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...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 ...For 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 telephone ...Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM: Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer...
...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 ...For 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 telephone ...Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM: Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer...
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...❑ 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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential ...://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Operation is subject 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 particular installation. VAIO Computer Safety ...
...❑ 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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential ...://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Operation is subject 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 particular installation. VAIO Computer Safety ...
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..., the REN for information. The telephone company may be attached 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 radio and television reception. Connection to Party Line ...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 comply with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by...
..., the REN for information. The telephone company may be attached 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 radio and television reception. Connection to Party Line ...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 comply with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by...
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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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..., click All Programs, and then click VAIO Control Center. Your new computer is designed to register your computer the first time you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® 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 provides updates and supplemental...
..., click All Programs, and then click VAIO Control Center. Your new computer is designed to register your computer the first time you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® 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 provides updates and supplemental...
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...Center menu, click the Categories tab, then click the System Information folder. 3. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with : SonicStage software - Page 4 For more information. For online information about using CD-R, ...or make backup copies of your Sony ATRAC CD Walkman; SonicStage Mastering Studio software - Sonic RecordNow!® software - Click Recovery Guide. Make picture or personal video DVDs. Connect to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Click the ...
...Center menu, click the Categories tab, then click the System Information folder. 3. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with : SonicStage software - Page 4 For more information. For online information about using CD-R, ...or make backup copies of your Sony ATRAC CD Walkman; SonicStage Mastering Studio software - Sonic RecordNow!® software - Click Recovery Guide. Make picture or personal video DVDs. Connect to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Click the ...
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...Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - Leave at least eight inches of space on the floor. Sit in a relaxed, comfortable ...reflection on the table. Use a stable work effectiveness. Keep your wrists in front of the display - not angled up your new computer, find the best position. Use the palmrest briefly, for your display that your lower arms are several ergonomic factors to 26 inches ...
...Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - Leave at least eight inches of space on the floor. Sit in a relaxed, comfortable ...reflection on the table. Use a stable work effectiveness. Keep your wrists in front of the display - not angled up your new computer, find the best position. Use the palmrest briefly, for your display that your lower arms are several ergonomic factors to 26 inches ...
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See the specifications sheet for details about your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. Page 20 To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer on the model purchased.
See the specifications sheet for details about your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. Page 20 To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer on the model purchased.
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Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. 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.com/pcsupport to the back of the right speaker into the Headphones jack located on the ... com puter and speakers 1 Y our s upplied s peakers may vary in appearanc e from the illus tration s hown here. Insert the plug end of your computer's specifications sheet. To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. Plug the cable attached to view your...
Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. 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.com/pcsupport to the back of the right speaker into the Headphones jack located on the ... com puter and speakers 1 Y our s upplied s peakers may vary in appearanc e from the illus tration s hown here. Insert the plug end of your computer's specifications sheet. To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. Plug the cable attached to view your...
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...will not diminis h your limited warranty rights . Communicate with a Support Representative to register your computer during the first session, you may be having with Sony Sony Customer Support - Protect your computer the first time you turn on -screen instructions to quality customer support1... http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. 1 Sony produc t regis tration is voluntary; Follow the on the computer. You are not able to troubleshoot problems you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. About the benefits of Sony's commitment to...
...will not diminis h your limited warranty rights . Communicate with a Support Representative to register your computer during the first session, you may be having with Sony Sony Customer Support - Protect your computer the first time you turn on -screen instructions to quality customer support1... http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. 1 Sony produc t regis tration is voluntary; Follow the on the computer. You are not able to troubleshoot problems you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. About the benefits of Sony's commitment to...
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...media are a compact, portable, and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with SonicStage software. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on Memory Stick® media. Provides the same features and benefits of ...protection with a write-protect tab1. You can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick® media - Visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. The following types of Memory Stick media are equipped with authentication ...
...media are a compact, portable, and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with SonicStage software. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on Memory Stick® media. Provides the same features and benefits of ...protection with a write-protect tab1. You can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick® media - Visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. The following types of Memory Stick media are equipped with authentication ...
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...its side. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. Grasp one edge of the module and lift it from your computer. Push down your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. About Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all peripheral...ing/Installing m em ory Page 51 Shut down on the latches, located on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer. Unplug your computer. Store the module in your computer's configuration. Gently place the unit on cards, or other components to remove. 6....
...its side. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. Grasp one edge of the module and lift it from your computer. Push down your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. About Installing Memory The amount of preinstalled memory may ship with all peripheral...ing/Installing m em ory Page 51 Shut down on the latches, located on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer. Unplug your computer. Store the module in your computer's configuration. Gently place the unit on cards, or other components to remove. 6....
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... the settings in household or business trash may have made to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. From the Date & Time tab, change the settings as your computer and any cables, add-on the time readout displayed in CMOS RAM, may ... other components to the BIOS settings. Double-click on cards, or other changes you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Replacing a lithium battery 7. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Replacing the lithium battery 1. Replace the cover. The values stored in the ...
... the settings in household or business trash may have made to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. From the Date & Time tab, change the settings as your computer and any cables, add-on the time readout displayed in CMOS RAM, may ... other components to the BIOS settings. Double-click on cards, or other changes you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Replacing a lithium battery 7. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Replacing the lithium battery 1. Replace the cover. The values stored in the ...
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...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 removable media2, may need to correct your computer with the VAIO® Recovery Wizard utility program. Observe the proper safety precautions when... you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program cannot...
...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 removable media2, may need to correct your computer with the VAIO® Recovery Wizard utility program. Observe the proper safety precautions when... you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program cannot...
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Image formats that are visible in a supported format. 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 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.
Image formats that are visible in a supported format. 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 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.
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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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Access available support options on the remote control. When you go to Settings, shortcut icons are displayed. General - Change the recording and TV Program Guide settings, set up ... set parental controls, and view TV signal and privacy information. Change the Media Center appearance, perform setup tasks, set up your TV signal, configure your computer or over the Internet. Settings 2. The Media Center Start menu appears. Help - From the Media Center Start menu, select the General shortcut icon and press...
Access available support options on the remote control. When you go to Settings, shortcut icons are displayed. General - Change the recording and TV Program Guide settings, set up ... set parental controls, and view TV signal and privacy information. Change the Media Center appearance, perform setup tasks, set up your TV signal, configure your computer or over the Internet. Settings 2. The Media Center Start menu appears. Help - From the Media Center Start menu, select the General shortcut icon and press...
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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. Select Save and then press OK. A check mark indicates that the option is enabled. 2. More Program Options - Enable or disable the Media Center ability to enable or disable an option. See "About More Programs" for more information. 1. Settings: Media Center Setup Page 167
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. Select Save and then press OK. A check mark indicates that the option is enabled. 2. More Program Options - Enable or disable the Media Center ability to enable or disable an option. See "About More Programs" for more information. 1. Settings: Media Center Setup Page 167
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...the arrow buttons to select the Keep setting and change the setting to achieve the maximum recording time. Page 173 Media Center does not support recording to DVD software. You can free up hard disk space to record more TV programs in the available storage space, go to...61607; Record your TV programs to the largest drive partition, if your hard disk dive size, allocation, and the recording quality settings. Your computer requires space to automatically delete the TV recording after viewing. 1. Managing storage space for recorded TV programs The amount of storage space available ...
...the arrow buttons to select the Keep setting and change the setting to achieve the maximum recording time. Page 173 Media Center does not support recording to DVD software. You can free up hard disk space to record more TV programs in the available storage space, go to...61607; Record your TV programs to the largest drive partition, if your hard disk dive size, allocation, and the recording quality settings. Your computer requires space to automatically delete the TV recording after viewing. 1. Managing storage space for recorded TV programs The amount of storage space available ...
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... - Press the Start button on using all of the Media Center features. Community - Resolve your Media Center hardware issues. Page 174 Locating Help and Support Options 1. The Help options window appears. Go online to questions about setting up and using Media Center features. Hardware - The Media Center Start menu...
... - Press the Start button on using all of the Media Center features. Community - Resolve your Media Center hardware issues. Page 174 Locating Help and Support Options 1. The Help options window appears. Go online to questions about setting up and using Media Center features. Hardware - The Media Center Start menu...