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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 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. Page 1 Welcome Thank you to -use functionality.
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 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. Page 1 Welcome Thank you to -use functionality.
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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! 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
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... provides software, support, safety and legal information. VAIO Digital Studio Com puter User Guide - Contains information on setting up and registering your computer. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder - ...on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For details on supplied accessories. Unpacking your Computer Your computer may vary, depending on the VAIO computer model purchased. See the online specifications sheet for details ...
... provides software, support, safety and legal information. VAIO Digital Studio Com puter User Guide - Contains information on setting up and registering your computer. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder - ...on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For details on supplied accessories. Unpacking your Computer Your computer may vary, depending on the VAIO computer model purchased. See the online specifications sheet for details ...
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..., click VAIO Multimedia. 3. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Restore the software applications that is used to locate, record and set up and using the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder equipment and software applications. To access this Sony computer. ...
..., click VAIO Multimedia. 3. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Restore the software applications that is used to locate, record and set up and using the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder equipment and software applications. To access this Sony computer. ...
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About the front panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports, a ...Memory Stick media slot and the Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to the optical and floppy disk drives. Front panel (PCV- RZ...
About the front panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports, a ...Memory Stick media slot and the Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to the optical and floppy disk drives. Front panel (PCV- RZ...
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... Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Page 10 Front panel (PCV- About the front panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
... Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator Page 10 Front panel (PCV- About the front panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
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... Stick media, PC Cards, and changing default settings. 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 ...
... Stick media, PC Cards, and changing default settings. 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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... their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Please refer to designate that came with a 6-pin connector. 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. To view the specific hardware configuration for information on the software applications...
... their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Please refer to designate that came with a 6-pin connector. 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. To view the specific hardware configuration for information on the software applications...
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Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are set to launch the following applications: S1 - SonicStage S4 - Giga Pocket (On selected models equipped with Giga Pocket features.) S6 - MovieShaker S5 - Microsoft® Outlook® Express S2 - PictureGear Studio S5 - 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 - SonicStage S4 - Giga Pocket (On selected models equipped with Giga Pocket features.) S6 - MovieShaker S5 - Microsoft® Outlook® Express S2 - PictureGear Studio S5 - 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).
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..., to launch other applications. 1. The Confirmation Application Name window appears. Page 40 You may now type a new name and description, if desired. the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the list box on the right. 5. You can also double-click Setup. Then click Finish. Select... Setup. From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type of the S keys You can reprogram the S keys to launch VAIO Action 3. You can drag an application to change. 4. Select an application from the list. Changing the settings of function. Click the S Key you ...
..., to launch other applications. 1. The Confirmation Application Name window appears. Page 40 You may now type a new name and description, if desired. the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the list box on the right. 5. You can also double-click Setup. Then click Finish. Select... Setup. From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type of the S keys You can reprogram the S keys to launch VAIO Action 3. You can drag an application to change. 4. Select an application from the list. Changing the settings of function. Click the S Key you ...
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You can 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 your system. For more information on upgrading your VAIO computer. Upgrading And Maintaining Your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and...
You can 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 your system. For more information on upgrading your VAIO computer. Upgrading And Maintaining Your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and...
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.... Replacing the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to the factory default values. Unplug your computer's date and time, see VAIO Help and Support Center for instructions. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to weaken after several years and...Start in the BIOS Setup utility. 2. Shut down any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Dispose of the battery exploding if it is danger of the lithium battery properly. To locate a Service Center ...
.... Replacing the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to the factory default values. Unplug your computer's date and time, see VAIO Help and Support Center for instructions. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to weaken after several years and...Start in the BIOS Setup utility. 2. Shut down any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Dispose of the battery exploding if it is danger of the lithium battery properly. To locate a Service Center ...
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...System Recovery CD (CD #1) in the drive when you have more than one or more System Recovery CDs. Inserting the System Recov ery CD (PCV- On the Main Menu - Your system may include one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. Product ...optical disk drive tray. Press the disc eject button to complete the recovery process. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 6. Follow the on your computer. You are prompted to insert the next CD(s) once the information from the optical drive. The first CD must be prompted...
...System Recovery CD (CD #1) in the drive when you have more than one or more System Recovery CDs. Inserting the System Recov ery CD (PCV- On the Main Menu - Your system may include one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. Product ...optical disk drive tray. Press the disc eject button to complete the recovery process. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 6. Follow the on your computer. You are prompted to insert the next CD(s) once the information from the optical drive. The first CD must be prompted...
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...wizard begins. 7. Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. Follow the on your computer. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, ...insert the Application Recovery CD into your system is already on, save and close all open applications. 2. Turn on -screen instructions to the Windows® desktop. 3. If your computer...
...wizard begins. 7. Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. Follow the on your computer. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, ...insert the Application Recovery CD into your system is already on, save and close all open applications. 2. Turn on -screen instructions to the Windows® desktop. 3. If your computer...
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... the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. Click OK, then click Quit to the Windows® desktop. ...2. Click Next. 8. The CD contents are prompted to restore. Click Next. 13. Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from the Application Recovery CD. 14. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then right-click My Computer... #1, to select the Application Recovery CD. You are displayed. 11. The VAIO welcome window appears. A shortcut menu appears. 4. Reinstalling device drivers using Application...
... the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. Click OK, then click Quit to the Windows® desktop. ...2. Click Next. 8. The CD contents are prompted to restore. Click Next. 13. Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from the Application Recovery CD. 14. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then right-click My Computer... #1, to select the Application Recovery CD. You are displayed. 11. The VAIO welcome window appears. A shortcut menu appears. 4. Reinstalling device drivers using Application...
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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 The Mouse And Keyboard About Using Peripheral Equipment Page 70 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section, depending on how to use your...
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 The Mouse And Keyboard About Using Peripheral Equipment Page 70 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section, depending on how to use your...
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...on. See the manual that came with your display for details. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. 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 you ...are using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that a CD is not in stand by mode. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and...
...on. See the manual that came with your display for details. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. 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 you ...are using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that a CD is not in stand by mode. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and...
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... you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start.... Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ...
... you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start.... Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ...
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... 74 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files...
... 74 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files...
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Close any applications that are open and running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. Why is my system running . Page 76 For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
Close any applications that are open and running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. Why is my system running . Page 76 For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.