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... 5 Configuring Your VAIO Computer 7 About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition 8 i.LINK Compatibility 9 VAIO Action Setup 10 Changing The Sony Software Window Design ........12 Using The Memory Stick Media Slot 13 Using The PC Card Slot 16 System And Application Recovery CD(s 19 Using The System Recovery CD(s 20 Using The Application Recovery CD(s 23 Troubleshooting 27 About VAIO Computer Functions 28 About Using The Optical Disc Drive 31 About The Speakers 34 About The Modem 35 About Using A Microphone 37 About The Mouse And Keyboard 38...
... 5 Configuring Your VAIO Computer 7 About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition 8 i.LINK Compatibility 9 VAIO Action Setup 10 Changing The Sony Software Window Design ........12 Using The Memory Stick Media Slot 13 Using The PC Card Slot 16 System And Application Recovery CD(s 19 Using The System Recovery CD(s 20 Using The Application Recovery CD(s 23 Troubleshooting 27 About VAIO Computer Functions 28 About Using The Optical Disc Drive 31 About The Speakers 34 About The Modem 35 About Using A Microphone 37 About The Mouse And Keyboard 38...
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Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices, Memory Stick media, PC Cards, and changing default settings. 7
Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices, Memory Stick media, PC Cards, and changing default settings. 7
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... the toll-free number, 1-888-315-7669. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of the cable into the corresponding 4-pin i.LINK port on your system, confirm the device's operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into this port. 2 Plug the other . A 4-pin i.LINK port does not supply power to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your digital devices. Before connecting i.LINK devices to your computer. Connecting an...
... the toll-free number, 1-888-315-7669. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of the cable into the corresponding 4-pin i.LINK port on your system, confirm the device's operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into this port. 2 Plug the other . A 4-pin i.LINK port does not supply power to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your digital devices. Before connecting i.LINK devices to your computer. Connecting an...
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... and Support PCV-W10 keyboard S1 MAIL S2 INTERNET S3 MUSIC S4 PICTURE S5 DVD S6 HELP Changing the settings of the S keys You can reprogram the S keys to launch other applications. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. ✍ You can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows taskbar, to launch VAIO Action Setup...
... and Support PCV-W10 keyboard S1 MAIL S2 INTERNET S3 MUSIC S4 PICTURE S5 DVD S6 HELP Changing the settings of the S keys You can reprogram the S keys to launch other applications. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. ✍ You can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows taskbar, to launch VAIO Action Setup...
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VAIO Computer User Guide To remove a Memory Stick media A small portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is on. Removing a Memory Stick Media Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the media access indicator light is inserted into the Memory Stick media slot. 1 Press the extended Memory Stick media to release it . 2 Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot. The media extends further, enabling you to play back the file. 14 Copy the AVI...
VAIO Computer User Guide To remove a Memory Stick media A small portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is on. Removing a Memory Stick Media Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the media access indicator light is inserted into the Memory Stick media slot. 1 Press the extended Memory Stick media to release it . 2 Remove the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot. The media extends further, enabling you to play back the file. 14 Copy the AVI...
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... are removed from the hard disk drive. Reinstall any applications that you may have installed since you can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D. Factory default settings recovery All data and partitions are erased, you started using your computer. Change partition size and recover All partitions, custom installations, and changes are prompted to an external media. 20 VAIO Computer User Guide Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and all software...
... are removed from the hard disk drive. Reinstall any applications that you may have installed since you can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D. Factory default settings recovery All data and partitions are erased, you started using your computer. Change partition size and recover All partitions, custom installations, and changes are prompted to an external media. 20 VAIO Computer User Guide Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating system and all software...
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... software applications, individual drivers, and to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your computer's optical drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. 4 Click OK in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility. ✍ To reinstall all open applications. 2 Logon to go to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased. If you want to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software...
... software applications, individual drivers, and to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your computer's optical drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. 4 Click OK in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility. ✍ To reinstall all open applications. 2 Logon to go to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased. If you want to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software...
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... the optical disc drive. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. * An unknown device(s) is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 Click Start in the next section to reinstall the device driver(s) using Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Logon to go to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the shortcut menu. A shortcut menu appears. 2 Click Properties. The VAIO welcome window appears. A device that requires the driver installation...
... the optical disc drive. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. * An unknown device(s) is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 Click Start in the next section to reinstall the device driver(s) using Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Logon to go to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the shortcut menu. A shortcut menu appears. 2 Click Properties. The VAIO welcome window appears. A device that requires the driver installation...
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... Application Recovery CD from a list or specific location (Advanced). You are displayed. 11 Click to open the drivers folder and click the folder for the device you wish to select the Application Recovery CD. Click Next. 8 Click to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9 Select the check box for Folder dialog box appears. 10 Navigate to the optical drive and click to restore...
... Application Recovery CD from a list or specific location (Advanced). You are displayed. 11 Click to open the drivers folder and click the folder for the device you wish to select the Application Recovery CD. Click Next. 8 Click to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9 Select the check box for Folder dialog box appears. 10 Navigate to the optical drive and click to restore...
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... power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power source and that it is turned on and working. ❑ Check that the brightness control dial is adjusted correctly. ❑ Check that the computer is not in stand by mode. VAIO Computer User Guide About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make...
... power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power source and that it is turned on and working. ❑ Check that the brightness control dial is adjusted correctly. ❑ Check that the computer is not in stand by mode. VAIO Computer User Guide About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make...
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... optical drive(s) and may cause damage to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM with all of the hardware features listed in your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are located on the drive. About Using The Optical Disc Drive About Using The Optical Disc Drive ✍ Your computer may not be equipped with the label side facing up. 31 Use the Eject button 1 Make...
... optical drive(s) and may cause damage to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM with all of the hardware features listed in your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are located on the drive. About Using The Optical Disc Drive About Using The Optical Disc Drive ✍ Your computer may not be equipped with the label side facing up. 31 Use the Eject button 1 Make...
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... high-speed optical drive. Try using CD-RW media that the media is identified as "high-speed" (4X or higher) for more information. If you are installed properly, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button...
... high-speed optical drive. Try using CD-RW media that the media is identified as "high-speed" (4X or higher) for more information. If you are installed properly, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button...
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... to reinstall the sound drivers. How do I use optional headphones instead of the supplied speakers, rotate the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to mute the sound from the speakers. 34 See "Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to produce sound even when headphones have been connected. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that...
... to reinstall the sound drivers. How do I use optional headphones instead of the supplied speakers, rotate the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to mute the sound from the speakers. 34 See "Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows volume control. ✍ You may need to produce sound even when headphones have been connected. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. ❑ Check that...
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... site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with Plug and Play capability. 40 VAIO Computer User Guide About Using Peripheral Devices How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer Wizard, click...
... site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with Plug and Play capability. 40 VAIO Computer User Guide About Using Peripheral Devices How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer Wizard, click...
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... the repair or replacement of power loss. ❑ The power control button on the front panel does not turn the system off and let it out by the plug. This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup. Always reinstall the cover before turning on the system. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it cool down for your computer caused by power surges. VAIO Computer User Guide About The Power...
... the repair or replacement of power loss. ❑ The power control button on the front panel does not turn the system off and let it out by the plug. This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup. Always reinstall the cover before turning on the system. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it cool down for your computer caused by power surges. VAIO Computer User Guide About The Power...
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...menu displayed in the right frame. 4 Locate the link in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support. The online specifications sheet lists the hardware configuration and preinstalled software applications of installed memory, identify optical drive specifications, and more. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Your computer is provided with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer quickly and easily. You can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. ❑ VAIO Computer User Guide - To access...
...menu displayed in the right frame. 4 Locate the link in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support. The online specifications sheet lists the hardware configuration and preinstalled software applications of installed memory, identify optical drive specifications, and more. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Your computer is provided with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer quickly and easily. You can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. ❑ VAIO Computer User Guide - To access...
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... may apply). 59 Certain product(s) included with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are subject to change without notice. Product activation procedures and privacy policies...
... may apply). 59 Certain product(s) included with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are subject to change without notice. Product activation procedures and privacy policies...
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... 44 startup problems 28 system response problem 28 connecting cables 46 peripheral equipment 46 power cord 44 printers 40 D defragmenting hard disk drive 8 disconnecting power cords 44 disposal of lithium battery 66 driver recovery reinstall device drivers 24 DVD playback problems 32 region code warning 32 tray eject 31 E electronic equipment 46 Energy Star 60 H handling your computer 46 hard disk drive defragmenting 8 using 47 hardware cooling the heat sink 44 Help and support 51...
... 44 startup problems 28 system response problem 28 connecting cables 46 peripheral equipment 46 power cord 44 printers 40 D defragmenting hard disk drive 8 disconnecting power cords 44 disposal of lithium battery 66 driver recovery reinstall device drivers 24 DVD playback problems 32 region code warning 32 tray eject 31 E electronic equipment 46 Energy Star 60 H handling your computer 46 hard disk drive defragmenting 8 using 47 hardware cooling the heat sink 44 Help and support 51...
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VAIO Computer User Guide I i.LINK connecting 9 K keyboard troubleshooting 39 L left-hand settings for the mouse 39 lithium battery disposal 66 disposing 45 safety precautions 66 losing power 44 M magnetic shielding 46 Memory Stick protecting data on media 15 microphone background noise 37 troubleshooting 37 Microsoft Internet Explorer 55 Microsoft Windows XP 24 modem change to rotary dialing 35 change to touch-tone dialing 35 slow connection 35 troubleshooting 36 Moisture condensation...
VAIO Computer User Guide I i.LINK connecting 9 K keyboard troubleshooting 39 L left-hand settings for the mouse 39 lithium battery disposal 66 disposing 45 safety precautions 66 losing power 44 M magnetic shielding 46 Memory Stick protecting data on media 15 microphone background noise 37 troubleshooting 37 Microsoft Internet Explorer 55 Microsoft Windows XP 24 modem change to rotary dialing 35 change to touch-tone dialing 35 slow connection 35 troubleshooting 36 Moisture condensation...
Marketing Specifications
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... Recovery CD(s) ONLINE CENTER VAIO Support Agent America Online®** EarthLink TotalAccess™** SERVICE One Year Limited Express Repair Service (upon registration; 90 days without registration)* LIMITED WARRANTY One Year Parts and Labor (upon registration; 90 days without written permission is not manufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make recommendations, they are trademarks of Sony. PCV-W10 Sony VAIO® W Series PC Video Audio Integrated Operation...
... Recovery CD(s) ONLINE CENTER VAIO Support Agent America Online®** EarthLink TotalAccess™** SERVICE One Year Limited Express Repair Service (upon registration; 90 days without registration)* LIMITED WARRANTY One Year Parts and Labor (upon registration; 90 days without written permission is not manufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make recommendations, they are trademarks of Sony. PCV-W10 Sony VAIO® W Series PC Video Audio Integrated Operation...