Getting Started Guide
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...style features: ❑ An audio CD-burning component to record your favorite music on your hard disc drive. ❑ Net MD technology that supports the transfer of the VAIO MX computer is equipped with ATRAC3 technology are able to receive FM radio broadcasting stations through the built-... software, you to receive high quality sound. 12 Enables you are playable on MiniDisc Long Play (MDLP) compliant audio players. ❑ Sony OpenMG™ encryption technology that enables you to protect the music stored on audio CDs. ❑ A music Visualizer to supply high quality...
...style features: ❑ An audio CD-burning component to record your favorite music on your hard disc drive. ❑ Net MD technology that supports the transfer of the VAIO MX computer is equipped with ATRAC3 technology are able to receive FM radio broadcasting stations through the built-... software, you to receive high quality sound. 12 Enables you are playable on MiniDisc Long Play (MDLP) compliant audio players. ❑ Sony OpenMG™ encryption technology that enables you to protect the music stored on audio CDs. ❑ A music Visualizer to supply high quality...
Getting Started Guide
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...derived from multiple recorded Video Capsules, and arranging them onto the hard disk drive as your computer's display and record them in a folder named D:\ Giga ...Pocket. The Playlist Builder is a video editor that is a violation of -the-art video technology to function as a DVD player with Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder, a suite of interactive Sony... Video Capsules as well as modified Playlists. Welcome VAIO MX Computer video capabilities Your system utilizes state-of applicable laws...
...derived from multiple recorded Video Capsules, and arranging them onto the hard disk drive as your computer's display and record them in a folder named D:\ Giga ...Pocket. The Playlist Builder is a video editor that is a violation of -the-art video technology to function as a DVD player with Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder, a suite of interactive Sony... Video Capsules as well as modified Playlists. Welcome VAIO MX Computer video capabilities Your system utilizes state-of applicable laws...
Getting Started Guide
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... maximum recording time is registered to stop recording. The FM Listening panel appears. 2 Select the desired FM radio station. 3 Set up a Playlist to hold your hard drive. 1 Click . To use Quick Timer Recording To quickly set the amount time remaining to record: 1 Click on the FM Listening panel during the recording session...
... maximum recording time is registered to stop recording. The FM Listening panel appears. 2 Select the desired FM radio station. 3 Set up a Playlist to hold your hard drive. 1 Click . To use Quick Timer Recording To quickly set the amount time remaining to record: 1 Click on the FM Listening panel during the recording session...
Getting Started Guide
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...applications? A MiniDisc media is present in rare instances. In general, only one computer user can multiple computer users access and use a Giga Pocket application at the same time. About Using the MiniDisc Drive and Media When I cannot record or checkout more information, see the Giga ... Why did the Giga Pocket software stop allowing me to increase the free space on your hard disk drive reaches approximately 50 MB. Your timer recording continues even if the on your hard drive. I play a MiniDisc, a noticeable silence is currently accessing Giga Pocket must log off before...
...applications? A MiniDisc media is present in rare instances. In general, only one computer user can multiple computer users access and use a Giga Pocket application at the same time. About Using the MiniDisc Drive and Media When I cannot record or checkout more information, see the Giga ... Why did the Giga Pocket software stop allowing me to increase the free space on your hard disk drive reaches approximately 50 MB. Your timer recording continues even if the on your hard drive. I play a MiniDisc, a noticeable silence is currently accessing Giga Pocket must log off before...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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...photos immediately. ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc. has easy-to the Internet. Overview of Software Applications Note: Your computer may not be used to make custom CD labels for rich digital printing to use features, that automatically convert your ...VAIO (On selected models) Sonic Solutions DVDit! Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. Member benefits include e-mail, newsgroups, a Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB Web site, a member magazine, and 24-hour technical support. Using state-of others who share your system hard drive...
...photos immediately. ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc. has easy-to the Internet. Overview of Software Applications Note: Your computer may not be used to make custom CD labels for rich digital printing to use features, that automatically convert your ...VAIO (On selected models) Sonic Solutions DVDit! Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. Member benefits include e-mail, newsgroups, a Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB Web site, a member magazine, and 24-hour technical support. Using state-of others who share your system hard drive...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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You can watch TV and use , real-time antivirus security at your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. It's secure, easy to use, and you can use PicoPlayer to watch and record your favorite TV programs from... of Internet Explorer deliver a great Internet experience. This image management software displays images from one location. Giga Pocket enables your Video Capsules on a computer that does not have transitions, background music, and text. Microsoft® Internet Explorer Microsoft Corp. This messaging tool that takes your video clips and...
You can watch TV and use , real-time antivirus security at your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. It's secure, easy to use, and you can use PicoPlayer to watch and record your favorite TV programs from... of Internet Explorer deliver a great Internet experience. This image management software displays images from one location. Giga Pocket enables your Video Capsules on a computer that does not have transitions, background music, and text. Microsoft® Internet Explorer Microsoft Corp. This messaging tool that takes your video clips and...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... the Application Recovery CD(s) to the original factory settings. When you successfully complete your hard drive. To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and restores all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. You may...
... the Application Recovery CD(s) to the original factory settings. When you successfully complete your hard drive. To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and restores all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. You may...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Page 75 You may correct a problem that shipped with your hard drive. Note: If you need to reinstall all of your computer or specific application. To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD...
... reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). Page 75 You may correct a problem that shipped with your hard drive. Note: If you need to reinstall all of your computer or specific application. To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... for preinstalled software are also available online. This document is available electronically on your computer's hardware. VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your hard drive. Page 103 A printed manual may be available for your computer. Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you want to view. To access online...
... for preinstalled software are also available online. This document is available electronically on your computer's hardware. VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your hard drive. Page 103 A printed manual may be available for your computer. Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you want to view. To access online...
System Reference Manual
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xi Chapter 7 - Specifications 79 Processors 79 Chipset ...79 AGP Bus ...79 PCI Bus ...79 Memory Modules 80 Memory Configurations 80 L2 Cache ...80 Graphics ...80 Audio ...81 Communications 81 Giga Pocket I/O 81 I/O and Expansion Slots 82 Hard Drives and Controllers 82 Optical Drive 82 System BIOS 83 Index 85
xi Chapter 7 - Specifications 79 Processors 79 Chipset ...79 AGP Bus ...79 PCI Bus ...79 Memory Modules 80 Memory Configurations 80 L2 Cache ...80 Graphics ...80 Audio ...81 Communications 81 Giga Pocket I/O 81 I/O and Expansion Slots 82 Hard Drives and Controllers 82 Optical Drive 82 System BIOS 83 Index 85
System Reference Manual
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48 VAIO MX Computer System Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the main power supply before you insert a memory module (see "Installing System Memory" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab that latches the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. Before ...opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw ...
48 VAIO MX Computer System Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the main power supply before you insert a memory module (see "Installing System Memory" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab that latches the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. Before ...opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw ...
System Reference Manual
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Other Boot Device Silent Boot CMOS Setup Options 65 [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP ATAPI MO USB FDD USB ZIP [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled ATAPI CD-ROM 2. Removable Device 3. Boot Screen 1. IDE Hard Drive 4.
Other Boot Device Silent Boot CMOS Setup Options 65 [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP ATAPI MO USB FDD USB ZIP [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled ATAPI CD-ROM 2. Removable Device 3. Boot Screen 1. IDE Hard Drive 4.
System Reference Manual
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... and secondary (each supports two IDE drives) * Systems installed with your computer's original documentation. Hard Drives and Controllers Drive IDE hard drive* EIDE controller Description 120 GB C = 16 GB / D = 104 GB Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) * Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed. 82 VAIO MX Computer System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion...
... and secondary (each supports two IDE drives) * Systems installed with your computer's original documentation. Hard Drives and Controllers Drive IDE hard drive* EIDE controller Description 120 GB C = 16 GB / D = 104 GB Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) * Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed. 82 VAIO MX Computer System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion...
System Reference Manual
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... line in card 28 slot cover 41 replacing 27 cover 27 replacing lithium battery 32 resolution - See i.LINK installing 3.5 hard disk drive 43 PCI add-in card installing 30 removing 28 PCI bus specifications 79 power connector 53 power management, configuring 19 processor specifications...specifications 80 messages error 69 status and error 70 microprocessor - 86 VAIO MX Computer System Reference Manual G Giga Pocket specifications 81 graphics controller - See display monitor connector 12 mouse connector 10 O optical drive specifications 82 P passwords, user and supervisor 68 PCI add-in ...
... line in card 28 slot cover 41 replacing 27 cover 27 replacing lithium battery 32 resolution - See i.LINK installing 3.5 hard disk drive 43 PCI add-in card installing 30 removing 28 PCI bus specifications 79 power connector 53 power management, configuring 19 processor specifications...specifications 80 messages error 69 status and error 70 microprocessor - 86 VAIO MX Computer System Reference Manual G Giga Pocket specifications 81 graphics controller - See display monitor connector 12 mouse connector 10 O optical drive specifications 82 P passwords, user and supervisor 68 PCI add-in ...
System Reference Manual
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See I/O slot slot cover, removing 41 specifications AGP bus 79 audio 81 BIOS 83 chipset 79 communications 81 Giga Pocket 81 graphics 80 hard drives and controllers 82 I/O and expansion slots 82 L2 cache 80 memory configurations 80 Index 87 memory module 80 optical drives 82 PCI bus 79 processor 79 status and error messages 70 supervisor password 68 system board CLR CMOS Jumper 55 memory module connector 52 power connector 53 system memory, installing 37 U USB connectors 7 user password 68 S See Also communications slot -
See I/O slot slot cover, removing 41 specifications AGP bus 79 audio 81 BIOS 83 chipset 79 communications 81 Giga Pocket 81 graphics 80 hard drives and controllers 82 I/O and expansion slots 82 L2 cache 80 memory configurations 80 Index 87 memory module 80 optical drives 82 PCI bus 79 processor 79 status and error messages 70 supervisor password 68 system board CLR CMOS Jumper 55 memory module connector 52 power connector 53 system memory, installing 37 U USB connectors 7 user password 68 S See Also communications slot -
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that you can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features. This image management software displays images from the DVD Player monitor as multiple angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles. VAIO MX Computer User...the scene you would with a click of an entire folder. 26 You can also save your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Your personal movies are available, such as you want to -use software interface. ...
... Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that you can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features. This image management software displays images from the DVD Player monitor as multiple angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles. VAIO MX Computer User...the scene you would with a click of an entire folder. 26 You can also save your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Your personal movies are available, such as you want to -use software interface. ...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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If you are dropped, try closing other applications on your hard drive. 38 MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. ❑ The DVgate software does not support AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB. ❑ The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. ❑ To maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are not... or defragmenting your system while recording. ❑ You cannot use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ✍ You can record only AVI files. VAIO MX Computer User Guide To use multiple audio modes on the same tape.
If you are dropped, try closing other applications on your hard drive. 38 MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. ❑ The DVgate software does not support AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB. ❑ The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. ❑ To maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are not... or defragmenting your system while recording. ❑ You cannot use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ✍ You can record only AVI files. VAIO MX Computer User Guide To use multiple audio modes on the same tape.
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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VAIO MX Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and restores all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. Change Partition Size All partitions, custom installations, and changes are removed from the hard disk...
VAIO MX Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and restores all software that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. Change Partition Size All partitions, custom installations, and changes are removed from the hard disk...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. 70 If you wish to restore. VAIO MX Computer User Guide To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility ...Recovery menu appears, follow the on , save and close all of your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer is already on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your...
... you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. 70 If you wish to restore. VAIO MX Computer User Guide To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility ...Recovery menu appears, follow the on , save and close all of your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer is already on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... the Sony Knowledge Database on the VAIO User Guide. Online (Electronic) Documentation The User Guide is available electronically on your hard disk drive as online help , and solve common problems. (Note: The User Guide is not available in hard copy for the corresponding solutions online. VAIO® Computer User Guide The User Guide contains information on your hard drive...
... the Sony Knowledge Database on the VAIO User Guide. Online (Electronic) Documentation The User Guide is available electronically on your hard disk drive as online help , and solve common problems. (Note: The User Guide is not available in hard copy for the corresponding solutions online. VAIO® Computer User Guide The User Guide contains information on your hard drive...