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Contents Welcome 5 Configuring Your VAIO Computer 7 About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition 8 i.LINK Compatibility 9 VAIO Action Setup 10 Changing The Sony Software Window Design ........12 Using The Memory Stick Media Slot 13 Using The PC Card Slot 16 System And Application Recovery CD(s 19 Using The ...
Contents Welcome 5 Configuring Your VAIO Computer 7 About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition 8 i.LINK Compatibility 9 VAIO Action Setup 10 Changing The Sony Software Window Design ........12 Using The Memory Stick Media Slot 13 Using The PC Card Slot 16 System And Application Recovery CD(s 19 Using The ...
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VAIO Computer User Guide Notes On Use 43 About The Power Source 44 About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery 45 About Handling The Computer System 46 About The LCD Screen (Built-in Display 48 About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media 49 Support Options 51 Immediate Help And Support 52 Software Help And Support 54 Contacting Sony For Help And Support 57 Notice 59 End-User License Agreement For Sony Software.... 68 Index 73 4
VAIO Computer User Guide Notes On Use 43 About The Power Source 44 About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery 45 About Handling The Computer System 46 About The LCD Screen (Built-in Display 48 About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media 49 Support Options 51 Immediate Help And Support 52 Software Help And Support 54 Contacting Sony For Help And Support 57 Notice 59 End-User License Agreement For Sony Software.... 68 Index 73 4
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The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your system. 5 Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer!
The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your system. 5 Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer!
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Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices, Memory Stick media, PC Cards, and changing default settings. 7
Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices, Memory Stick media, PC Cards, and changing default settings. 7
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...Select Action from consuming the available space on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. VAIO Computer User Guide About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition To improve the performance of your computer's hard disk drive(s). 8 Some Sony software applications save files to System Tools, and ... drive, defragmentation may take a long time to complete the defragmenting process, depending on the data capacity and current utilization of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your screen saver and close other open applications, if applicable. 2...
...Select Action from consuming the available space on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. VAIO Computer User Guide About Your Hard Disk Drive Partition To improve the performance of your computer's hard disk drive(s). 8 Some Sony software applications save files to System Tools, and ... drive, defragmentation may take a long time to complete the defragmenting process, depending on the data capacity and current utilization of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your screen saver and close other open applications, if applicable. 2...
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... i.LINK cable (optional) 9 i.LINK Compatibility i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to connect your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, and VMC-IL4635. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from Sony VAIO Direct through the Web site at http://vaio.sonystyle.com or the toll-free number, 1-888-315...
... i.LINK cable (optional) 9 i.LINK Compatibility i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to connect your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, and VMC-IL4635. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from Sony VAIO Direct through the Web site at http://vaio.sonystyle.com or the toll-free number, 1-888-315...
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... settings for your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Shortcut keys The programmable S Keys are set to launch the following applications: ❑ S1-Microsoft® Outlook® Express ❑ S2-Microsoft® Internet Explorer ❑ S3-SonicStage™ ❑ S4-PictureGear Studio ❑ S5-PowerDVD ❑ S6-VAIO® Help and Support PCV-W10 keyboard S1...
... settings for your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Shortcut keys The programmable S Keys are set to launch the following applications: ❑ S1-Microsoft® Outlook® Express ❑ S2-Microsoft® Internet Explorer ❑ S3-SonicStage™ ❑ S4-PictureGear Studio ❑ S5-PowerDVD ❑ S6-VAIO® Help and Support PCV-W10 keyboard S1...
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Then click Finish. 11 Click Next. 7 You may now type a new name and description, if desired. Click Next. ✍ You can drag an application to place it into the list box. 6 The Confirmation Application Name window appears. The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right. 5 Select an application from the list. VAIO Action Setup 4 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type of function.
Then click Finish. 11 Click Next. 7 You may now type a new name and description, if desired. Click Next. ✍ You can drag an application to place it into the list box. 6 The Confirmation Application Name window appears. The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right. 5 Select an application from the list. VAIO Action Setup 4 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type of function.
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The window design for certain Sony software applications and create your selection, click OK. VAIO Computer User Guide Changing The Sony Software Window Design You can select from different window designs for your Sony software will match the "UI Design Selector" window. 7 To try another selection, ...click >, then click Apply. 8 When you have made your own personal computing ...
The window design for certain Sony software applications and create your selection, click OK. VAIO Computer User Guide Changing The Sony Software Window Design You can select from different window designs for your Sony software will match the "UI Design Selector" window. 7 To try another selection, ...click >, then click Apply. 8 When you have made your own personal computing ...
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... media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with similarly equipped devices. Using The Memory Stick Media Slot Using The Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is configured to support Memory Stick® media.
... media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with similarly equipped devices. Using The Memory Stick Media Slot Using The Memory Stick Media Slot Your VAIO® computer is configured to support Memory Stick® media.
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VAIO Computer User Guide To remove a Memory Stick media A small portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is on. The media extends further, enabling ...
VAIO Computer User Guide To remove a Memory Stick media A small portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is on. The media extends further, enabling ...
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For more information, see the instructions supplied with your computer when inserting a PC Card. Inserting a PC Card Insert a PC card in the Windows® taskbar. ✍ If the PC Card does not insert easily, remove ... the PC Card, but do not need to shut down or backwards. The card is not upside-down your PC Card. VAIO Computer User Guide Using The PC Card Slot Your computer has a card bus PC Card slot that it into the slot. 16 Inserting a PC Card 1 With the label facing up, insert...
For more information, see the instructions supplied with your computer when inserting a PC Card. Inserting a PC Card Insert a PC card in the Windows® taskbar. ✍ If the PC Card does not insert easily, remove ... the PC Card, but do not need to shut down or backwards. The card is not upside-down your PC Card. VAIO Computer User Guide Using The PC Card Slot Your computer has a card bus PC Card slot that it into the slot. 16 Inserting a PC Card 1 With the label facing up, insert...
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... All partitions, custom installations, and changes are removed from the hard disk drive. VAIO Computer User Guide Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your computer. The System Recovery process removes all the original, preinstalled software applications. If you ...experience a problem with the computer when you wish to reinstall individual applications. You may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you started using your hard disk drive and restores the operating ...
... All partitions, custom installations, and changes are removed from the hard disk drive. VAIO Computer User Guide Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your computer. The System Recovery process removes all the original, preinstalled software applications. If you ...experience a problem with the computer when you wish to reinstall individual applications. You may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you started using your hard disk drive and restores the operating ...
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.... 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in the drive when you turn on your computer's optical drive. ✍ The System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 4 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next. 21 Using The System Recovery CD...
.... 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in the drive when you turn on your computer's optical drive. ✍ The System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive. Your screen displays the downloading progress, "Starting VAIO Recovery Utility." 4 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears, click Next. 21 Using The System Recovery CD...
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... your system. The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to complete. Click Next. 6 On the Main Menu - Follow the on Use window appears. VAIO Computer User Guide 5 A Notes on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your system may be prompted to insert your system. 22
... your system. The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to complete. Click Next. 6 On the Main Menu - Follow the on Use window appears. VAIO Computer User Guide 5 A Notes on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your system may be prompted to insert your system. 22
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You must be in the VAIO welcome window. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software...-click the application you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 23 Using The Application Recovery CD(s) Using The Application Recovery CD(s) ...can reinstall a software application or driver to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your computer. If your computer is already on your computer's optical drive. You may not need to reinstall the entire ...
You must be in the VAIO welcome window. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software...-click the application you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony Computing Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 23 Using The Application Recovery CD(s) Using The Application Recovery CD(s) ...can reinstall a software application or driver to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your computer. If your computer is already on your computer's optical drive. You may not need to reinstall the entire ...
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...the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4 Right-click to the Windows® desktop. 2 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. Reinstalling device drivers using... 5 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6 Right-click to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the shortcut menu. A device...from the optical drive, click Start in the Windows taskbar and then right-click My Computer. VAIO Computer User Guide Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is ...
...the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4 Right-click to the Windows® desktop. 2 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the optical disc drive. Reinstalling device drivers using... 5 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6 Right-click to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the shortcut menu. A device...from the optical drive, click Start in the Windows taskbar and then right-click My Computer. VAIO Computer User Guide Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is ...
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...unless you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power source and that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. Windows attempts to locate and close , try the following steps:... 1 Save any open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. VAIO Computer User Guide About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is...
...unless you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power source and that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. Windows attempts to locate and close , try the following steps:... 1 Save any open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. VAIO Computer User Guide About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is...
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... or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left , right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. About VAIO Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the loss of the display screen. The... VAIO Help and Support Center appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen ...
... or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left , right, top, and bottom edges of the screen. About VAIO Computer Functions If your computer still does not respond and you can search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the loss of the display screen. The... VAIO Help and Support Center appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen ...
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VAIO Computer User Guide Why is my system running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running. Close any applications that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. 30
VAIO Computer User Guide Why is my system running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running. Close any applications that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. 30