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VAIO Computer User Guide Notes On Use 43 About The Power Source 44 About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery 45 About Handling The Computer System 46 About The LCD Screen (Built-in Display 48 About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media 49 Support Options 51 Immediate Help And Support 52 Software Help And Support 54 Contacting Sony For Help And Support 57 Notice 59 End-User License Agreement For Sony Software.... 68 Index 73 4
VAIO Computer User Guide Notes On Use 43 About The Power Source 44 About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery 45 About Handling The Computer System 46 About The LCD Screen (Built-in Display 48 About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media 49 Support Options 51 Immediate Help And Support 52 Software Help And Support 54 Contacting Sony For Help And Support 57 Notice 59 End-User License Agreement For Sony Software.... 68 Index 73 4
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...; S2-Microsoft® Internet Explorer ❑ S3-SonicStage™ ❑ S4-PictureGear Studio ❑ S5-PowerDVD ❑ S6-VAIO® Help 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...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. 3 Click the S Key you want to change. 10 VAIO Computer User Guide VAIO Action Setup VAIO® Action ...
...; S2-Microsoft® Internet Explorer ❑ S3-SonicStage™ ❑ S4-PictureGear Studio ❑ S5-PowerDVD ❑ S6-VAIO® Help 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...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. 3 Click the S Key you want to change. 10 VAIO Computer User Guide VAIO Action Setup VAIO® Action ...
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... media, but do not force it is not upside-down or backwards. Using The Memory Stick Media Slot Using The Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is a compact, portable, and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with similarly equipped devices. A Memory Stick media is configured...
... media, but do not force it is not upside-down or backwards. Using The Memory Stick Media Slot Using The Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is a compact, portable, and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with similarly equipped devices. A Memory Stick media is configured...
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... the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot. The media or its data may become damaged. ✍ Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback. VAIO Computer User Guide To remove a Memory Stick media A small portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is on. The media extends further...
... the Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick slot. The media or its data may become damaged. ✍ Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback. VAIO Computer User Guide To remove a Memory Stick media A small portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is on. The media extends further...
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... the PC Card does not insert easily, remove it from the PC Card slot and verify that supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) cards. For more information, see the instructions supplied with your computer when inserting a PC Card. Inserting a PC Card 1 With the label facing up, insert the PC ...Card into the slot. VAIO Computer User Guide Using The PC Card Slot Your computer has a card bus PC Card slot that it is automatically detected and the Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in this direction 2 Push the...
... the PC Card does not insert easily, remove it from the PC Card slot and verify that supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) cards. For more information, see the instructions supplied with your computer when inserting a PC Card. Inserting a PC Card 1 With the label facing up, insert the PC ...Card into the slot. VAIO Computer User Guide Using The PC Card Slot Your computer has a card bus PC Card slot that it is automatically detected and the Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in this direction 2 Push the...
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Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using Support Resources. To view the specific configuration for your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using your computer, see the online specifications sheet. 27
Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using Support Resources. To view the specific configuration for your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using your computer, see the online specifications sheet. 27
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... does the Windows operating system stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Windows operating system may result in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. For troubleshooting information, you cannot restart, shut down properly for many reasons, including...the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left , right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. About VAIO Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the loss of data from the shortcut menu....
... does the Windows operating system stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Windows operating system may result in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. For troubleshooting information, you cannot restart, shut down properly for many reasons, including...the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left , right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. About VAIO Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the loss of data from the shortcut menu....
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You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is correct. ❑ All software ... the software publisher for information on -screen instructions to recognize the modem. ❑ If it appears that your computer's modem. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in order to resolve the problem. ✍ You... listening for more information. 36 If your modem. 4 Click Properties. VAIO Computer User Guide Why doesn't my modem work properly? The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how to reinstall the modem drivers.
You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is correct. ❑ All software ... the software publisher for information on -screen instructions to recognize the modem. ❑ If it appears that your computer's modem. The Modem Properties window appears. 5 Review the information in order to resolve the problem. ✍ You... listening for more information. 36 If your modem. 4 Click Properties. VAIO Computer User Guide Why doesn't my modem work properly? The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6 Follow the on how to reinstall the modem drivers.
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This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to locate support for maximum results. 51 Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this information for your VAIO® computer.
This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to locate support for maximum results. 51 Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this information for your VAIO® computer.
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This support resource offers a variety of the VAIO Computer User Guide is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information." * A hardcopy version of available topics, enabling you to quickly view specific information using the context-sensitive search features. To ...
This support resource offers a variety of the VAIO Computer User Guide is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information." * A hardcopy version of available topics, enabling you to quickly view specific information using the context-sensitive search features. To ...
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The Help file appears. * A hardcopy software manual may available for Sony software applications by pointing to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. In these Help files, you can locate the online Help files for certain software applications. † You can find tutorials that describes .... Each preinstalled software application provides online Help that teach you to the individual application's icon and selecting Help from the submenu. 53 Immediate Help And Support ❑ Preinstalled software Help files* -
The Help file appears. * A hardcopy software manual may available for Sony software applications by pointing to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. In these Help files, you can locate the online Help files for certain software applications. † You can find tutorials that describes .... Each preinstalled software application provides online Help that teach you to the individual application's icon and selecting Help from the submenu. 53 Immediate Help And Support ❑ Preinstalled software Help files* -
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... EarthLinkSM Total Access® (EarthLink, Inc.) Web site phone e-mail hours http://help.earthlink.net/techsupport 800-395-8410 support@earthlink.net 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 54 VAIO Computer User Guide Software Help And Support When you purchased. To view the specific software preinstalled on the system configuration you have questions about your...
... EarthLinkSM Total Access® (EarthLink, Inc.) Web site phone e-mail hours http://help.earthlink.net/techsupport 800-395-8410 support@earthlink.net 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 54 VAIO Computer User Guide Software Help And Support When you purchased. To view the specific software preinstalled on the system configuration you have questions about your...
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... Software Corp.) Web site http://www.easy.co.jp/jrndx/sony Sony Software (Sony Electronics Inc.) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 55 Support from 800-644-3193 is fee-based, but subject to delays. Support from 900-8208324 is automated and free of charge, but offers... M-F, 5 A.M.-5 P.M. (Pacific time) * Support from 900-555-4932 is free of charge. Software Help And Support Microsoft® Windows® XP, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Office XP (On selected models) (Microsoft Corp.) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport PC-Cillin® Antivirus (Trend ...
... Software Corp.) Web site http://www.easy.co.jp/jrndx/sony Sony Software (Sony Electronics Inc.) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 55 Support from 800-644-3193 is fee-based, but subject to delays. Support from 900-8208324 is automated and free of charge, but offers... M-F, 5 A.M.-5 P.M. (Pacific time) * Support from 900-555-4932 is free of charge. Software Help And Support Microsoft® Windows® XP, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Office XP (On selected models) (Microsoft Corp.) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport PC-Cillin® Antivirus (Trend ...
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... for 90 days after the original date of purchase. 56 VAIO Computer User Guide Sony ScreenBlast™ ACID, Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® (Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment) Web site e-mail phone fax hours http://www.sonicfoundry.com/support support@sonicfoundry.com 900-407-6642 (fee-based support) 608-256-7300 M-F, 9 A.M.-5 P.M. (Central time) WordPerfect® Office 2002 Standard...
... for 90 days after the original date of purchase. 56 VAIO Computer User Guide Sony ScreenBlast™ ACID, Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® (Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment) Web site e-mail phone fax hours http://www.sonicfoundry.com/support support@sonicfoundry.com 900-407-6642 (fee-based support) 608-256-7300 M-F, 9 A.M.-5 P.M. (Central time) WordPerfect® Office 2002 Standard...
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... Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Contacting Sony For Help And Support Contacting Sony For Help And Support If the support resources provided with your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. 5 check pricing and availability for repairs or check repair status 3 review warranty information 4 e-mail your VAIO® computer do not provide an...
... Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Contacting Sony For Help And Support Contacting Sony For Help And Support If the support resources provided with your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. 5 check pricing and availability for repairs or check repair status 3 review warranty information 4 e-mail your VAIO® computer do not provide an...
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... this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type 2 Model number 3 Serial number* 4 Operating system 5 Hardware feature or software application that has a problem. (See "Software Help And Support" for the appropriate software contact information.) 6 Brief description of your issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. VAIO Computer User Guide Sony Customer Information Services Center If other...
... this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type 2 Model number 3 Serial number* 4 Operating system 5 Hardware feature or software application that has a problem. (See "Software Help And Support" for the appropriate software contact information.) 6 Brief description of your issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. VAIO Computer User Guide Sony Customer Information Services Center If other...
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VAIO Computer User Guide FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of service may be required. If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you believe it is not practical, the telephone company will be made only by a Sony... must be used to file a complaint with this happens, the telephone company will notify you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Also, you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is causing harm to an incoming...
VAIO Computer User Guide FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of service may be required. If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you believe it is not practical, the telephone company will be made only by a Sony... must be used to file a complaint with this happens, the telephone company will notify you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Also, you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is causing harm to an incoming...
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VAIO Computer User Guide HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES The SONY SOFTWARE is not fault-tolerant and is not designed, manufactured or intended for use or resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring ... or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in nature and developed solely at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. Manufacturer is Sony Electronics Inc., One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656. (II) All SONY technical data and computer software is commercial in which the failure of the...
VAIO Computer User Guide HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES The SONY SOFTWARE is not fault-tolerant and is not designed, manufactured or intended for use or resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring ... or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in nature and developed solely at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. Manufacturer is Sony Electronics Inc., One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656. (II) All SONY technical data and computer software is commercial in which the failure of the...
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... audio problems 34 B background noise 37 C caution lithium battery 45 speakers 46 CD playback problems 31, 32 tray eject 31 CD-RW recording problems 33 computer adjusting voltage settings 44 disposing of lithium battery 45 hard disk drive 47 lithium battery 66 Locating the Windows taskbar 29 moisture condensation 47 proper... 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...
... audio problems 34 B background noise 37 C caution lithium battery 45 speakers 46 CD playback problems 31, 32 tray eject 31 CD-RW recording problems 33 computer adjusting voltage settings 44 disposing of lithium battery 45 hard disk drive 47 lithium battery 66 Locating the Windows taskbar 29 moisture condensation 47 proper... 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...
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...playback problems 31 Locating Help files 53 stopped responding 28 software recovery ARCDs 23 Sony Customer Information Services Center 58 Sony Service Center 56 Sony Support Web site 57 speakers caution 46 Support Options 51, 55 Adobe Acrobat Reader 54 Adobe Photoshop Elements 54 Adobe Premiere LE... 53 Quicken 2002 New User Edition 55 RecordNow DX 55 Software Help and Support 54 Sony ScreenBlast ACID 56 Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge 56 Sony software 55 Specifications 52 VAIO Computer Quick Start 52 VAIO Computer User Guide 52 WordPerfect Office 2002 56 surge protectors 44 System Recovery CD(s)...
...playback problems 31 Locating Help files 53 stopped responding 28 software recovery ARCDs 23 Sony Customer Information Services Center 58 Sony Service Center 56 Sony Support Web site 57 speakers caution 46 Support Options 51, 55 Adobe Acrobat Reader 54 Adobe Photoshop Elements 54 Adobe Premiere LE... 53 Quicken 2002 New User Edition 55 RecordNow DX 55 Software Help and Support 54 Sony ScreenBlast ACID 56 Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge 56 Sony software 55 Specifications 52 VAIO Computer Quick Start 52 VAIO Computer User Guide 52 WordPerfect Office 2002 56 surge protectors 44 System Recovery CD(s)...