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... Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For m odels equipped with your system. For details on the accessories supplied with the same accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Unpacking your Computer Your computer may vary, depending on the VAIO computer model purchased. See...
... Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For m odels equipped with your system. For details on the accessories supplied with the same accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Unpacking your Computer Your computer may vary, depending on the VAIO computer model purchased. See...
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...: 1. Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your favorite TV programs. To access this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - Restore the software applications that is used to help you...Sony end-user license agreement. Click Creating DVDs. Specifications - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3. To access this online information: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO...
...: 1. Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays in the text, "View the VAIO Computer Specifications, which lists your favorite TV programs. To access this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - Restore the software applications that is used to help you...Sony end-user license agreement. Click Creating DVDs. Specifications - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Multimedia. 3. To access this online information: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO...
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...for resting. Adjust the level of you set up or down. You can also purchase accessories for your new computer, find the best position. Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Hold the mouse with your feet are parallel to...on the display. Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Before you . Use a stable work surface - Use the palmrest only briefly, for your new computer and plan your comfort and work space. Use indirect lighting to your work effectiveness. The keyboard should be directly in a chair with relaxed, ...
...for resting. Adjust the level of you set up or down. You can also purchase accessories for your new computer, find the best position. Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Hold the mouse with your feet are parallel to...on the display. Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Before you . Use a stable work surface - Use the palmrest only briefly, for your new computer and plan your comfort and work space. Use indirect lighting to your work effectiveness. The keyboard should be directly in a chair with relaxed, ...
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... error message dialog box. DVD button Page 19 Press again to return the view to its original size when displayed in full-screen size. The window returns to its original size. Press again to rewind or fast-forward video content, during Video Capsules playback. DVD Subtitle button Not available for Giga...
... error message dialog box. DVD button Page 19 Press again to return the view to its original size when displayed in full-screen size. The window returns to its original size. Press again to rewind or fast-forward video content, during Video Capsules playback. DVD Subtitle button Not available for Giga...
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... to select the TV/Recording deck or playback deck. 14 PLAY STOP, PLAY and PAUSE buttons Press to display the "Select Video Capsules" window. For more details about the function buttons on the playback deck. 15 VIDEO CAPSULE SEL/DVD MENU button Press to stop recording. Page 20...for Giga Pocket functions. For more information. Press REC STOP to select a cabinet or Video Capsule in the "Select Video Capsule" window. Press again to minimize the window. 16 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to stop playback, play, and pause playback of Video Capsules on your remote ...
... to select the TV/Recording deck or playback deck. 14 PLAY STOP, PLAY and PAUSE buttons Press to display the "Select Video Capsules" window. For more details about the function buttons on the playback deck. 15 VIDEO CAPSULE SEL/DVD MENU button Press to stop recording. Page 20...for Giga Pocket functions. For more information. Press REC STOP to select a cabinet or Video Capsule in the "Select Video Capsule" window. Press again to minimize the window. 16 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to stop playback, play, and pause playback of Video Capsules on your remote ...
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... click OK. The Location Information window appears. Click OK. Setting Up Your Dial-up Connection The first time you turn your computer on, follow these steps to set up connection: 1. New Connection Wizard window Page 31 The Phone and Modem Options window appears. Enter in your dial-...up your information as requested. Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2.
... click OK. The Location Information window appears. Click OK. Setting Up Your Dial-up Connection The first time you turn your computer on, follow these steps to set up connection: 1. New Connection Wizard window Page 31 The Phone and Modem Options window appears. Enter in your dial-...up your information as requested. Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2.
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... the Turn Off option. Turn off any prompts about saving your computer 1. Page 33 To avoid loss of time. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. About the power switch If your system stops responding, press and hold the ...Power switch for an extended period of data, do not use Stand by mode instead. Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you are...
... the Turn Off option. Turn off any prompts about saving your computer 1. Page 33 To avoid loss of time. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. About the power switch If your system stops responding, press and hold the ...Power switch for an extended period of data, do not use Stand by mode instead. Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you are...
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... 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 Using...
... 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 Using...
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... and current utilization of your screen saver and close other open applications, if applicable. 2. Deactivate your computer's hard disk drive(s). It may be necessary. 1. The Disk Defragment dialog box appears. 4. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 3. Page 36 Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you encounter frame dropping...
... and current utilization of your screen saver and close other open applications, if applicable. 2. Deactivate your computer's hard disk drive(s). It may be necessary. 1. The Disk Defragment dialog box appears. 4. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 3. Page 36 Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you encounter frame dropping...
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...the S keys You can reprogram the S keys to launch VAIO Action 3. The corresponding applications appear in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2. Click Next. 7. Changing the settings of function. Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. Select an application from the list. You may...double-click Setup. Click Start in the list box on the right. 5. Click Next. Then click Finish. the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows taskbar, to launch other applications. 1. You can drag an application to change. 4. The Confirmation Application Name...
...the S keys You can reprogram the S keys to launch VAIO Action 3. The corresponding applications appear in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2. Click Next. 7. Changing the settings of function. Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. Select an application from the list. You may...double-click Setup. Click Start in the list box on the right. 5. Click Next. Then click Finish. the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows taskbar, to launch other applications. 1. You can drag an application to change. 4. The Confirmation Application Name...
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Changing The Sony Software Window Design You can select from different window designs for certain Sony software applications and create your own personal computing environment. Page 41
Changing The Sony Software Window Design You can select from different window designs for certain Sony software applications and create your own personal computing environment. Page 41
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... selection, click >, then click Apply. 8. Click > and select the desired design. 5. Page 42 Click Other Control Panel Options. 3. The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. You may only use this feature with compatible UI Design Selector software. Click Apply. 6. When you have made your...
... selection, click >, then click Apply. 8. Click > and select the desired design. 5. Page 42 Click Other Control Panel Options. 3. The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. You may only use this feature with compatible UI Design Selector software. Click Apply. 6. When you have made your...
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... slot. Opening the lower front panel (PCV- RZ series m odel shown) 2. Safely Remove Hardware If the PC Card does not insert easily, remove it from the PC Card slot and verify that it into the slot. Using The PC Card Slot Your computer may not be equipped with your PC ... not upside-down your fingertip to pull open the lower front panel cover, as described in the Windows® taskbar. To remove a PC Card Page 45 To view the specific system configuration for your computer see the instructions supplied with a PC card slot as shown. For more information, see the online...
... slot. Opening the lower front panel (PCV- RZ series m odel shown) 2. Safely Remove Hardware If the PC Card does not insert easily, remove it from the PC Card slot and verify that it into the slot. Using The PC Card Slot Your computer may not be equipped with your PC ... not upside-down your fingertip to pull open the lower front panel cover, as described in the Windows® taskbar. To remove a PC Card Page 45 To view the specific system configuration for your computer see the instructions supplied with a PC card slot as shown. For more information, see the online...
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You may need to avoid data loss. 2. When the PC Card ejects from the computer before you can eject the card. Rem ov ing a PC Card (PCV- Page 46 Close all applications that you eject the PC Card incorrectly, your computer may access the PC Card to extend the Eject button out from the... the system unit. Click to select the name of the card that may not work correctly. 1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows® taskbar. 3. When the message "Safe to eject and click Stop. The Stop a Hardware Device...
You may need to avoid data loss. 2. When the PC Card ejects from the computer before you can eject the card. Rem ov ing a PC Card (PCV- Page 46 Close all applications that you eject the PC Card incorrectly, your computer may access the PC Card to extend the Eject button out from the... the system unit. Click to select the name of the card that may not work correctly. 1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows® taskbar. 3. When the message "Safe to eject and click Stop. The Stop a Hardware Device...
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... the battery only with the plus (+) side up. If necessary, remove any changes you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- Replace the side panel. To reset your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. Shut down any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you do.... Write down your BIOS settings, do not run the Setup utility. Remove the side panel. See Replacing the Side Panel. The values stored in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. The VAIO Help and Support Center...
... the battery only with the plus (+) side up. If necessary, remove any changes you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- Replace the side panel. To reset your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. Shut down any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you do.... Write down your BIOS settings, do not run the Setup utility. Remove the side panel. See Replacing the Side Panel. The values stored in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. The VAIO Help and Support Center...
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... with red marking), and from the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6. The Computer Management window appears. 4. RX series m odel) 13. Right-click on to Windows® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Replacing the driv e holder (PCV- Replace the side panel. Select New Partition. The New Partition wizard appears. 8.
... with red marking), and from the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6. The Computer Management window appears. 4. RX series m odel) 13. Right-click on to Windows® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Replacing the driv e holder (PCV- Replace the side panel. Select New Partition. The New Partition wizard appears. 8.
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The System Recovery process removes all the original, preinstalled software applications. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete the Windows registration process. Page 63 When you successfully complete your system recovery, you are erased, you can only be used to ...any applications that you may have installed since you started using your computer. You may not need to the original factory settings. The System Recovery CD can restore your computer to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD...
The System Recovery process removes all the original, preinstalled software applications. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete the Windows registration process. Page 63 When you successfully complete your system recovery, you are erased, you can only be used to ...any applications that you may have installed since you started using your computer. You may not need to the original factory settings. The System Recovery CD can restore your computer to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you purchased. Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD...
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...System Recovery CD (CD #1) in the drive when you turn on your computer. Inserting the System Recov ery CD (PCV- RZ series m odel shown) If your system. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 6. The Notes on -screen instructions to complete full restoration...the disc eject button to complete. The first CD must be prompted to recover your computer. 5. On the Main Menu - Product Recovery window, select the appropriate option to insert your computer's optical drive. 3. The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to close ...
...System Recovery CD (CD #1) in the drive when you turn on your computer. Inserting the System Recov ery CD (PCV- RZ series m odel shown) If your system. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 6. The Notes on -screen instructions to complete full restoration...the disc eject button to complete. The first CD must be prompted to recover your computer. 5. On the Main Menu - Product Recovery window, select the appropriate option to insert your computer's optical drive. 3. The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to close ...
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...to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You must be in Windows to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software. Page 66 You can ...reinstall a software application or driver to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). To reinstall all of your hard drive. Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD ...
...to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You must be in Windows to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you to reinstall individual software, individual drivers, and to correct a problem that shipped with your computer, peripheral hardware, or specific software. Page 66 You can ...reinstall a software application or driver to repair software if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). To reinstall all of your hard drive. Using The Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD ...
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... complete the application recovery process. Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. If your system is already on -screen instructions to the Windows® desktop. 3. 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...
... complete the application recovery process. Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. If your system is already on -screen instructions to the Windows® desktop. 3. 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...