Quick Start Guide
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...protection and content management technology. 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 the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Click to the terms and conditions of the Microsoft Corporation. ... or in part, may not necessarily be reproduced, translated, or reduced to online service providers may require an additional charge. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.
...protection and content management technology. 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 the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Click to the terms and conditions of the Microsoft Corporation. ... or in part, may not necessarily be reproduced, translated, or reduced to online service providers may require an additional charge. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.
Quick Start Guide
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Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your system. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. To access the online...
Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your system. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. To access the online...
Quick Start Guide
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For more information about handling the LCD monitor, see the online VAIO® Computer User guide. 1 Click Start in Stand by mode. About the attached LCD monitor Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. Press the power button correctly to avoid damage to the desired viewing angle. ...Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 19 Handle the monitor carefully when adjusting the viewing angle. 1 Grasp both...
For more information about handling the LCD monitor, see the online VAIO® Computer User guide. 1 Click Start in Stand by mode. About the attached LCD monitor Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. Press the power button correctly to avoid damage to the desired viewing angle. ...Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 19 Handle the monitor carefully when adjusting the viewing angle. 1 Grasp both...
Quick Start Guide
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... release latches on the front of preinstalled memory can vary, depending on the sides of memory installed in your computer" in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. VAIO Computer Quick Start Installing Memory The amount of the cover and pull the cover forward to remove. 46 Observe the... proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3 Remove the ...
... release latches on the front of preinstalled memory can vary, depending on the sides of memory installed in your computer" in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. VAIO Computer Quick Start Installing Memory The amount of the cover and pull the cover forward to remove. 46 Observe the... proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3 Remove the ...
Quick Start Guide
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...manual supplied with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that the power indicator is turned on other troubleshooting topics, see the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. Check that it is lit on . You can purchase this equipment separately. 53 If your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the...; Confirm that a CD is not in Stand by mode by pressing the Stand by key, located at the top of keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. For information on .
...manual supplied with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that the power indicator is turned on other troubleshooting topics, see the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. Check that it is lit on . You can purchase this equipment separately. 53 If your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the...; Confirm that a CD is not in Stand by mode by pressing the Stand by key, located at the top of keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. For information on .
Quick Start Guide
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... context-sensitive search features. To view this online information go to access this information for your computer. Your computer is supplied with Sony®. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - You can locate helpful information immediately by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. This section describes available resources and offers suggestions on...
... context-sensitive search features. To view this online information go to access this information for your computer. Your computer is supplied with Sony®. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - You can locate helpful information immediately by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. This section describes available resources and offers suggestions on...
Quick Start Guide
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..., as well as purchase online. ❑ access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® User Guide for Additional Help and Support ❑ An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your computer. For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. Resources for the appropriate software...
..., as well as purchase online. ❑ access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® User Guide for Additional Help and Support ❑ An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your computer. For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. Resources for the appropriate software...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. VAIO Software - To access the online User Guide: 1. To view this online software information: Page 3 To access this information, see the online...
Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. VAIO Software - To access the online User Guide: 1. To view this online software information: Page 3 To access this information, see the online...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a suite of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived from television and your system configuration. ...; Giga Pocket Explorer CLIÉ Converter Glossary Internet Electronic Program Guide Service 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio or video files is a violation of applic able laws . See your computer's online specification sheet for details on your personal videos.1 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and ...
Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a suite of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived from television and your system configuration. ...; Giga Pocket Explorer CLIÉ Converter Glossary Internet Electronic Program Guide Service 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio or video files is a violation of applic able laws . See your computer's online specification sheet for details on your personal videos.1 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and ...
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The Wizard interface guides you have scheduled. Accessing Giga Pocket Help For more information...transfer them onto the hard disk drive as modified Playlists. The Giga Pocket Explorer program functions as your Sony® CLIÉ® Handheld. You can program one-time recordings and set up a timer recording ...application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format. Giga Pocket Explorer contains export/import functions for your computer's drive D, in a folder named D:\Giga Pocket V5. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder includes: Giga Pocket...
The Wizard interface guides you have scheduled. Accessing Giga Pocket Help For more information...transfer them onto the hard disk drive as modified Playlists. The Giga Pocket Explorer program functions as your Sony® CLIÉ® Handheld. You can program one-time recordings and set up a timer recording ...application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format. Giga Pocket Explorer contains export/import functions for your computer's drive D, in a folder named D:\Giga Pocket V5. Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder includes: Giga Pocket...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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...Recorder, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs, point to the Web site at http://www.sony.com/vaiotv. Pay-per-view channels can also go directly to Giga Pocket, and then select Zap2it. Timer recordings create virtual containers for ...when making payments directly to 100 timer recordings using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder. See the section, Setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service, for the recorded content that are controlled by the TV listing provider and may change without notice. Page 47 Using the TV...
...Recorder, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs, point to the Web site at http://www.sony.com/vaiotv. Pay-per-view channels can also go directly to Giga Pocket, and then select Zap2it. Timer recordings create virtual containers for ...when making payments directly to 100 timer recordings using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder. See the section, Setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service, for the recorded content that are controlled by the TV listing provider and may change without notice. Page 47 Using the TV...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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...access to your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder for a "one-click" set up of applic able laws . Internet Electronic Program Guide Service Internet Electronic Program Guide is a violation of timer recordings and record your favorite TV programs1. Page 67 You must be set up and configured correctly... before accessing the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site (first time only). Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder must read and accept the User Agreement before you can use the...
...access to your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder for a "one-click" set up of applic able laws . Internet Electronic Program Guide Service Internet Electronic Program Guide is a violation of timer recordings and record your favorite TV programs1. Page 67 You must be set up and configured correctly... before accessing the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site (first time only). Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder must read and accept the User Agreement before you can use the...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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.... The Confirm Lineup window appears, listing available channels by time and channel. Setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service You must be connected to the Internet, before downloading your TV listings. Sony recommends using set up your TV provider and then click Confirm Channel Lineup. Click Download All Channel Settings to...
.... The Confirm Lineup window appears, listing available channels by time and channel. Setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service You must be connected to the Internet, before downloading your TV listings. Sony recommends using set up your TV provider and then click Confirm Channel Lineup. Click Download All Channel Settings to...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. Page 86 Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. To access the online User Guide: 1.
Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. Page 86 Why is my system running slowly? The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. To access the online User Guide: 1.
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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...drive reads some DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny side of the disc for more information. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 97 Click Start in the tray with the label side facing up. Install your CD or ... Confirm that the disc is in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. To recover this software, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for dirt or scratches. The preinstalled CD or DVD software may not be working properly.
...drive reads some DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny side of the disc for more information. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 97 Click Start in the tray with the label side facing up. Install your CD or ... Confirm that the disc is in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. To recover this software, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for dirt or scratches. The preinstalled CD or DVD software may not be working properly.
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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...To improve video resolution, verify that can play is not dirty or damaged. The preinstalled CD or DVD software may also cause the computer to stop responding while it may be working properly. Click the Settings tab. 4. Verify that drivers are installed properly, by following : 1....2. Select Appearance and Themes, then select Change the screen resolution. 3. Click Apply and then click OK. If you see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options. Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If a region code warning appears when you are using 32-bit color (preset factory ...
...To improve video resolution, verify that can play is not dirty or damaged. The preinstalled CD or DVD software may also cause the computer to stop responding while it may be working properly. Click the Settings tab. 4. Verify that drivers are installed properly, by following : 1....2. Select Appearance and Themes, then select Change the screen resolution. 3. Click Apply and then click OK. If you see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options. Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If a region code warning appears when you are using 32-bit color (preset factory ...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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...mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all software programs, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work ...properly? Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into your optical mouse. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: ...
...mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all software programs, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work ...properly? Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into your optical mouse. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: ...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all software programs, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Page 100 If you are using a standard ball mouse, there may ...the mouse is not moving properly, try using the mouse on the mouse and the computer to reestablish the connection between the two devices. 1 For wireles s or s tandard optic al mic e. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: Click Start in the Windows® ...
... the mouse, follow these steps: Save and close all software programs, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Page 100 If you are using a standard ball mouse, there may ...the mouse is not moving properly, try using the mouse on the mouse and the computer to reestablish the connection between the two devices. 1 For wireles s or s tandard optic al mic e. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: Click Start in the Windows® ...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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...(s) may be working properly. Click Properties. The Modem Properties window appears. 5. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. You can verify the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. Click.... 3. To recover your computer's modem. If your modem is not functioning properly, check the following: Check that the telephone line is plugged into the modem line jack. Check that are compatible with your modem drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for a ...
...(s) may be working properly. Click Properties. The Modem Properties window appears. 5. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. You can verify the line by Sony are preinstalled by plugging in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. Click.... 3. To recover your computer's modem. If your modem is not functioning properly, check the following: Check that the telephone line is plugged into the modem line jack. Check that are compatible with your modem drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for a ...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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...connected to your own headphones, adjust the computer's volume control dial, to mute the sound from the built-in stereo speakers. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. ... Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. For PCV-V series models Adjust the speaker volume by pressing the volume control buttons located on the left... the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options....
...connected to your own headphones, adjust the computer's volume control dial, to mute the sound from the built-in stereo speakers. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. ... Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. For PCV-V series models Adjust the speaker volume by pressing the volume control buttons located on the left... the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options....