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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 click Welcome to...
..., 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 Welcome to...
VAIO User Guide
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...computer configuration purchased. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Com puter and supplied accessories * T his ac c es s ory is not supplied with your computer. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO... Guide: 1. Page 3 Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - Connect to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. It also includes information on the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system1,...
...computer configuration purchased. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Com puter and supplied accessories * T his ac c es s ory is not supplied with your computer. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO... Guide: 1. Page 3 Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - Connect to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. It also includes information on the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system1,...
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... with Sony software Create picture & video with: DVDs with : SonicStage software - Use JPEG, BMP, of your model's specifications sheet. To access this software information: 1. Click Welcome to locate your collection of your computer, visit VAIO Life. Page 4 Click the Documentation button and follow the on VAIO computers equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ®...
... with Sony software Create picture & video with: DVDs with : SonicStage software - Use JPEG, BMP, of your model's specifications sheet. To access this software information: 1. Click Welcome to locate your collection of your computer, visit VAIO Life. Page 4 Click the Documentation button and follow the on VAIO computers equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ®...
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...- You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in a chair with relaxed, upright posture - not angled up your computer to move it. Sit with good back support and armrests. Page 5 Position the mouse at least eight inches of space on the table.... the display 18 to consider when you arrange your keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward. Viewing angle of the...
...- You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in a chair with relaxed, upright posture - not angled up your computer to move it. Sit with good back support and armrests. Page 5 Position the mouse at least eight inches of space on the table.... the display 18 to consider when you arrange your keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward. Viewing angle of the...
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...Pressing this key is equivalent to the next. When the indicator is set to place the computer in lower case as you type. When the indicator is off , the screen scrolls ...arrow and correction keys on the screen. Page 13 The task associated with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Standby Press the button to type letters in certain ... Scroll Lock indicator lights up to advise you that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. Mute Press...
...Pressing this key is equivalent to the next. When the indicator is set to place the computer in lower case as you type. When the indicator is off , the screen scrolls ...arrow and correction keys on the screen. Page 13 The task associated with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Standby Press the button to type letters in certain ... Scroll Lock indicator lights up to advise you that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. Mute Press...
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... button Press to view and listen to stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. For details about supplied accessories, see your computer's online specifications sheet. Remote control The Media Center remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. About the Remote Control The...
... button Press to view and listen to stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. For details about supplied accessories, see your computer's online specifications sheet. Remote control The Media Center remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. About the Remote Control The...
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... button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. 6 RECORDED TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window) 7 GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. ...
... button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. 6 RECORDED TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window) 7 GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. ...
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... MENU button Press to open the Media Center Start menu. If watching full-screen TV press OK to return to select the desired action or window option. Page 17 Press OK again to switch between channels. 15 CH/PG (Channel/Page) button Press to change or page up/down channels (no.... (Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to...
... MENU button Press to open the Media Center Start menu. If watching full-screen TV press OK to return to select the desired action or window option. Page 17 Press OK again to switch between channels. 15 CH/PG (Channel/Page) button Press to change or page up/down channels (no.... (Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to...
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... does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 1 Y our c omputer may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition operating s ys tem or s upplied with M edia C enter ac c es s ories . Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control...
... does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 1 Y our c omputer may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition operating s ys tem or s upplied with M edia C enter ac c es s ories . Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control...
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...the right speaker1 to restart your computer may vary in appearanc e from the illus tration s hown here. Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer for more information about s upplied ac c es s ories . If your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition ...installed, set up the cables and connections required to this prompt immediately. See your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for the first time, your computer. See the section, Setting Up Media ...
...the right speaker1 to restart your computer may vary in appearanc e from the illus tration s hown here. Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer for more information about s upplied ac c es s ories . If your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition ...installed, set up the cables and connections required to this prompt immediately. See your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for the first time, your computer. See the section, Setting Up Media ...
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...s heet for TV, DVD, and music viewing, personal video recording, and music playback. Setting Up Media Center Certain VAIO computer models have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system installed, enhancing your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. ...; Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Controls Connecting Other Devices Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer 1 Y our c omputer may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition operating s ys tem or M edia C enter...
...s heet for TV, DVD, and music viewing, personal video recording, and music playback. Setting Up Media Center Certain VAIO computer models have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system installed, enhancing your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. ...; Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Controls Connecting Other Devices Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer 1 Y our c omputer may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition operating s ys tem or M edia C enter...
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Respond to stop using your computer for your computer to turn off any prompts about saving your documents. 3. Select the Turn Off option. If you plan to any peripheral devices connected to your computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2. Turn off your computer 1. Page 39 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off. 4. Wait for a short period of time, use Stand by mode.
Respond to stop using your computer for your computer to turn off any prompts about saving your documents. 3. Select the Turn Off option. If you plan to any peripheral devices connected to your computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2. Turn off your computer 1. Page 39 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off. 4. Wait for a short period of time, use Stand by mode.
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Write down your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Remove the cover. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 4. To locate a Service Center near you do not run the Setup utility. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. ... the BIOS Setup utility. 2. If you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The Date and Time Properties window appears. 2. From the Date & Time tab, change the settings as your computer and any cables, add-on the time readout displayed in...
Write down your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Remove the cover. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 4. To locate a Service Center near you do not run the Setup utility. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. ... the BIOS Setup utility. 2. If you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The Date and Time Properties window appears. 2. From the Date & Time tab, change the settings as your computer and any cables, add-on the time readout displayed in...
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... drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web site for more information. Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with the VAIO® Recovery Wizard utility program. Your computer must have an active Internet connection to recover your Sony computer. Drive letter assignment When ... click Help and Support. 2. Review the manufacturer's information provided with Click to DVD software. If the Microsoft® Windows® operating system identifies the new hard disk drive as drive D, the Click to DVD software program saves its files to ...
... drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web site for more information. Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with the VAIO® Recovery Wizard utility program. Your computer must have an active Internet connection to recover your Sony computer. Drive letter assignment When ... click Help and Support. 2. Review the manufacturer's information provided with Click to DVD software. If the Microsoft® Windows® operating system identifies the new hard disk drive as drive D, the Click to DVD software program saves its files to ...
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...whic h identify the original hard dis k drive. 2 Y our c omputer may be configured as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. 1 Drive mapping refers to the as ...new hard disk, it must be equipped with pin 1 on -screen instructions to complete the process. A shortcut menu appears. 3. The Computer Management window appears. 4. Select Manage. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. Orient the connector to align pin 1 on the red side of the ...
...whic h identify the original hard dis k drive. 2 Y our c omputer may be configured as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. 1 Drive mapping refers to the as ...new hard disk, it must be equipped with pin 1 on -screen instructions to complete the process. A shortcut menu appears. 3. The Computer Management window appears. 4. Select Manage. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. Orient the connector to align pin 1 on the red side of the ...
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... of data from files that are currently open files, if possible. 2. The Shut Down Windows1 window appears. 3. If the Shut Down Windows window does not appear: 1. Restart your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. If the software program continues...and click End Task. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. What can try to locate and close the software program that has stopped responding. 1. If your computer to close : 1. You can I do if my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer still does not respond and you...
... of data from files that are currently open files, if possible. 2. The Shut Down Windows1 window appears. 3. If the Shut Down Windows window does not appear: 1. Restart your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. If the software program continues...and click End Task. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. What can try to locate and close the software program that has stopped responding. 1. If your computer to close : 1. You can I do if my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer still does not respond and you...
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...the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files..., or non-responsive hardware. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? Page 65 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and...
...the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files..., or non-responsive hardware. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? Page 65 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and...
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Page 66 Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. 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. To access the online User Guide: 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.
Page 66 Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. 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. To access the online User Guide: 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.
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Page 67 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select Control Panel. 2. Select Appearance and Themes, and then select Change the screen resolution. 3. Click Apply and then click OK. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels. 5. Click the Settings tab. 4. How do I change the video resolution of my display? 1.
Page 67 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select Control Panel. 2. Select Appearance and Themes, and then select Change the screen resolution. 3. Click Apply and then click OK. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels. 5. Click the Settings tab. 4. How do I change the video resolution of my display? 1.
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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 specific problem topics appears on -screen ... and select Help and Support. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the on the right side of the window. 3. 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. For troubleshooting ...
The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen ... and select Help and Support. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the on the right side of the window. 3. 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. For troubleshooting ...