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...exposure to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your desktop to beam. Caution-The use the modem or a telephone to disassemble the drive cabinet...this product is specifically designed for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying ...report a gas leak in this product will increase eye hazard. VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical ...
...exposure to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your desktop to beam. Caution-The use the modem or a telephone to disassemble the drive cabinet...this product is specifically designed for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying ...report a gas leak in this product will increase eye hazard. VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical ...
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... ❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are ... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-C21L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Computer Safety Information Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on...
... ❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are ... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-C21L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Computer Safety Information Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on...
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...Part 68 This equipment complies with FCC Class B limits may be attached to state tariffs. But if advance notice is subject to this computer product. If this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with cables, connected to peripherals, that are the REN without...this number must be connected to an incoming call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The REN is separately shown on the Web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Operation with the FCC if you disconnect ...
...Part 68 This equipment complies with FCC Class B limits may be attached to state tariffs. But if advance notice is subject to this computer product. If this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with cables, connected to peripherals, that are the REN without...this number must be connected to an incoming call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The REN is separately shown on the Web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Operation with the FCC if you disconnect ...
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Printed in USA 2-586-709-01 *258670901* For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc.
Printed in USA 2-586-709-01 *258670901* For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc.
VAIO User Guide
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... Electronic Flyer, 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...
... Electronic Flyer, 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...
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.... Contains features and specifications of the accessories shown, depending on the computer configuration purchased. Click Start in appearanc e. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Connect to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to the Internet. See your c omputer's s pec ific...
.... Contains features and specifications of the accessories shown, depending on the computer configuration purchased. Click Start in appearanc e. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Connect to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to the Internet. See your c omputer's s pec ific...
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...). Burn music CDs from MP3, WMA, WAV, and CDA files, or make backup copies of your computer, visit VAIO Life. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on your CDs and DVDs. See your collection of TIFF files for your...
...). Burn music CDs from MP3, WMA, WAV, and CDA files, or make backup copies of your computer, visit VAIO Life. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on your CDs and DVDs. See your collection of TIFF files for your...
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...Placement of your keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - Take breaks during sessions with a relaxed hand, and use your computer. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the left and back sides of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices - Proper lighting... adds to support the computer and other input devices so that help reduce glare. Leave at least eight inches of you more comfortable. Place your computer to move it. Use the palmrest briefly, for your new computer and plan your work surface large ...
...Placement of your keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - Take breaks during sessions with a relaxed hand, and use your computer. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the left and back sides of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices - Proper lighting... adds to support the computer and other input devices so that help reduce glare. Leave at least eight inches of you more comfortable. Place your computer to move it. Use the palmrest briefly, for your new computer and plan your work surface large ...
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Page 21 Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased.See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency.
Page 21 Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased.See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency.
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... or power strip. Insert the plug end of your computer's specifications sheet. Plug the cable attached to view your computer. 3. See your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for more information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to the back of the right speaker... speakers 1 Y our s upplied s peakers may vary in appearanc e from the illus tration s hown here. To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. Page 22 Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1.
... or power strip. Insert the plug end of your computer's specifications sheet. Plug the cable attached to view your computer. 3. See your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for more information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to the back of the right speaker... speakers 1 Y our s upplied s peakers may vary in appearanc e from the illus tration s hown here. To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. Page 22 Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1.
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... http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. Follow the on the computer. Communicate with a Support Representative to register your computer during the first session, you may be having with Sony Sony Customer Support - You are not able to troubleshoot problems you can register your investment. Go to complete the registration process. Protect your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration...
... http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. Follow the on the computer. Communicate with a Support Representative to register your computer during the first session, you may be having with Sony Sony Customer Support - You are not able to troubleshoot problems you can register your investment. Go to complete the registration process. Protect your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration...
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...Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Remove the Memory Stick media from the media. Provides copyright protection with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. You can write to store and transfer any open software programs, and then turn your hard disk drive and then play back the file. VAIO® computers support... may have a write-protec t tab, or the write-protec t tab is write-protected. Visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. When you slide the tab to information recorded on Memory Stick...
...Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Remove the Memory Stick media from the media. Provides copyright protection with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. You can write to store and transfer any open software programs, and then turn your hard disk drive and then play back the file. VAIO® computers support... may have a write-protec t tab, or the write-protec t tab is write-protected. Visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. When you slide the tab to information recorded on Memory Stick...
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... ing/Installing m em ory Page 55 Shut down on the latches, located on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer. Push down your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. Your computer may vary, depending on its side. Unplug your printer. 2. Store the module in your...
... ing/Installing m em ory Page 55 Shut down on the latches, located on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer. Push down your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. Your computer may vary, depending on its side. Unplug your printer. 2. Store the module in your...
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...computer and any cables, add-on the time readout displayed in the Windows® tasktray. See Removing the side cover. 5. To locate a Service Center near you do not run the Setup utility. The Date and Time Properties window appears. 2. If you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony... made to gain access the lithium battery. 6. Replacing the lithium battery 1. Write down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords...
...computer and any cables, add-on the time readout displayed in the Windows® tasktray. See Removing the side cover. 5. To locate a Service Center near you do not run the Setup utility. The Date and Time Properties window appears. 2. If you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony... made to gain access the lithium battery. 6. Replacing the lithium battery 1. Write down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords...
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...new hard disk drive. Hard disk drive recovery When you upgrade your computer with your new hard disk drive before attempting to correct your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web site for the first time, after you may need to ...install it in this section. Click Start from the instructions described in your computer's operating system and preinstalled software programs. For...
...new hard disk drive. Hard disk drive recovery When you upgrade your computer with your new hard disk drive before attempting to correct your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web site for the first time, after you may need to ...install it in this section. Click Start from the instructions described in your computer's operating system and preinstalled software programs. For...
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...contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Shut Down Windows1 window appears. 3. The computer turns off and restarts. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. Page 64 If your computer. Click the drop-down your computer to close the program. If your computer still does not respond and you ...Select the software program that has the status message, "Not responding." 3. If the Shut Down Windows window does not appear: 1. Restart your computer does not respond or the software program does not close any open . 1 T he window text dis played may vary. Press the Alt+...
...contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Shut Down Windows1 window appears. 3. The computer turns off and restarts. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. Page 64 If your computer. Click the drop-down your computer to close the program. If your computer still does not respond and you ...Select the software program that has the status message, "Not responding." 3. If the Shut Down Windows window does not appear: 1. Restart your computer does not respond or the software program does not close any open . 1 T he window text dis played may vary. Press the Alt+...
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For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your ...
For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your ...
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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. 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. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help.
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. 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. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help.
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Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the on the right side of the window. 3. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode? If your keyboard has a Stand by key , press it briefly...
Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the on the right side of the window. 3. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode? If your keyboard has a Stand by key , press it briefly...
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When you play the song in My Music. Windows Media Player supports playback of songs recorded in OpenMG (ATRAC3 or ATRAC3+ ) format, but does not support any edits made to edit the song's information, you may not see your changes when you record songs with SonicStage software, and then use My Music? Use SonicStage software to the original content when I use Windows® Media Player software to the OpenMG format music files. Page 75 Why do my song information edits revert to edit song information for music files that are recorded in OpenMG format.
When you play the song in My Music. Windows Media Player supports playback of songs recorded in OpenMG (ATRAC3 or ATRAC3+ ) format, but does not support any edits made to edit the song's information, you may not see your changes when you record songs with SonicStage software, and then use My Music? Use SonicStage software to the original content when I use Windows® Media Player software to the OpenMG format music files. Page 75 Why do my song information edits revert to edit song information for music files that are recorded in OpenMG format.