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...invisible laser radiation when open . To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to beam. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet. Caution-...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 ... the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on...
...invisible laser radiation when open . To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to beam. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet. Caution-...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 ... the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on...
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...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. You are designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful... interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. VAIO Computer...
...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. You are designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful... interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. VAIO Computer...
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...adopted by ## are not shielded and grounded, may result 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. If this product is necessary. Excessive RENs on the label. For products approved after... July 23, 2001, the REN for this happens, the telephone company will be connected to the telephone line. Only peripherals (computer input/...
...adopted by ## are not shielded and grounded, may result 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. If this product is necessary. Excessive RENs on the label. For products approved after... July 23, 2001, the REN for this happens, the telephone company will be connected to the telephone line. Only peripherals (computer input/...
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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* For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2005 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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... the online User Guide: 1. Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO® Com puter Welcom e - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Page 3 See...
... the online User Guide: 1. Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO® Com puter Welcom e - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Page 3 See...
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..., WAV, and CDA files, or make backup copies of your computer, visit VAIO Life. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Click Welcome to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with Click to locate your data with : SonicStage...
..., WAV, and CDA files, or make backup copies of your computer, visit VAIO Life. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Click Welcome to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with Click to locate your data with : SonicStage...
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... should be directly in front of your comfort and work space. Keep your work space: Stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other input devices - Adjust the level of you arrange your wrists in a relaxed, comfortable position. Proper lighting adds to 26 inches...fatigue by placing the display in a chair with a relaxed hand, and use your work effectiveness. Use the palmrest briefly, for your new computer and plan your whole arm to find the best location for resting. avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward. Viewing angle of...
... should be directly in front of your comfort and work space. Keep your work space: Stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other input devices - Adjust the level of you arrange your wrists in a relaxed, comfortable position. Proper lighting adds to 26 inches...fatigue by placing the display in a chair with a relaxed hand, and use your work effectiveness. Use the palmrest briefly, for your new computer and plan your whole arm to find the best location for resting. avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward. Viewing angle of...
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Page 21 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type 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 equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display.
Page 21 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type 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 equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display.
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... support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to the back of the right speaker into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. Plug the cable attached to view your computer. 3. Page 22 Plug the jack end of the AC adapter into the DC In jack on the back of the AC... adapter into the Headphones jack located on the back of 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 .
... support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to the back of the right speaker into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. Plug the cable attached to view your computer. 3. Page 22 Plug the jack end of the AC adapter into the DC In jack on the back of the AC... adapter into the Headphones jack located on the back of 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 .
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Protect your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. If you are prompted to complete the registration process. Page 42 About the benefits of registering with your computer. Limited warranty - Communicate with a Support Representative to register your computer during the first session, you turn on the computer. See the Limited Warranty Card for more...
Protect your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. If you are prompted to complete the registration process. Page 42 About the benefits of registering with your computer. Limited warranty - Communicate with a Support Representative to register your computer during the first session, you turn on the computer. See the Limited Warranty Card for more...
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...a write-protec t tab, or the write-protec t tab is 1/3 smaller in a form that prevents unauthorized duplication or playback. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick PRO media - Provides MagicGate copyright... High-speed data transfer and MagicGate technology features, such as authentication and encryption, may vary. Visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. Memory Stick media do not have removed the media from ...
...a write-protec t tab, or the write-protec t tab is 1/3 smaller in a form that prevents unauthorized duplication or playback. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Memory Stick PRO media - Provides MagicGate copyright... High-speed data transfer and MagicGate technology features, such as authentication and encryption, may vary. Visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. Memory Stick media do not have removed the media from ...
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... add or remove the memory in an anti-static package. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer. Store the module in your printer. 2. Your computer may vary, depending on cards, or other components to access the memory module slots. 5. Observe...
... add or remove the memory in an anti-static package. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer. Store the module in your printer. 2. Your computer may vary, depending on cards, or other components to access the memory module slots. 5. Observe...
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... to gain access the lithium battery. 6. You can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. The Date and Time Properties window appears. 2. There is replaced incorrectly. Write down your computer and any cables, add-on the time readout displayed in household or ...it is danger of the lithium battery properly. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Remove the cover. See Removing the side cover. 5. See Replacing the cover. If you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. From the Date & Time tab, change the...
... to gain access the lithium battery. 6. You can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. The Date and Time Properties window appears. 2. There is replaced incorrectly. Write down your computer and any cables, add-on the time readout displayed in household or ...it is danger of the lithium battery properly. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Remove the cover. See Removing the side cover. 5. See Replacing the cover. If you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. From the Date & Time tab, change the...
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...recovery When you may need to correct your computer with the VAIO® Recovery Wizard utility program. When you register for the first time or after recovering your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web site for more information. Installing an ...additional hard disk drive 1. Page 58 When you upgrade your printer. 2. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer. The Click to access the Sony online support Web site. This new folder is the default location to save files created with System or Application...
...recovery When you may need to correct your computer with the VAIO® Recovery Wizard utility program. When you register for the first time or after recovering your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web site for more information. Installing an ...additional hard disk drive 1. Page 58 When you upgrade your printer. 2. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer. The Click to access the Sony online support Web site. This new folder is the default location to save files created with System or Application...
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...+Alt+Delete keys. Windows attempts to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. Restart your computer does not respond or the software program does not close the software program that are currently ...any open . 1 T he window text dis played may result in the loss of data from files that has stopped responding. 1. The computer turns off and restarts. Click OK. Select the software program that has the status message, "Not responding." 3. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete....
...+Alt+Delete keys. Windows attempts to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. Restart your computer does not respond or the software program does not close the software program that are currently ...any open . 1 T he window text dis played may result in the loss of data from files that has stopped responding. 1. The computer turns off and restarts. Click OK. Select the software program that has the status message, "Not responding." 3. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete....
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The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Page 65 The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or ... 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. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the window. 3. Why does the Windows operating...
The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Page 65 The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or ... 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. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the window. 3. Why does the Windows operating...
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From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click 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. 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.
From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click 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. 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.
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Follow the on the right side of the window. 3. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Page 68 The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. 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 ... instructions according to resume normal operation. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support.
Follow the on the right side of the window. 3. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Page 68 The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. 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 ... instructions according to resume normal operation. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Help. 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support.
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Page 75 When you play the song in My Music. Why do my song information edits revert to the original content when I use Windows® Media Player software to the OpenMG format music files. 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 edit the song's information, you may not see your changes when you record songs with SonicStage software, and then use My Music? Windows Media Player supports playback of songs recorded in OpenMG format.
Page 75 When you play the song in My Music. Why do my song information edits revert to the original content when I use Windows® Media Player software to the OpenMG format music files. 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 edit the song's information, you may not see your changes when you record songs with SonicStage software, and then use My Music? Windows Media Player supports playback of songs recorded in OpenMG format.