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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! Welcome Thank you to -use functionality. Page 1 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.
Your new computer is designed to help you for your computer. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which describes your Sony VAIO® computer! Welcome Thank you to -use functionality. Page 1 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.
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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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...Recorder - (For models equipped with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For details on the accessories supplied with Giga Pocket) This online guide contains Page 3 The Quick Start also provides software, support, safety and legal information. VAIO Digital Studio Com puter User Guide -...speakers may not be 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. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2.
...Recorder - (For models equipped with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For details on the accessories supplied with Giga Pocket) This online guide contains Page 3 The Quick Start also provides software, support, safety and legal information. VAIO Digital Studio Com puter User Guide -...speakers may not be 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. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2.
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..., which lists your VAIO computer. Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) - Other Packet containing special product offers. Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. information on setting up timed recordings of your ...to use the basic features of this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - To access 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 User Guide. 3. The Welcome page ...
..., which lists your VAIO computer. Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) - Other Packet containing special product offers. Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. information on setting up timed recordings of your ...to use the basic features of this Sony computer. Application Recovery CD(s) - To access 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 User Guide. 3. The Welcome page ...
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... disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is green while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel (PCV- About the front panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
... disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is green while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel (PCV- About the front panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
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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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...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 Using The PC Card Slot Page 34 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the ...
...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 Using The PC Card Slot Page 34 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the ...
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...a 6-pin connector. To view the specific hardware configuration for information on the system configuration purchased. i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www.sonystyle.com. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed ...LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. 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...
...a 6-pin connector. To view the specific hardware configuration for information on the system configuration purchased. i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be purchased from the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www.sonystyle.com. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed ...LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. 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...
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PictureGear Studio S5 - MovieShaker S5 - VAIO® Help and Support Page 39 Microsoft® Outlook® Express S2 - Microsoft® Internet Explorer S3 - SonicStage S4 - Giga Pocket (On selected models equipped with Giga Pocket features.) S6 - 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 -
PictureGear Studio S5 - MovieShaker S5 - VAIO® Help and Support Page 39 Microsoft® Outlook® Express S2 - Microsoft® Internet Explorer S3 - SonicStage S4 - Giga Pocket (On selected models equipped with Giga Pocket features.) S6 - 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 -
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... the S keys You can also double-click Setup. The corresponding applications appear in the Windows taskbar, to launch other applications. 1. Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the list box on the right. 5. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2. You...
... the S keys You can also double-click Setup. The corresponding applications appear in the Windows taskbar, to launch other applications. 1. Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the list box on the right. 5. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2. You...
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... 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 system. Upgrading And Maintaining Your VAIO Computer In the future you...
... 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 system. Upgrading And Maintaining Your VAIO Computer In the future you...
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... 3. To access the VAIO Help and Support Center: 1. Click Start in the CMOS memory are now reset to the BIOS settings. Replacing the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to access the lithium battery. 6. If necessary, remove any changes you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at... a lithium battery (PCV- There is danger of the lithium battery properly. The values stored in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. To reset your BIOS settings, do not wish to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. The VAIO Help and Support Center...
... 3. To access the VAIO Help and Support Center: 1. Click Start in the CMOS memory are now reset to the BIOS settings. Replacing the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to access the lithium battery. 6. If necessary, remove any changes you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at... a lithium battery (PCV- There is danger of the lithium battery properly. The values stored in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. To reset your BIOS settings, do not wish to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. The VAIO Help and Support Center...
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Inserting the System Recov ery CD (PCV- Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 6. Follow the on your computer. Insert the System Recovery CD (CD #1) in the drive when you turn on Use window appears. Wait 30 seconds and turn ...complete the recovery process. The first CD must be prompted to run the System Recovery program. RZ series m odel shown) If your computer's optical drive. 3. When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next. 7. Click Next. 8. Product Recovery window, select the appropriate option to complete. ...
Inserting the System Recov ery CD (PCV- Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 6. Follow the on your computer. Insert the System Recovery CD (CD #1) in the drive when you turn on Use window appears. Wait 30 seconds and turn ...complete the recovery process. The first CD must be prompted to run the System Recovery program. RZ series m odel shown) If your computer's optical drive. 3. When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next. 7. Click Next. 8. Product Recovery window, select the appropriate option to complete. ...
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... OK in the VAIO welcome window. If you want to the Windows® desktop. 3. Reinstalling software 1. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4. The software's installation wizard begins. 7. Logon to go to reinstall. Double-click the application you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web...
... OK in the VAIO welcome window. If you want to the Windows® desktop. 3. Reinstalling software 1. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4. The software's installation wizard begins. 7. Logon to go to reinstall. Double-click the application you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Support Web...
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...Wizard. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5. Click OK to return to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Select the device folder, and click Next. Insert Application Recovery CD...then right-click My Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16. You are displayed. 11. Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) 1. The VAIO welcome window appears. ...Turn Off option. 17. Navigate to the optical drive and click to the Windows® desktop. 2. Page 69 Logon to go to select the Application Recovery CD. Right-click to ...
...Wizard. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5. Click OK to return to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. Select the device folder, and click Next. Insert Application Recovery CD...then right-click My Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16. You are displayed. 11. Reinstalling device drivers using Application Recovery CD(s) 1. The VAIO welcome window appears. ...Turn Off option. 17. Navigate to the optical drive and click to the Windows® desktop. 2. Page 69 Logon to go to select the Application Recovery CD. Right-click to ...
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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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See the manual that came with your display for details. Check 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 and working. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are using a bootable CD).... a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that a CD is not in stand by mode...
See the manual that came with your display for details. Check 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 and working. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are using a bootable CD).... a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that a CD is not in stand by mode...
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.... See the manual that came with your display for details. Check that the computer is turned on . 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 ... (unless you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are adjusted correctly. Page 72 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is not in stand by mode.
.... See the manual that came with your display for details. Check that the computer is turned on . 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 ... (unless you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are adjusted correctly. Page 72 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is not in stand by mode.
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The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Follow the on the right side of the dialog box. 3. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly ...
The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Follow the on the right side of the dialog box. 3. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly ...
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Close any applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running. Page 76 For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
Close any applications that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running. Page 76 For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.