Quick Start Guide
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...upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of the computer, and may require a fee and credit card information. Notice © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED...HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Reproduction in whole or in part, may not be identical to this computer may require an additional charge. Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without notice and may not necessarily be ...
...upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of the computer, and may require a fee and credit card information. Notice © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED...HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Reproduction in whole or in part, may not be identical to this computer may require an additional charge. Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without notice and may not necessarily be ...
Quick Start Guide
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... is part of 0.3). Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in this manual could affect the operations of service may be required. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with Part 68 of the RENs should not exceed...to determine the quantity of devices which the receiver is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for this computer product. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for help. The digits represented by the total RENs, contact the telephone...
... is part of 0.3). Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in this manual could affect the operations of service may be required. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with Part 68 of the RENs should not exceed...to determine the quantity of devices which the receiver is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for this computer product. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for help. The digits represented by the total RENs, contact the telephone...
Quick Start Guide
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... owner's information. Online documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - 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 - Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the...
... owner's information. Online documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - 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 - Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the...
Quick Start Guide
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...monitor, confirm that it is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power source and turned on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive. If your system has a built-in this section, depending on how to troubleshoot common problems. You can... source and that the system is turned on. ❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm...
...monitor, confirm that it is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power source and turned on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive. If your system has a built-in this section, depending on how to troubleshoot common problems. You can... source and that the system is turned on. ❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm...
VAIO User Guide
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... the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with Giga Pocket features) Manuals VAIO® Com puter Quick Start - Com puter and supplied accessories...
... the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with Giga Pocket features) Manuals VAIO® Com puter Quick Start - Com puter and supplied accessories...
VAIO User Guide
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..., see your system. For detailed information about upgrading your computer, see the online specifications sheet. 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 model's System Reference Manual. To view the specific connection capabilities for your VAIO® computer. Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer...
..., see your system. For detailed information about upgrading your computer, see the online specifications sheet. 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 model's System Reference Manual. To view the specific connection capabilities for your VAIO® computer. Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer...
VAIO User Guide
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... power source and that the system is turned on . Page 103 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. If your display for details.) Confirm that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power... brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with a floppy dis k drive. Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately.
... power source and that the system is turned on . Page 103 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. If your display for details.) Confirm that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power... brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with a floppy dis k drive. Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately.
VAIO User Guide
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... 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... V A I O c omputers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with a floppy dis k drive. If your display for details.) Confirm that the monitor is turned on. 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...
... 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... V A I O c omputers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with a floppy dis k drive. If your display for details.) Confirm that the monitor is turned on. 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...
VAIO User Guide
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Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with your computer's front, back or side panels1. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Select Local Printer, then click Next. Select a similar printer that may...
Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with your computer's front, back or side panels1. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Select Local Printer, then click Next. Select a similar printer that may...
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... the printer manufacturer for information or updates that your printer may vary, depending upon your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support. 1 T he loc ation of the c onnec ...printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1 if using the parallel port, and then ...
... the printer manufacturer for information or updates that your printer may vary, depending upon your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support. 1 T he loc ation of the c onnec ...printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1 if using the parallel port, and then ...
VAIO User Guide
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... display as follows when you use Giga Pocket: Color quality: Use factory default settings (32-bit). Screen resolution: Set to the operating system manual. Do not change the display setup while Giga Pocket is not available to 1280 x 1024 pixels. Using other display settings may operate improperly. About...
... display as follows when you use Giga Pocket: Color quality: Use factory default settings (32-bit). Screen resolution: Set to the operating system manual. Do not change the display setup while Giga Pocket is not available to 1280 x 1024 pixels. Using other display settings may operate improperly. About...
VAIO User Guide
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... area for the first user. If a different user logs on using Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder. For more information, refer to the operating system manual. Do not change the display setup while Giga Pocket is not available to other display settings may not work properly. Display setup Always set...
... area for the first user. If a different user logs on using Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder. For more information, refer to the operating system manual. Do not change the display setup while Giga Pocket is not available to other display settings may not work properly. Display setup Always set...
VAIO User Guide
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... rename a file in this section provides guidelines to follow when using the Fast Switch Feature: Giga Pocket is not available to the operating system manual. Do not change the display setup while Giga Pocket is running, or your system may operate improperly. For more information, refer to other user...
... rename a file in this section provides guidelines to follow when using the Fast Switch Feature: Giga Pocket is not available to the operating system manual. Do not change the display setup while Giga Pocket is running, or your system may operate improperly. For more information, refer to other user...
VAIO User Guide
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... settings may require the screen resolution to be set up Giga Pocket software. Using other user accounts. For more information, refer to the operating system manual. Do not change the display setup while Giga Pocket is not available to 1024 x 768 pixels. Page 147
... settings may require the screen resolution to be set up Giga Pocket software. Using other user accounts. For more information, refer to the operating system manual. Do not change the display setup while Giga Pocket is not available to 1024 x 768 pixels. Page 147
VAIO User Guide
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...soft cloth. Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. You can cause harm to your computer, if you attempt to use the new Memory Stick PRO media as a Mini SD adapter. Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media...the disc. Visit this Web site regularly for more information about your computer's hardware configuration. The media card adapter may cause read errors. Handling floppy disks5 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep ...
...soft cloth. Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. You can cause harm to your computer, if you attempt to use the new Memory Stick PRO media as a Mini SD adapter. Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media...the disc. Visit this Web site regularly for more information about your computer's hardware configuration. The media card adapter may cause read errors. Handling floppy disks5 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep ...
VAIO User Guide
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...the disc. For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its integrity. Proper care of a disc may cause read errors. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with a CompactFlash®/MicroDrive media slot1 that support MagicGate technology. You can use the new .... Using MultiMedia (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD) media cards Certain VAIO® computers are the only media that supports both CompactFlash® and Microdrive media. Handling floppy disks5 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep floppy ...
...the disc. For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its integrity. Proper care of a disc may cause read errors. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with a CompactFlash®/MicroDrive media slot1 that support MagicGate technology. You can use the new .... Using MultiMedia (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD) media cards Certain VAIO® computers are the only media that supports both CompactFlash® and Microdrive media. Handling floppy disks5 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep floppy ...
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...data transfer or access control features of the new Memory Stick PRO media. Handling floppy disks5 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep floppy disks away from magnets. Keep floppy disks away... software. Currently, the Memory Stick slot on CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are the only media that supports both CompactFlash® and Microdrive media...
...data transfer or access control features of the new Memory Stick PRO media. Handling floppy disks5 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep floppy disks away from magnets. Keep floppy disks away... software. Currently, the Memory Stick slot on CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are the only media that supports both CompactFlash® and Microdrive media...
VAIO User Guide
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...in your computer's CompactFlash/MicroDrive media slot. see your computer's CompactFlash/MicroDrive media slot. Do not attempt to remove from the adapter and can use with a dry soft cloth. Handling floppy disks5 Do not open the shutter manually and ...Stick® media. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for the latest information on VAIO® computers may cause read errors. Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. An incompatible ...
...in your computer's CompactFlash/MicroDrive media slot. see your computer's CompactFlash/MicroDrive media slot. Do not attempt to remove from the adapter and can use with a dry soft cloth. Handling floppy disks5 Do not open the shutter manually and ...Stick® media. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for the latest information on VAIO® computers may cause read errors. Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. An incompatible ...
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... Memory Stick® media. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for the latest information on VAIO® computers may cause read errors. Handling floppy disks5 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. ... slot on the new Memory Stick PRO media. Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media to insert another media card adapter into an SD/MMC adapter. Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. About Recording and ...
... Memory Stick® media. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for the latest information on VAIO® computers may cause read errors. Handling floppy disks5 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. ... slot on the new Memory Stick PRO media. Sony suggests using only the MagicGate Memory Stick media to insert another media card adapter into an SD/MMC adapter. Using CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards Certain VAIO® computers support CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. About Recording and ...
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... s pec ific ations s heet for more information about your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Handling floppy disks5 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep floppy disks away from magnets. Keep floppy disks away from the adapter and ...can cause harm to your computer, if you would use a standard Memory Stick® media. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for the latest information on VAIO® computers may cause damage to the disc. For ...
... s pec ific ations s heet for more information about your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Handling floppy disks5 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep floppy disks away from magnets. Keep floppy disks away from the adapter and ...can cause harm to your computer, if you would use a standard Memory Stick® media. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for the latest information on VAIO® computers may cause damage to the disc. For ...