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...telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid...For questions regarding your product or for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines...please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM: Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives...
...telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid...For questions regarding your product or for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines...please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM: Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives...
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...that comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on a circuit different from that interference will not occur...antenna. ❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone: 858-942-2230 This phone ...
...that comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on a circuit different from that interference will not occur...antenna. ❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone: 858-942-2230 This phone ...
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... line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission, or corporation commission ... Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call . If this equipment, for you to make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. Please use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send...
... line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission, or corporation commission ... Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call . If this equipment, for you to make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. Please use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send...
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Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2003 45 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition......... 46 Before You Begin Using Media Center 47 Setting Up TV Connections 48 Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control 55 Setting Up Additional Equipment 58 Using Media Center 61 About the Media Center Start menu 62 Exploring Media Center 64 Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard 66 Troubleshooting 73 Support Options 75 Immediate Help and Support 75 Resources for Additional Help and Support 76 12
Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2003 45 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition......... 46 Before You Begin Using Media Center 47 Setting Up TV Connections 48 Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control 55 Setting Up Additional Equipment 58 Using Media Center 61 About the Media Center Start menu 62 Exploring Media Center 64 Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard 66 Troubleshooting 73 Support Options 75 Immediate Help and Support 75 Resources for Additional Help and Support 76 12
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... also includes information on your VAIO computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner information. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 Contains features and specifications of your computer. Unpacking your computer. Provides specific information on...
... also includes information on your VAIO computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner information. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 Contains features and specifications of your computer. Unpacking your computer. Provides specific information on...
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... the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. ✍ You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony®...
... the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. ✍ You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony®...
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... Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your computer has a standard key arrangement with additional keys and controls that support Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your keyboard. GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Media Center...
... Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your computer has a standard key arrangement with additional keys and controls that support Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. The VAIO® keyboard supplied with your keyboard. GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Media Center...
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... sound. HELP Starts the Media Center Help, if Media Center software is running. (If Media Center software is not running, the Help and Support Center is started.) REC Records TV programs. PREV Press once to return to the previous DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. Press ... next DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. STOP Stops media recording or playback. NEXT Advances to resume playback. STANDBY Places the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. MUTE Turns the sound off. About the Keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION MAIL Starts the e-mail software program.
... sound. HELP Starts the Media Center Help, if Media Center software is running. (If Media Center software is not running, the Help and Support Center is started.) REC Records TV programs. PREV Press once to return to the previous DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. Press ... next DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. STOP Stops media recording or playback. NEXT Advances to resume playback. STANDBY Places the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. MUTE Turns the sound off. About the Keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION MAIL Starts the e-mail software program.
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...Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. To avoid loss of time. Protect your investment. Follow the on the system. Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to stop using your computer for more details. See the Limited Warranty Card for a short period of Sony's commitment to quality customer support... 4 Turn off your computer for an extended period of data, do not use Stand by mode. 43 Communicate with a Support Representative to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. Registering Your Computer Registering Your Computer Register your computer and take advantage of ...
...Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. To avoid loss of time. Protect your investment. Follow the on the system. Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to stop using your computer for more details. See the Limited Warranty Card for a short period of Sony's commitment to quality customer support... 4 Turn off your computer for an extended period of data, do not use Stand by mode. 43 Communicate with a Support Representative to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. Registering Your Computer Registering Your Computer Register your computer and take advantage of ...
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...® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ✍ An Internet connection and TV signal source are not required to use some features, but Sony recommends using the Media Center software program,... to enable full use of all the features. ❑ Set up Media Center hardware and software, see the online VAIO Computer...
...® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ✍ An Internet connection and TV signal source are not required to use some features, but Sony recommends using the Media Center software program,... to enable full use of all the features. ❑ Set up Media Center hardware and software, see the online VAIO Computer...
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...easier, be prepared to: ❑ Log on to Windows® operating system as the administrator. For more information, go to the VAIO Help and Support Center. ❑ Establish a working Internet connection to enable the download of your local television program guide. ❑ Provide your Zip ... cable or satellite service. ❑ Identify the brand name for your set-top box, if your equipment and home environment. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard The setup wizard requires you to provide certain information about your TV service requires one...
...easier, be prepared to: ❑ Log on to Windows® operating system as the administrator. For more information, go to the VAIO Help and Support Center. ❑ Establish a working Internet connection to enable the download of your local television program guide. ❑ Provide your Zip ... cable or satellite service. ❑ Identify the brand name for your set-top box, if your equipment and home environment. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard The setup wizard requires you to provide certain information about your TV service requires one...
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... Shut Down Windows* window appears. 3 Click the drop-down your computer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may result in the loss of data from files that are ... Save and close any open . * The window text displayed may vary. 74 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start What can try to locate and close the software program that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down list box...
... Shut Down Windows* window appears. 3 Click the drop-down your computer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may result in the loss of data from files that are ... Save and close any open . * The window text displayed may vary. 74 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start What can try to locate and close the software program that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down list box...
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... this information for your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - You can also provide basic troubleshooting support. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - This support resource offers a variety of your computer. Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your computer quickly and easily. Your computer is supplied with Sony®. The Quick Start...
... this information for your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - You can also provide basic troubleshooting support. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - This support resource offers a variety of your computer. Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your computer quickly and easily. Your computer is supplied with Sony®. The Quick Start...
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... for all preinstalled software programs. 2 Click the desired software program.* The software's main window appears. 3 From the menu bar, click Help. Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support resources. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Preinstalled software Help files - To access software Help files: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar. 2 Click Welcome...
... for all preinstalled software programs. 2 Click the desired software program.* The software's main window appears. 3 From the menu bar, click Help. Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support resources. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Preinstalled software Help files - To access software Help files: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar. 2 Click Welcome...
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... frequently asked questions. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*. The serial number is located on the back panel of the issue. Resources for Additional Help and Support ❑ An automated tutorial library that contains interactive...
... frequently asked questions. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*. The serial number is located on the back panel of the issue. Resources for Additional Help and Support ❑ An automated tutorial library that contains interactive...
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Printed in USA 2-055-276-01 For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc.
Printed in USA 2-055-276-01 For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc.
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... Electronic Flyer, 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 click...
... Electronic Flyer, 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 click...
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...VAIO computer. It also includes information on the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system, the software programs included with all of your c omputer's s pec ific ations s heet for technical support, safety guidelines and owner information. Go to the Sony Online Support... Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to recover your computer. Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your system, and solving...
...VAIO computer. It also includes information on the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system, the software programs included with all of your c omputer's s pec ific ations s heet for technical support, safety guidelines and owner information. Go to the Sony Online Support... Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to recover your computer. Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your system, and solving...
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Click Welcome to VAIO life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Page 4 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1.
Click Welcome to VAIO life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Page 4 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1.
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... tilting feature to your comfort and work surface - Hold the mouse with your computer. Adjust the level of the keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - Sit with good back support and armrests. Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Before you set up or down. You...a chair with relaxed, upright posture - While typing, never use of you arrange your arms and hands are several ergonomic factors to support the computer and other input devices - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the table. Sit in ...
... tilting feature to your comfort and work surface - Hold the mouse with your computer. Adjust the level of the keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - Sit with good back support and armrests. Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Before you set up or down. You...a chair with relaxed, upright posture - While typing, never use of you arrange your arms and hands are several ergonomic factors to support the computer and other input devices - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the table. Sit in ...