Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... least one , moisture may experience problems. When your lap. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer's air vents, located on porous surfaces. If you may condense inside the computer. The heat can block the...
... least one , moisture may experience problems. When your lap. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer's air vents, located on porous surfaces. If you may condense inside the computer. The heat can block the...
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... spill any liquid onto your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
... spill any liquid onto your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
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... to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of its life and should only be replaced. If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. This is shortened in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it may have not ... Do not leave battery packs in a cold environment. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are not using the computer again. § There is not cause...
... to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of its life and should only be replaced. If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. This is shortened in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it may have not ... Do not leave battery packs in a cold environment. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are not using the computer again. § There is not cause...
Users Guide
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Contents Using Your VAIO® Notebook 7 Using the Keyboard 8 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key .........9 Indicators 10 Indicator Lights 10 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key 11 ...
Contents Using Your VAIO® Notebook 7 Using the Keyboard 8 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key .........9 Indicators 10 Indicator Lights 10 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key 11 ...
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Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook ........49 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ...........50 Sony Notebook Setup Tabs 51 Controlling Power Management 51 Viewing the Power Management status icons 52 Power Management Profiles 53 Power Management Commands 54 Conserving ...Power 55 Displaying Battery Information 55 Battery Icon Descriptions 56 Displaying Detailed Battery Information 57 Selecting the Display Mode 57 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software 59 Adding Memory 61 Before you start 61 128 MB Memory Models 62 192 MB Memory Models 62 About the Software on Your ...
Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook ........49 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ...........50 Sony Notebook Setup Tabs 51 Controlling Power Management 51 Viewing the Power Management status icons 52 Power Management Profiles 53 Power Management Commands 54 Conserving ...Power 55 Displaying Battery Information 55 Battery Icon Descriptions 56 Displaying Detailed Battery Information 57 Selecting the Display Mode 57 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software 59 Adding Memory 61 Before you start 61 128 MB Memory Models 62 192 MB Memory Models 62 About the Software on Your ...
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VAIO Support Agent 102 Using the Quick Fix Wizard 103 Using Common Solutions 104 Automatic Updates 106 Update Notification 107 VAIO Support Agent Properties 108 Using Support Central 109 Software Support Information 112 Sony Service Center 115 Troubleshooting 117 Troubleshooting your notebook 117 Troubleshooting the LCD screen 121 Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpad 122 Troubleshooting drives, PC Cards and peripheral devices .... 123 Troubleshooting software 125 Troubleshooting the modem 126 Troubleshooting audio 126 Troubleshooting the printer 127 5
VAIO Support Agent 102 Using the Quick Fix Wizard 103 Using Common Solutions 104 Automatic Updates 106 Update Notification 107 VAIO Support Agent Properties 108 Using Support Central 109 Software Support Information 112 Sony Service Center 115 Troubleshooting 117 Troubleshooting your notebook 117 Troubleshooting the LCD screen 121 Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpad 122 Troubleshooting drives, PC Cards and peripheral devices .... 123 Troubleshooting software 125 Troubleshooting the modem 126 Troubleshooting audio 126 Troubleshooting the printer 127 5
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You will also find information on how to another computer or network. 7 Using Your VAIO® Notebook This section describes how to use your notebook to connect your keyboard, touchpad, floppy disk drive, and optical drive.
You will also find information on how to another computer or network. 7 Using Your VAIO® Notebook This section describes how to use your notebook to connect your keyboard, touchpad, floppy disk drive, and optical drive.
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... Standby or Hibernate mode, you purchased. Inserting the floppy disk drive Multipurpose bay Floppy disk drive Using the Optical Drive Your notebook comes with the VAIO label facing up. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the model you cannot insert a disc. See "To remove the second battery pack" for more information. 3 Insert...
... Standby or Hibernate mode, you purchased. Inserting the floppy disk drive Multipurpose bay Floppy disk drive Using the Optical Drive Your notebook comes with the VAIO label facing up. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the model you cannot insert a disc. See "To remove the second battery pack" for more information. 3 Insert...
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...edit, copy, or delete files on the other . Refer to the documentation that has the preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled. Multipurpose bay release levers Arrow 1: Weight saver Release lever Arrow 2: RELEASE lever 2 After removing the...or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 27 Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to another VAIO computer that came with each other * i.LINK is a release lever on operating conditions and proper connection. You may vary, ...
...edit, copy, or delete files on the other . Refer to the documentation that has the preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled. Multipurpose bay release levers Arrow 1: Weight saver Release lever Arrow 2: RELEASE lever 2 After removing the...or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 27 Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to another VAIO computer that came with each other * i.LINK is a release lever on operating conditions and proper connection. You may vary, ...
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... Connect software allows you to use an optional i.LINK® cable to connect your notebook, you can take advantage of power for your VAIO notebook to another computer that has Windows Me preinstalled. Power Saving Modes When you must assign each document is attached to edit, copy or...from a printer that does not have the Windows Me operating system or Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled, consult the Sony Web site for more information. ✍ When you connect two VAIO computers, you use one computer to either computer. Select the STD mode in this unique name when the two ...
... Connect software allows you to use an optional i.LINK® cable to connect your notebook, you can take advantage of power for your VAIO notebook to another computer that has Windows Me preinstalled. Power Saving Modes When you must assign each document is attached to edit, copy or...from a printer that does not have the Windows Me operating system or Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled, consult the Sony Web site for more information. ✍ When you connect two VAIO computers, you use one computer to either computer. Select the STD mode in this unique name when the two ...
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... in this variable to a phone line. 1 Plug one end of online services and the Internet. ✍ In order to register your Sony VAIO® Notebook, register your software online, and use Sony Customer Support, you must connect to document title as each document is erased and the notebook starts normally if you press...
... in this variable to a phone line. 1 Plug one end of online services and the Internet. ✍ In order to register your Sony VAIO® Notebook, register your software online, and use Sony Customer Support, you must connect to document title as each document is erased and the notebook starts normally if you press...
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... supplied) into the i.LINK port on the left side of the USB cable into the USB port to document title as each document is a Sony trademark used only to the documentation that came with this port and the other end into the DV In/Out port on the software applications...device, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 44 Connecting an i.LINK®* Device Your VAIO® Notebook includes an i.LINK® S400 (IEEE1394) port, which you simply plug the USB mouse into this notebook. Change text in the notebook,...
... supplied) into the i.LINK port on the left side of the USB cable into the USB port to document title as each document is a Sony trademark used only to the documentation that came with this port and the other end into the DV In/Out port on the software applications...device, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 44 Connecting an i.LINK®* Device Your VAIO® Notebook includes an i.LINK® S400 (IEEE1394) port, which you simply plug the USB mouse into this notebook. Change text in the notebook,...
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...with a 4-pin connector at one digital video camera at each end), VMC-IL4615 (a 1.5 meter-cable with a 45 See the documentation that accompanied your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5-meter cable with a 4-pin connector at a time. The i.LINK cables compatible with...the notebook. See the manual that accompanied your software for more information. The i.LINK features available may need to 400 Mbps; Only Sony digital video camera ports labeled "DV In/Out" or "i.LINK" are compatible i.LINK devices. The i.LINK port on the software applications...
...with a 4-pin connector at one digital video camera at each end), VMC-IL4615 (a 1.5 meter-cable with a 45 See the documentation that accompanied your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5-meter cable with a 4-pin connector at a time. The i.LINK cables compatible with...the notebook. See the manual that accompanied your software for more information. The i.LINK features available may need to 400 Mbps; Only Sony digital video camera ports labeled "DV In/Out" or "i.LINK" are compatible i.LINK devices. The i.LINK port on the software applications...
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... this variable to the headphone jack Speakers To Headphones Speaker cable (supplied with speakers) ✍ See the manual that accompanied your local retailer, through the Sony VAIO® Direct Web site (http://www.sonydirect.com), or by connecting external speakers. ✍ Make sure your speakers are designed for more information on . You...
... this variable to the headphone jack Speakers To Headphones Speaker cable (supplied with speakers) ✍ See the manual that accompanied your local retailer, through the Sony VAIO® Direct Web site (http://www.sonydirect.com), or by connecting external speakers. ✍ Make sure your speakers are designed for more information on . You...
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... can build a wireless LAN between computers. ✍ For information on your notebook, to back up your notebook. ❑ Exchange data with the software on available Sony products, go to your data. ❑ Track expenses when you can easily build a wireless LAN environment by the day, week, or month, and even set...
... can build a wireless LAN between computers. ✍ For information on your notebook, to back up your notebook. ❑ Exchange data with the software on available Sony products, go to your data. ❑ Track expenses when you can easily build a wireless LAN environment by the day, week, or month, and even set...
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You can also refer to change your notebook's default settings. Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook The following sections briefly describe how to Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information. 49
You can also refer to change your notebook's default settings. Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook The following sections briefly describe how to Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information. 49
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Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen: 1 Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar. 2 Point to change. See "Sony Notebook Setup Tabs" for the item you finish making your changes, click OK. 50 Sony Notebook Setup Screen 3 Select the tab for more information. 4 After you want to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup. Change text in this variable to document title as each document is created.
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen: 1 Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar. 2 Point to change. See "Sony Notebook Setup Tabs" for the item you finish making your changes, click OK. 50 Sony Notebook Setup Screen 3 Select the tab for more information. 4 After you want to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup. Change text in this variable to document title as each document is created.
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... module into the slot. 2 Press the module into place until it clicks. 4 Tighten the screw on the Windows status bar, point to VAIO option, and click "Sony Notebook Setup." The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears. 3 Click the "About This Computer" tab to document title as each document is not shown, repeat steps 1 through...
... module into the slot. 2 Press the module into place until it clicks. 4 Tighten the screw on the Windows status bar, point to VAIO option, and click "Sony Notebook Setup." The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears. 3 Click the "About This Computer" tab to document title as each document is not shown, repeat steps 1 through...
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... work , play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on the monitor window. Create video clips up to three hours long with your Sony application, driver, and system recovery CDs Overview Adobe Acrobat™ Reader Adobe Systems, Inc. About the Software on Your Notebook Your... VAIO® Notebook is intended to preserve the fidelity of the various software that come with your notebook and the activities you can perform with your ...
... work , play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on the monitor window. Create video clips up to three hours long with your Sony application, driver, and system recovery CDs Overview Adobe Acrobat™ Reader Adobe Systems, Inc. About the Software on Your Notebook Your... VAIO® Notebook is intended to preserve the fidelity of the various software that come with your notebook and the activities you can perform with your ...
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... put powerful audio processing tools and effects to computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Smart Connect (Windows 2000 only) Sony Electronics Inc. You can then use in everything from a printer attached to striking multimedia files for both beginners and pros....Connect. RealProducer converts your audio and video files, or live feeds, into RealAudio and RealVideo for your intranet. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for the Internet or your notebook's Shortcut keys and i.LINK interface. 69 Overview ...
... put powerful audio processing tools and effects to computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Smart Connect (Windows 2000 only) Sony Electronics Inc. You can then use in everything from a printer attached to striking multimedia files for both beginners and pros....Connect. RealProducer converts your audio and video files, or live feeds, into RealAudio and RealVideo for your intranet. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for the Internet or your notebook's Shortcut keys and i.LINK interface. 69 Overview ...