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...Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to report a gas leak in wet locations unless the jack is harmful to the eyes,.... Caution: For ADSL and V.90 modem models; For questions regarding your product or for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ Avoid using the modem during an ...
...Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to report a gas leak in wet locations unless the jack is harmful to the eyes,.... Caution: For ADSL and V.90 modem models; For questions regarding your product or for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ Avoid using the modem during an ...
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... promptly. Dispose of lithium batteries in this device may be prohibited. Keep away from children. For the location of the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ✍ In some areas the disposal of used in household or business trash may present a fire or...
... promptly. Dispose of lithium batteries in this device may be prohibited. Keep away from children. For the location of the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ✍ In some areas the disposal of used in household or business trash may present a fire or...
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...Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 20 About the Keyboard 24 Setting Up Your Computer 27 Connecting a Display (Monitor 28 Connecting the Speakers 29 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 30 Connecting the Telephone and Modem ...Power Cords 33 Turning On Your Computer 34 Registering your Computer 35 Turning Off your Computer 36 Troubleshooting 37 VAIO Recovery Options 39 About Recovery Options 40 About the Recovery Media Kit 42 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 46 Support Options 53 Immediate Help and Support 54 Help and Support Resources 55 11
...Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 20 About the Keyboard 24 Setting Up Your Computer 27 Connecting a Display (Monitor 28 Connecting the Speakers 29 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 30 Connecting the Telephone and Modem ...Power Cords 33 Turning On Your Computer 34 Registering your Computer 35 Turning Off your Computer 36 Troubleshooting 37 VAIO Recovery Options 39 About Recovery Options 40 About the Recovery Media Kit 42 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 46 Support Options 53 Immediate Help and Support 54 Help and Support Resources 55 11
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... containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. For more information about...
... containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. For more information about...
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... more details. ✍ You are provided with your computer. ❑ Limited warranty - Follow the on the unit. Registering your Computer Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to register your computer the first time you may be having with additional registration opportunities later. 35 Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you turn on -screen...
... more details. ✍ You are provided with your computer. ❑ Limited warranty - Follow the on the unit. Registering your Computer Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to register your computer the first time you may be having with additional registration opportunities later. 35 Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you turn on -screen...
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... not respond or the application does not close, try to locate and close the application. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds, may result in the loss of... 3 Select the application that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If your computer to close the software application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. Windows...
... not respond or the application does not close, try to locate and close the application. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds, may result in the loss of... 3 Select the application that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If your computer to close the software application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. Windows...
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...have a permanent marking pen ready, to label each CD and/or DVD media.You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit is created using a single type of CDs and DVDs actually required to create ...a Recovery Media Kit may vary, depending on the computer purchased. † A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only. 42 You should also have sufficient CD and/or DVD recordable media available before you begin creating the Recovery...
...have a permanent marking pen ready, to label each CD and/or DVD media.You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit is created using a single type of CDs and DVDs actually required to create ...a Recovery Media Kit may vary, depending on the computer purchased. † A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only. 42 You should also have sufficient CD and/or DVD recordable media available before you begin creating the Recovery...
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... or by combining media types, as follows: ❑ One recordable CD (CD-R) and up to two recordable DVDs (DVD-R or DVD+R) (Your VAIO® computer must be equipped with a CD-RW drive.) 5 Click Next. A window with a progress bar appears. ✍ The time required to 12 recordable... your optical drive's recording speed. * A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only. 44 VAIO Recovery Wizard - Media and Recovery Options 4 Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to create. The CD creation process begins. Your computer's optical drive tray opens automatically. 6 Insert a blank disc into...
... or by combining media types, as follows: ❑ One recordable CD (CD-R) and up to two recordable DVDs (DVD-R or DVD+R) (Your VAIO® computer must be equipped with a CD-RW drive.) 5 Click Next. A window with a progress bar appears. ✍ The time required to 12 recordable... your optical drive's recording speed. * A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only. 44 VAIO Recovery Wizard - Media and Recovery Options 4 Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to create. The CD creation process begins. Your computer's optical drive tray opens automatically. 6 Insert a blank disc into...
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This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to locate support for maximum results. 53 Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this information for your VAIO® computer.
This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to locate support for maximum results. 53 Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this information for your VAIO® computer.
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..., you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." ❑ Preinstalled software Help files - Each preinstalled software provides online Help within the software. Your computer is supplied with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The Quick Start contains information on...
..., you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." ❑ Preinstalled software Help files - Each preinstalled software provides online Help within the software. Your computer is supplied with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The Quick Start contains information on...
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... is free of the software discussed in the online specifications sheet. Help and Support Resources Help and Support Resources If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or you to: ❑ quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. ❑ arrange for repairs or check repair status. ❑...
... is free of the software discussed in the online specifications sheet. Help and Support Resources Help and Support Resources If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or you to: ❑ quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. ❑ arrange for repairs or check repair status. ❑...
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... your issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at 1-888-476-6972. * The serial number is on the back panel of the issue. VAIO Computer Quick Start Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your computer. The serial number is located on...
... your issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at 1-888-476-6972. * The serial number is on the back panel of the issue. VAIO Computer Quick Start Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your computer. The serial number is located on...
VAIO User Guide
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... system configuration you purchased. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Provides basic information on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your system. Click Start in the...
... system configuration you purchased. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Provides basic information on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your system. Click Start in the...
VAIO User Guide
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... Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 4 For more information about hard...
... Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 4 For more information about hard...
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...space: Stable work space. A footrest may strain muscles or tendons. Furniture and posture - Use the display's tilting feature to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in a chair with a relaxed...Position the display 18 to avoid bright spots on the display. Hold the mouse with good back support and armrests. Use the palmrest only briefly, for your new computer and plan your wrists in front of the screen at the same level as the keyboard. Adjust...
...space: Stable work space. A footrest may strain muscles or tendons. Furniture and posture - Use the display's tilting feature to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in a chair with a relaxed...Position the display 18 to avoid bright spots on the display. Hold the mouse with good back support and armrests. Use the palmrest only briefly, for your new computer and plan your wrists in front of the screen at the same level as the keyboard. Adjust...
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Follow the on the unit. Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to register your computer during the first session, you may be having with additional registration opportunities later. Page 22 Communicate with a Support Representative to complete the registration process. See ...Card for more details. You are not able to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: Sony Customer Support - If you are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on -screen instructions to troubleshoot problems ...
Follow the on the unit. Registering your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to register your computer during the first session, you may be having with additional registration opportunities later. Page 22 Communicate with a Support Representative to complete the registration process. See ...Card for more details. You are not able to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: Sony Customer Support - If you are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on -screen instructions to troubleshoot problems ...
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.... 2. A check mark indicates you have selected that track for the first time, the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears. Click Menu. 2. Not all audio CDs support the CD Info button. 8. Recording from a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and add them to playlists in the lower-left corner of...; service is automatically launched to verify your optical drive. Select CD Settings. 3. Start SonicStage software. 3. The Record Window appears. 6. To select specific files on your computer's optical drive. Page 51
.... 2. A check mark indicates you have selected that track for the first time, the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears. Click Menu. 2. Not all audio CDs support the CD Info button. 8. Recording from a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and add them to playlists in the lower-left corner of...; service is automatically launched to verify your optical drive. Select CD Settings. 3. Start SonicStage software. 3. The Record Window appears. 6. To select specific files on your computer's optical drive. Page 51
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...Many companies that "takes a picture" of your still images and stores them as files on your computer. If your digital camera does not have a USB connection or is not supported by the Windows® XP operating system, follow the instructions in the documentation supplied with your camera... for details. Page 61 Transferring still images to your VAIO computer There are a variety of ways to bring still images into your computer using a USB cable....
...Many companies that "takes a picture" of your still images and stores them as files on your computer. If your digital camera does not have a USB connection or is not supported by the Windows® XP operating system, follow the instructions in the documentation supplied with your camera... for details. Page 61 Transferring still images to your VAIO computer There are a variety of ways to bring still images into your computer using a USB cable....
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... device, and then click OK. 2. If you are using DVgate software, do not use DVgate software while the external device is in your computer at a time. The Windows® XP operating system (default settings), may attempt to access the DV device, or other software ... with DVgate software. When you use of your VAIO® computer using Windows XP Fast User Switching and Remote Desktop. Select DVgate or DVgate Plus to close the Digital Video Device window. DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. Only one DV device can be connected...
... device, and then click OK. 2. If you are using DVgate software, do not use DVgate software while the external device is in your computer at a time. The Windows® XP operating system (default settings), may attempt to access the DV device, or other software ... with DVgate software. When you use of your VAIO® computer using Windows XP Fast User Switching and Remote Desktop. Select DVgate or DVgate Plus to close the Digital Video Device window. DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. Only one DV device can be connected...
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... store and deliver: Music files - Supports music files in MPEG1 (LP), MPEG2 (SP), or MPEG2 (HQ) formats are supported. Supports Video Capsule files created by Giga Pocket software, ver. 5.0 or later. VAIO computers equipped with Giga Pocket features are able to stream... live TV signal to other computers connected to other computers. VAIO computers with Giga Pocket preinstalled are able...
... store and deliver: Music files - Supports music files in MPEG1 (LP), MPEG2 (SP), or MPEG2 (HQ) formats are supported. Supports Video Capsule files created by Giga Pocket software, ver. 5.0 or later. VAIO computers equipped with Giga Pocket features are able to stream... live TV signal to other computers connected to other computers. VAIO computers with Giga Pocket preinstalled are able...