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... Studio Com puter Quick Start - Contains information on setting up and registering your computer. For details on the VAIO computer model purchased. The Quick Start also provides software, support, safety and legal information. VAIO Digital Studio Com puter User Guide - Com puter and supplied accessories * The supplied speakers may not be supplied with the...
... Studio Com puter Quick Start - Contains information on setting up and registering your computer. For details on the VAIO computer model purchased. The Quick Start also provides software, support, safety and legal information. VAIO Digital Studio Com puter User Guide - Com puter and supplied accessories * The supplied speakers may not be supplied with the...
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... information describes new Sony technology that shipped with your computer if they become familiar with your favorite TV programs. To access this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - Click Creating DVDs. Specifications - To view this online information: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3.
... information describes new Sony technology that shipped with your computer if they become familiar with your favorite TV programs. To access this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - Click Creating DVDs. Specifications - To view this online information: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3.
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...input devices so that your work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your arms and hands are using the keyboard-not angled up your new computer, find the best position. Take breaks during sessions with... good back support and armrests. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the left and back sides ...
...input devices so that your work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your arms and hands are using the keyboard-not angled up your new computer, find the best position. Take breaks during sessions with... good back support and armrests. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the left and back sides ...
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... opportunities later. See the Warranty Card for more details. If you are not able to register your computer: Sony Customer Support - Follow the on the unit. Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer during the first session, you are provided with your investment.
... opportunities later. See the Warranty Card for more details. If you are not able to register your computer: Sony Customer Support - Follow the on the unit. Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer during the first session, you are provided with your investment.
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Giga Pocket (On selected models equipped with Giga Pocket features.) S6 - VAIO® Help and Support Page 39 Microsoft® Internet Explorer S3 - VAIO Action Setup VAIO® Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are set to launch the following applications: S1 - Microsoft® Outlook® Express S2 - SonicStage S4 - MovieShaker S5 - PictureGear Studio S5 -
Giga Pocket (On selected models equipped with Giga Pocket features.) S6 - VAIO® Help and Support Page 39 Microsoft® Internet Explorer S3 - VAIO Action Setup VAIO® Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are set to launch the following applications: S1 - Microsoft® Outlook® Express S2 - SonicStage S4 - MovieShaker S5 - PictureGear Studio S5 -
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... information on . The media extends out further from accidental changes Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. Rem ov ing the Mem ory Stick Media (PCV- First copy the AVI file to or modify your Memory Stick media. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media Page 44 When you slide the tab... prevents accidental changes to the LOCK position, your hard disk drive and then playback the file. RZ series m odel shown) 2. Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback.
... information on . The media extends out further from accidental changes Memory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. Rem ov ing the Mem ory Stick Media (PCV- First copy the AVI file to or modify your Memory Stick media. Locking the Mem ory Stick Media Page 44 When you slide the tab... prevents accidental changes to the LOCK position, your hard disk drive and then playback the file. RZ series m odel shown) 2. Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback.
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...a PC Card 3. Opening the lower front panel (PCV- To remove a PC Card Page 45 Carefully reinsert the PC Card, but do not need to shut down or backwards. With the label facing up, insert the PC Card into the slot. Your computer's PC card slot supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) cards.... Use your computer when inserting a PC Card. You do not force it is automatically detected and the icon appears in this ...
...a PC Card 3. Opening the lower front panel (PCV- To remove a PC Card Page 45 Carefully reinsert the PC Card, but do not need to shut down or backwards. With the label facing up, insert the PC Card into the slot. Your computer's PC card slot supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) cards.... Use your computer when inserting a PC Card. You do not force it is automatically detected and the icon appears in this ...
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... Installing a lithium battery (PCV- Dispose of the battery exploding if it is danger of the lithium battery properly. There is replaced incorrectly. Shut down any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Remove the ... Removing the Side Panel. 5. See Replacing the Side Panel. To locate a Service Center near you may become inaccurate. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. If you may be prohibited. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your BIOS settings, do not wish...
... Installing a lithium battery (PCV- Dispose of the battery exploding if it is danger of the lithium battery properly. There is replaced incorrectly. Shut down any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Remove the ... Removing the Side Panel. 5. See Replacing the Side Panel. To locate a Service Center near you may become inaccurate. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. If you may be prohibited. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your BIOS settings, do not wish...
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... such as Configure-to select the appropriate model series from the Sony Computing Support Web site at a slight angle on the tab located on PC - See Removing the Side Panel. 4. Rem ov ing the driv e holder (PCV- Sony recommends using an ATA-100 hard disk drive to hold a ...Sony computer. To install an additional hard disk drive 1. Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave. RZ series m odel equipped with your drive. 5. You can support ATA-33, ATA-66, or ATA-100 hard disk drives. Under Documentation, click System Reference Manual or System Reference Guide. Desktops...
... such as Configure-to select the appropriate model series from the Sony Computing Support Web site at a slight angle on the tab located on PC - See Removing the Side Panel. 4. Rem ov ing the driv e holder (PCV- Sony recommends using an ATA-100 hard disk drive to hold a ...Sony computer. To install an additional hard disk drive 1. Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave. RZ series m odel equipped with your drive. 5. You can support ATA-33, ATA-66, or ATA-100 hard disk drives. Under Documentation, click System Reference Manual or System Reference Guide. Desktops...
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... utility loads automatically. Icons representing preinstalled software are displayed. 6. Double-click the Software folder. Turn on your computer's optical drive. The software's installation wizard begins. 7. Follow the on , save and close all open applications...computer. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. If your system is already on -screen instructions to the Windows® desktop. 3. Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. Double-click the application you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support...
... utility loads automatically. Icons representing preinstalled software are displayed. 6. Double-click the Software folder. Turn on your computer's optical drive. The software's installation wizard begins. 7. Follow the on , save and close all open applications...computer. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. If your system is already on -screen instructions to the Windows® desktop. 3. Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. Double-click the application you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support...
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... power switch for more than six seconds. Why did my computer or software application stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. You can try to close , try the following steps: 1. If your computer to stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close the...
... power switch for more than six seconds. Why did my computer or software application stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. You can try to close , try the following steps: 1. If your computer to stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close the...
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...dialog box. 3. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive ...Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Page 74 The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter.
...dialog box. 3. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive ...Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Page 74 The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter.
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... configuration and preinstalled software information. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications," which describes your VAIO computer. Locate the link in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. To access the online specifications sheet: 1. Click the Welcome link. The Welcome...
... configuration and preinstalled software information. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications," which describes your VAIO computer. Locate the link in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. To access the online specifications sheet: 1. Click the Welcome link. The Welcome...
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...software applications or utilities are installed. Maintains storage of one to restore your system or create a custom restore point. The VAIO Help and Support window appears. 2. Under Performance and maintenance, click Using System Restore to a previous state, if a problem occurs. How do I... that enables you to three weeks of restore points. Click Start in Windows XP? A submenu appears on -screen instructions to restore your computer to undo changes. Under Pick a task, click Run the System Restore Wizard. Under Pick a Help topic, click Performance and maintenance. ...
...software applications or utilities are installed. Maintains storage of one to restore your system or create a custom restore point. The VAIO Help and Support window appears. 2. Under Performance and maintenance, click Using System Restore to a previous state, if a problem occurs. How do I... that enables you to three weeks of restore points. Click Start in Windows XP? A submenu appears on -screen instructions to restore your computer to undo changes. Under Pick a task, click Run the System Restore Wizard. Under Pick a Help topic, click Performance and maintenance. ...
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... Welcome link. Locate the link in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications," which describes your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information. The Welcome page displays on your system by ...viewing the online specifications sheet. Where can find a listing of your VAIO computer. To access the online specifications sheet: 1. Page 83 You can I find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules,...
... Welcome link. Locate the link in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications," which describes your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information. The Welcome page displays on your system by ...viewing the online specifications sheet. Where can find a listing of your VAIO computer. To access the online specifications sheet: 1. Page 83 You can I find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules,...
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Why doesn't my optical drive (DVD-RW) record to a CD-RW media. Page 89 Your DVD-RW drive does not support high-speed writing to CD-RW media at 2X or lower. Verify that came with your CD-RW media supports writing speeds of 2X or lower. If you are having difficulty formatting CD-RW media for details on adjusting the write speed settings. See the Help or documentation that your CD or DVD recording software application for recording purposes, try changing the write speed to a lower setting. Your media must support writing speeds at higher speeds?
Why doesn't my optical drive (DVD-RW) record to a CD-RW media. Page 89 Your DVD-RW drive does not support high-speed writing to CD-RW media at 2X or lower. Verify that came with your CD-RW media supports writing speeds of 2X or lower. If you are having difficulty formatting CD-RW media for details on adjusting the write speed settings. See the Help or documentation that your CD or DVD recording software application for recording purposes, try changing the write speed to a lower setting. Your media must support writing speeds at higher speeds?
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... Options. 3. From the Modems tab, click to reinstall the modem drivers. The Modem Properties window appears. 5. If your computer's modem. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Click Start in the Device status section. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) in the...modem. If it appears that your modem is plugged into the modem line jack. Check that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. Click Properties. Review the information in the Windows taskbar, ...
... Options. 3. From the Modems tab, click to reinstall the modem drivers. The Modem Properties window appears. 5. If your computer's modem. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Click Start in the Device status section. See Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) in the...modem. If it appears that your modem is plugged into the modem line jack. Check that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem is working properly, click the Troubleshoot button. Click Properties. Review the information in the Windows taskbar, ...
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A support resource listing is also provided to help you locate the appropriate support options. About The Power Source About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery About Handling The Computer System About Upgrading Your Computer System About Handling A Monitor (Display) About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media Page 108 Notes on Use The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices, using storage media, and locating upgrade procedures.
A support resource listing is also provided to help you locate the appropriate support options. About The Power Source About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery About Handling The Computer System About Upgrading Your Computer System About Handling A Monitor (Display) About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media Page 108 Notes on Use The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices, using storage media, and locating upgrade procedures.
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... Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries. Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may ...Do not disassemble it in household or business trash may be prohibited. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. In some areas, the disposal of the lithium battery properly. About Disposing Of The Lithium...
... Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries. Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may ...Do not disassemble it in household or business trash may be prohibited. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. In some areas, the disposal of the lithium battery properly. About Disposing Of The Lithium...
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This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to locate support for Help and Support Page 115 Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this information for maximum results. Immediate Help and Support Software Help and Support Contacting Sony for your VAIO® computer.
This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to locate support for Help and Support Page 115 Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this information for maximum results. Immediate Help and Support Software Help and Support Contacting Sony for your VAIO® computer.