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... the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony online support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click...
... the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony online support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click...
VAIO User Guide
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...computer, go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your system. Contains information on the system configuration purchased. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all VAIO® computer models. Page 3 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO...with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For m odels equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. To access the online manual: 1. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to view the online specifications sheet. ...
...computer, go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your system. Contains information on the system configuration purchased. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all VAIO® computer models. Page 3 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO...with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For m odels equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. To access the online manual: 1. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to view the online specifications sheet. ...
VAIO User Guide
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... preinstalled software on -screen instructions to locate your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Click Welcome to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Connect to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. For online information about hard disk recovery...
... preinstalled software on -screen instructions to locate your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Click Welcome to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Connect to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. For online information about hard disk recovery...
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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 computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard About the Remote Control About the i.LINK Port Page 6 See the specifications sheet 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 computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard About the Remote Control About the i.LINK Port Page 6 See the specifications sheet for your computer. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
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...2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices.Your computer may not be equipped... in this section. The location of these hardware features or accessories. Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button...
...2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices.Your computer may not be equipped... in this section. The location of these hardware features or accessories. Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button...
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...turn off , the diPreacgteion1a3l arrow and correction keys on the screen. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays ... Lock The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is equivalent to place the computer in certain software applications. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. ... type numbers or to resume normal operation. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to perform ...
...turn off , the diPreacgteion1a3l arrow and correction keys on the screen. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays ... Lock The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is equivalent to place the computer in certain software applications. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. ... type numbers or to resume normal operation. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to perform ...
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... and set viewing preferences. ENTER button Press to the previous channel. Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to activate channel selection. This section describes the basic functions of... your remote control. About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features1 . Page 15
... and set viewing preferences. ENTER button Press to the previous channel. Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to activate channel selection. This section describes the basic functions of... your remote control. About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features1 . Page 15
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...Pocket software.) 8 APPLICATION START button Press to open a shortcut menu of software programs to start. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. Page 16 MUSIC button Press to navigate. VIDEO ...deck. (Note: You cannot change from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck. Use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific software program and press the APPLICATION START button to select and start the program. 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note:...
...Pocket software.) 8 APPLICATION START button Press to open a shortcut menu of software programs to start. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. Page 16 MUSIC button Press to navigate. VIDEO ...deck. (Note: You cannot change from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck. Use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific software program and press the APPLICATION START button to select and start the program. 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note:...
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.... (Note: For the Giga Pocket software program, the Select A Cabinet window displays. When your remote control is open, use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific program and press the Application Close button again to be replaced. Press again to hide this button may need to close . To set up the...
.... (Note: For the Giga Pocket software program, the Select A Cabinet window displays. When your remote control is open, use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific program and press the Application Close button again to be replaced. Press again to hide this button may need to close . To set up the...
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... the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for details on your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On your Computer...
... the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for details on your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On your Computer...
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...AC power cord that are configured-to use your computer. 2. Audio jacks (com puter back panel detail) Page 22 For information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your speaker system, as... Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers that supplies power to the color of the speaker jacks on the back panel of your 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer's specifications sheet. From the right speaker, plug the...
...AC power cord that are configured-to use your computer. 2. Audio jacks (com puter back panel detail) Page 22 For information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your speaker system, as... Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers that supplies power to the color of the speaker jacks on the back panel of your 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer's specifications sheet. From the right speaker, plug the...
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...; Personal Video Recorder is a violation of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived from television and your personal videos.1 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and software applications are not available on your computer's online specifications sheet for details on all VAIO® computers.
...; Personal Video Recorder is a violation of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived from television and your personal videos.1 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and software applications are not available on your computer's online specifications sheet for details on all VAIO® computers.
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Page 34 See the specifications sheet for your Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder system. Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder This section illustrates how to set up the cables and connections for your computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The hardware configuration of your computer may vary from the illustrations shown.
Page 34 See the specifications sheet for your Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder system. Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder This section illustrates how to set up the cables and connections for your computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The hardware configuration of your computer may vary from the illustrations shown.
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Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers This section provides basic information about using your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About Your Memory Card Readers Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card About Memory Stick Media Sharing Memory Cards Page 79 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the memory card readers described in this section, depending on the computer model or configuration purchased. To view the installed hardware configuration for your computer's installed memory card readers.
Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers This section provides basic information about using your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About Your Memory Card Readers Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card About Memory Stick Media Sharing Memory Cards Page 79 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the memory card readers described in this section, depending on the computer model or configuration purchased. To view the installed hardware configuration for your computer's installed memory card readers.
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... any procedures described in a carpeted area and do not work in this section. You may be equipped with an unpainted metal portion of your computer, see the online specifications sheet. Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with all of electronic equipment. Page 86 Otherwise, damage may result in this section. The interior...
... any procedures described in a carpeted area and do not work in this section. You may be equipped with an unpainted metal portion of your computer, see the online specifications sheet. Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with all of electronic equipment. Page 86 Otherwise, damage may result in this section. The interior...
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...other components to access the memory module slots. 5. Remove the cover. Gently place the unit on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer's configuration. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct...memory module(s) you add or remove the memory in an anti-static package. See the specifications sheet for your computer on its side. Store the module in your computer. Push down your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. You can purchase additional memory modules, ...
...other components to access the memory module slots. 5. Remove the cover. Gently place the unit on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer's configuration. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct...memory module(s) you add or remove the memory in an anti-static package. See the specifications sheet for your computer on its side. Store the module in your computer. Push down your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. You can purchase additional memory modules, ...
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...new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. 1 Drive mapping refers to display a shortcut menu. 7. See the online Specifications s heet for more information about your computer. Log on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (Disk label identified with red marking). Page 97 A shortcut menu appears. ...3. The Computer Management window appears. 4. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. 13. Replacing the driv e holder 15. See Replacing the cover. 16. ...
...new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. 1 Drive mapping refers to display a shortcut menu. 7. See the online Specifications s heet for more information about your computer. Log on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (Disk label identified with red marking). Page 97 A shortcut menu appears. ...3. The Computer Management window appears. 4. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. 13. Replacing the driv e holder 15. See Replacing the cover. 16. ...
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...including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Follow the on the right side of the window. 3. Page 102 Select Fixing a Problem... and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter....
...including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Follow the on the right side of the window. 3. Page 102 Select Fixing a Problem... and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter....
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...VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the window. 3. Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode? If your keyboard has a Stand by key, press any key to resume normal operation. If your specific... situation. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics ...
...VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the window. 3. Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode? If your keyboard has a Stand by key, press any key to resume normal operation. If your specific... situation. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics ...
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The REW button does not "rewind" music files. Page 109 Why doesn't the REW button on all VAIO Digital Studio® computers. See your computer's configuration. About Media Center The Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system is not installed on the remote control work when I use My Music? Instead, press Replay on your remote control for more information about your online specifications sheet for a similar function.
The REW button does not "rewind" music files. Page 109 Why doesn't the REW button on all VAIO Digital Studio® computers. See your computer's configuration. About Media Center The Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system is not installed on the remote control work when I use My Music? Instead, press Replay on your remote control for more information about your online specifications sheet for a similar function.