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..., which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then...
..., which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then...
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Unpacking your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program to view the online specifications sheet. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to recover your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with...
Unpacking your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program to view the online specifications sheet. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to recover your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with...
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...preinstalled software. To access this online software information: 1. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. Click Welcome to view the specifications sheet VAIO® Software - Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then ...Support. 2. For more information about the preinstalled Sony software on setting up and registering your computer. Provides basic information on your computer. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Page 4 The Quick Start also provides ...
...preinstalled software. To access this online software information: 1. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. Click Welcome to view the specifications sheet VAIO® Software - Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then ...Support. 2. For more information about the preinstalled Sony software on setting up and registering your computer. Provides basic information on your computer. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Page 4 The Quick Start also provides ...
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Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. See the specifications sheet for your computer. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of the hardware features described, and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks, may not be equipped with the controls, ports, and jacks on your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. About the Front Panel About the Side Panels About the Remote Control Page 6
Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. See the specifications sheet for your computer. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of the hardware features described, and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks, may not be equipped with the controls, ports, and jacks on your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. About the Front Panel About the Side Panels About the Remote Control Page 6
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... channels, and raise or lower volume. 8 Keyboard with Shortcut keys (S keys) The attached keyboard uses a standard key arrangement, along with programmable function keys that launch specific applications. 1 T he remote c ontrol is white when the T V , c hannel, or volume func tions are equipped with models that are ac tive. Front panel (Keyboard folded...
... channels, and raise or lower volume. 8 Keyboard with Shortcut keys (S keys) The attached keyboard uses a standard key arrangement, along with programmable function keys that launch specific applications. 1 T he remote c ontrol is white when the T V , c hannel, or volume func tions are equipped with models that are ac tive. Front panel (Keyboard folded...
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... the Side Panels The side panels of your computer provide the connections for an audio cable (optional). 5 Line In jack Page 10 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 DVD±RW optical drive eject button Ejects a disc from compatible CD or DVD media. Composite video In jack Connection...
... the Side Panels The side panels of your computer provide the connections for an audio cable (optional). 5 Line In jack Page 10 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 DVD±RW optical drive eject button Ejects a disc from compatible CD or DVD media. Composite video In jack Connection...
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... set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to activate channel selection. ENTER button Press to the previous channel...
... set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to activate channel selection. ENTER button Press to the previous channel...
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... Giga Pocket playback deck. (Note: You cannot change from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck. Use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific software program and press the APPLICATION START button to launch the SonicStage software. Press ENTER to select. 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous... the DVD player software program. MUSIC button Press to select and start the program. 9 VOLUME button Page 14 HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to navigate.
... Giga Pocket playback deck. (Note: You cannot change from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck. Use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific software program and press the APPLICATION START button to launch the SonicStage software. Press ENTER to select. 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous... the DVD player software program. MUSIC button Press to select and start the program. 9 VOLUME button Page 14 HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to navigate.
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... last up the remote control Insert two AA alkaline batteries (supplied) into the rem ote control Under normal use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific program and press the Application Close button again to close . Inserting batteries into the remote control as shown.
... last up the remote control Insert two AA alkaline batteries (supplied) into the rem ote control Under normal use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific program and press the Application Close button again to close . Inserting batteries into the remote control as shown.
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Setting Up Your Computer You can set up your Computer Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Page 17 See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for details about your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a USB Optical Mouse Connecting the Modem Cable Connecting the Power Cord Turning On your system quickly and easily with the instructions provided in this section.
Setting Up Your Computer You can set up your Computer Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Page 17 See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for details about your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a USB Optical Mouse Connecting the Modem Cable Connecting the Power Cord Turning On your system quickly and easily with the instructions provided in this section.
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... audio or video files is a suite of applic able laws . Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder is a violation of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived from television and your personal videos.1 Giga Pocket Personal...
... audio or video files is a suite of applic able laws . Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder is a violation of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived from television and your personal videos.1 Giga Pocket Personal...
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Page 29 See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder This section illustrates how to set up the cables and connections for your Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder system. The hardware configuration of your computer may vary from the illustrations shown.
Page 29 See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder This section illustrates how to set up the cables and connections for your Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder system. The hardware configuration of your computer may vary from the illustrations shown.
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... device is a trademark of Sony used only to connect your computer on operating conditions and proper connection. For PCV-V and PCV-W series models Your PCV-V / PCV-W series computers have one 4-pin... i.LINK port available to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO...communicate with a 6-pin connector. Refer to a connected i.LINK device. See the specifications sheet for details about your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, ...
... device is a trademark of Sony used only to connect your computer on operating conditions and proper connection. For PCV-V and PCV-W series models Your PCV-V / PCV-W series computers have one 4-pin... i.LINK port available to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO...communicate with a 6-pin connector. Refer to a connected i.LINK device. See the specifications sheet for details about your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, ...
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...conditions and proper connection. Refer to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. For PCV-V and PCV-W series models Your PCV-V / PCV-W series computers have one 4-pin i.LINK port available to your digital devices. Before connecting ...VAIO® computer may be equipped with each other. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer's hardware configuration. See the specifications...
...conditions and proper connection. Refer to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. For PCV-V and PCV-W series models Your PCV-V / PCV-W series computers have one 4-pin i.LINK port available to your digital devices. Before connecting ...VAIO® computer may be equipped with each other. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer's hardware configuration. See the specifications...
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Overview Sony recommends contacting your local dealer for upgrade or maintenance of this specialized personal computer and familiar with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for details on your new computer. Your local dealer is knowledgeable of your computer's hardware configuration Page 89 See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for modifying electronic equipment.
Overview Sony recommends contacting your local dealer for upgrade or maintenance of this specialized personal computer and familiar with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for details on your new computer. Your local dealer is knowledgeable of your computer's hardware configuration Page 89 See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for modifying electronic equipment.
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Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer on the system configuration purchased. Page 91 See Before upgrading your computer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your computer. See the specifications sheet for details about the memory installed in your computer.
Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer on the system configuration purchased. Page 91 See Before upgrading your computer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your computer. See the specifications sheet for details about the memory installed in your computer.
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... non-responsive hardware. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Follow the on the right side of the window. 3. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding... during shutdown? Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears....
... non-responsive hardware. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Follow the on the right side of the window. 3. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding... during shutdown? Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears....
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The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the window. 3. Page 107 Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your keyboard is not equipped with ...a Stand by key, press any key to resume normal operation. If your specific situation. Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode? If your keyboard has a Stand by key , press...
The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the window. 3. Page 107 Follow the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your keyboard is not equipped with ...a Stand by key, press any key to resume normal operation. If your specific situation. Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode? If your keyboard has a Stand by key , press...
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.... 2. Select Eject from the shortcut menu. Avoid using adhesive labels to the unit. To use the My Computer icon 1. To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the specifications sheet for your computer on . 2. To use the Eject button 1. Page 119 Click Start in this section. About Using the Optical... optical drive icon. 3. Press the Eject button on the drive. Adhesive labels may come off while the CD or DVD media is turned on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Why doesn't my optical drive tray open?
.... 2. Select Eject from the shortcut menu. Avoid using adhesive labels to the unit. To use the My Computer icon 1. To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the specifications sheet for your computer on . 2. To use the Eject button 1. Page 119 Click Start in this section. About Using the Optical... optical drive icon. 3. Press the Eject button on the drive. Adhesive labels may come off while the CD or DVD media is turned on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Why doesn't my optical drive tray open?
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...sony.com/pcsupport. Make sure the computer is in use in your optical drive(s) and may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2. Select Eject from the shortcut menu. To use the Eject button 1. To view the specific... hardware configuration for your system, see the specifications sheet for your CD or DVD media. Press the Eject button on . 2. Page 120 Why doesn't my optical drive tray...
...sony.com/pcsupport. Make sure the computer is in use in your optical drive(s) and may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2. Select Eject from the shortcut menu. To use the Eject button 1. To view the specific... hardware configuration for your system, see the specifications sheet for your CD or DVD media. Press the Eject button on . 2. Page 120 Why doesn't my optical drive tray...