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... User Guide - To view this online information: Page 3 Com puter and supplied accessories Handling the system unit Manuals VAIO® Computer Quick Start - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. For details on...
... User Guide - To view this online information: Page 3 Com puter and supplied accessories Handling the system unit Manuals VAIO® Computer Quick Start - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. For details on...
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...that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Locate the link in the right-side frame. 4. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they... displays in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Click Start in the...
...that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Locate the link in the right-side frame. 4. Reinstalls individual software applications or drivers if they... displays in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used to restore the hard disk of this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Click Start in the...
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... the display in a chair with the top of the display-Position the unit so that your wrists in a relaxed position when you , with good back support and armrests. Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Before you more comfortable. Use indirect lighting to find the best location for your new computer and plan... in front of you are in front of the mouse or a joystick may make you set up or down. Excessive use your whole arm to support the computer and other input devices so that the display is 18 to consider when you . Page 5 The computer's keyboard should be directly in a ...
... the display in a chair with the top of the display-Position the unit so that your wrists in a relaxed position when you , with good back support and armrests. Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Before you more comfortable. Use indirect lighting to find the best location for your new computer and plan... in front of you are in front of the mouse or a joystick may make you set up or down. Excessive use your whole arm to support the computer and other input devices so that the display is 18 to consider when you . Page 5 The computer's keyboard should be directly in a ...
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... the first time you may be having with additional registration opportunities later. Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your investment. Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you turn on -screen instructions to complete the registration process. Protect your computer: ...
... the first time you may be having with additional registration opportunities later. Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your investment. Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you turn on -screen instructions to complete the registration process. Protect your computer: ...
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A Memory Stick media is configured to support Memory Stick® media. Page 29 About 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 to support Memory Stick® media. Page 29 About 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.
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... light is inserted into the Memory Stick media slot. 1. The media extends further, enabling you to play back the file. Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback.
... light is inserted into the Memory Stick media slot. 1. The media extends further, enabling you to play back the file. Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback.
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You do not need to shut down your PC Card. For more information, see the instructions supplied with your computer when inserting a PC Card. Page 33 About the PC Card Slot Your computer has a card bus PC Card slot that supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) Cards.
You do not need to shut down your PC Card. For more information, see the instructions supplied with your computer when inserting a PC Card. Page 33 About the PC Card Slot Your computer has a card bus PC Card slot that supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) Cards.
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Shortcut keys The programmable S Keys are set to launch the following applications: S1-Microsoft® Outlook® Express S2-Microsoft® Internet Explorer S3-SonicStage S4-PictureGear Studio S5-PowerDVD S6-VAIO® Help and Support PCV- W20 keyboard Page 37
Shortcut keys The programmable S Keys are set to launch the following applications: S1-Microsoft® Outlook® Express S2-Microsoft® Internet Explorer S3-SonicStage S4-PictureGear Studio S5-PowerDVD S6-VAIO® Help and Support PCV- W20 keyboard Page 37
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...reinstall. Page 49 Double-click the application you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Reinstalling software 1. Logon to go to complete the application recovery process. If your computer's...7. Turn on your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 4. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. Icons representing the original, preinstalled software are displayed. 6. If your computer. Follow the on ...
...reinstall. Page 49 Double-click the application you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Reinstalling software 1. Logon to go to complete the application recovery process. If your computer's...7. Turn on your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 4. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. Icons representing the original, preinstalled software are displayed. 6. If your computer. Follow the on ...
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Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About VAIO Computer Functions About Software About Using the Optical Disc Drive(s) About the Mouse and Keyboard About the Modem About the Speakers About Using a Microphone About Using Peripheral Equipment Page 52 To view the specific configuration for your computer. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using Support Resources.
Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before using your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About VAIO Computer Functions About Software About Using the Optical Disc Drive(s) About the Mouse and Keyboard About the Modem About the Speakers About Using a Microphone About Using Peripheral Equipment Page 52 To view the specific configuration for your computer. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using Support Resources.
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... that has stopped responding. 1. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. You can try to close , try the following steps: 1. If your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds...
... that has stopped responding. 1. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. You can try to close , try the following steps: 1. If your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds...
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Follow the on the right side of the dialog box. 3. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Page 56 For troubleshooting 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. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including ...
Follow the on the right side of the dialog box. 3. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Page 56 For troubleshooting 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. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including ...
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Close any applications that you are open and running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. To access the online User Guide: 1. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Page 58 Why is my system running . From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.
Close any applications that you are open and running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2. To access the online User Guide: 1. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Page 58 Why is my system running . From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.
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...viewing the online specifications sheet. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." To access the online specifications sheet: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Click the Welcome link. You can I find details about... the drives, cards, and memory modules that are installed on your VAIO computer. Page 61 This online document ...
...viewing the online specifications sheet. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." To access the online specifications sheet: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Click the Welcome link. You can I find details about... the drives, cards, and memory modules that are installed on your VAIO computer. Page 61 This online document ...
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... 1. How do I use the System Restore feature in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. Follow the on the right. 4. Under Pick a Help topic, click Performance and maintenance. 3. System Restore provides the following support: Restores your system to a previous state. Restores without erasing your system or create a custom...
... 1. How do I use the System Restore feature in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. Follow the on the right. 4. Under Pick a Help topic, click Performance and maintenance. 3. System Restore provides the following support: Restores your system to a previous state. Restores without erasing your system or create a custom...
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Click the Welcome link. From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Page 66 You can I find details about the software that is preinstalled on your VAIO computer. To access the online specifications sheet 1. This online document describes the preinstalled software on the ...right-side frame. 4. Locate the link in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. Where can find a listing...
Click the Welcome link. From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Page 66 You can I find details about the software that is preinstalled on your VAIO computer. To access the online specifications sheet 1. This online document describes the preinstalled software on the ...right-side frame. 4. Locate the link in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. Where can find a listing...
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... drive (DVD-RW) record to a CD-RW media. See the Help or documentation that your CD-RW media supports writing speeds of 2X or lower. Page 72 Your DVD-RW drive does not support high-speed writing to CD-RW media at 2X or lower. Verify that came with your installed DVD...-RW drive, try changing the write speed to a lower setting. Certain VAIO® computers are having difficulty formatting CD-RW media with...
... drive (DVD-RW) record to a CD-RW media. See the Help or documentation that your CD-RW media supports writing speeds of 2X or lower. Page 72 Your DVD-RW drive does not support high-speed writing to CD-RW media at 2X or lower. Verify that came with your installed DVD...-RW drive, try changing the write speed to a lower setting. Certain VAIO® computers are having difficulty formatting CD-RW media with...
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...; All software applications that your modem is not working properly. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1. Click Properties. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for information on...
...; All software applications that your modem is not working properly. You can verify the line by Sony are compatible with your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1. Click Properties. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. If you have installed other software, contact the software publisher for information on...
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... damaged or leaking lithium batteries. Do not disassemble it or dispose of fire or explosion. Page 91 For the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of it in household or business trash...
... damaged or leaking lithium batteries. Do not disassemble it or dispose of fire or explosion. Page 91 For the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of it in household or business trash...
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Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this information for maximum results. Immediate Help and Support Software Help and Support Contacting Sony for your VAIO® computer. This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to locate support for Help and Support Page 98
Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this information for maximum results. Immediate Help and Support Software Help and Support Contacting Sony for your VAIO® computer. This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to locate support for Help and Support Page 98