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...aspects of this main window. Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about , and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to view your computer. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to preinstalled software applications. ...This User Guide provides detailed information on your purchase of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to learn more about your computer's hardware specifications and software information. Page 1
...aspects of this main window. Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about , and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to view your computer. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to preinstalled software applications. ...This User Guide provides detailed information on your purchase of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to learn more about your computer's hardware specifications and software information. Page 1
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes the following aspects of your new computer: Using the Keyboard Using the Touchpad Using the Center Jog Dial Control Using the Optical Disc Drive Using PC Cards Using Memory Stick Media Using the Multipurpose Bay Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using Power Saving Modes Connecting a Telephone Cable Connecting to a Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless LAN Page 2
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes the following aspects of your new computer: Using the Keyboard Using the Touchpad Using the Center Jog Dial Control Using the Optical Disc Drive Using PC Cards Using Memory Stick Media Using the Multipurpose Bay Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using Power Saving Modes Connecting a Telephone Cable Connecting to a Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless LAN Page 2
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Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function + F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. + Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. + D Displays the desktop. + E Displays the My Computer window. + F menu. Page 5 This is ...
Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function + F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. + Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. + D Displays the desktop. + E Displays the My Computer window. + F menu. Page 5 This is ...
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... on the s oftware applic ations , operating s ys tem, and c ompatible i.LI N K devic es . For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup, right-click the Jog Dial Utility icon or in the taskbar and click Help Topics. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of the functions controlled... Setup is provided in this section. VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on operating c onditions and proper c onnec tion. An overview of some of Sony us ed to des ignate that c ame with eac h other. Refer to your computer's center Jog Dial Control, ...
... on the s oftware applic ations , operating s ys tem, and c ompatible i.LI N K devic es . For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup, right-click the Jog Dial Utility icon or in the taskbar and click Help Topics. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of the functions controlled... Setup is provided in this section. VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on operating c onditions and proper c onnec tion. An overview of some of Sony us ed to des ignate that c ame with eac h other. Refer to your computer's center Jog Dial Control, ...
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... excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. Your computer does not work properly. In order to register your Sony VAIO computer, register your software online, and use Sony Customer Support, you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work with party lines, cannot...
... excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. Your computer does not work properly. In order to register your Sony VAIO computer, register your software online, and use Sony Customer Support, you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work with party lines, cannot...
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... Digital Network (ISDN) router, cable modem, or Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL) modem to share access to : http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. The Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point is designed for wireless connections with the provided software. You can operate multiple ...computers more freely than ever before. Com m unicating v ia Wireless LAN Access Point For information on available Sony products, go to the Internet among multiple computers. Page 54 Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring, you can easily build a...
... Digital Network (ISDN) router, cable modem, or Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL) modem to share access to : http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. The Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point is designed for wireless connections with the provided software. You can operate multiple ...computers more freely than ever before. Com m unicating v ia Wireless LAN Access Point For information on available Sony products, go to the Internet among multiple computers. Page 54 Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring, you can easily build a...
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... an Audio Device Connecting an Audio-Video Device Connecting an i.LINK Audio-Video Device Connecting an External Display Connecting with another VAIO computer Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone Expanding Your Computer Capabilities Page 61
... an Audio Device Connecting an Audio-Video Device Connecting an i.LINK Audio-Video Device Connecting an External Display Connecting with another VAIO computer Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone Expanding Your Computer Capabilities Page 61
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T he i.LI N K c onnec tion may not c ommunic ate with an i.LINK Cable 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed to either computer. Page 81 Before c onnec ting c ompatible i.LI N K P C peripherals to your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer The preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system enables you to use one computer to...
T he i.LI N K c onnec tion may not c ommunic ate with an i.LINK Cable 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed to either computer. Page 81 Before c onnec ting c ompatible i.LI N K P C peripherals to your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer The preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system enables you to use one computer to...
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...system, Smart Connect software may be necessary. To connect two VAIO computers 1. Repeat steps 1 to the i.LINK port on the second computer. 5. Select the Computer Name tab, and type in a unique name for support options (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). You will use this unique name to install ...these settings. 6. Page 82 Connect one end of the i.LINK cable to 3 on each computer. Consult the Sony Web site for the computer. Right-click My Computer, and select Properties. 2. Reboot both computers to differentiate the two computers once they are ...
...system, Smart Connect software may be necessary. To connect two VAIO computers 1. Repeat steps 1 to the i.LINK port on the second computer. 5. Select the Computer Name tab, and type in a unique name for support options (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). You will use this unique name to install ...these settings. 6. Page 82 Connect one end of the i.LINK cable to 3 on each computer. Consult the Sony Web site for the computer. Right-click My Computer, and select Properties. 2. Reboot both computers to differentiate the two computers once they are ...
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Wireless LAN PC Card You can purchase an external Wireless LAN PC Card separately, but your computer (depending on Sony Wireless LAN, go to -Peer mode) between computers that allows for a wireless LAN environment. For more information on the model you purchased) may already come .... The Wireless LAN PC Card is designed for wireless connections. Without the access point, you can achieve direct communication (Peer-to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. With the access point, you can build a wireless LAN between computers.
Wireless LAN PC Card You can purchase an external Wireless LAN PC Card separately, but your computer (depending on Sony Wireless LAN, go to -Peer mode) between computers that allows for a wireless LAN environment. For more information on the model you purchased) may already come .... The Wireless LAN PC Card is designed for wireless connections. Without the access point, you can achieve direct communication (Peer-to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. With the access point, you can build a wireless LAN between computers.
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook's default settings. Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Selecting the Display Mode Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Page 94
Customizing Your VAIO Computer The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook's default settings. Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Selecting the Display Mode Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Page 94
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... controlled by Windows XP Professional are displayed in Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system. All other software applications are shown in your new VAIO computer, you have initially setup your selected language.
... controlled by Windows XP Professional are displayed in Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system. All other software applications are shown in your new VAIO computer, you have initially setup your selected language.
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About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you with information on the wide variety of software applications installed on . This section provides you turn it on your computer: Software Overview Software Support Information Page 120
About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you with information on the wide variety of software applications installed on . This section provides you turn it on your computer: Software Overview Software Support Information Page 120
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...convergence. Personalize your preinstalled software and answers to frequently asked questions. VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc. Page 123 Sony ScreenBlast ACID (On selected models) Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment With the powerful Sony ScreenBlast ACID software you can create royalty-free music by utilizing ...or Internet projects. A smart solution for fine-tuning audio playback. Inc. VAIO Support Agent provides immediate, interactive, online support with information about your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo! Whether you want to use DVD player including all the ...
...convergence. Personalize your preinstalled software and answers to frequently asked questions. VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc. Page 123 Sony ScreenBlast ACID (On selected models) Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment With the powerful Sony ScreenBlast ACID software you can create royalty-free music by utilizing ...or Internet projects. A smart solution for fine-tuning audio playback. Inc. VAIO Support Agent provides immediate, interactive, online support with information about your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo! Whether you want to use DVD player including all the ...
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...; System Drive Recovery - You can set the partition sizes for more information. The System Recovery utility starts from the Recovery CD. The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears. At the pop-up your system's data. Turn on -screen instructions. The message "Save configuration changes... with your turn on the computer. 2. appears. 5. Make sure "Yes" is selected, and press the Enter key. Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the drive when your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may have installed since you to format...
...; System Drive Recovery - You can set the partition sizes for more information. The System Recovery utility starts from the Recovery CD. The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears. At the pop-up your system's data. Turn on -screen instructions. The message "Save configuration changes... with your turn on the computer. 2. appears. 5. Make sure "Yes" is selected, and press the Enter key. Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the drive when your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may have installed since you to format...
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What software do I use for CD-R and CD-RW capability. Using the preinstalled SonicStage software's Record function to create CDs on your VAIO® computer, if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all of the necessary components for CD-R/CD-RW software functions? Page 165
What software do I use for CD-R and CD-RW capability. Using the preinstalled SonicStage software's Record function to create CDs on your VAIO® computer, if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all of the necessary components for CD-R/CD-RW software functions? Page 165
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... responds after returning from both computers. If that happens, restart both computers to establish a connection. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed only to des ignate that c ame with eac h other. T he i.LI N K c onnec tion may not recognize an ...to your c ompatible i.LI N K devic e for the computers to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable. 1. Page 167 Refer to respond. Disconnect the i.LINK®1 cable from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). The computers...
... responds after returning from both computers. If that happens, restart both computers to establish a connection. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed only to des ignate that c ame with eac h other. T he i.LI N K c onnec tion may not recognize an ...to your c ompatible i.LI N K devic e for the computers to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable. 1. Page 167 Refer to respond. Disconnect the i.LINK®1 cable from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). The computers...
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... recognize an i.LINK connection after a few moments, restart both computers to establish a connection. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed only to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable. 1. Disconnect the i.LINK®1 cable from a power saving mode (Standby or...
... recognize an i.LINK connection after a few moments, restart both computers to establish a connection. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed only to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable. 1. Disconnect the i.LINK®1 cable from a power saving mode (Standby or...
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Page 187 Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to these resources in the order they are listed. Refer to answer questions about your VAIO® computer or the preinstalled software.
Page 187 Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to these resources in the order they are listed. Refer to answer questions about your VAIO® computer or the preinstalled software.
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... and select the topics that you , call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support. Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony's VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications, network settings, and... other important software settings. You can call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or find the Help files ...
... and select the topics that you , call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support. Using advanced diagnostic technology, Sony's VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications, network settings, and... other important software settings. You can call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or find the Help files ...