk drive installed. Sony recommends using an ATA-100 hard disk drive to...
... can support ATA-33, ATA-66, or ATA-100 hard disk drives. The model-specific support page appears. 3. To install an additional hard disk drive 1. Shut down on the new drive as your Sony computer. See To remove the side panel. 4. See the configuration instructions supplied with an available... internal bay to take full advantage of your computer. 6. Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on PC - Desktops and click to -Order (CTO) systems, may already have a second hard disk drive installed. Sony recommends using an ATA-100 hard disk drive to...
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.... To reinstall all of your hard drive. You must be in Windows to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to...
.... To reinstall all of your hard drive. You must be in Windows to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to...
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... CD from a list or specific location (Advanced). Click to ...the shortcut menu. Page 54 The VAIO welcome window appears. Click to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. Click Finish and remove the ...the Device Manager button. 6. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16. Click OK, then click Quit to the Windows® desktop. 2. The CD contents are prompted to select ... taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. Click Next. 8. Logon to go to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3....
... CD from a list or specific location (Advanced). Click to ...the shortcut menu. Page 54 The VAIO welcome window appears. Click to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. Click Finish and remove the ...the Device Manager button. 6. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16. Click OK, then click Quit to the Windows® desktop. 2. The CD contents are prompted to select ... taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. Click Next. 8. Logon to go to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3....
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Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Page 59 The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible...
Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Page 59 The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible...
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Where can find a listing of your VAIO computer. To access the online specifications sheet: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Page 63 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications," which describes your system by viewing the online specifications sheet. Locate the link in the Windows® taskbar and click Help...
Where can find a listing of your VAIO computer. To access the online specifications sheet: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Page 63 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications," which describes your system by viewing the online specifications sheet. Locate the link in the Windows® taskbar and click Help...
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... link. You can I find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules, that are installed on the right. 4. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications," which describes your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information. Page 68 Where can find a listing of your...
... link. You can I find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules, that are installed on the right. 4. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications," which describes your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information. Page 68 Where can find a listing of your...
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To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the online specifications sheet. Page 69 About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this section.
To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the online specifications sheet. Page 69 About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this section.
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Insert the disc and try starting the program again. Check to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up. Page 71 When I click an application icon, the message, "You must insert the application CD into your drive" appears and the software does not start. Some software applications require specific files that are located on the application's CD-ROM.
Insert the disc and try starting the program again. Check to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up. Page 71 When I click an application icon, the message, "You must insert the application CD into your drive" appears and the software does not start. Some software applications require specific files that are located on the application's CD-ROM.