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...See the online specifications sheet for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying ...ADSL and V.90 modem models; VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. For questions regarding ...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...
...See the online specifications sheet for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying ...ADSL and V.90 modem models; VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. For questions regarding ...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...
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...SONY Model No.: PCV-C21L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone: 858-942-2230 This phone number is for help. VAIO Computer...❑ 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. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will ...
...SONY Model No.: PCV-C21L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone: 858-942-2230 This phone number is for help. VAIO Computer...❑ 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. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will ...
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... has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for this computer product. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that could affect the operations of the equipment. This modem uses the USOC ...or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The telephone company may result in the devices not ringing in order 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...
... has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for this computer product. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that could affect the operations of the equipment. This modem uses the USOC ...or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The telephone company may result in the devices not ringing in order 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...
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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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... or Application Recovery CDs. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. For details on the accessories supplied with all of your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Your VAIO® computer is available with c ertain c omputer...
... or Application Recovery CDs. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. For details on the accessories supplied with all of your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Your VAIO® computer is available with c ertain c omputer...
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... shows; SonicStage Mastering Studio software - Sonic RecordNow!® software - Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. Make picture or personal video DVDs. Use JPEG, BMP, of TIFF files ..., DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer, visit VAIO Life. Page 4 create ATRAC CDs for more information about hard disk ...
... shows; SonicStage Mastering Studio software - Sonic RecordNow!® software - Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. Make picture or personal video DVDs. Use JPEG, BMP, of TIFF files ..., DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer, visit VAIO Life. Page 4 create ATRAC CDs for more information about hard disk ...
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...61607; Viewing angle of the mouse or a joystick may make you . You can also purchase accessories for resting. Proper lighting adds to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the left ...and back sides of your computer to enable proper ventilation. Placement of the keyboard so that your comfort and work surface large enough to your arms and ...
...61607; Viewing angle of the mouse or a joystick may make you . You can also purchase accessories for resting. Proper lighting adds to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the left ...and back sides of your computer to enable proper ventilation. Placement of the keyboard so that your comfort and work surface large enough to your arms and ...
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Page 21 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. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2.
Page 21 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. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2.
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...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 view your computer. 3. Page 22 Plug the cable attached to the back of your computer's specifications sheet. Plug the cable attached to the back of the right ...speaker into the DC In jack on the back panel of the left speaker into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with ...
...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 view your computer. 3. Page 22 Plug the cable attached to the back of your computer's specifications sheet. Plug the cable attached to the back of the right ...speaker into the DC In jack on the back panel of the left speaker into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with ...
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... first session, you turn on -screen instructions to register your computer the first time you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Follow the on the computer. Page 42 Go to troubleshoot problems you may be having with Sony Sony Customer Support - See the Limited Warranty Card for more details. Communicate...
... first session, you turn on -screen instructions to register your computer the first time you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Follow the on the computer. Page 42 Go to troubleshoot problems you may be having with Sony Sony Customer Support - See the Limited Warranty Card for more details. Communicate...
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... a write-protec t tab, or the write-protec t tab is 1/3 smaller in the LOCK position. Visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on Memory Stick media Some Memory Stick media are equipped with your Memory Stick media...Memory Stick media's contents. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to or modify your computer off. 3. Shut down your hard disk drive and then play back the file. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. High-speed data transfer and MagicGate ...
... a write-protec t tab, or the write-protec t tab is 1/3 smaller in the LOCK position. Visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on Memory Stick media Some Memory Stick media are equipped with your Memory Stick media...Memory Stick media's contents. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to or modify your computer off. 3. Shut down your hard disk drive and then play back the file. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. High-speed data transfer and MagicGate ...
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..., to remove. 6. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. Push down your computer on the system configuration you wish to gently eject it out. Your computer may vary, depending on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. You can purchase additional...
..., to remove. 6. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. Push down your computer on the system configuration you wish to gently eject it out. Your computer may vary, depending on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. You can purchase additional...
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... in household or business trash may become inaccurate. Dispose of the battery exploding if it is danger of the lithium battery properly. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Page 57 Replace the battery only with the plus (+) side facing up. Replacing a lithium battery 7. Run the ...Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other components to the BIOS settings. If you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to the factory default values. From the Date & Time tab, change ...
... in household or business trash may become inaccurate. Dispose of the battery exploding if it is danger of the lithium battery properly. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Page 57 Replace the battery only with the plus (+) side facing up. Replacing a lithium battery 7. Run the ...Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other components to the BIOS settings. If you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to the factory default values. From the Date & Time tab, change ...
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... recovering the computer or installing a new hard disk drive, the software program automatically creates a new save folder on the new drive. Drive letter assignment When a new hard disk drive is installed, an identifying drive letter is active. Shut down your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web...
... recovering the computer or installing a new hard disk drive, the software program automatically creates a new save folder on the new drive. Drive letter assignment When a new hard disk drive is installed, an identifying drive letter is active. Shut down your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web...
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... to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Windows attempts to close the software program that are currently open files, if possible. 2. Save and close : 1. The Shut Down Windows1 window appears. 3. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. If your computer to locate and close the program. The Windows Task Manager...
... to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Windows attempts to close the software program that are currently open files, if possible. 2. Save and close : 1. The Shut Down Windows1 window appears. 3. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. If your computer to locate and close the program. The Windows Task Manager...
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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. The Windows operating system may not shut ... right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? Page 65 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter.
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. The Windows operating system may not shut ... right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? Page 65 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter.
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For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1. 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.
For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1. 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.
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... search Windows Help. 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Page 68 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...
... search Windows Help. 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Page 68 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...
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Windows Media Player supports playback of songs recorded in OpenMG format. Why do my song information edits revert to edit the song's information, you may not see your changes when you play the song in My Music. Use SonicStage software to edit song information for music files that are recorded in OpenMG (ATRAC3 or ATRAC3+ ) format, but does not support any edits made to the OpenMG format music files. Page 75 When you record songs with SonicStage software, and then use Windows® Media Player software to the original content when I use My Music?
Windows Media Player supports playback of songs recorded in OpenMG format. Why do my song information edits revert to edit the song's information, you may not see your changes when you play the song in My Music. Use SonicStage software to edit song information for music files that are recorded in OpenMG (ATRAC3 or ATRAC3+ ) format, but does not support any edits made to the OpenMG format music files. Page 75 When you record songs with SonicStage software, and then use Windows® Media Player software to the original content when I use My Music?