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..., which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony online support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Welcome to...
..., which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony online support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Welcome to...
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.... To access the online User Guide: 1. Page 3 Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Com puter and supplied accessories * T his ac c es s ory is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - It also includes information...
.... To access the online User Guide: 1. Page 3 Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Com puter and supplied accessories * T his ac c es s ory is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - It also includes information...
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... or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with : SonicStage software - import MPEG, AVI, or Microsoft® DVR-MS files for slide shows; Sonic RecordNow!® software - From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Burn music CDs from ... SonicStage Mastering Studio software - Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on -screen instructions to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. ...
... or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with : SonicStage software - import MPEG, AVI, or Microsoft® DVR-MS files for slide shows; Sonic RecordNow!® software - From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Burn music CDs from ... SonicStage Mastering Studio software - Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on -screen instructions to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. ...
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... comfortable. Proper lighting adds to enable proper ventilation. Placement of the keyboard so that your hands on the table. Place your computer. Sit with your keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - Leave at least eight inches of space on the floor... of you , with a relaxed hand, and use your new computer, find the best position. Position the display 18 to support the computer and other input devices so that help reduce glare. Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use...
... comfortable. Proper lighting adds to enable proper ventilation. Placement of the keyboard so that your hands on the table. Place your computer. Sit with your keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - Leave at least eight inches of space on the floor... of you , with a relaxed hand, and use your new computer, find the best position. Position the display 18 to support the computer and other input devices so that help reduce glare. Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use...
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... Num Lock key again to resume normal operation. This function is equivalent to place the computer in lower case as you type. Mute Press the button to turn off , the ...button again to perform certain tasks. Pressing this key is not available with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Volume Control Press a button to clicking the right ...shortcut menu in uppercase. When the indicator is activated. Page 13 About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application...
... Num Lock key again to resume normal operation. This function is equivalent to place the computer in lower case as you type. Mute Press the button to turn off , the ...button again to perform certain tasks. Pressing this key is not available with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Volume Control Press a button to clicking the right ...shortcut menu in uppercase. When the indicator is activated. Page 13 About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application...
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... and stop media playback or TV recording session. About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with certain VAIO® computer models that are equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system. Rem ote Control 1 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to your...
... and stop media playback or TV recording session. About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with certain VAIO® computer models that are equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system. Rem ote Control 1 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to your...
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... channels or enter text. RECORD button Press to resume playback. Press again to begin media playback. 4 BACK button Press to return to the previous window. 5 VOL button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. 6 RECORDED TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV... window) 7 GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video...
... channels or enter text. RECORD button Press to resume playback. Press again to begin media playback. 4 BACK button Press to return to the previous window. 5 VOL button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. 6 RECORDED TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV... window) 7 GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video...
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.... (Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to... are available for Media Center features. 14 Directional arrow buttons Press the Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow buttons to select the desired action or window option.
.... (Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to... are available for Media Center features. 14 Directional arrow buttons Press the Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow buttons to select the desired action or window option.
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.... Inserting batteries into the rem ote control If your remote control does not operate properly, you may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition operating s ys tem or s upplied with M edia C enter ac c es s ories . 18 LIVE TV button Press to view TV programming...
.... Inserting batteries into the rem ote control If your remote control does not operate properly, you may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition operating s ys tem or s upplied with M edia C enter ac c es s ories . 18 LIVE TV button Press to view TV programming...
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... on your com puter 1 Y our s upplied s peakers may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to turn on the computer to restart your computer. Page 26 Respond to use these features before you turn on the power. 3. To turn on the... pec ific ations s heet for the first time, your computer may vary in appearanc e from the illus tration s hown here. Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer for more information about s upplied ac c es s ories . If your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition installed, set up the cables...
... on your com puter 1 Y our s upplied s peakers may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to turn on the computer to restart your computer. Page 26 Respond to use these features before you turn on the power. 3. To turn on the... pec ific ations s heet for the first time, your computer may vary in appearanc e from the illus tration s hown here. Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer for more information about s upplied ac c es s ories . If your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition installed, set up the cables...
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... playback. This section describes how to set up your music, TV, and video enjoyment. Setting Up Media Center Certain VAIO computer models have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system installed, enhancing your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. ...61607; Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Controls Connecting Other Devices Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer 1 Y our c omputer may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition operating s ys tem or M edia C enter ...
... playback. This section describes how to set up your music, TV, and video enjoyment. Setting Up Media Center Certain VAIO computer models have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system installed, enhancing your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. ...61607; Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Controls Connecting Other Devices Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer 1 Y our c omputer may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition operating s ys tem or M edia C enter ...
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Respond to any peripheral devices connected to your computer for your documents. 3. Wait for a short period of time, use Stand by mode. If you plan to turn off . 4. Select the Turn Off option. Page 39 Turn off any prompts about saving your computer to stop using your computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off your computer 1.
Respond to any peripheral devices connected to your computer for your documents. 3. Wait for a short period of time, use Stand by mode. If you plan to turn off . 4. Select the Turn Off option. Page 39 Turn off any prompts about saving your computer to stop using your computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off your computer 1.
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... CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. Write down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your BIOS settings, do not run the Setup utility. Unplug your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Dispose of lithium batteries in household or...only with the plus (+) side facing up. Shut down any cables, add-on the time readout displayed in the Windows® tasktray. Remove the cover. The Date and Time Properties window appears. 2. Page 57 Replacing a lithium battery 7. There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced ...
... CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. Write down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your BIOS settings, do not run the Setup utility. Unplug your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Dispose of lithium batteries in household or...only with the plus (+) side facing up. Shut down any cables, add-on the time readout displayed in the Windows® tasktray. Remove the cover. The Date and Time Properties window appears. 2. Page 57 Replacing a lithium battery 7. There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced ...
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...factory-installed hard disk drive, you upgrade your Sony computer. See Before upgrading your drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Your VAIO® computer is active. Click Start from Sony. Your computer must have an active Internet connection to DVD...the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Installing an additional hard disk drive 1. The ...
...factory-installed hard disk drive, you upgrade your Sony computer. See Before upgrading your drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Your VAIO® computer is active. Click Start from Sony. Your computer must have an active Internet connection to DVD...the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Installing an additional hard disk drive 1. The ...
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... the NTFS format. 1 Drive mapping refers to the as s ignment of an identifying letter to Windows® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Replacing the driv e holder 15. Reconnect the power cord to the new drive, following the.... Connect the second drive connector to Storage and then select Disk Management. 5. Replace the side cover. Click Start in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. 1. The Computer Management window appears. 4. Right-click on the Unallocated area of the ribbon cable with memory c ard readers . Follow the wizard...
... the NTFS format. 1 Drive mapping refers to the as s ignment of an identifying letter to Windows® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Replacing the driv e holder 15. Reconnect the power cord to the new drive, following the.... Connect the second drive connector to Storage and then select Disk Management. 5. Replace the side cover. Click Start in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. 1. The Computer Management window appears. 4. Right-click on the Unallocated area of the ribbon cable with memory c ard readers . Follow the wizard...
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...the loss of data from files that are currently open files, if possible. 2. If the Shut Down Windows window does not appear: 1. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down list box and select Restart. 4. Page 64...does not close the software program that has stopped responding. 1. Click OK. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. Click Shut Down. 3. Click the drop-down your computer to close any open . 1 T he window text dis played may vary. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. If the software...
...the loss of data from files that are currently open files, if possible. 2. If the Shut Down Windows window does not appear: 1. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down list box and select Restart. 4. Page 64...does not close the software program that has stopped responding. 1. Click OK. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. Click Shut Down. 3. Click the drop-down your computer to close any open . 1 T he window text dis played may vary. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. If the software...
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... not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on...
... not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on...
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Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Page 66 Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running.
Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Page 66 Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running.
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Select Appearance and Themes, and then select Change the screen resolution. 3. How do I change the video resolution of my display? 1. Click Apply and then click OK. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels. 5. Page 67 Click the Settings tab. 4. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select Control Panel. 2.
Select Appearance and Themes, and then select Change the screen resolution. 3. How do I change the video resolution of my display? 1. Click Apply and then click OK. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels. 5. Page 67 Click the Settings tab. 4. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select Control Panel. 2.
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...of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to resume normal operation. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Page 68 Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode? If your keyboard has a Stand by key , press it briefly ...to resume normal operation. If your keyboard is not equipped with a Stand by key, press any key to your specific situation. The VAIO Help And...
...of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to resume normal operation. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Page 68 Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode? If your keyboard has a Stand by key , press it briefly ...to resume normal operation. If your keyboard is not equipped with a Stand by key, press any key to your specific situation. The VAIO Help And...