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Getting Started Congratulations on your Computer Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Locating Controls And Ports Setting Up Your Computer Turning On Your Computer Registering Your Computer Setting Up Your Dial-up Connection Turning Off Your Computer Page 2 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer!
Getting Started Congratulations on your Computer Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Locating Controls And Ports Setting Up Your Computer Turning On Your Computer Registering Your Computer Setting Up Your Dial-up Connection Turning Off Your Computer Page 2 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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... jack Connection for an audio cable (supplied). 11 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 12 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 13 Memory Stick ... floppy disk drive. 15 Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports (2) High-speed connections for compatible USB devices. Page 8 Turns the computer on and off. 7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and...
... jack Connection for an audio cable (supplied). 11 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 12 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 13 Memory Stick ... floppy disk drive. 15 Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports (2) High-speed connections for compatible USB devices. Page 8 Turns the computer on and off. 7 Stand by indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Stand by mode. 8 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and...
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.... 11 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF optical out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet.... (The port marked with Giga Pocket features) Audio Out jack Page 13 Connection and power for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 7 Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports (4) High-speed connections for...
.... 11 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF optical out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet.... (The port marked with Giga Pocket features) Audio Out jack Page 13 Connection and power for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 7 Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports (4) High-speed connections for...
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Video/S-video In jack Connection for a video cable adapter (supplied) or an S-video cable (optional). 16 (For models equipped with Giga Pocket) VHF/UHF port Connection for a coaxial cable (supplied). 17 Modem line jack Connection for a video cable adapter (supplied) or an S-video cable (optional). Video/S-video Out jack Connection for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack. Page 14 Audio In jack Connection for an audio cable (supplied). Connection for an audio cable (supplied).
Video/S-video In jack Connection for a video cable adapter (supplied) or an S-video cable (optional). 16 (For models equipped with Giga Pocket) VHF/UHF port Connection for a coaxial cable (supplied). 17 Modem line jack Connection for a video cable adapter (supplied) or an S-video cable (optional). Video/S-video Out jack Connection for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack. Page 14 Audio In jack Connection for an audio cable (supplied). Connection for an audio cable (supplied).
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...Page 16 Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 AC Input port Connection for the supplied... not available on all models) Connection for a DVI monitor. 15 Modem line jack Connection for a microphone (optional). Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 7 Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports (4) Connection for compatible USB devices. 8 Microphone jack Connection for the supplied ...
...Page 16 Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 AC Input port Connection for the supplied... not available on all models) Connection for a DVI monitor. 15 Modem line jack Connection for a microphone (optional). Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 7 Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports (4) Connection for compatible USB devices. 8 Microphone jack Connection for the supplied ...
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... to select specific channels. (Press the ENT button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to return to the current channel. See Channel number buttons. 3 AUDIO button Page 18
... to select specific channels. (Press the ENT button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to return to the current channel. See Channel number buttons. 3 AUDIO button Page 18
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Some Sony software applications save files to the D partition. To maintain optimum system performance, you should defragment your C partition. Page 35 This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your computer's D partition regularly.
Some Sony software applications save files to the D partition. To maintain optimum system performance, you should defragment your C partition. Page 35 This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your computer's D partition regularly.
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.... On the Help menu, click SonicStage Help. SonicStage software employs OpenMG copyright protection technology and advanced ATRAC3 audio file format to allow you work with preinstalled Sony software? Your VAIO® computer has SonicStage software preinstalled on your computer. To access SonicStage software Help 1. SonicStage is a digital music management software that enables you to enjoy...
.... On the Help menu, click SonicStage Help. SonicStage software employs OpenMG copyright protection technology and advanced ATRAC3 audio file format to allow you work with preinstalled Sony software? Your VAIO® computer has SonicStage software preinstalled on your computer. To access SonicStage software Help 1. SonicStage is a digital music management software that enables you to enjoy...
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... that enables you to allow you work with preinstalled Sony software? To access SonicStage software Help 1. Point to compatible digital music devices. SonicStage software employs OpenMG copyright protection technology and advanced ATRAC3 audio file format to enjoy digital music while protecting the rights...click SonicStage Help. Page 80 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and click All Programs. 2. Your VAIO® computer has SonicStage software preinstalled on your computer. About Software How do I create an audio CD with digital music from audio CDs and from the Internet.
... that enables you to allow you work with preinstalled Sony software? To access SonicStage software Help 1. Point to compatible digital music devices. SonicStage software employs OpenMG copyright protection technology and advanced ATRAC3 audio file format to enjoy digital music while protecting the rights...click SonicStage Help. Page 80 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and click All Programs. 2. Your VAIO® computer has SonicStage software preinstalled on your computer. About Software How do I create an audio CD with digital music from audio CDs and from the Internet.
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...discs using the preinstalled RecordNow DX software. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer. Point to VERITAS Software, point to copy another CD, insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW ...Copy Items dialog box, click the read /write drive letter des ignation may vary, depending your VAIO® computer is finished, the wizard displays a check box that the files and folders you want to copy... Under Other Places, click My Computer, and click the CD-RW or DVD-RW drive. Click Write to CD, under Music Tasks, click Copy to audio CD or Copy all items to audio CD. Copying files to a...
...discs using the preinstalled RecordNow DX software. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer. Point to VERITAS Software, point to copy another CD, insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW ...Copy Items dialog box, click the read /write drive letter des ignation may vary, depending your VAIO® computer is finished, the wizard displays a check box that the files and folders you want to copy... Under Other Places, click My Computer, and click the CD-RW or DVD-RW drive. Click Write to CD, under Music Tasks, click Copy to audio CD or Copy all items to audio CD. Copying files to a...
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...your computer's video resolution may also cause the computer to stop responding while it may be set too high. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to view installed drivers. Why isn't my DVD playing properly? Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you hear audio but... cannot hear audio, check all...
...your computer's video resolution may also cause the computer to stop responding while it may be set too high. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to view installed drivers. Why isn't my DVD playing properly? Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you hear audio but... cannot hear audio, check all...
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Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. Check that the Mute check box is not selected .... If your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you are using has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. Check the volume controls...
Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. Check that the Mute check box is not selected .... If your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you are using has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. Check the volume controls...
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...; If your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you are using has its own volume control, check that the Mute check box is turned up. ...it is turned off. If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. See Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1. Click Start in the online User Guide for more ...
...; If your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you are using has its own volume control, check that the Mute check box is turned up. ...it is turned off. If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to reinstall the sound drivers. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. See Reinstalling device drivers using these steps: 1. Click Start in the online User Guide for more ...
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...section and click Volume. Select the Options menu and click Properties. Click OK. 6. Page 99 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 4. From the Recording Control dialog box, decrease the microphone volume level by ...following these steps: 1. Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. In the section, Adjust volume for, select the Recording option. Why is too much background noise when you record...
...section and click Volume. Select the Options menu and click Properties. Click OK. 6. Page 99 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3. The Recording Control dialog box appears. 4. From the Recording Control dialog box, decrease the microphone volume level by ...following these steps: 1. Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. In the section, Adjust volume for, select the Recording option. Why is too much background noise when you record...
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Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, and information technology features. 5 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer!
Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, and information technology features. 5 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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...PCVA-SP3A speakers*) Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with your computer may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 5 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 6 S/P...The Back Panel 4 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary, depending on the system purchased. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 10 Telephone jack Connection for...
...PCVA-SP3A speakers*) Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with your computer may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 5 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 6 S/P...The Back Panel 4 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary, depending on the system purchased. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 10 Telephone jack Connection for...
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... past restore points. ❑ Enables you to create your computer, create custom audio CDs, and check music out to SonicStage, and click SonicStage. 3 On the Help menu, click SonicStage Help. Your VAIO® computer has SonicStage™ software preinstalled on your own custom restore ...® XP operating system that enables you to allow you work with preinstalled Sony software? SonicStage software employs OpenMG™ copyright protection technology and advanced ATRAC3™ audio file format to enjoy digital music while protecting the rights of copyright holders. To...
... past restore points. ❑ Enables you to create your computer, create custom audio CDs, and check music out to SonicStage, and click SonicStage. 3 On the Help menu, click SonicStage Help. Your VAIO® computer has SonicStage™ software preinstalled on your own custom restore ...® XP operating system that enables you to allow you work with preinstalled Sony software? SonicStage software employs OpenMG™ copyright protection technology and advanced ATRAC3™ audio file format to enjoy digital music while protecting the rights of copyright holders. To...
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... 2 Click Start in My Music, under Picture Tasks, click Copy to CD or Copy all items to audio CD. Locate the files and folders you want to copy to the CD. 3 Point to select a ... Copy the selected items. If the files are located in the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer. If your files are located in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. Copying files... your system or create a custom restore point. A submenu appears on -screen instructions to CD. The VAIO Help and Support window appears. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Performance and maintenance. 3 Under ...
... 2 Click Start in My Music, under Picture Tasks, click Copy to CD or Copy all items to audio CD. Locate the files and folders you want to copy to the CD. 3 Point to select a ... Copy the selected items. If the files are located in the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer. If your files are located in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. Copying files... your system or create a custom restore point. A submenu appears on -screen instructions to CD. The VAIO Help and Support window appears. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Performance and maintenance. 3 Under ...
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... dirt or damage. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that the region code of the DVD you are installed properly, by following these steps...the Settings tab and change your optical drive. If you hear audio but cannot hear audio: ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute feature is incompatible with the region code setting of player that your computer, see video, your computer's video resolution may be set to read the disc. If...
... dirt or damage. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that the region code of the DVD you are installed properly, by following these steps...the Settings tab and change your optical drive. If you hear audio but cannot hear audio: ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute feature is incompatible with the region code setting of player that your computer, see video, your computer's video resolution may be set to read the disc. If...
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...volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by batteries, verify that the batteries are inserted properly and...are plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. ❑ If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your computer. ❑ If the software application you are using Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 49
...volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3 From the Volume tab, adjust the Device volume by batteries, verify that the batteries are inserted properly and...are plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. ❑ If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. ❑ If your computer. ❑ If the software application you are using Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information. 49