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... to preinstalled software programs. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which provides updates and supplemental information about , and that information will be displayed in this... Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to learn more about your computer. Page 1 View the Electronic Flyer, which lists your computer's hardware...
... to preinstalled software programs. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which provides updates and supplemental information about , and that information will be displayed in this... Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to learn more about your computer. Page 1 View the Electronic Flyer, which lists your computer's hardware...
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When you connect to the Internet, you through the process of connecting to the Internet. The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your Internet connection Frequently asked questions Page 20 Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for ...setting up your dial-up an Ethernet Internet connection Customizing your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to Sony Computing Support. Setting up a dial-up Internet connection Setting up or Ethernet connection to the Internet and choosing an Internet service...
When you connect to the Internet, you through the process of connecting to the Internet. The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your Internet connection Frequently asked questions Page 20 Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for ...setting up your dial-up an Ethernet Internet connection Customizing your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to Sony Computing Support. Setting up a dial-up Internet connection Setting up or Ethernet connection to the Internet and choosing an Internet service...
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... name should be no more than 32 ASCII characters.) The following steps are not sure a network key is required, see the network administrator or the guide that require a network key. To set up a computer-to ON. Turning on the taskbar. Make sure the Data encryption (WEP enabled) check box is provided...
... name should be no more than 32 ASCII characters.) The following steps are not sure a network key is required, see the network administrator or the guide that require a network key. To set up a computer-to ON. Turning on the taskbar. Make sure the Data encryption (WEP enabled) check box is provided...
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Click Start on the taskbar, and point to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD program. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. 3. If you to play a DVD while using AC power 1. Close all open programs. 2. ... select DVD from the submenu. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. 2. Do not use memory-resident utility software to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD program To play the DVD. For instructions on how to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. Do not switch power...
Click Start on the taskbar, and point to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD program. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. 3. If you to play a DVD while using AC power 1. Close all open programs. 2. ... select DVD from the submenu. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. 2. Do not use memory-resident utility software to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD program To play the DVD. For instructions on how to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. Do not switch power...
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... and use. See the instructions that accompanied the printer for more information on your computer or port replicator (if applicable). Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied your printer for more information. Connecting a Printer Page 57
... and use. See the instructions that accompanied the printer for more information on your computer or port replicator (if applicable). Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied your printer for more information. Connecting a Printer Page 57
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Follow these steps: Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on -screen instructions. 4. See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. Make sure the computer recognizes the printer. If the New Hardware Wizard appears...
Follow these steps: Click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on -screen instructions. 4. See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. Make sure the computer recognizes the printer. If the New Hardware Wizard appears...
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See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), ...
See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), ...
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... connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you may need to restart the computer for it to recognize the device. See Frequently asked questions for more information. See the instructions that accompanied...
... connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you may need to restart the computer for it to recognize the device. See Frequently asked questions for more information. See the instructions that accompanied...
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... PC Card drive 1. Select the PC Card drive in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to purchase a PC Card drive, shop Sony online at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio or contact your local retailer. Eject the PC Card from the bottom of the optical drive before you... drive to read data stored on its installation and use a Sony compatible DVD drive. Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with an external PC Card drive, depending on the taskbar. See the guide that is selected, and click OK. Click Stop. Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives The ...
... PC Card drive 1. Select the PC Card drive in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to purchase a PC Card drive, shop Sony online at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio or contact your local retailer. Eject the PC Card from the bottom of the optical drive before you... drive to read data stored on its installation and use a Sony compatible DVD drive. Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with an external PC Card drive, depending on the taskbar. See the guide that is selected, and click OK. Click Stop. Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives The ...
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...Why doesn't my PC Card work? Make sure the PC Card is inserted into the PC Card slot, the computer may not be using a Sony PC Card. See Inserting PC Cards for more information. Make sure the PC Card is a problem with this computer. Restart your PC Card.... Check the guide that accompanied your computer. You may need to use . You may need to disable devices you are inserting the card correctly. Why doesn't my computer...
...Why doesn't my PC Card work? Make sure the PC Card is inserted into the PC Card slot, the computer may not be using a Sony PC Card. See Inserting PC Cards for more information. Make sure the PC Card is a problem with this computer. Restart your PC Card.... Check the guide that accompanied your computer. You may need to use . You may need to disable devices you are inserting the card correctly. Why doesn't my computer...
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... programs on your screen. The Found New Hardware window appears on its installation and use . Connecting an i.LINK Digital Video Cam era Recorder See the guide that accompanied your computer will not recognize multiple cameras. Do not connect an external device that accompanied your program for more information on the...
... programs on your screen. The Found New Hardware window appears on its installation and use . Connecting an i.LINK Digital Video Cam era Recorder See the guide that accompanied your computer will not recognize multiple cameras. Do not connect an external device that accompanied your program for more information on the...
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... between your computer and the projector. Press the Fn+F7 key combination to display the actions and images on its installation and use. See the guide that accompanied your projector for more information on the computer screen (LCD). Plug the display cable into an AC outlet. 2. See Selecting a display for more...
... between your computer and the projector. Press the Fn+F7 key combination to display the actions and images on its installation and use. See the guide that accompanied your projector for more information on the computer screen (LCD). Plug the display cable into an AC outlet. 2. See Selecting a display for more...
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Connecting speakers You can connect speakers to your computer to your computer 1. Turn down the volume of your speakers for more information on the computer. 3. To connect speakers to enhance the sound quality of the speakers. 2. Plug the speaker cable into the speaker. Connecting Speakers See the guide that accompanied your computer. Page 121 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the Headphone jack on its installation and use. The speakers' magnetic field may damage the data stored on the speakers. Do not place floppy disks on the floppy disks.
Connecting speakers You can connect speakers to your computer to your computer 1. Turn down the volume of your speakers for more information on the computer. 3. To connect speakers to enhance the sound quality of the speakers. 2. Plug the speaker cable into the speaker. Connecting Speakers See the guide that accompanied your computer. Page 121 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the Headphone jack on its installation and use. The speakers' magnetic field may damage the data stored on the speakers. Do not place floppy disks on the floppy disks.
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... Audio Properties. 2. The computer may be disabled. On the Volume tab, click Advanced in speaker volume. Follow these steps: 1. See the guide that has its own volume control, make sure the battery(s) is inserted properly and is properly set to music with speakers or headphones? See Adjusting... select the correct speaker setup from my speakers? If the computer is using battery power, use the speaker cable that program's help guide for more information. If you are using battery power, make sure the volume control is charged. See Using the Battery for more ...
... Audio Properties. 2. The computer may be disabled. On the Volume tab, click Advanced in speaker volume. Follow these steps: 1. See the guide that has its own volume control, make sure the battery(s) is inserted properly and is properly set to music with speakers or headphones? See Adjusting... select the correct speaker setup from my speakers? If the computer is using battery power, use the speaker cable that program's help guide for more information. If you are using battery power, make sure the volume control is charged. See Using the Battery for more ...
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Connecting a microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack1 Connecting a Microphone on its installation and use. 1 A protruding dot loc ated next to the M ic rophone jac k dis tinguis hes this jac k from the H eadphone jac k. Page 127 See the guide that accompanied your microphone for more information on the computer.
Connecting a microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack1 Connecting a Microphone on its installation and use. 1 A protruding dot loc ated next to the M ic rophone jac k dis tinguis hes this jac k from the H eadphone jac k. Page 127 See the guide that accompanied your microphone for more information on the computer.
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For more troubleshooting topics refer to these sources before you may encounter when using your computer. Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve some basic problems you contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Troubleshooting Your Computer Support Options Page 137 Many problems have simple solutions, so refer to the VAIO® Computer User Guide.
For more troubleshooting topics refer to these sources before you may encounter when using your computer. Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve some basic problems you contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Troubleshooting Your Computer Support Options Page 137 Many problems have simple solutions, so refer to the VAIO® Computer User Guide.
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... came with your printed Quick Start guide for location information. 3. If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Reinsert the power cord and the battery. 4. The BIOS Setup menu appears. 2. Press the Down Arrow key Enter. The message Load default values ...
... came with your printed Quick Start guide for location information. 3. If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Reinsert the power cord and the battery. 4. The BIOS Setup menu appears. 2. Press the Down Arrow key Enter. The message Load default values ...
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... computer capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on -screen Help files. Support Options If you can visit Microsoft® customer support at : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. You can visit Sony Computing Support at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access...
... computer capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on -screen Help files. Support Options If you can visit Microsoft® customer support at : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. You can visit Sony Computing Support at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access...
Quick Start Guide
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Contents Notice to Users 5 Setting Up 15 Unpacking Your Computer 16 Applying Ergonomics 18 Locating Controls and Ports 19 Getting Started 25 Turning On Your Computer 26 Using the Touch Pad 29 Registering Your Computer 31 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 32 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection 34 Turning Off Your Computer 36 Expanding Your Computing Power .........39 Upgrading Memory 40 Locating Preinstalled Programs 40 VAIO Recovery Options 41 About Recovery Options 42 About the Recovery Media Kit 44 3
Contents Notice to Users 5 Setting Up 15 Unpacking Your Computer 16 Applying Ergonomics 18 Locating Controls and Ports 19 Getting Started 25 Turning On Your Computer 26 Using the Touch Pad 29 Registering Your Computer 31 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 32 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection 34 Turning Off Your Computer 36 Expanding Your Computing Power .........39 Upgrading Memory 40 Locating Preinstalled Programs 40 VAIO Recovery Options 41 About Recovery Options 42 About the Recovery Media Kit 44 3
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VAIO® Computer User Guide Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 48 Caring for Your Computer 57 Storing Your Computer 58 Using Cables and Connections 58 Cleaning Your Computer 59 Handling the LCD Screen 59 Troubleshooting 61 Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP)..... 62 Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000).. 67 Support Options 71 Index 73 4
VAIO® Computer User Guide Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 48 Caring for Your Computer 57 Storing Your Computer 58 Using Cables and Connections 58 Cleaning Your Computer 59 Handling the LCD Screen 59 Troubleshooting 61 Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP)..... 62 Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000).. 67 Support Options 71 Index 73 4