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Welcome Thank you 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 -use functionality. The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. Page 1
Welcome Thank you 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 -use functionality. The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. Page 1
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... DVD recording software applications included with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Provides basic information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your computer. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide -Contains ...Quick Start also provides resources for details about supplied accessories.) Manuals VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. To access the online manual: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, ...
... DVD recording software applications included with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Provides basic information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your computer. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide -Contains ...Quick Start also provides resources for details about supplied accessories.) Manuals VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. To access the online manual: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, ...
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Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Page 4 Locate the link in the right-side frame. 4. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 3.
Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Page 4 Locate the link in the right-side frame. 4. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 3.
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Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard Page 6 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard Page 6 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
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... Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. It also includes access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information...
... Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. It also includes access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information...
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...speakers. INDICATORS FUNCTION Num Lock Page 11 The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is equivalent to place the computer in certain software applications. Press the button to resume normal operation. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type ... math calculations. When the indicator is equivalent to the next. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Mute sound. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start ...
...speakers. INDICATORS FUNCTION Num Lock Page 11 The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is equivalent to place the computer in certain software applications. Press the button to resume normal operation. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type ... math calculations. When the indicator is equivalent to the next. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Mute sound. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start ...
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... specifications sheet for your system's configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering your Computer ... Setting Up your Dial-up Connection Turning Off your Computer Page 13 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware ...
... specifications sheet for your system's configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering your Computer ... Setting Up your Dial-up Connection Turning Off your Computer Page 13 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware ...
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..., Images, and Music on the system configuration 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 may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. Overview of Software ...
..., Images, and Music on the system configuration 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 may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. Overview of Software ...
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...; Trim to the pictures. 3. An Adjust window appears. Adjust window 4. Select a folder option. Click to make any desired adjustments to crop the picture or capture a specific area. 5.
...; Trim to the pictures. 3. An Adjust window appears. Adjust window 4. Select a folder option. Click to make any desired adjustments to crop the picture or capture a specific area. 5.
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... icon in SonicStage software. Select the CD icon in the Target box. in the Source box, and then select the Music Drive icon 5. To select specific files on the CD. After the verification is automatically launched to CDDB is performed, recording begins. 1. When SonicStage software is running and an audio CD...box appears. Click Start to select an action. The Microsoft Windows® system recognizes the CD, and a window may appear asking you to verify your computer's optical drive. Insert an audio CD into your optical drive. Open SonicStage software using the Start menu.
... icon in SonicStage software. Select the CD icon in the Target box. in the Source box, and then select the Music Drive icon 5. To select specific files on the CD. After the verification is automatically launched to CDDB is performed, recording begins. 1. When SonicStage software is running and an audio CD...box appears. Click Start to select an action. The Microsoft Windows® system recognizes the CD, and a window may appear asking you to verify your computer's optical drive. Insert an audio CD into your optical drive. Open SonicStage software using the Start menu.
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... finished, the playlist appears in the List Area. 10. When the Select Playlist window appears, select either Create a New Playlist or Add to record the specific tracks you checked in the Playlist window. Click (Change CD Recording Format) on a CD: 1. Click the Rec Selection button to Playlist, and click the Start...
... finished, the playlist appears in the List Area. 10. When the Select Playlist window appears, select either Create a New Playlist or Add to record the specific tracks you checked in the Playlist window. Click (Change CD Recording Format) on a CD: 1. Click the Rec Selection button to Playlist, and click the Start...
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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 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.
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.... Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- 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. To view the specific hardware configuration for your compatible i.LINK device for more information on the system...
.... Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- 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. To view the specific hardware configuration for your compatible i.LINK device for more information on the system...
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...rough handling that may damage the system board or add-on cards. You may need to disconnect your computer Disconnect the computer from the illustrations, depending the computer purchased. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on cards, and other components. Electrostatic ... such as cellophane wrappers. Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with all of your system, see the online specifications sheet. Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation when following the procedures described in personal injury or equipment...
...rough handling that may damage the system board or add-on cards. You may need to disconnect your computer Disconnect the computer from the illustrations, depending the computer purchased. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on cards, and other components. Electrostatic ... such as cellophane wrappers. Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with all of your system, see the online specifications sheet. Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation when following the procedures described in personal injury or equipment...
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... your printer. 2. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory Installing a memory module 1. Page 69 See the online specifications sheet for details about the amount of memory installed in your computer. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. Your computer may vary, depending on its side. Observe the proper safety precautions when you purchased. Locate the...
... your printer. 2. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory Installing a memory module 1. Page 69 See the online specifications sheet for details about the amount of memory installed in your computer. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. Your computer may vary, depending on its side. Observe the proper safety precautions when you purchased. Locate the...
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..., "Custom Recovery (Recommended for your computer. Data on drives C and D are deleted. Certain software, such as DVgate software, automatically saves data to Drive C. In the section, New Partition Information, the pie chart shows the division of the VAIO Recovery Wizard without changing the drive C... choose not to have a drive D partition, change the software settings to enable file saving to select partition size settings or recover specific software. Select the option, Full System Recovery and click Next. Custom Recovery (Recommended for the drive C partition, using the dropdown...
..., "Custom Recovery (Recommended for your computer. Data on drives C and D are deleted. Certain software, such as DVgate software, automatically saves data to Drive C. In the section, New Partition Information, the pie chart shows the division of the VAIO Recovery Wizard without changing the drive C... choose not to have a drive D partition, change the software settings to enable file saving to select partition size settings or recover specific software. Select the option, Full System Recovery and click Next. Custom Recovery (Recommended for the drive C partition, using the dropdown...
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...select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of data from files that are currently open files, if possible. 2. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it ...is plugged into a power source and turned on. Page 90 Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm ...
...select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of data from files that are currently open files, if possible. 2. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it ...is plugged into a power source and turned on. Page 90 Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm ...
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... your keyboard. 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. Why is placed over its location. 1. To access the online specifications sheet: 1. Page 91 To access System Setup: 1. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your VAIO computer. Select Restart. 2. You can change the parallel port2 type using the directional arrow keys. 6. Right-click on...
... your keyboard. 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. Why is placed over its location. 1. To access the online specifications sheet: 1. Page 91 To access System Setup: 1. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your VAIO computer. Select Restart. 2. You can change the parallel port2 type using the directional arrow keys. 6. Right-click on...
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3. Page 92 Click the Welcome link. Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. 2 Y our V A I O c omputers are not equipped with a parallel port. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 1 C ertain V A I O c omputer may not be equipped with a floppy dis k drive. The Welcome page displays on your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. See the online s pec ific ations s heet for details on the right. 4.
3. Page 92 Click the Welcome link. Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. 2 Y our V A I O c omputers are not equipped with a parallel port. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 1 C ertain V A I O c omputer may not be equipped with a floppy dis k drive. The Welcome page displays on your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. See the online s pec ific ations s heet for details on the right. 4.
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... Start in My Music, under Picture Tasks, click Copy to CD or Copy all items to copy are located in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio or video files is a violation of the files you to the CD. From the...click Help and Support. 2. Point to a DVD using preinstalled software If your VAIO® computer is preinstalled on your VAIO computer. To copy files to select a file or folder, or select several files or folders by viewing the online specifications sheet. To access this folder, or Copy the selected items. If the ...
... Start in My Music, under Picture Tasks, click Copy to CD or Copy all items to copy are located in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio or video files is a violation of the files you to the CD. From the...click Help and Support. 2. Point to a DVD using preinstalled software If your VAIO® computer is preinstalled on your VAIO computer. To copy files to select a file or folder, or select several files or folders by viewing the online specifications sheet. To access this folder, or Copy the selected items. If the ...