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...THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, ...DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Use...
...THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, ...DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Use...
Quick Start Guide
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...in this manual could void your authority to operate this device must be attached to this number must accept any interference received, including interference that any interference received, including interference that to radio communications. If requested, this computer product....guarantee that contains, among other information, a product identifier in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2232 PCV-2234 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is...
...in this manual could void your authority to operate this device must be attached to this number must accept any interference received, including interference that any interference received, including interference that to radio communications. If requested, this computer product....guarantee that contains, among other information, a product identifier in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2232 PCV-2234 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is...
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...cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - To ...access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Provides basic information on your computer. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows®...
...cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - To ...access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Provides basic information on your computer. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows®...
Quick Start Guide
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... find helpful information on how to use your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with all cables are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the ... the system is turned on. ❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can purchase this section, depending...
... find helpful information on how to use your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with all cables are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the ... the system is turned on. ❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can purchase this section, depending...
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... to set up connection to the Internet. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your hard copy guides and supplements, or...
... to set up connection to the Internet. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your hard copy guides and supplements, or...
VAIO User Guide
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... Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on setting up and registering your system. To access the online manual: 1. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Provides basic information on...
... Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on setting up and registering your system. To access the online manual: 1. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Provides basic information on...
VAIO User Guide
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... increase the functionality of your model's System Reference Manual. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on your system, see your VAIO® computer. To view the specific connection capabilities for your...
... increase the functionality of your model's System Reference Manual. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on your system, see your VAIO® computer. To view the specific connection capabilities for your...
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... the System Reference Manual. From the Sony support Web site: 1. The model-specific support Web page appears. 3. See Removing the cover. 4. About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with an available internal bay to access the Sony Online Support Web site. From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Your computer must have...
... the System Reference Manual. From the Sony support Web site: 1. The model-specific support Web page appears. 3. See Removing the cover. 4. About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with an available internal bay to access the Sony Online Support Web site. From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Your computer must have...
VAIO User Guide
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About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it ...a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you plugged the computer into a power source and turned on . If your display for details.) Confirm that the monitor is plugged... you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your system has a built-in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. 1 C ertain ...
About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it ...a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you plugged the computer into a power source and turned on . If your display for details.) Confirm that the monitor is plugged... you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your system has a built-in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. 1 C ertain ...
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...are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. Verify... 1 C ertain V A I O c omputers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with a floppy dis k drive. Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. 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 an appropriate power...
...are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. Verify... 1 C ertain V A I O c omputers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with a floppy dis k drive. Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. 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 an appropriate power...
VAIO User Guide
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...T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports for peripheral equipment may vary, depending upon your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Refer to the manual that may emulate. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to print a test page and complete ...printer installation. If the printer is not included on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Page 124 About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating...
...T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports for peripheral equipment may vary, depending upon your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Refer to the manual that may emulate. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to print a test page and complete ...printer installation. If the printer is not included on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Page 124 About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating...
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... peripheral equipment may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your computer's front, back or side panels1. Place a check mark in the box for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer... Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the manual that may vary, depending upon your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Refer to print a test...
... peripheral equipment may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your computer's front, back or side panels1. Place a check mark in the box for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer... Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the manual that may vary, depending upon your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Refer to print a test...
VAIO User Guide
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... Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket user at any given time. For more information, refer to the operating system manual. Do not change the display setup while Giga Pocket is running, or your hard disk drive. If you are not able to create...
... Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket user at any given time. For more information, refer to the operating system manual. Do not change the display setup while Giga Pocket is running, or your hard disk drive. If you are not able to create...
VAIO User Guide
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CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards, see the online Specifications sheet. Visit the Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. Proper care ...commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause read errors. Handling floppy disks1 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep floppy disks away from magnets. Keep floppy disks away ...
CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards, see the online Specifications sheet. Visit the Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. Proper care ...commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause read errors. Handling floppy disks1 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep floppy disks away from magnets. Keep floppy disks away ...
VAIO User Guide
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...Page 135 To access the online manual: 1. To view this online software information 1. From the menu bar, click Help. Click Welcome to VAIO Life. 1 Y ou c an loc ate the online H elp for Sony s oftware programs by pointing to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Preinstalled ... plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your VAIO computer. In these support options: VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the...
...Page 135 To access the online manual: 1. To view this online software information 1. From the menu bar, click Help. Click Welcome to VAIO Life. 1 Y ou c an loc ate the online H elp for Sony s oftware programs by pointing to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Preinstalled ... plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your VAIO computer. In these support options: VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the...