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... sheet for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when...unless the 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 electrical ... easily accessible. Avoid direct exposure to beam. VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution-The use of fire, ...
... sheet for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when...unless the 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 electrical ... easily accessible. Avoid direct exposure to beam. VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution-The use of fire, ...
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...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. VAIO Computer Safety Information Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to operate this equipment. 6 Myers..., FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on a circuit different from that to which ...
...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. VAIO Computer Safety Information Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to operate this equipment. 6 Myers..., FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on a circuit different from that to which ...
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...Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the telephone company. But if advance notice is separately shown on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in interference to this equipment is resolved. If this computer product. If this ...equipment does not disable your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected 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. If your alarm equipment....
...Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the telephone company. But if advance notice is separately shown on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in interference to this equipment is resolved. If this computer product. If this ...equipment does not disable your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected 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. If your alarm equipment....
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For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in USA 2-586-709-01 *258670901*
For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in USA 2-586-709-01 *258670901*
VAIO User Guide
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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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... the online Specifications sheet. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Your VAIO® computer is available with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - See your VAIO computer. Provides information about the hardware and software configuration...
... the online Specifications sheet. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Your VAIO® computer is available with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - See your VAIO computer. Provides information about the hardware and software configuration...
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... Click Welcome to DVD software - Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with Click to VAIO life. import MPEG, AVI, or Microsoft® DVR-MS files for your data with : SonicStage software -...: 1. Go to locate your CDs and DVDs. Click the Documentation button and follow the on-screen instructions to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Make picture or personal video DVDs. create ATRAC CDs for video, or capture footage from MP3,...
... Click Welcome to DVD software - Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with Click to VAIO life. import MPEG, AVI, or Microsoft® DVR-MS files for your data with : SonicStage software -...: 1. Go to locate your CDs and DVDs. Click the Documentation button and follow the on-screen instructions to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Make picture or personal video DVDs. create ATRAC CDs for video, or capture footage from MP3,...
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...Ergonomic Work Space Before you set up or down. Use the palmrest briefly, for your new computer and plan your work surface large enough to support the computer and other input devices so that your computer to the floor. Adjust the level of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices - ... You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in a chair with a relaxed hand, and use the palmrest or rest your computer. Place your work space: Stable work effectiveness. Sit with your hands on the display. Page 5 Sit in the proper position. ...
...Ergonomic Work Space Before you set up or down. Use the palmrest briefly, for your new computer and plan your work surface large enough to support the computer and other input devices so that your computer to the floor. Adjust the level of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices - ... You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in a chair with a relaxed hand, and use the palmrest or rest your computer. Place your work space: Stable work effectiveness. Sit with your hands on the display. Page 5 Sit in the proper position. ...
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If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. To connect a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased.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 1. Page 21 Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display.
If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. To connect a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased.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 1. Page 21 Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display.
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...back of the right speaker into the DC In jack on the back panel of the right speaker. 4. See your computer's specifications sheet. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. For information about s upplied ac c es s ories . Insert the plug end of...cable attached to view your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for more information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to the back of the right speaker. 2. To connect the com puter and speakers 1 Y our s upplied s ...
...back of the right speaker into the DC In jack on the back panel of the right speaker. 4. See your computer's specifications sheet. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. For information about s upplied ac c es s ories . Insert the plug end of...cable attached to view your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for more information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to the back of the right speaker. 2. To connect the com puter and speakers 1 Y our s upplied s ...
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... able to register your computer during the first session, you may be having with your computer. Limited warranty - See the Limited Warranty Card for more details. Communicate with Sony Sony Customer Support - About the benefits of registering with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site...
... able to register your computer during the first session, you may be having with your computer. Limited warranty - See the Limited Warranty Card for more details. Communicate with Sony Sony Customer Support - About the benefits of registering with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site...
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...Memory Stick media is in size. Memory Stick® media - If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. For details about us ing your computer. High-speed data transfer and MagicGate technology features, such as authentication and encryption, may vary. ...high-speed data transfer features when used with SonicStage or OpenMG software. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for exchanging and sharing digital data with a write-protect tab1. Shut down your computer off. 3. Remove the Memory Stick media from the slot. 2. ...
...Memory Stick media is in size. Memory Stick® media - If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. For details about us ing your computer. High-speed data transfer and MagicGate technology features, such as authentication and encryption, may vary. ...high-speed data transfer features when used with SonicStage or OpenMG software. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for exchanging and sharing digital data with a write-protect tab1. Shut down your computer off. 3. Remove the Memory Stick media from the slot. 2. ...
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... your local retailer. Gently place the unit on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about the amount and type of memory installed in your computer. Grasp one edge of the module and lift it from your computer and any cables, add-on the system configuration you purchased...
... your local retailer. Gently place the unit on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about the amount and type of memory installed in your computer. Grasp one edge of the module and lift it from your computer and any cables, add-on the system configuration you purchased...
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...your unwanted lithium batteries to the factory default values. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Remove the cover. Replacing a lithium battery 7. Shut down any changes you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. From the Date & Time tab, change the ...settings as your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as desired. There is danger of the...
...your unwanted lithium batteries to the factory default values. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Remove the cover. Replacing a lithium battery 7. Shut down any changes you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. From the Date & Time tab, change the ...settings as your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as desired. There is danger of the...
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... any peripheral devices. Your computer must have an active Internet connection to DVD software for more information. From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. This new folder is active. Hard disk drive recovery When you upgrade your drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Observe...
... any peripheral devices. Your computer must have an active Internet connection to DVD software for more information. From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. This new folder is active. Hard disk drive recovery When you upgrade your drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Observe...
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...program does not close the program. If the Shut Down Windows window does not appear: 1. Restart your computer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Save and close the software program that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. ...Shut Down Windows1 window appears. 3. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. If the software program continues to stop responding? If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down list box and select Restart. 4. Pressing and holding the power button for more...
...program does not close the program. If the Shut Down Windows window does not appear: 1. Restart your computer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Save and close the software program that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. ...Shut Down Windows1 window appears. 3. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. If the software program continues to stop responding? If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down list box and select Restart. 4. Pressing and holding the power button for more...
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... troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Page 65 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, ...
... troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Page 65 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, ...
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For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. To access the online User Guide: 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. Page 66 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2.
For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. To access the online User Guide: 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. Page 66 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2.
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The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode? If your keyboard has a Stand by key , press it briefly to resume normal operation. If your ...
The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode? If your keyboard has a Stand by key , press it briefly to resume normal operation. If your ...
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Page 75 When you record songs with SonicStage software, and then use My Music? Why do my song information edits revert to the OpenMG format music files. Use SonicStage software to edit the song's information, you may not see your changes when you play the song in OpenMG format. Windows Media Player supports playback of songs recorded in OpenMG (ATRAC3 or ATRAC3+ ) format, but does not support any edits made to the original content when I use Windows® Media Player software to edit song information for music files that are recorded in My Music.
Page 75 When you record songs with SonicStage software, and then use My Music? Why do my song information edits revert to the OpenMG format music files. Use SonicStage software to edit the song's information, you may not see your changes when you play the song in OpenMG format. Windows Media Player supports playback of songs recorded in OpenMG (ATRAC3 or ATRAC3+ ) format, but does not support any edits made to the original content when I use Windows® Media Player software to edit song information for music files that are recorded in My Music.