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... Categories 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 register your...
... Categories 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 register your...
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... system and preinstalled software. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Click VAIO User Guide. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's hardware configuration. N ot s upplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Click Start in appearanc e. Page 3 Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows® taskbar, click All...
... system and preinstalled software. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Click VAIO User Guide. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's hardware configuration. N ot s upplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Click Start in appearanc e. Page 3 Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows® taskbar, click All...
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...; taskbar, click All Programs, then click VAIO Support Central. 2. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software Create picture & video...
...; taskbar, click All Programs, then click VAIO Support Central. 2. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software Create picture & video...
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... for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 SmartMedia (SM)/xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia or xD-Picture Card ... writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. Front panel Your...
... for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 SmartMedia (SM)/xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia or xD-Picture Card ... writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. Front panel Your...
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A wireless or PS/2®1 keyboard may be supplied with a P S/2 type c onnec tor that plugs into the bac k panel of your V A I O ® c omputer. See your computer's specifications sheet for your VAIO® computer, based on your computer's supplied accessories. 1A P S/2 ® keyboard is equipped with your keyboard. Page 14 About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for details on the computer model purchased.
A wireless or PS/2®1 keyboard may be supplied with a P S/2 type c onnec tor that plugs into the bac k panel of your V A I O ® c omputer. See your computer's specifications sheet for your VAIO® computer, based on your computer's supplied accessories. 1A P S/2 ® keyboard is equipped with your keyboard. Page 14 About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for details on the computer model purchased.
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... Directional Arrows The Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the screen. About the Keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to perform basic math calculations. Volume Control Mute...button to place the computer in Standby mode. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to the next. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Mute button again to perform certain tasks. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function ...
... Directional Arrows The Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the screen. About the Keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to perform basic math calculations. Volume Control Mute...button to place the computer in Standby mode. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to the next. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Mute button again to perform certain tasks. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function ...
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...mouse1. Before attempting to perform specific mouse functions. To set up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to scroll up the wireless mouse Page 20 About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. Wireless... m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to enable communication ...
...mouse1. Before attempting to perform specific mouse functions. To set up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to scroll up the wireless mouse Page 20 About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. Wireless... m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to enable communication ...
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About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. Wireless m ouse (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 ... down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. Before attempting to perform specific mouse functions. Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to scroll up the wireless mouse ...
About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. Wireless m ouse (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 ... down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. Before attempting to perform specific mouse functions. Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to scroll up the wireless mouse ...
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... accessories, see your music playlists. 2 MY TV button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to your computer's online specifications sheet. Remote control The Media Center remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. Page 24 Rem ote Control... and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with certain VAIO® computer models that are equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system. This section describes the basic...
... accessories, see your music playlists. 2 MY TV button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to your computer's online specifications sheet. Remote control The Media Center remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. Page 24 Rem ote Control... and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with certain VAIO® computer models that are equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system. This section describes the basic...
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Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 1. Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and m ouse Page 36 Plug the keyboard cable into the mouse port on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse. For details on the back of the computer. 2.
Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 1. Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and m ouse Page 36 Plug the keyboard cable into the mouse port on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse. For details on the back of the computer. 2.
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... cables, adapters or connection equipment that are optional for details about your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Page 44 Setting Up TV Connections The best method of... cable service connection available in this section. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your home. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer...
... cables, adapters or connection equipment that are optional for details about your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Page 44 Setting Up TV Connections The best method of... cable service connection available in this section. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your home. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer...
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... a front panel cov er 1. Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it in the direction of the arrow...media. If the memory card does not go into the reader, in the proper direction. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the side... panel. The style and location of front panel cover varies, depending on the computer model purchased. Insert the memory card into the reader easily, remove it gently and verify you want ...
... a front panel cov er 1. Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it in the direction of the arrow...media. If the memory card does not go into the reader, in the proper direction. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the side... panel. The style and location of front panel cover varies, depending on the computer model purchased. Insert the memory card into the reader easily, remove it gently and verify you want ...
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...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 keyboard is not equipped with a Stand by key, press any key to your specific... situation. Follow the on the right side of the window. 3. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to resume normal operation...
...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 keyboard is not equipped with a Stand by key, press any key to your specific... situation. Follow the on the right side of the window. 3. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to resume normal operation...
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Why doesn't the REW button on all VAIO Digital Studio® computers. Page 85 The REW button does not "rewind" music files. Instead, press Replay on your remote control for more information about your online specifications sheet for a similar function. About Media Center The Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system is not installed on the remote control work when I use My Music? See your computer's configuration.
Why doesn't the REW button on all VAIO Digital Studio® computers. Page 85 The REW button does not "rewind" music files. Instead, press Replay on your remote control for more information about your online specifications sheet for a similar function. About Media Center The Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system is not installed on the remote control work when I use My Music? See your computer's configuration.
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The REW button does not "rewind" music files. Page 86 Why doesn't the REW button on all VAIO Digital Studio® computers. About Media Center The Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system is not installed on the remote control work when I use My Music? Instead, press Replay on your computer's configuration. See your online specifications sheet for more information about your remote control for a similar function.
The REW button does not "rewind" music files. Page 86 Why doesn't the REW button on all VAIO Digital Studio® computers. About Media Center The Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system is not installed on the remote control work when I use My Music? Instead, press Replay on your computer's configuration. See your online specifications sheet for more information about your remote control for a similar function.
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... the shutter manually and touch the surface of a disc may come off any data created with a more information about your computer's specifications sheet at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on compatible memory cards. Always insert the correct memory card into a different... material on the other heat sources. 1C ertain V A I O c omputers are not equipped with SonicStage and OpenMG software. VAIO® computers may not play back discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the DualDisc may not support all of the high-speed data ...
... the shutter manually and touch the surface of a disc may come off any data created with a more information about your computer's specifications sheet at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on compatible memory cards. Always insert the correct memory card into a different... material on the other heat sources. 1C ertain V A I O c omputers are not equipped with SonicStage and OpenMG software. VAIO® computers may not play back discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the DualDisc may not support all of the high-speed data ...
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... RAID levels (or types) that teach you can find tutorials that can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your computer. Click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Click Software Information. 1T his booklet is supplied with c ertain V A I D c apability or are... H elp for details about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your Sony VAIO® computer. To access this online software information 1. Page 126 Your computer is only s upplied with these Help files, you to the Internet. 2. Provides safety/legal...
... RAID levels (or types) that teach you can find tutorials that can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your computer. Click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Click Software Information. 1T his booklet is supplied with c ertain V A I D c apability or are... H elp for details about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your Sony VAIO® computer. To access this online software information 1. Page 126 Your computer is only s upplied with these Help files, you to the Internet. 2. Provides safety/legal...
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...) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day SonicStage Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc. DigitalMedia® Roxio Web site http://support.sonic.com SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a central location that provides maximum compatibility and video quality when capturing video with your computer's configuration, specifications, and installed software. The SonicStage software program gives you...
...) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day SonicStage Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc. DigitalMedia® Roxio Web site http://support.sonic.com SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a central location that provides maximum compatibility and video quality when capturing video with your computer's configuration, specifications, and installed software. The SonicStage software program gives you...
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... includes a complete personal video recorder, enabling you maintain your VAIO® computer by regularly checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and up one or more computers as "media servers," that store your specific computer model. You can enjoy media content stored on other compatible VAIO computers on your network, enabling you to DVD...
... includes a complete personal video recorder, enabling you maintain your VAIO® computer by regularly checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and up one or more computers as "media servers," that store your specific computer model. You can enjoy media content stored on other compatible VAIO computers on your network, enabling you to DVD...
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... Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you visit the Sony online support Web site. Model number. 3. Operating system. 5. Brief description of your specific computer model, such as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that has a problem. (See the...
... Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you visit the Sony online support Web site. Model number. 3. Operating system. 5. Brief description of your specific computer model, such as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that has a problem. (See the...