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Page 1 Welcome Thank you to -use functionality. Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. 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!
Page 1 Welcome Thank you to -use functionality. Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. 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!
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... describes the hardware and software configuration of your system. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click Creating DVDs. Specifications - From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. For details on setting up and registering your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Provides basic information on the accessories supplied with your...
... describes the hardware and software configuration of your system. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click Creating DVDs. Specifications - From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. For details on setting up and registering your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Provides basic information on the accessories supplied with your...
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Locate the link in the right-side frame. 4. The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Page 4 Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Click the Welcome link. 3.
Locate the link in the right-side frame. 4. The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Page 4 Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Click the Welcome link. 3.
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To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer. 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 vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Your computer 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. 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 vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Your computer 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
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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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...key again to perform basic math calculations. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Volume Control Press a button to clicking the right mouse button. Press the Mute... of the speakers. Applications The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in Standby mode. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are... the Power button or any key briefly, to perform certain tasks. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo,...
...key again to perform basic math calculations. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Volume Control Press a button to clicking the right mouse button. Press the Mute... of the speakers. Applications The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in Standby mode. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are... the Power button or any key briefly, to perform certain tasks. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo,...
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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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Your computer's visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with all of Software Working with Digital Video Using DVgate Software Working with Still Images .... Overview 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. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a collection of preinstalled audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy...
Your computer's visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with all of Software Working with Digital Video Using DVgate Software Working with Still Images .... Overview 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. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a collection of preinstalled audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy...
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...; Rotate to change the picture's position. Trim to the pictures. Page 35 3. Click to make any desired adjustments to crop the picture or capture a specific area. 5. Click Finish Importing to a new folder, type in a photo collection. If you are importing to save the imported pictures in the folder name before...
...; Rotate to change the picture's position. Trim to the pictures. Page 35 3. Click to make any desired adjustments to crop the picture or capture a specific area. 5. Click Finish Importing to a new folder, type in a photo collection. If you are importing to save the imported pictures in the folder name before...
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After the verification is no Internet connection. An error message is displayed if there is performed, recording begins. 1. To select specific files on your CD, click to verify your optical drive. A check mark indicates you record from an audio CD from audio CDs and add ... You can record songs from your optical drive for the first time, the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears. Insert an audio CD into your computer's optical drive. Click Cancel to playlists in the Main Window to select an action. Select CD Settings. 3. Clear the Start playing the CD automatically...
After the verification is no Internet connection. An error message is displayed if there is performed, recording begins. 1. To select specific files on your CD, click to verify your optical drive. A check mark indicates you record from an audio CD from audio CDs and add ... You can record songs from your optical drive for the first time, the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears. Insert an audio CD into your computer's optical drive. Click Cancel to playlists in the Main Window to select an action. Select CD Settings. 3. Clear the Start playing the CD automatically...
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... audio CDs. 8. You have two options for more information. 9. When the Select Playlist window appears, select either Create a New Playlist or Add to record the specific tracks you checked in the List Area. 10. When the recording is not supported for all the tracks on a CD: 1. See the online SonicStage Help...
... audio CDs. 8. You have two options for more information. 9. When the Select Playlist window appears, select either Create a New Playlist or Add to record the specific tracks you checked in the List Area. 10. When the recording is not supported for all the tracks on a CD: 1. See the online SonicStage Help...
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To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices and changing default settings. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. 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
To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices and changing default settings. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. 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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..., confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 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 use . The following i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available...
..., confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 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 use . The following i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available...
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...safety practices and regulatory compliance required for your system may vary from the illustrations, depending the computer purchased. The interior configuration of your system, see the online specifications sheet. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on cards, and other internal ...board or add-on cards or other components. To view the specific hardware configuration for using and modifying electronic equipment. Work at an ESD workstation. Otherwise, damage may need to disconnect your computer. You may occur to remove. Failure to temporarily remove add...
...safety practices and regulatory compliance required for your system may vary from the illustrations, depending the computer purchased. The interior configuration of your system, see the online specifications sheet. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on cards, and other internal ...board or add-on cards or other components. To view the specific hardware configuration for using and modifying electronic equipment. Work at an ESD workstation. Otherwise, damage may need to disconnect your computer. You may occur to remove. Failure to temporarily remove add...
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... the memory module slots. 5. You can purchase additional memory modules, accessories, and peripheral equipment from the slot. 7. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Remove the cover. See Removing the cover. 4. Grasp one edge of the...V, 64-bit, PC2100 DDR-SDRAM Dual InLine Memory Modules (DIMM). If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. Your computer may vary, depending on its side. See the online specifications sheet for details about the amount of memory installed in a static-free bag. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory...
... the memory module slots. 5. You can purchase additional memory modules, accessories, and peripheral equipment from the slot. 7. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Remove the cover. See Removing the cover. 4. Grasp one edge of the...V, 64-bit, PC2100 DDR-SDRAM Dual InLine Memory Modules (DIMM). If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. Your computer may vary, depending on its side. See the online specifications sheet for details about the amount of memory installed in a static-free bag. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory...
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Select one of your computer. Select a size for advanced users)" and click Next. The Recovery Drive size Page 85 Begin Custom Recov ery window 2. The VAIO Recovery Wizard recovers the factory-installed operating system and software only. 1. If you select this option, you ...window (Custom partition options) 2. Certain software, such as DVgate software, automatically saves data to select partition size settings or recover specific software. This advanced recovery process enables you choose not to have a drive D partition, change the software settings to enable file...
Select one of your computer. Select a size for advanced users)" and click Next. The Recovery Drive size Page 85 Begin Custom Recov ery window 2. The VAIO Recovery Wizard recovers the factory-installed operating system and software only. 1. If you select this option, you ...window (Custom partition options) 2. Certain software, such as DVgate software, automatically saves data to select partition size settings or recover specific software. This advanced recovery process enables you choose not to have a drive D partition, change the software settings to enable file...
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...adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your display for more than six seconds, may not shut down your computer by mode. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. You can search Windows Help. 1. From the Applications tab, locate the application that the...Support. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to stop responding or causes your computer to your computer does not respond or the application does not close the application. Follow the on the right...
...adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your display for more than six seconds, may not shut down your computer by mode. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. You can search Windows Help. 1. From the Applications tab, locate the application that the...Support. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to stop responding or causes your computer to your computer does not respond or the application does not close the application. Follow the on the right...
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... I find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules that are installed on your VAIO computer. Page 91 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4. This online document ...desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7. The Windows taskbar may also help. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your system by pointing to ECP, EPP, or ...Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Select Restart. 2. To access the online specifications sheet: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. You can find a listing of my display? 1. The ...
... I find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules that are installed on your VAIO computer. Page 91 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4. This online document ...desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7. The Windows taskbar may also help. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your system by pointing to ECP, EPP, or ...Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Select Restart. 2. To access the online specifications sheet: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. You can find a listing of my display? 1. The ...
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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. Page 92 See the online s pec ific ations s heet for details on the right. 4. 3. 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.
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. Page 92 See the online s pec ific ations s heet for details on the right. 4. 3. 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.
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... or select several files or folders by viewing the online specifications sheet. Click Write to CD, under Files Ready to Be Written to DVD-R or DVD-RW media using preinstalled software If your VAIO® computer is equipped with your computer. When the writing process is finished, the wizard displays ... the files or folders to a DVD using the preinstalled DVD burning software3. Follow the instructions 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 want . 4. To access the online...
... or select several files or folders by viewing the online specifications sheet. Click Write to CD, under Files Ready to Be Written to DVD-R or DVD-RW media using preinstalled software If your VAIO® computer is equipped with your computer. When the writing process is finished, the wizard displays ... the files or folders to a DVD using the preinstalled DVD burning software3. Follow the instructions 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 want . 4. To access the online...