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Welcome Thank you to -use functionality. Page 1 The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information.
Welcome Thank you to -use functionality. Page 1 The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information.
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Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking Your Computer Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Page 2
Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking Your Computer Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Page 2
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...a DVD-RW drive) This online guide provides information designed to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click Creating DVDs. Specifications - Provides basic information on the accessories supplied with your computer, ...see the online Specifications sheet. For details on setting up and registering your computer. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide -Contains information on the system configuration you become familiar with your DVD-RW drive and the DVD...
...a DVD-RW drive) This online guide provides information designed to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click Creating DVDs. Specifications - Provides basic information on the accessories supplied with your computer, ...see the online Specifications sheet. For details on setting up and registering your computer. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide -Contains information on the system configuration you become familiar with your DVD-RW drive and the DVD...
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Page 4 Click the Welcome link. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Locate the link in the right-side frame. 4. The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 3.
Page 4 Click the Welcome link. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Locate the link in the right-side frame. 4. The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 3.
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Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications ...
Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications ...
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... Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 9 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to stop reading the...
... Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 9 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to stop reading the...
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...one application to resume normal operation. Pressing this key is equivalent to turn off , the directional Mute sound. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Press the Power button...Control Press a button to perform certain tasks. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. When the indicator is activated. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume ...
...one application to resume normal operation. Pressing this key is equivalent to turn off , the directional Mute sound. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Press the Power button...Control Press a button to perform certain tasks. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. When the indicator is activated. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume ...
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... shown in this section, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a collection of the software applications listed, depending on a Network Using VAIO Media Software Page 24 Your computer's visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with Digital Music Using...
... shown in this section, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a collection of the software applications listed, depending on a Network Using VAIO Media Software Page 24 Your computer's visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with Digital Music Using...
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... images. SonicStage software-shows creative ways to a wired or wireless network. A single VAIO computer becomes the media server, providing a central location for fine-tuning audio playback. VAIO Media software-makes it easy to your video camera. PictureGear Studio software- SonicStage software ..., as well as precise editing. enables image importing from your video, image, and music files, with easy access from any VAIO computer connected to work with digital music from audio CDs and from the Internet. Page 25 After editing your creations, you can...
... images. SonicStage software-shows creative ways to a wired or wireless network. A single VAIO computer becomes the media server, providing a central location for fine-tuning audio playback. VAIO Media software-makes it easy to your video camera. PictureGear Studio software- SonicStage software ..., as well as precise editing. enables image importing from your video, image, and music files, with easy access from any VAIO computer connected to work with digital music from audio CDs and from the Internet. Page 25 After editing your creations, you can...
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... (DV) or MICROMV camera to your hard disk drive to use on the Internet, to send to others by e-mail, or to distribute on your VAIO® computer makes it easy to your computer using a CD-recording drive or device. Use the video editing software to export the finished movie back...
... (DV) or MICROMV camera to your hard disk drive to use on the Internet, to send to others by e-mail, or to distribute on your VAIO® computer makes it easy to your computer using a CD-recording drive or device. Use the video editing software to export the finished movie back...
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... a brief overview of music to share on a Network Your VAIO Media server computer can be VAIO Media servers for video. Image files-VAIO Media supports image files in JPEG, GIF, BMP, and TIFF formats. Only VAIO computers with Giga Pocket 5.0 software or later installed can store...OpenMG (ATRAC3 ), and WMA formats. For detailed instructions about setting up and using VAIO Media, see the VAIO Media Help. Page 52 Sharing Video, Images, and Music on your network. Video files-VAIO Media supports Video Capsule files created by Giga Pocket 5.0 software or later. Video ...
... a brief overview of music to share on a Network Your VAIO Media server computer can be VAIO Media servers for video. Image files-VAIO Media supports image files in JPEG, GIF, BMP, and TIFF formats. Only VAIO computers with Giga Pocket 5.0 software or later installed can store...OpenMG (ATRAC3 ), and WMA formats. For detailed instructions about setting up and using VAIO Media, see the VAIO Media Help. Page 52 Sharing Video, Images, and Music on your network. Video files-VAIO Media supports Video Capsule files created by Giga Pocket 5.0 software or later. Video ...
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Computers on the network with the VAIO Media system, set up one computer on your network as the central library or "media server," and install the VAIO Media client software on the VAIO Media server computer. Using VAIO Media Software To share music, video, and photos with the VAIO Media client software can then view the multimedia content stored on other computers. Page 53
Computers on the network with the VAIO Media system, set up one computer on your network as the central library or "media server," and install the VAIO Media client software on the VAIO Media server computer. Using VAIO Media Software To share music, video, and photos with the VAIO Media client software can then view the multimedia content stored on other computers. Page 53
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... playlists or cabinets. Stop the VAIO Media Music Server software or the VAIO Media Video Server software that shipped with VAIO Media software preinstalled, can be used as a VAIO Media server, within a network environment. The VAIO Media Video Server software automatically makes these cabinets... available to the network is only updated when the server software is started . To support video files, the VAIO computer must have Giga Pocket software, vers.5.0 or later, installed. 1. Prepare your multimedia content. Music files-Use SonicStage...
... playlists or cabinets. Stop the VAIO Media Music Server software or the VAIO Media Video Server software that shipped with VAIO Media software preinstalled, can be used as a VAIO Media server, within a network environment. The VAIO Media Video Server software automatically makes these cabinets... available to the network is only updated when the server software is started . To support video files, the VAIO computer must have Giga Pocket software, vers.5.0 or later, installed. 1. Prepare your multimedia content. Music files-Use SonicStage...
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...is automatically canceled 5 minutes after clicking Start. 7. To transfer a copy of the installer package to Servers, and then click Start. 4. The Using other VAIO. Select a location to Access Control Settings. 2. Click Start on the client computer. 1. Click to select the client to a client computer, follow these ...Access this computer from other , the server generates a 4-digit number for transfer and set up on the Windows taskbar, point to VAIO Media, point to Register to client computers. Both server and client machines should be added from the server computer. As the server ...
...is automatically canceled 5 minutes after clicking Start. 7. To transfer a copy of the installer package to Servers, and then click Start. 4. The Using other VAIO. Select a location to Access Control Settings. 2. Click Start on the client computer. 1. Click to select the client to a client computer, follow these ...Access this computer from other , the server generates a 4-digit number for transfer and set up on the Windows taskbar, point to VAIO Media, point to Register to client computers. Both server and client machines should be added from the server computer. As the server ...
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... the process is cancelled, no number is registered. The installation is actively seeking registration, only one client computer can access media files stored on the VAIO Media server. If more than one client computer is complete and users can be restarted for that client. A new icon...
... the process is cancelled, no number is registered. The installation is actively seeking registration, only one client computer can access media files stored on the VAIO Media server. If more than one client computer is complete and users can be restarted for that client. A new icon...
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... to access (MUSIC, PHOTO, or VIDEO). Select the desired VAIO Media server computer from the list. If only one VAIO Media server is displayed. To start VAIO Media software on a client computer 1. VAIO Media m ain window 2. Page 57 These windows display a ...listing of content you want to start all VAIO Media services. Playlists window 3. VAIO Media searches for an available VAIO Media server computer on your network, a Playlists (music), Folders (images), or Video Cabinets (video) ...
... to access (MUSIC, PHOTO, or VIDEO). Select the desired VAIO Media server computer from the list. If only one VAIO Media server is displayed. To start VAIO Media software on a client computer 1. VAIO Media m ain window 2. Page 57 These windows display a ...listing of content you want to start all VAIO Media services. Playlists window 3. VAIO Media searches for an available VAIO Media server computer on your network, a Playlists (music), Folders (images), or Video Cabinets (video) ...
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...61607; TIFF format PNG format Video Capsules that is built into the VAIO computer (100Base-TX/10 Base-T), or wireless LAN interface (IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11b) Sony wireless LAN interface (IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11b) Each client computer must have been previously ...recorded using VAIO Media Software. extension .mp3 Image files in : OpenMG format - Other ...
...61607; TIFF format PNG format Video Capsules that is built into the VAIO computer (100Base-TX/10 Base-T), or wireless LAN interface (IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11b) Sony wireless LAN interface (IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11b) Each client computer must have been previously ...recorded using VAIO Media Software. extension .mp3 Image files in : OpenMG format - Other ...
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Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices and changing default settings. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Your Hard Disk Drive About i.LINK Compatibility Page 60
Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices and changing default settings. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Your Hard Disk Drive About i.LINK Compatibility Page 60
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... 1. Page 62 The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other end of Sony used only to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is a trademark of the cable into this port. 2. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can supply power (10V to 12V) to designate...configuration for your compatible i.LINK device for more information on your computer. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from Sony VAIO Direct through the Web site at http://vaio.sonystyle.com or the toll-free number, 1-888-315-7669. A 4-pin i.LINK port ...
... 1. Page 62 The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other end of Sony used only to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is a trademark of the cable into this port. 2. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can supply power (10V to 12V) to designate...configuration for your compatible i.LINK device for more information on your computer. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from Sony VAIO Direct through the Web site at http://vaio.sonystyle.com or the toll-free number, 1-888-315-7669. A 4-pin i.LINK port ...
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... upgrading your computer, see your system. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening your VAIO computer. Upgrade and Maintain your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your...
... upgrading your computer, see your system. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening your VAIO computer. Upgrade and Maintain your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your...