VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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... of 200 audio CDs to the PC hard drive • Multi episode TV program recording to DVD® software, i.LINK®4 connector cable and upright stand. Read DVD-ROM: 8X, CD-ROM: 24X Max. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 T TX S SZ B BX FJ FS FE A AX SERIES: Model #...S400, S370, S380 Series VGN-S360/P, S200, S100 Series VGN-TX600, TX700 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 Series DESKTOPS VGC-RB Series VGC-RC Series VGC-VA Series Neoprene Case VGP-XXXX $22.99 Portfolio Case Protection Case Leather Protection Case Protection Case Carrying Case Brief Case PCGA-CK5Z...
... of 200 audio CDs to the PC hard drive • Multi episode TV program recording to DVD® software, i.LINK®4 connector cable and upright stand. Read DVD-ROM: 8X, CD-ROM: 24X Max. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 T TX S SZ B BX FJ FS FE A AX SERIES: Model #...S400, S370, S380 Series VGN-S360/P, S200, S100 Series VGN-TX600, TX700 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 Series DESKTOPS VGC-RB Series VGC-RC Series VGC-VA Series Neoprene Case VGP-XXXX $22.99 Portfolio Case Protection Case Leather Protection Case Protection Case Carrying Case Brief Case PCGA-CK5Z...
Safety Information
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...(s), or reconfigurations of the IBM Corporation. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 customers only. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT...
...(s), or reconfigurations of the IBM Corporation. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 customers only. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT...
Safety Information
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...transmission, the date and time it is an indication of the maximum number of all the devices does not exceed 5. VAIO Computer Safety Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful ...(The telephone number provided may not be connected to a telephone interface. Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your fax software documentation. Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. La terminaison d'une interface peut consister en une ...
...transmission, the date and time it is an indication of the maximum number of all the devices does not exceed 5. VAIO Computer Safety Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful ...(The telephone number provided may not be connected to a telephone interface. Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your fax software documentation. Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. La terminaison d'une interface peut consister en une ...
VAIO User Guide
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... the 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...
... the 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...
VAIO User Guide
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.... 2. Com puter and supplied accessories * T his ac c es s ory is not supplied with your computer. Review the specifications sheet to verify supplied accessories and the operating system installed on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to the Internet. See your c omputer's s pec ific ation s heet for details...
.... 2. Com puter and supplied accessories * T his ac c es s ory is not supplied with your computer. Review the specifications sheet to verify supplied accessories and the operating system installed on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to the Internet. See your c omputer's s pec ific ation s heet for details...
VAIO User Guide
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... personal video DVDs. import MPEG, AVI, or Microsoft® DVR-MS files for slide shows; or make backup copies of your computer, visit VAIO Life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 1 Y our c omputer may not be used to locate your model's specifications sheet. Burn music CDs...
... personal video DVDs. import MPEG, AVI, or Microsoft® DVR-MS files for slide shows; or make backup copies of your computer, visit VAIO Life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 1 Y our c omputer may not be used to locate your model's specifications sheet. Burn music CDs...
VAIO User Guide
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... that covers memory card readers, USB and i.LINK® ports. connection may not communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. ... the front panel cov er Page 9 Do not force the panel cover open the front panel cover The front of your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Refer to your...
... that covers memory card readers, USB and i.LINK® ports. connection may not communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. ... the front panel cov er Page 9 Do not force the panel cover open the front panel cover The front of your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Refer to your...
VAIO User Guide
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...active. INDICATORS FUNCTION Num Lock The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is not available with all software applications. Mute Press the button to place the computer in uppercase. Standby Press the button to turn off , the directional arrow and correction keys on the screen.... displays the Start menu. Pressing this key is off the speaker sound. When the indicator is off , the screen scrolls normally. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. When the indicator is off , the letters appear in certain...
...active. INDICATORS FUNCTION Num Lock The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is not available with all software applications. Mute Press the button to place the computer in uppercase. Standby Press the button to turn off , the directional arrow and correction keys on the screen.... displays the Start menu. Pressing this key is off the speaker sound. When the indicator is off , the screen scrolls normally. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. When the indicator is off , the letters appear in certain...
VAIO User Guide
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... using Sony® MagicGate technology. Remove the Memory Stick media from the media. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you may have a write-protec t tab, or the write-protec t tab is only transferred between software programs and Memory Stick ... is 1/3 smaller in a different loc ation. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. Shut down your computer, closing any data created with compatible devices. Provides copyright protection with your computer off. 3. Protected content can store different data formats...
... using Sony® MagicGate technology. Remove the Memory Stick media from the media. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you may have a write-protec t tab, or the write-protec t tab is only transferred between software programs and Memory Stick ... is 1/3 smaller in a different loc ation. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. Shut down your computer, closing any data created with compatible devices. Provides copyright protection with your computer off. 3. Protected content can store different data formats...
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...disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from Sony. The Click to DVD software program creates a new folder location on how to correct your drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Unplug your computer. The hard disk drive...This new folder is not supplied with the VAIO® Recovery Wizard utility program. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as drive E or J, the Click to correct your computer's operating system and preinstalled software programs. For more information. When you register ...
...disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from Sony. The Click to DVD software program creates a new folder location on how to correct your drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Unplug your computer. The hard disk drive...This new folder is not supplied with the VAIO® Recovery Wizard utility program. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as drive E or J, the Click to correct your computer's operating system and preinstalled software programs. For more information. When you register ...
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... to solve common problems and provides helpful information about using your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section, depending on the computer model or configuration purchased. About VAIO Computer Functions About System Security About Media Center About...
... to solve common problems and provides helpful information about using your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section, depending on the computer model or configuration purchased. About VAIO Computer Functions About System Security About Media Center About...
VAIO User Guide
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... and holding the power button for more than six seconds. The Shut Down Windows1 window appears. 3. Click the drop-down your computer does not respond or the software program does not close any open . 1 T he window text dis played may result in the loss of data from files ... try to close the program. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. From the Applications tab, locate the software program that has stopped responding. 1. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down list box and select Restart. 4. If the...
... and holding the power button for more than six seconds. The Shut Down Windows1 window appears. 3. Click the drop-down your computer does not respond or the software program does not close any open . 1 T he window text dis played may result in the loss of data from files ... try to close the program. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. From the Applications tab, locate the software program that has stopped responding. 1. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down list box and select Restart. 4. If the...
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Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Page 66
Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Page 66
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...top of information wizards appear. 1. To download and install the latest security update 1. If you have not previously registered the antivirus software, a series of the window. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions to select and download updates. Double-click the Norton Internet... Security icon again. You can keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated? Page 71 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon in the Taskbar notification area. The Norton Internet Security window appears...
...top of information wizards appear. 1. To download and install the latest security update 1. If you have not previously registered the antivirus software, a series of the window. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions to select and download updates. Double-click the Norton Internet... Security icon again. You can keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated? Page 71 Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon in the Taskbar notification area. The Norton Internet Security window appears...
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Why aren't my song information edits visible in SonicStage software. If you make edits, such as title, artist, or genre, using Media Center, the changes are not visible when played in My Music? If you record a song in OpenMG ATRAC format and make changes to a music file using SonicStage software, the changes become visible when the music file is played in My Music. Page 74
Why aren't my song information edits visible in SonicStage software. If you make edits, such as title, artist, or genre, using Media Center, the changes are not visible when played in My Music? If you record a song in OpenMG ATRAC format and make changes to a music file using SonicStage software, the changes become visible when the music file is played in My Music. Page 74
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Page 75 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 edit song information for music files that are recorded in My Music. Use SonicStage software to the OpenMG format music files. Why do my song information edits revert to the original content when I use Windows® Media Player software to edit the song's information, you may not see your changes when you record songs with SonicStage software, and then use My Music?
Page 75 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 edit song information for music files that are recorded in My Music. Use SonicStage software to the OpenMG format music files. Why do my song information edits revert to the original content when I use Windows® Media Player software to edit the song's information, you may not see your changes when you record songs with SonicStage software, and then use My Music?
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To access these files sooner, start Windows Media Player software first, and then play the song with My Music. Why do my optimized music files take a few moments for the music files to appear in My Music. When you use SonicStage software to optimize music files to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3+ format, it may take so long to be available in My Music? Page 76
To access these files sooner, start Windows Media Player software first, and then play the song with My Music. Why do my optimized music files take a few moments for the music files to appear in My Music. When you use SonicStage software to optimize music files to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3+ format, it may take so long to be available in My Music? Page 76
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...2. Click on -screen instructions to download and install the patch. 1 T he loc ation of this file. Go to the MP3 file using SonicStage software, your file may contain an unsynchronized ID3v2 header. Enter 814129 in the Summaries: Search Results area. 4. Follow the on the topic, FIX: Error in...Windows Media Player 9 Series When You Play Specific MP3 Files located in the Search the Knowledge Base text box. 3. Media Center and Windows Media Play software programs cannot support playback of this issue1, as follows: 1. Why do I get the error message, "The input media is s ubjec t to...
...2. Click on -screen instructions to download and install the patch. 1 T he loc ation of this file. Go to the MP3 file using SonicStage software, your file may contain an unsynchronized ID3v2 header. Enter 814129 in the Summaries: Search Results area. 4. Follow the on the topic, FIX: Error in...Windows Media Player 9 Series When You Play Specific MP3 Files located in the Search the Knowledge Base text box. 3. Media Center and Windows Media Play software programs cannot support playback of this issue1, as follows: 1. Why do I get the error message, "The input media is s ubjec t to...
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Page 78 Why won't My Music show the albums (playlists) I recorded with SonicStage software may not be immediately available in the Media Center Album window. Playlists (albums) recorded with SonicStage software? To access these files sooner, start Windows® Media Player software first, and then play the song with My Music.
Page 78 Why won't My Music show the albums (playlists) I recorded with SonicStage software may not be immediately available in the Media Center Album window. Playlists (albums) recorded with SonicStage software? To access these files sooner, start Windows® Media Player software first, and then play the song with My Music.
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... session capture television instead of Click to DVD software both require the use a TV tuner/MPEG encoder card and cannot access the card at the same...Do not open Media Center while capturing analog video using Click to DVD or Click to DVD Automatic Mode software. Do not schedule a TV recording to start while capturing analog video, using Click to DVD or Click to ...DVD® software, the TV programming may be captured instead of the video and the timed recording may fail. Media Center and...
... session capture television instead of Click to DVD software both require the use a TV tuner/MPEG encoder card and cannot access the card at the same...Do not open Media Center while capturing analog video using Click to DVD or Click to DVD Automatic Mode software. Do not schedule a TV recording to start while capturing analog video, using Click to DVD or Click to ...DVD® software, the TV programming may be captured instead of the video and the timed recording may fail. Media Center and...