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...to remove. The image disappears after a period of time. If such a station is displayed for a lengthy period of time. Sony recommends that produce or hold static electricity (for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Disconnect the system from its power source and...not function correctly. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 43 Follow the procedures described in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, only at the preset, optimal refresh rate (75 Hz). ❑ Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force...
...to remove. The image disappears after a period of time. If such a station is displayed for a lengthy period of time. Sony recommends that produce or hold static electricity (for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Disconnect the system from its power source and...not function correctly. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 43 Follow the procedures described in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, only at the preset, optimal refresh rate (75 Hz). ❑ Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force...
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...information on the Sony Computing Support Web site at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining your Sony computer. Click Start and point to get the most from the Sony Computing Support Web site at : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport....the following sequence: VAIO® QuickStart VAIO Computer User Guide Online (Electronic) Documentation Software application manuals and online help files. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from your computer's hardware. To contact the Sony fax-on your computer and the preinstalled software...
...information on the Sony Computing Support Web site at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining your Sony computer. Click Start and point to get the most from the Sony Computing Support Web site at : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport....the following sequence: VAIO® QuickStart VAIO Computer User Guide Online (Electronic) Documentation Software application manuals and online help files. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from your computer's hardware. To contact the Sony fax-on your computer and the preinstalled software...
Quick Start Guide
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... America Online 23 C cables connecting 41 caution lithium battery 41 CD cleaning media 44 handling media 44 problems with 32 CD-RW recording problems 33 computer air circulation 41 cable connections 41 cleaning 41 handling 40 party lines 41 setting up 11 start up problems 29 system locked up 30... upgrading 43 using the hard disk drive 44 condensation 42 Connecting CRT display 11 keyboard/mouse 13 modem cable/power cords 14 speakers 12 CRT display ...
... America Online 23 C cables connecting 41 caution lithium battery 41 CD cleaning media 44 handling media 44 problems with 32 CD-RW recording problems 33 computer air circulation 41 cable connections 41 cleaning 41 handling 40 party lines 41 setting up 11 start up problems 29 system locked up 30... upgrading 43 using the hard disk drive 44 condensation 42 Connecting CRT display 11 keyboard/mouse 13 modem cable/power cords 14 speakers 12 CRT display ...
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... 26 SonicStage 26 Sony on Yahoo! 27 SonyStyle Connect 27 VAIO Action Setup 27 VisualFlow 27 WordPerfect 27 SonicStage 26 Sony on Yahoo! 27 SonyStyle Connect 27 Stand by mode 19 surge protection 40 System Hibernate mode 20 System response problems 38 system upgrading 43 T Troubleshooting Change parallel port type 31 computer stopped responding 30...
... 26 SonicStage 26 Sony on Yahoo! 27 SonyStyle Connect 27 VAIO Action Setup 27 VisualFlow 27 WordPerfect 27 SonicStage 26 Sony on Yahoo! 27 SonyStyle Connect 27 Stand by mode 19 surge protection 40 System Hibernate mode 20 System response problems 38 system upgrading 43 T Troubleshooting Change parallel port type 31 computer stopped responding 30...
System Reference Manual
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Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. ✍ Systems differ by model, so your system may appear different from the illustrations in this chapter. 23 Chapter 3 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components This chapter describes removing, installing, and replacing major components for upgrading, reconfiguring, and troubleshooting the components. !
Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. ✍ Systems differ by model, so your system may appear different from the illustrations in this chapter. 23 Chapter 3 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components This chapter describes removing, installing, and replacing major components for upgrading, reconfiguring, and troubleshooting the components. !
VAIO User Guide
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... them or bump them against other objects. ❑ Your Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to the integrated circuits in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX...
... them or bump them against other objects. ❑ Your Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to the integrated circuits in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX...
VAIO User Guide
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... other components. You can damage disk drives, add-on cards. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to prevent residual images. ❑ The screen becomes warm during operation. Sony recommends that you keep your CRT display at an ESD workstation. This is ... the screen if the same image is displayed for example, cellophane wrappers). Follow the procedures described in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, only at the preset, optimal refresh rate (75 Hz). ❑ Do not place the display near a strong magnetic...
... other components. You can damage disk drives, add-on cards. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to prevent residual images. ❑ The screen becomes warm during operation. Sony recommends that you keep your CRT display at an ESD workstation. This is ... the screen if the same image is displayed for example, cellophane wrappers). Follow the procedures described in the online manual, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, only at the preset, optimal refresh rate (75 Hz). ❑ Do not place the display near a strong magnetic...
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... for some applications. The User Guide contains information on how to view. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on your hard disk drive as online help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on how to...
... for some applications. The User Guide contains information on how to view. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on your hard disk drive as online help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on how to...
VAIO User Guide
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... 80 CD playback problems 70, 71 tray eject 70 CD-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79 changing parallel port type 69 condensation 81 disposing of lithium battery 80 hard disk drive 83 proper handling 80 removing... side cover 79 shutting down 79 startup problems 67 system response problem 68 upgrading 81 connecting cables 81 peripheral equipment 81 power cord 79 printers 77 CRT display port 11 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software...
... 80 CD playback problems 70, 71 tray eject 70 CD-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79 changing parallel port type 69 condensation 81 disposing of lithium battery 80 hard disk drive 83 proper handling 80 removing... side cover 79 shutting down 79 startup problems 67 system response problem 68 upgrading 81 connecting cables 81 peripheral equipment 81 power cord 79 printers 77 CRT display port 11 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software...
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... recover applications 67 software audio problems 72 startup problems 67 system response 77 Topics 67 turning off your computer 79 TV interference 81 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 79 Universal Serial Bus ports 9 upgrading your computer 81 UPS 79 USB port 9 92 V VAIO Action Setup 13 ventilation 80 VisualFlow software 56 navigating 56 voltage settings 79
... recover applications 67 software audio problems 72 startup problems 67 system response 77 Topics 67 turning off your computer 79 TV interference 81 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 79 Universal Serial Bus ports 9 upgrading your computer 81 UPS 79 USB port 9 92 V VAIO Action Setup 13 ventilation 80 VisualFlow software 56 navigating 56 voltage settings 79