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The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Page 1 Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system. View the Latest Updates for purchasing your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information. Your new computer is designed to help you for your computer. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which describes your Sony VAIO® computer!
The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Page 1 Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system. View the Latest Updates for purchasing your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information. Your new computer is designed to help you for your computer. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which describes your Sony VAIO® computer!
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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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... on setting up and registering your Computer Your computer may vary, depending on the VAIO computer model purchased. Contains information on the system configuration you purchased. To access the online manual: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Giga Pocket... Personal Video Recorder - (For models equipped with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Com puter and supplied accessories ...
... on setting up and registering your Computer Your computer may vary, depending on the VAIO computer model purchased. Contains information on the system configuration you purchased. To access the online manual: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Giga Pocket... Personal Video Recorder - (For models equipped with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Com puter and supplied accessories ...
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.... The Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG) service information describes new Sony technology that shipped with your VAIO computer. To access this online information: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3. Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays in...Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Click the link in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your favorite TV programs. To access this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) - The supplied System...
.... The Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG) service information describes new Sony technology that shipped with your VAIO computer. To access this online information: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3. Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays in...Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Click the link in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your favorite TV programs. To access this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) - The supplied System...
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... and the Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to the optical and floppy disk drives. Front panel (PCV- About the front panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. RZ series m odel, equipped with Giga Pocket features) 1 Optical drive 1 See the...
... and the Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to the optical and floppy disk drives. Front panel (PCV- About the front panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. RZ series m odel, equipped with Giga Pocket features) 1 Optical drive 1 See the...
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... media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to the optical and floppy disk drives. About the front panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. RX series m odel) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information... access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Page 10 Front panel (PCV-
... media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to the optical and floppy disk drives. About the front panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. RX series m odel) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information... access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Page 10 Front panel (PCV-
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... in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition i.LINK Compatibility VAIO Action Setup Changing The Sony Software Window Design Using The Memory Stick Media Slot...
... in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online specifications sheet. About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition i.LINK Compatibility VAIO Action Setup Changing The Sony Software Window Design Using The Memory Stick Media Slot...
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Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is a trademark of Sony used only to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating ...-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. Page 37 i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from your local retailer, from the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www.sonystyle.com. A 6-pin i.LINK port can be equipped with each other. i.LINK is ...
Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is a trademark of Sony used only to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating ...-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. Page 37 i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from your local retailer, from the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www.sonystyle.com. A 6-pin i.LINK port can be equipped with each other. i.LINK is ...
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SonicStage S4 - PictureGear Studio S5 - VAIO Action Setup VAIO® Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Microsoft® Outlook® Express S2 - MovieShaker S5 - Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are set to launch the following applications: S1 - Microsoft® Internet Explorer S3 - Giga Pocket (On selected models equipped with Giga Pocket features.) S6 - VAIO® Help and Support Page 39
SonicStage S4 - PictureGear Studio S5 - VAIO Action Setup VAIO® Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Microsoft® Outlook® Express S2 - MovieShaker S5 - Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are set to launch the following applications: S1 - Microsoft® Internet Explorer S3 - Giga Pocket (On selected models equipped with Giga Pocket features.) S6 - VAIO® Help and Support Page 39
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... desired. Page 40 You can reprogram the S keys to place it into the list box. 6. Click Start in the list box on the right. 5. the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows taskbar, to change. 4. You can also double-click Setup. Click the S Key you want to launch...
... desired. Page 40 You can reprogram the S keys to place it into the list box. 6. Click Start in the list box on the right. 5. the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows taskbar, to change. 4. You can also double-click Setup. Click the S Key you want to launch...
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... download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview Removing the Side Panel Installing an Add-on upgrading your computer, see the computer's System Reference Manual. This section describes how to increase the functionality of your VAIO computer. For more information on Card Installing...
... download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview Removing the Side Panel Installing an Add-on upgrading your computer, see the computer's System Reference Manual. This section describes how to increase the functionality of your VAIO computer. For more information on Card Installing...
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...are now reset to the factory default values. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your computer's date and time, see VAIO Help and Support Center for instructions. To reset your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Page 57 Shut down any cables, add-on cards, or... Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. To locate a Service Center near you do not run the Setup utility. To replace the lithium battery 1. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- See Replacing the Side Panel. The values stored in household or business trash may have made to the BIOS ...
...are now reset to the factory default values. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your computer's date and time, see VAIO Help and Support Center for instructions. To reset your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Page 57 Shut down any cables, add-on cards, or... Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. To locate a Service Center near you do not run the Setup utility. To replace the lithium battery 1. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- See Replacing the Side Panel. The values stored in household or business trash may have made to the BIOS ...
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...CD (CD #1) in the drive when you have more than one or more System Recovery CDs. Inserting the System Recov ery CD (PCV- Turn off your computer's optical drive. 3. Click Next. 8. Press the disc eject button to recover your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may ... Windows. The Notes on your system. Wait 30 seconds and turn on -screen instructions to complete full restoration of your computer. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 6. On the Main Menu - Using the System Recovery CD(s) Your system may take a few minutes to...
...CD (CD #1) in the drive when you have more than one or more System Recovery CDs. Inserting the System Recov ery CD (PCV- Turn off your computer's optical drive. 3. Click Next. 8. Press the disc eject button to recover your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may ... Windows. The Notes on your system. Wait 30 seconds and turn on -screen instructions to complete full restoration of your computer. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 6. On the Main Menu - Using the System Recovery CD(s) Your system may take a few minutes to...
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.... The software's installation wizard begins. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to the Windows® desktop. 3. If your system is already on your computer's optical drive. Page 67 Logon to go to complete the application recovery process. Double-click the...into the upper optical drive. 4. 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 Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Icons representing preinstalled software are displayed. 6. Reinstalling...
.... The software's installation wizard begins. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to the Windows® desktop. 3. If your system is already on your computer's optical drive. Page 67 Logon to go to complete the application recovery process. Double-click the...into the upper optical drive. 4. 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 Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Icons representing preinstalled software are displayed. 6. Reinstalling...
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...the Windows® desktop. 2. The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the optical drive. 15. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears.... software application or driver you want to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. The VAIO welcome window appears. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6. Click... to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9. Click OK to return to close the Sony...
...the Windows® desktop. 2. The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the optical drive. 15. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears.... software application or driver you want to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. The VAIO welcome window appears. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6. Click... to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...). 9. Click OK to return to close the Sony...
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... and preinstalled software. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can also find helpful information on the system configuration purchased. About VAIO Computer Functions About Software About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) About The Speakers About The Modem About The Microphone About...
... and preinstalled software. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can also find helpful information on the system configuration purchased. About VAIO Computer Functions About Software About Using The Optical Disc Drive(s) About The Speakers About The Modem About The Microphone About...
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About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS ... in the floppy disk drive (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that a CD is not in stand by mode. Check that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are adjusted correctly.
About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS ... in the floppy disk drive (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that a CD is not in stand by mode. Check that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are adjusted correctly.
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Page 72 Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive (unless ...for details. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and... Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on . Check that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that a CD ...
Page 72 Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive (unless ...for details. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and... Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on . Check that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that a CD ...
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The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. ...
The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. ...
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Page 76 Close any applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running.
Page 76 Close any applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running.