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Welcome Welcome Thank you for your Sony VAIO computer! This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for purchasing your computer. 3 Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality.
Welcome Welcome Thank you for your Sony VAIO computer! This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for purchasing your computer. 3 Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality.
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..., such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 5 Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Locating Controls and Connectors Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel...
..., such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 5 Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Locating Controls and Connectors Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel...
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Change to Current Document Title Front panel DRIVE 1 Optical drive 1 See specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See 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 Lights in green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 6
Change to Current Document Title Front panel DRIVE 1 Optical drive 1 See specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See 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 Lights in green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 6
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The indicator light is blue while the power is on and amber when the computer is located on the back. 7 Locating Controls and Connectors 5 Optical drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to ... from the optical drive 1. 9 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and indicator light Turns on/off the computer. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is in amber while reading and writing data from the...
The indicator light is blue while the power is on and amber when the computer is located on the back. 7 Locating Controls and Connectors 5 Optical drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to ... from the optical drive 1. 9 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and indicator light Turns on/off the computer. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is in amber while reading and writing data from the...
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...IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 PS/2® Mouse port Connection for a PS/2 mouse. 2 PS/2® Keyboard port Connection for a VAIO Smart™ Keyboard. 3 Ethernet port 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on... the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer contains the ports for LAN (Local Area Network) connections only.) 8 Change to Current Document Title Back Panel Overview The back panel of...
...IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 PS/2® Mouse port Connection for a PS/2 mouse. 2 PS/2® Keyboard port Connection for a VAIO Smart™ Keyboard. 3 Ethernet port 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on... the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer contains the ports for LAN (Local Area Network) connections only.) 8 Change to Current Document Title Back Panel Overview The back panel of...
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... connection. All products with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your compatible i.LINK device for a phone cable to the computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the wall jack. 13 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 14 Telephone jack Connection for information on...
... connection. All products with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your compatible i.LINK device for a phone cable to the computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the wall jack. 13 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 14 Telephone jack Connection for information on...
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..., depending on operating conditions and proper connection. PictureGear™ ❑ S5 - Changing the settings of Sony used only to launch VAIO Action Setup. 11 Outlook® Express ❑ S2 - Sonic Stage ❑ S4 - The i.LINK...VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. MovieShaker™ ❑ S6 - Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Please refer to your computer...
..., depending on operating conditions and proper connection. PictureGear™ ❑ S5 - Changing the settings of Sony used only to launch VAIO Action Setup. 11 Outlook® Express ❑ S2 - Sonic Stage ❑ S4 - The i.LINK...VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. MovieShaker™ ❑ S6 - Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Please refer to your computer...
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...4 Click > and select the desired design. 5 Click Apply. 6 The "UI Design Selector" window design changes. The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍ You may now type a new name and description, if desired. Click Next. 5 You may only use this feature ..., click the option for your Sony software and create your selection, click OK. Changing the window design 1 Click Start in the list box on the right. ✍ You can select from different window designs for the desired type of function. Click Finish. VAIO Computer User Guide 2 Click the S...
...4 Click > and select the desired design. 5 Click Apply. 6 The "UI Design Selector" window design changes. The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍ You may now type a new name and description, if desired. Click Next. 5 You may only use this feature ..., click the option for your Sony software and create your selection, click OK. Changing the window design 1 Click Start in the list box on the right. ✍ You can select from different window designs for the desired type of function. Click Finish. VAIO Computer User Guide 2 Click the S...
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..., depending on the data capacity and utilization of Sony audio/video software applications, the hard disk drive on your C partition. i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer may take more than a couple of hours to improve the performance of your computer's hard disk drive(s). Configuring Your VAIO Computer Hard Disk Drive Partition To maintain optimum system performance...
..., depending on the data capacity and utilization of Sony audio/video software applications, the hard disk drive on your C partition. i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer may take more than a couple of hours to improve the performance of your computer's hard disk drive(s). Configuring Your VAIO Computer Hard Disk Drive Partition To maintain optimum system performance...
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The total power supplied by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free). Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can : ❑ supply power from your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. All products with an i.LINK connection may... and required operating conditions. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other end of Sony used only to designate that came with your local retailer or by accessing the Sony VAIO Direct Web site (http://vaio.sonystyle.com), or by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts.
The total power supplied by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free). Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can : ❑ supply power from your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. All products with an i.LINK connection may... and required operating conditions. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other end of Sony used only to designate that came with your local retailer or by accessing the Sony VAIO Direct Web site (http://vaio.sonystyle.com), or by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts.
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... a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on connecting to reveal all installed network devices. Configuring Your VAIO Computer To Enable Ethernet Connectivity Your computer comes with this device (enable)." 8 Click OK. 9 Close the Device Manager dialog box. 10 Close System ... Close Performance and Maintenance dialog box. Enabling the Ethernet connection 1 Click Start in the Network Adapters category to a network, see your computer may result in the port. The Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears. 3 From the Pick a Control Panel icon, select System. ...
... a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on connecting to reveal all installed network devices. Configuring Your VAIO Computer To Enable Ethernet Connectivity Your computer comes with this device (enable)." 8 Click OK. 9 Close the Device Manager dialog box. 10 Close System ... Close Performance and Maintenance dialog box. Enabling the Ethernet connection 1 Click Start in the Network Adapters category to a network, see your computer may result in the port. The Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears. 3 From the Pick a Control Panel icon, select System. ...
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...enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to restore the operating system and software that shipped with format The System Recovery utility formats your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. When you use ... of your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to reinstall individual applications...
...enables you to reinstall individual device drivers. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to restore the operating system and software that shipped with format The System Recovery utility formats your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. When you use ... of your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem.You may not need to reinstall individual applications...
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...Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. Using the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in the drive when you turn on your computer. ✍ If your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you started to signify you purchased it. The System Recovery utility starts from the... first CD has been installed. After recovering your system is equipped with the computer when you have more than one or more System Recovery CDs. User License Agreement. 5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the...
...Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. Using the System Recovery CD(s) 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in the drive when you turn on your computer. ✍ If your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you started to signify you purchased it. The System Recovery utility starts from the... first CD has been installed. After recovering your system is equipped with the computer when you have more than one or more System Recovery CDs. User License Agreement. 5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the...
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... of the software that you are erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your computer or specific application. You must be prompted to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears... Recovery CD(s) To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888...
... of the software that you are erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your computer or specific application. You must be prompted to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears... Recovery CD(s) To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD utility enables you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888...
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...Recovery CD utility. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in Windows to select the unknown device or the device... that shipped with your computer. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. The unknown device(s) is equipped with two optical drives, ...
...Recovery CD utility. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in Windows to select the unknown device or the device... that shipped with your computer. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. The unknown device(s) is equipped with two optical drives, ...
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Click OK. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) Device Manager window 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 23 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your system.
Click OK. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) Device Manager window 7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 23 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. Repeat for each device driver as necessary. 8 Restart your system.
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... of purchase. F, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM PST 67 For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. F, 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST America Online® (America Online Inc.) Web...
... of purchase. F, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM PST 67 For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. F, 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST America Online® (America Online Inc.) Web...
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F, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST Sat. - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Norton AntiVirus™ (Symantec Corporation) Web site phone hours http://www.symantec.com/techsupp 800-927-3991; 900-646-0007* M - PC-Cillin (Trend Micro) Web ...
F, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST Sat. - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Norton AntiVirus™ (Symantec Corporation) Web site phone hours http://www.symantec.com/techsupp 800-927-3991; 900-646-0007* M - PC-Cillin (Trend Micro) Web ...
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... 415-547-1244 M- F, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date ...of purchase. Sony Style Connect (E-Solutions) Web site phone http://www.sonystyleconnect.com 888-584-4467 Sony Yahoo! (Yahoo!) TBD - keep? ScreenBlast ACID (Sonic Foundry, Inc.) Web...
... 415-547-1244 M- F, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date ...of purchase. Sony Style Connect (E-Solutions) Web site phone http://www.sonystyleconnect.com 888-584-4467 Sony Yahoo! (Yahoo!) TBD - keep? ScreenBlast ACID (Sonic Foundry, Inc.) Web...
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F, 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM ET 70 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Windows® XP Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Word (on selected models) Web site phone hours http://www.corel.com/support/product_specific/wp9.htm 716-871-2325 M- WordPerfect® (Corel Corp.) (on selected models) (Microsoft Corporation) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.
F, 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM ET 70 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Windows® XP Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express, Word (on selected models) Web site phone hours http://www.corel.com/support/product_specific/wp9.htm 716-871-2325 M- WordPerfect® (Corel Corp.) (on selected models) (Microsoft Corporation) Web site phone hours http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)* 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.