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...herein at any modification to change without notice. All rights reserved. Sony Electronics Inc. Use of their respective owners. 2 Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that... are trademarks or registered trademarks of such software is prohibited. customers only. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo, are subject to this computer may be detailed...
...herein at any modification to change without notice. All rights reserved. Sony Electronics Inc. Use of their respective owners. 2 Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that... are trademarks or registered trademarks of such software is prohibited. customers only. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo, are subject to this computer may be detailed...
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..., go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ VAIO Software - Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 15 This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click...
..., go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ VAIO Software - Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 15 This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click...
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...perform certain tasks. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top ...of the keyboard are used to restore sound. 24 Mute Press to turn off the sound. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® ...
...perform certain tasks. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top ...of the keyboard are used to restore sound. 24 Mute Press to turn off the sound. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® ...
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...the letters appear in Standby mode. Directional Arrows The Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the taskbar. Windows The key with all software applications. 25 When the indicator is set to type letters in certain software applications. INDICATORS Num Lock Caps Lock...to deactivate the numeric keypad. When the indicator is not available with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. About the Keyboard KEY Standby DESCRIPTION Press to place the computer in lower case as you type. This function is off , the directional arrow and ...
...the letters appear in Standby mode. Directional Arrows The Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the taskbar. Windows The key with all software applications. 25 When the indicator is set to type letters in certain software applications. INDICATORS Num Lock Caps Lock...to deactivate the numeric keypad. When the indicator is not available with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. About the Keyboard KEY Standby DESCRIPTION Press to place the computer in lower case as you type. This function is off , the directional arrow and ...
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... hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down on the first attempt. 37 To turn off the computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond to any prompts about saving your documents. 3 Wait for your... need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down . Turning Off your Computer Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time, use the Power button to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off...
... hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down on the first attempt. 37 To turn off the computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond to any prompts about saving your documents. 3 Wait for your... need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down . Turning Off your Computer Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time, use the Power button to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off...
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...the section, "About Creative Software Programs" for a description of an application. 6 Click Next. The Control Panel window appears. 3 Click Add or Remove Programs. The Add or Remove Programs window appears. 4 In the left frame, click Add New Programs. The InstallShield Wizard dialog box appears. 5 From ...Before installing the Sound Blaster Audigy CD, close any or all of these programs using the Sound Blaster Audigy CD. 40 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software Install the software programs provided on this companion CD. You can install any open ...
...the section, "About Creative Software Programs" for a description of an application. 6 Click Next. The Control Panel window appears. 3 Click Add or Remove Programs. The Add or Remove Programs window appears. 4 In the left frame, click Add New Programs. The InstallShield Wizard dialog box appears. 5 From ...Before installing the Sound Blaster Audigy CD, close any or all of these programs using the Sound Blaster Audigy CD. 40 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software Install the software programs provided on this companion CD. You can install any open ...
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Creative software programs (partial list detail) 2 Point to the desired software and click to Creative. Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software Starting Creative software 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs, and then point to start the software program. 41 A drop-down list of software programs appears.
Creative software programs (partial list detail) 2 Point to the desired software and click to Creative. Installing Sound Blaster Audigy Software Starting Creative software 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs, and then point to start the software program. 41 A drop-down list of software programs appears.
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...and you cannot restart, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the application does ... has a Not Responding status and click End Task. If your computer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application that has...
...and you cannot restart, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the application does ... has a Not Responding status and click End Task. If your computer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate the application that has...
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.... Use the mute function of your online Specifications sheet for digital output? If your computer has a preinstalled Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card*, the Play Control settings must be... system, you may experience some difficulty using the SP/DIF option for information about your computer's hardware configuration. 47 The Play Control dialog box appears. 2 Click Options, and then...you plan to support digital sound. Follow these steps to change the settings: 1 From the Windows taskbar notification area, double-click on . See your speaker system instead of the keyboard or software...
.... Use the mute function of your online Specifications sheet for digital output? If your computer has a preinstalled Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card*, the Play Control settings must be... system, you may experience some difficulty using the SP/DIF option for information about your computer's hardware configuration. 47 The Play Control dialog box appears. 2 Click Options, and then...you plan to support digital sound. Follow these steps to change the settings: 1 From the Windows taskbar notification area, double-click on . See your speaker system instead of the keyboard or software...
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... using context-sensitive search features. To view this information for your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your VAIO computer. The Quick Start contains information on how to access this online... Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for maximum results. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide...
... using context-sensitive search features. To view this information for your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your VAIO computer. The Quick Start contains information on how to access this online... Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for maximum results. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide...
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... VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. You can locate the online Help for Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your computer. To access software Help files: 1 Click Start in the Windows ... the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. Resources for Sony software programs by pointing to the individual application's icon and selecting Help from the submenu. 50 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Preinstalled software Help files - Each preinstalled software ...
... VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. You can locate the online Help for Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your computer. To access software Help files: 1 Click Start in the Windows ... the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. Resources for Sony software programs by pointing to the individual application's icon and selecting Help from the submenu. 50 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Preinstalled software Help files - Each preinstalled software ...
Media Center Help File (Large File - 15.08 MB)
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You can run Media C enter at the same time as music or TV playing, then the currently playing media appears in the inset window in the lower-left corner of the screen. Related topics About My TV About My Music About My Videos My Pictures C hange settings in Media C ... to watch and record TV, play videos and music, and view pictures. If you make another selection while you have media such as other Microsoft Windows programs, viewing your home entertainment system, you use your pictures, watching videos, playing music, and even recording TV shows. When an item such as a folder...
You can run Media C enter at the same time as music or TV playing, then the currently playing media appears in the inset window in the lower-left corner of the screen. Related topics About My TV About My Music About My Videos My Pictures C hange settings in Media C ... to watch and record TV, play videos and music, and view pictures. If you make another selection while you have media such as other Microsoft Windows programs, viewing your home entertainment system, you use your pictures, watching videos, playing music, and even recording TV shows. When an item such as a folder...
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... with the latest technical tips and tools to get the most from your Media C enter PC . More of the features you depend on in Windows Media Player, include C D copying and music visualizations. Support for browsing removable media such as C ompactFlash cards, memory sticks, and wireless drives. ... Extended handling of picture files, including picture rotation, picture captioning, picture printing, and animated slide shows. If the computer is equipped with a radio tuner card, then the Media C enter PC plays both FM radio and Internet radio.
... with the latest technical tips and tools to get the most from your Media C enter PC . More of the features you depend on in Windows Media Player, include C D copying and music visualizations. Support for browsing removable media such as C ompactFlash cards, memory sticks, and wireless drives. ... Extended handling of picture files, including picture rotation, picture captioning, picture printing, and animated slide shows. If the computer is equipped with a radio tuner card, then the Media C enter PC plays both FM radio and Internet radio.
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Point to All Programs, Accessories, Media Center, and then click Media Center. Press the START button on the taskbar. 2. Note You can also start Media C enter from the Windows Start menu. All rights reserved. Page 8 Using the mouse, click the Start button on the remote. To start Media Center by using the mouse 1. Related topics Use the Media C enter Start menu © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Start Media Center To start Media Center by using the remote 1.
Point to All Programs, Accessories, Media Center, and then click Media Center. Press the START button on the taskbar. 2. Note You can also start Media C enter from the Windows Start menu. All rights reserved. Page 8 Using the mouse, click the Start button on the remote. To start Media Center by using the mouse 1. Related topics Use the Media C enter Start menu © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Start Media Center To start Media Center by using the remote 1.
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... can also gain access to the Media C enter Web site and start any add-ins from the Media C enter Start menu. The buttons that all Windows programs have-Minimize, Resize, and Close-are located in the upper-right corner of media you to use the arrow buttons on the remote to...
... can also gain access to the Media C enter Web site and start any add-ins from the Media C enter Start menu. The buttons that all Windows programs have-Minimize, Resize, and Close-are located in the upper-right corner of media you to use the arrow buttons on the remote to...
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From the Media C enter menu bar, you can go to the previous screen, get online Help, restore or minimize the Media C enter window, go to make the Media C enter menu bar appear. Back. Starts online Help. 4. Page 15 All rights reserved. Show the Media Center menu bar Move ... taskbar. 5. Related topics Show the Transport C ontrols toolbar © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Switches Media C enter to the Media C enter Start menu. 2. Restore. Goes to windowed mode and places a resize handle in the lower-right corner of the...
From the Media C enter menu bar, you can go to the previous screen, get online Help, restore or minimize the Media C enter window, go to make the Media C enter menu bar appear. Back. Starts online Help. 4. Page 15 All rights reserved. Show the Media Center menu bar Move ... taskbar. 5. Related topics Show the Transport C ontrols toolbar © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Switches Media C enter to the Media C enter Start menu. 2. Restore. Goes to windowed mode and places a resize handle in the lower-right corner of the...
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Using the mouse, click the resize handle in full-screen mode Keep the Media C enter window always on top © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Page 17 To stop the currently playing media, press the STOP button on the remote, and then ...select Minimize. Related topics Watch a TV show in the lower-right corner of the Media C enter window, and then resize Media C enter. 3. You can work in programs like Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel while using other programs at any media that is...
Using the mouse, click the resize handle in full-screen mode Keep the Media C enter window always on top © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Page 17 To stop the currently playing media, press the STOP button on the remote, and then ...select Minimize. Related topics Watch a TV show in the lower-right corner of the Media C enter window, and then resize Media C enter. 3. You can work in programs like Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel while using other programs at any media that is...
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In the upper-right corner of Windows. All rights reserved. Note C losing Media C enter does not log you out of the screen, select the Close button, and then press the OK button on the remote. 2. Scheduled TV recordings still take place. Page 18 Press the START button on the remote. Related topics Use Media C enter and other programs at the same time © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Close Media Center 1.
In the upper-right corner of Windows. All rights reserved. Note C losing Media C enter does not log you out of the screen, select the Close button, and then press the OK button on the remote. 2. Scheduled TV recordings still take place. Page 18 Press the START button on the remote. Related topics Use Media C enter and other programs at the same time © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. Close Media Center 1.
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All rights reserved. Page 19 Media Center global settings Make Media C enter the default C D player or DVD player Restore the default media settings for Windows Volume settings in Media C enter © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation.
All rights reserved. Page 19 Media Center global settings Make Media C enter the default C D player or DVD player Restore the default media settings for Windows Volume settings in Media C enter © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation.
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... Media C enter, you are finished using C ontrol Panel. Warning If you turn up the master volume for the entire Windows system. All rights reserved. Related topics Turn on or turn off the computer, then the system volume might want to turn off Media C enter sounds © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. For more...
... Media C enter, you are finished using C ontrol Panel. Warning If you turn up the master volume for the entire Windows system. All rights reserved. Related topics Turn on or turn off the computer, then the system volume might want to turn off Media C enter sounds © 2000-2003 Microsoft C orporation. For more...