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...Danger-Invisible laser radiation when open . To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to ...Sony Service Center. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . Avoid direct exposure to beam. to the eyes, do not open . VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer... the drive cabinet. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony online support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when ...
...Danger-Invisible laser radiation when open . To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to ...Sony Service Center. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . Avoid direct exposure to beam. to the eyes, do not open . VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer... the drive cabinet. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony online support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when ...
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... the equipment and the receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is for a Class.../TV technician for help. If this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. These limits are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. VAIO Computer Safety Information Regulatory Information If you have questions about this ...
... the equipment and the receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is for a Class.../TV technician for help. If this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. These limits are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. VAIO Computer Safety Information Regulatory Information If you have questions about this ...
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... temporary discontinuance of devices that may make the necessary modifications in order to an incoming call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to state tariffs. Please use a surge arrestor against electrical ...equipment. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for you , call . If this computer product. If you in interference to radio and television reception. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with Part 68 of the FCC rules and ...
... temporary discontinuance of devices that may make the necessary modifications in order to an incoming call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to state tariffs. Please use a surge arrestor against electrical ...equipment. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for you , call . If this computer product. If you in interference to radio and television reception. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with Part 68 of the FCC rules and ...
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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* 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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.... Welcome Thank you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Page 1 Follow the on the computer. 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...
.... Welcome Thank you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Page 1 Follow the on the computer. 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...
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...See your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for your computer, visit VAIO Control Center. Go to the Internet. 2. Sonic RecordNow!® software - 1. Connect to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. or make backup copies of TIFF files for video, ...or capture footage from MP3, WMA, and WAV; Drag-and-drop to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. To access this software ...
...See your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for your computer, visit VAIO Control Center. Go to the Internet. 2. Sonic RecordNow!® software - 1. Connect to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. or make backup copies of TIFF files for video, ...or capture footage from MP3, WMA, and WAV; Drag-and-drop to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. To access this software ...
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... input devices so that help reduce glare. Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand, and use your computer. Take breaks during sessions with the top of the chair so your comfort and work effectiveness. Adjust ... to find the best location for your new computer and plan your work space. While typing, never use of you more comfortable. Sit with good back support and armrests. You can reduce eye strain and...or a joystick may make you . Position the display 18 to support the computer and other input devices - Position the mouse at or a little below eye level. not angled ...
... input devices so that help reduce glare. Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand, and use your computer. Take breaks during sessions with the top of the chair so your comfort and work effectiveness. Adjust ... to find the best location for your new computer and plan your work space. While typing, never use of you more comfortable. Sit with good back support and armrests. You can reduce eye strain and...or a joystick may make you . Position the display 18 to support the computer and other input devices - Position the mouse at or a little below eye level. not angled ...
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Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the display. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the monitor port may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. See the specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. Page 20 To connect a display Install your computer on the model purchased.
Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the display. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the monitor port may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. See the specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. Page 20 To connect a display Install your computer on the model purchased.
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... c es s ories . Page 21 To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. Plug the cable attached to view your computer. 2. 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. See your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for more information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony...
... c es s ories . Page 21 To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. Plug the cable attached to view your computer. 2. 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. See your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for more information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony...
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... may be having with Sony Sony Customer Support - failure to troubleshoot problems you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Communicate with a Support Representative to regis ter will not diminis h your investment. Follow the on the computer. About the benefits of Sony's commitment to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. 1 Sony produc t regis tration is...
... may be having with Sony Sony Customer Support - failure to troubleshoot problems you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Communicate with a Support Representative to regis ter will not diminis h your investment. Follow the on the computer. About the benefits of Sony's commitment to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. 1 Sony produc t regis tration is...
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...recorded and transferred in an encrypted format that is 1/3 smaller in size. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. Visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the media while the write...into the Memory Stick slot again. 1 Some M emory Stic k media do not support AVI file playback directly from the slot. 2. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you slide the write-protect tab to or modify ...
...recorded and transferred in an encrypted format that is 1/3 smaller in size. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. Visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the media while the write...into the Memory Stick slot again. 1 Some M emory Stic k media do not support AVI file playback directly from the slot. 2. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Your computer recognizes the Memory Stick media, when you slide the write-protect tab to or modify ...
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...side cover. 4. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory Page 51 See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer and any cables, add-on both sides of memory installed in an anti-static package. Remove the side... cover. Locate the memory module(s) you purchased. Push down your computer and turn off all available memory...
...side cover. 4. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory Page 51 See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer and any cables, add-on both sides of memory installed in an anti-static package. Remove the side... cover. Locate the memory module(s) you purchased. Push down your computer and turn off all available memory...
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... trash may have made to the BIOS settings. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in the Windows® tasktray. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. If necessary, remove any changes you may be prohibited. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. Replace the battery ...only with the plus (+) side facing up. Remove the cover. If you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. To locate a Service Center near you do not wish to customize your printer. 3. Run the Setup utility to...
... trash may have made to the BIOS settings. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in the Windows® tasktray. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. If necessary, remove any changes you may be prohibited. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. Replace the battery ...only with the plus (+) side facing up. Remove the cover. If you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. To locate a Service Center near you do not wish to customize your printer. 3. Run the Setup utility to...
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... may need to a new folder on the new drive. See Before upgrading your computer and any peripheral devices. When you register for the first time, after recovering your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web site for removable media2, may not reflect correct drive/icon associations. Review...
... may need to a new folder on the new drive. See Before upgrading your computer and any peripheral devices. When you register for the first time, after recovering your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web site for removable media2, may not reflect correct drive/icon associations. Review...
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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 Image formats that are visible in a supported format.
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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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...When you go 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. From the Media Center Start menu, select the General shortcut icon and press OK. Page 164 Help - Settings 2. TV..., and view TV signal and privacy information. Find help for Media Center hardware and software programs. Media Center - Access available support options on the remote control. Change the Media Center appearance, perform setup tasks, set up closed captioning. Viewing the general settings 1.
...When you go 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. From the Media Center Start menu, select the General shortcut icon and press OK. Page 164 Help - Settings 2. TV..., and view TV signal and privacy information. Find help for Media Center hardware and software programs. Media Center - Access available support options on the remote control. Change the Media Center appearance, perform setup tasks, set up closed captioning. Viewing the general settings 1.
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Settings: Media Center Setup Page 167 More Program Options - A check mark indicates that the option is enabled. 2. Select Save and then press OK. See "About More Programs" for more information. 1. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to control or access media characteristics or information. Media Center - You can also enable or disable the software programs supported by the More Programs feature. Enable or disable the Media Center ability to enable or disable an option.
Settings: Media Center Setup Page 167 More Program Options - A check mark indicates that the option is enabled. 2. Select Save and then press OK. See "About More Programs" for more information. 1. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to control or access media characteristics or information. Media Center - You can also enable or disable the software programs supported by the More Programs feature. Enable or disable the Media Center ability to enable or disable an option.
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... amount of available space. Archive your recorded TV programs to recordable DVD media, using Click to DVD software. Your computer's performance is partitioned. From the Television Recorder Settings window, select Recording Defaults. 2. Page 173 You can free up hard disk... 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. Your computer requires space to improve your TV programs to Until I watch....
... amount of available space. Archive your recorded TV programs to recordable DVD media, using Click to DVD software. Your computer's performance is partitioned. From the Television Recorder Settings window, select Recording Defaults. 2. Page 173 You can free up hard disk... 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. Your computer requires space to improve your TV programs to Until I watch....
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... on the remote control. Help options Help - Locate easy-to select Settings, select the Help shortcut icon, and then press OK. Locating Help and Support Options 1. Resolve your Media Center hardware issues. Page 174 Media Center - The Help options window appears. Find immediate answers to find information from Microsoft's Media...
... on the remote control. Help options Help - Locate easy-to select Settings, select the Help shortcut icon, and then press OK. Locating Help and Support Options 1. Resolve your Media Center hardware issues. Page 174 Media Center - The Help options window appears. Find immediate answers to find information from Microsoft's Media...