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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. Welcome Thank you to -use functionality. Page 1 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. Welcome Thank you to -use functionality. Page 1 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 purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking 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 Sony VAIO® computer!
Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking 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 Sony VAIO® computer!
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... Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For m odels equipped with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 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 ... you purchased. See the online specifications sheet for details on the VAIO computer model purchased. Unpacking your computer. The Quick Start also provides software, support, safety and legal information. VAIO Digital Studio Com puter User Guide - Provides basic information on setting...
... Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For m odels equipped with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 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 ... you purchased. See the online specifications sheet for details on the VAIO computer model purchased. Unpacking your computer. The Quick Start also provides software, support, safety and legal information. VAIO Digital Studio Com puter User Guide - Provides basic information on setting...
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... link in the right-side frame. 4. The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used with your VAIO computer. Other Packet containing special product offers. Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Click Creating DVDs. Specifications - This online specification sheet describes the hardware...
... link in the right-side frame. 4. The supplied System Recovery CDs can only be used with your VAIO computer. Other Packet containing special product offers. Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Click Creating DVDs. Specifications - This online specification sheet describes the hardware...
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...3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is on. 6 Power switch Page 7 About the front panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is green while reading and writing data ...from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. Front panel (PCV- On certain models, the front panel also...
...3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is on. 6 Power switch Page 7 About the front panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is green while reading and writing data ...from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. Front panel (PCV- On certain models, the front panel also...
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Front panel (PCV- About the front panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. It also includes access to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports ...
Front panel (PCV- About the front panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. It also includes access to the Memory Stick media slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and i.LINK® ports ...
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... 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 To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i....
... 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 To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i....
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.... Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to a connected i.LINK device. 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 your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC...
.... Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to a connected i.LINK device. 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 your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC...
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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 - SonicStage S4 - Giga Pocket (On selected models equipped with Giga Pocket features.) S6 - Microsoft® Outlook® Express S2 - Microsoft® Internet Explorer S3 - MovieShaker S5 - VAIO® Help and Support Page 39
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 - SonicStage S4 - Giga Pocket (On selected models equipped with Giga Pocket features.) S6 - Microsoft® Outlook® Express S2 - Microsoft® Internet Explorer S3 - MovieShaker S5 - VAIO® Help and Support Page 39
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... application from the list. Then click Finish. Page 40 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action 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 may now type a new name and description,... if desired. You can drag an application to change. 4. the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows taskbar, to launch other applications. 1. The corresponding applications appear in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs...
... application from the list. Then click Finish. Page 40 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action 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 may now type a new name and description,... if desired. You can drag an application to change. 4. the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows taskbar, to launch other applications. 1. The corresponding applications appear in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs...
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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 VAIO computer. Upgrading And Maintaining Your VAIO Computer In the future you may...
... 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. Upgrading And Maintaining Your VAIO Computer In the future you may...
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... battery properly. See Removing the Side Panel. 5. To access the VAIO Help and Support Center: 1. Page 57 Unplug your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Remove the side panel. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- See Replacing the Side Panel. If you may have made to ...the BIOS settings. To reset your BIOS settings, do not wish to customize your computer's date and time, see VAIO Help...
... battery properly. See Removing the Side Panel. 5. To access the VAIO Help and Support Center: 1. Page 57 Unplug your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Remove the side panel. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- See Replacing the Side Panel. If you may have made to ...the BIOS settings. To reset your BIOS settings, do not wish to customize your computer's date and time, see VAIO Help...
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... program. The Notes on your computer. You are prompted to complete the recovery process. Inserting the System Recov ery CD (PCV- Wait 30 seconds and turn on Use window appears. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 6. If you turn...drive. 4. A blue screen appears during the downloading process. 1. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to recover your computer. 5. Turn off your system. When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next. 7. Product Recovery window, select the appropriate option to complete full...
... program. The Notes on your computer. You are prompted to complete the recovery process. Inserting the System Recov ery CD (PCV- Wait 30 seconds and turn on Use window appears. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 6. If you turn...drive. 4. A blue screen appears during the downloading process. 1. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to recover your computer. 5. Turn off your system. When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next. 7. Product Recovery window, select the appropriate option to complete full...
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...to complete the application recovery process. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. If you want to the Windows® desktop. 3. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4. Follow the on your computer. Icons representing preinstalled software are displayed. ... software 1. Logon to go to reinstall. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. If your computer's optical drive. Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. Double-click the Software folder. Double-click the application you have questions about using...
...to complete the application recovery process. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5. If you want to the Windows® desktop. 3. Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4. Follow the on your computer. Icons representing preinstalled software are displayed. ... software 1. Logon to go to reinstall. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. If your computer's optical drive. Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. Double-click the Software folder. Double-click the application you have questions about using...
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...CD contents are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. Insert Application Recovery CD #1, to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. You are displayed. 11. Insert Application Recovery ... taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. Right-click to select the option, Install from the Application Recovery CD. 14. Click to the Windows® desktop. 2. Select the check ... tab, click the Device Manager button. 6. Click Next. 8. Click Next. 13. The VAIO welcome window appears. Logon to go to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD...
...CD contents are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. Insert Application Recovery CD #1, to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3. You are displayed. 11. Insert Application Recovery ... taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. Right-click to select the option, Install from the Application Recovery CD. 14. Click to the Windows® desktop. 2. Select the check ... tab, click the Device Manager button. 6. Click Next. 8. Click Next. 13. The VAIO welcome window appears. Logon to go to cancel the option, Search removable media (floppy, CD...
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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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... disk drive (unless 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 .
... disk drive (unless 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 .
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...; Check that the monitor 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. Page 72 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. If you are using ...
...; Check that the monitor 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. Page 72 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. If you are using ...
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... situation. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding...
... situation. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding...
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Why is my system running . Page 76 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. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
Why is my system running . Page 76 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. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.