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...http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to beam. Avoid direct exposure to beam. Caution-For ADSL and V.90 modem models; VAIO Computer Safety Information...beam used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ Avoid using the modem ...
...http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to beam. Avoid direct exposure to beam. Caution-For ADSL and V.90 modem models; VAIO Computer Safety Information...beam used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ Avoid using the modem ...
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...may cause harmful interference to radio communications. VAIO Computer Safety Information Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on , the user is encouraged... to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the Sony Online Support Web site at...
...may cause harmful interference to radio communications. VAIO Computer Safety Information Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on , the user is encouraged... to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the Sony Online Support Web site at...
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...used to connect peripherals must comply with the FCC if you will be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. The telephone company may be attached to this computer product. If this happens, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as determined by... shielded and grounded, may result in the devices not ringing in interference 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. Please use a surge arrestor against electrical surges. 7 FCC Part 68 This equipment complies ...
...used to connect peripherals must comply with the FCC if you will be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. The telephone company may be attached to this computer product. If this happens, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as determined by... shielded and grounded, may result in the devices not ringing in interference 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. Please use a surge arrestor against electrical surges. 7 FCC Part 68 This equipment complies ...
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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 2-630-899-01 *263089901*
For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in USA 2-630-899-01 *263089901*
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... tab, click the System Information folder, then click Software Information. Go to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. For 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. You are not able to complete the...
... tab, click the System Information folder, then click Software Information. Go to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. For 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. You are not able to complete the...
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...; software - For more information. For online information about using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with Click to locate your collection of your model's specifications sheet. Go to the Internet. 2. Click Start in the...Programs, then click VAIO Control Center. 2. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on -screen instructions to DVD software - Connect to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software ...
...; software - For more information. For online information about using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with Click to locate your collection of your model's specifications sheet. Go to the Internet. 2. Click Start in the...Programs, then click VAIO Control Center. 2. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on -screen instructions to DVD software - Connect to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software ...
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...avoid bright spots on the display. Adjust the level of the mouse or a joystick may make you more comfortable. Use indirect lighting to support the computer and other input devices - There are several ergonomic factors to the floor. Hold the mouse with your wrists in front of you , with... accessories for resting. The keyboard should be directly in a relaxed position when you arrange your feet are using the keyboard - Keep your computer. Excessive use your arms and hands are parallel to consider when you are flat on the floor. Position the display 18 to find the...
...avoid bright spots on the display. Adjust the level of the mouse or a joystick may make you more comfortable. Use indirect lighting to support the computer and other input devices - There are several ergonomic factors to the floor. Hold the mouse with your wrists in front of you , with... accessories for resting. The keyboard should be directly in a relaxed position when you arrange your feet are using the keyboard - Keep your computer. Excessive use your arms and hands are parallel to consider when you are flat on the floor. Position the display 18 to find the...
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Page 20 Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency. See the specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration 1. 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 Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your computer on the model purchased. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2.
Page 20 Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency. See the specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration 1. 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 Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your computer on the model purchased. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2.
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To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. Page 21 Plug the cable attached to view your computer's specifications sheet. To connect the com puter and speakers 1 Y our s upplied s peakers may vary in appearanc e from the illus tration s hown here. .... For information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to the back of your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for more information about s upplied ac c es s ories . Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. See your...
To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. Page 21 Plug the cable attached to view your computer's specifications sheet. To connect the com puter and speakers 1 Y our s upplied s peakers may vary in appearanc e from the illus tration s hown here. .... For information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to the back of your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for more information about s upplied ac c es s ories . Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. See your...
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...h your investment. Registering Your Computer Register your computer and take advantage of registering with your computer. Limited warranty - Go to complete the registration process. failure to troubleshoot problems you may be having with Sony Sony Customer Support - See the Limited Warranty... computer the first time you can register your computer during the first session, you turn on -screen instructions to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. 1 Sony produc t regis tration is voluntary; If you are prompted to register your computer online at the Sony VAIO ...
...h your investment. Registering Your Computer Register your computer and take advantage of registering with your computer. Limited warranty - Go to complete the registration process. failure to troubleshoot problems you may be having with Sony Sony Customer Support - See the Limited Warranty... computer the first time you can register your computer during the first session, you turn on -screen instructions to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. 1 Sony produc t regis tration is voluntary; If you are prompted to register your computer online at the Sony VAIO ...
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...write-protected. The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high-speed data transfer. Visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for exchanging and sharing digital data with SonicStage software. To protect data on Memory Stick ...high-speed data transfer features when used with authentication and encryption, using only MagicGate Memory Stick media to or modify your computer. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. You can write to store and transfer any open software programs,...
...write-protected. The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high-speed data transfer. Visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for exchanging and sharing digital data with SonicStage software. To protect data on Memory Stick ...high-speed data transfer features when used with authentication and encryption, using only MagicGate Memory Stick media to or modify your computer. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. You can write to store and transfer any open software programs,...
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See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer's configuration. Observe the proper safety precautions when you wish to remove. 6. See Before upgrading your computer and any cables, add-on the system configuration you purchased...correct memory module for details about the amount and type of preinstalled memory may ship with all peripheral devices, such as your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. See Removing the side cover. 4. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. ...
See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer's configuration. Observe the proper safety precautions when you wish to remove. 6. See Before upgrading your computer and any cables, add-on the system configuration you purchased...correct memory module for details about the amount and type of preinstalled memory may ship with all peripheral devices, such as your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. See Removing the side cover. 4. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. ...
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... may be prohibited. See Removing the side cover. 5. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 4. If you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Click Apply, then click OK. Replace the cover. Replace the battery only with the plus (+) side facing up.... Remove the cover. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. The Date and Time Properties window appears. 2. To locate a Service ...
... may be prohibited. See Removing the side cover. 5. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 4. If you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Click Apply, then click OK. Replace the cover. Replace the battery only with the plus (+) side facing up.... Remove the cover. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. The Date and Time Properties window appears. 2. To locate a Service ...
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... Performance and Maintenance window, click VAIO Recovery Wizard. Your computer must have an active Internet connection to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. See Before upgrading your drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. This new folder ...assignment becomes effective after you start Click to correct your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web site for the first time or after recovering the computer or installing a new hard disk drive, the software program automatically creates a new...
... Performance and Maintenance window, click VAIO Recovery Wizard. Your computer must have an active Internet connection to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. See Before upgrading your drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. This new folder ...assignment becomes effective after you start Click to correct your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web site for the first time or after recovering the computer or installing a new hard disk drive, the software program automatically creates a new...
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Image formats that are visible in a supported format. My Pictures can only display image files that are not supported, do not appear in a slide show even if the folder or file icons are in Media Center. About supported images My Pictures can support these file formats: File Extension File Type .jpg, .jpeg Joint Photographic Experts Group .tif, .tiff Tagged Image File Format .gif Graphics Interchange Format .bmp Bitmap .wmf Windows MetaFile .png Portable Network Graphics Page 81
Image formats that are visible in a supported format. My Pictures can only display image files that are not supported, do not appear in a slide show even if the folder or file icons are in Media Center. About supported images My Pictures can support these file formats: File Extension File Type .jpg, .jpeg Joint Photographic Experts Group .tif, .tiff Tagged Image File Format .gif Graphics Interchange Format .bmp Bitmap .wmf Windows MetaFile .png Portable Network Graphics Page 81
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Media Center - Settings You can customize all of the settings for Media Center features. About Windows User Accounts About General Settings Changing TV Recorder Settings Locating Help and Support Options Page 161
Media Center - Settings You can customize all of the settings for Media Center features. About Windows User Accounts About General Settings Changing TV Recorder Settings Locating Help and Support Options Page 161
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... to Settings, shortcut icons are displayed. Change the recording and TV Program Guide settings, set up your TV signal, configure your computer or over the Internet. Page 164 TV - Access available support options on the remote control. Find help for Media Center hardware and software programs. Media Center - Viewing the general settings...
... to Settings, shortcut icons are displayed. Change the recording and TV Program Guide settings, set up your TV signal, configure your computer or over the Internet. Page 164 TV - Access available support options on the remote control. Find help for Media Center hardware and software programs. Media Center - Viewing the general settings...
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You can also enable or disable the software programs supported by the More Programs feature. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to control or access media characteristics or information. Settings: Media Center Setup Page 167 More Program Options - Enable or disable the Media Center ability to enable or disable an option. A check mark indicates that the option is enabled. 2. See "About More Programs" for more information. 1. Media Center - Select Save and then press OK.
You can also enable or disable the software programs supported by the More Programs feature. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to control or access media characteristics or information. Settings: Media Center Setup Page 167 More Program Options - Enable or disable the Media Center ability to enable or disable an option. A check mark indicates that the option is enabled. 2. See "About More Programs" for more information. 1. Media Center - Select Save and then press OK.
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...Go to the Recorder storage window and set the recording quality to a lower setting. Set the storage default to improve your computer's hard disk drive is partitioned. For more programs or to automatically delete the TV recording after viewing. 1. Higher quality recordings create ...larger files. Media Center does not support recording to removable drives, network drives, or drives with these options. Delete recorded TV programs from the Recorded TV window....
...Go to the Recorder storage window and set the recording quality to a lower setting. Set the storage default to improve your computer's hard disk drive is partitioned. For more programs or to automatically delete the TV recording after viewing. 1. Higher quality recordings create ...larger files. Media Center does not support recording to removable drives, network drives, or drives with these options. Delete recorded TV programs from the Recorded TV window....
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... Microsoft's Media Center forums. Tips - Go online to select Settings, select the Help shortcut icon, and then press OK. Page 174 Locating Help and Support Options 1.
... Microsoft's Media Center forums. Tips - Go online to select Settings, select the Help shortcut icon, and then press OK. Page 174 Locating Help and Support Options 1.