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... are prompted to register your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, and then click VAIO Central. 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...
... are prompted to register your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, and then click VAIO Central. 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...
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... accessories. Click Start in appearanc e. Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - Page 3 Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, then click VAIO Support Central. 2. Provides information about supplied accessories and your computer. Your VAIO® computer is available with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Use the...
... accessories. Click Start in appearanc e. Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - Page 3 Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, then click VAIO Support Central. 2. Provides information about supplied accessories and your computer. Your VAIO® computer is available with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Use the...
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...or make backup copies of your CDs. To access this software information: 1. 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). Other...CDs or DVDs with Sony software Create picture & video with: DVDs with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer, visit VAIO Support Central. Sonic DigitalMedia!® software - Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, then click VAIO Support Central. 2. ...
...or make backup copies of your CDs. To access this software information: 1. 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). Other...CDs or DVDs with Sony software Create picture & video with: DVDs with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer, visit VAIO Support Central. Sonic DigitalMedia!® software - Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, then click VAIO Support Central. 2. ...
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A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 1Y our c omputer may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition operating s ys tem or M edia C enter hardware features . Page 5 See your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for more information.
A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 1Y our c omputer may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition operating s ys tem or M edia C enter hardware features . Page 5 See your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for more information.
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... the level of your work space: Stable work effectiveness. The keyboard should be directly in a relaxed position when you arrange your computer to your display that your work surface large enough to avoid bright spots on the display. Take breaks during sessions with relaxed, upright posture ...- Adjust the level of the display - Use indirect lighting to support the computer and other input devices - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display.
... the level of your work space: Stable work effectiveness. The keyboard should be directly in a relaxed position when you arrange your computer to your display that your work surface large enough to avoid bright spots on the display. Take breaks during sessions with relaxed, upright posture ...- Adjust the level of the display - Use indirect lighting to support the computer and other input devices - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display.
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...indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to resume normal operation. Applications The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in the Windows® taskbar notification area. Press any key briefly to deactivate the numeric keypad. A warning message may vary between software programs...the taskbar. BUTTON DESCRIPTION Volume Increases (+) and decreases (-) the volume. Press again to perform certain tasks. Standby Places the computer in the wireless keyboard. AlwPaaygseu1s6e Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button. Directional Arrows The up a ...
...indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to resume normal operation. Applications The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in the Windows® taskbar notification area. Press any key briefly to deactivate the numeric keypad. A warning message may vary between software programs...the taskbar. BUTTON DESCRIPTION Volume Increases (+) and decreases (-) the volume. Press again to perform certain tasks. Standby Places the computer in the wireless keyboard. AlwPaaygseu1s6e Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button. Directional Arrows The up a ...
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...; logo, displays the Start menu. This function is off , the letters appear in lower case as you type. Windows The key with all software applications. Pressing this key is equivalent to advise you that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. INDICATORS FUNCTION Num Lock ...
...; logo, displays the Start menu. This function is off , the letters appear in lower case as you type. Windows The key with all software applications. Pressing this key is equivalent to advise you that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. INDICATORS FUNCTION Num Lock ...
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... clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the wireless mouse. When your wireless mouse is not being used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the Windows® taskbar notification area. Do not mix old (used for details about s upplied ac c es s ories . Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless m ouse...
... clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the wireless mouse. When your wireless mouse is not being used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the Windows® taskbar notification area. Do not mix old (used for details about s upplied ac c es s ories . Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless m ouse...
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... is not being used for details about s upplied ac c es s ories . Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the Windows® taskbar notification area. Page 23 Do not mix old (used /new batteries can check your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon...
... is not being used for details about s upplied ac c es s ories . Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the Windows® taskbar notification area. Page 23 Do not mix old (used /new batteries can check your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon...
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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. Rem ote Control 1 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to your music playlists. 2 MY TV button ... The Media Center remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. Page 24 This section describes the basic functions of your computer's online specifications sheet. For details about supplied accessories, see your remote control.
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. Rem ote Control 1 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to your music playlists. 2 MY TV button ... The Media Center remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. Page 24 This section describes the basic functions of your computer's online specifications sheet. For details about supplied accessories, see your remote control.
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...RECORD button Press to select specific channels or enter text. PLAY button Press to begin media playback. 4 BACK button Press to return to the previous window. 5 VOL button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. 6 RECORDED TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV... window) 7 GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. ...
...RECORD button Press to select specific channels or enter text. PLAY button Press to begin media playback. 4 BACK button Press to return to the previous window. 5 VOL button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. 6 RECORDED TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV... window) 7 GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. ...
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...Channel/Page) button Press to change or page up/down channels (no number input required). 16 START button Press to select the desired action or window option. OK button Press OK to open the main menu on the screen. (Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button... Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to...
...Channel/Page) button Press to change or page up/down channels (no number input required). 16 START button Press to select the desired action or window option. OK button Press OK to open the main menu on the screen. (Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button... Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to...
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... information. Inserting batteries into place. Page 27 When your remote control does not operate properly, you may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition operating s ys tem or s upplied with M edia C enter ac c es s ories . 18 LIVE TV button Press to view TV programming...
... information. Inserting batteries into place. Page 27 When your remote control does not operate properly, you may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition operating s ys tem or s upplied with M edia C enter ac c es s ories . 18 LIVE TV button Press to view TV programming...
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... 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers. 5. The Sound Reality Control Panel window appears. 3. To configure Media Center software Your computer's factory default settings for Your Speaker System When using the Media Center Settings feature. From the Settings window, select DVD, and then press OK. Click OK to ...Select the Enable Digital Output box. 5. Select Audio and press OK. Page 38 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2. You can be changed using 5.1 channel (digital or...
... 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers. 5. The Sound Reality Control Panel window appears. 3. To configure Media Center software Your computer's factory default settings for Your Speaker System When using the Media Center Settings feature. From the Settings window, select DVD, and then press OK. Click OK to ...Select the Enable Digital Output box. 5. Select Audio and press OK. Page 38 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2. You can be changed using 5.1 channel (digital or...
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...External Processor. 7. Page 39 To configure WinDVD software 1. Click Start in the WinDVD window. The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO. You may notice that some options are disabled or are not available. Press on InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO window opens. 3. Select the Audio tab. 6. Click Apply, and then click OK.... From the section, Audio Speaker Configuration, select 6 Channel (5.1 Home Theater) or the desired speaker configuration. Right-click in the Windows® taskbar, and point to All Programs. 2. InterVideo® software automatically detects the type of speaker system. 8.
...External Processor. 7. Page 39 To configure WinDVD software 1. Click Start in the WinDVD window. The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO. You may notice that some options are disabled or are not available. Press on InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO window opens. 3. Select the Audio tab. 6. Click Apply, and then click OK.... From the section, Audio Speaker Configuration, select 6 Channel (5.1 Home Theater) or the desired speaker configuration. Right-click in the Windows® taskbar, and point to All Programs. 2. InterVideo® software automatically detects the type of speaker system. 8.
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...on the power. 3. To turn on your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition installed, set up the cables and connections required to use these features before you to turn on the power. 2. Respond to turn on the computer. Press the power button on the display ...to restart your computer. Press the power button ...
...on the power. 3. To turn on your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition installed, set up the cables and connections required to use these features before you to turn on the power. 2. Respond to turn on the computer. Press the power button on the display ...to restart your computer. Press the power button ...
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... ific ations s heet for TV, DVD, and music viewing, personal video recording, and music playback. Page 43 Setting Up Media Center Certain VAIO computer models have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system installed, enhancing your TV, set up your music, TV, and video enjoyment. Media Center provides many...
... ific ations s heet for TV, DVD, and music viewing, personal video recording, and music playback. Page 43 Setting Up Media Center Certain VAIO computer models have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system installed, enhancing your TV, set up your music, TV, and video enjoyment. Media Center provides many...
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... in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2. To turn off your documents. 3. Respond to any peripheral devices connected to your computer does not shut down . Select the Turn Off option. Turn off any prompts about saving your computer 1. You may... need to repeat this procedure if your computer. Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your system to shut down on the ...
... in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2. To turn off your documents. 3. Respond to any peripheral devices connected to your computer does not shut down . Select the Turn Off option. Turn off any prompts about saving your computer 1. You may... need to repeat this procedure if your computer. Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your system to shut down on the ...
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...your unwanted lithium batteries to the factory default values. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in the Windows® tasktray. You can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Replacing a lithium battery 7. If you may have made to weaken after ...wish to the settings in CMOS RAM, may be prohibited. To locate a Service Center near you may have made to customize your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as desired. About the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to the BIOS settings. Dispose...
...your unwanted lithium batteries to the factory default values. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in the Windows® tasktray. You can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Replacing a lithium battery 7. If you may have made to weaken after ...wish to the settings in CMOS RAM, may be prohibited. To locate a Service Center near you may have made to customize your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as desired. About the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to the BIOS settings. Dispose...
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...reflect correct drive/icon associations. Your VAIO® computer is installed, the original drive mapping1 may be different from the instructions described in your computer. Click Start from Sony. Unplug your computer. Hard disk drive recovery When ...Sony online support Web site for the first time, after you install an additional hard disk drive, the method of attaching connectors and cables may be changed. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your printer. 2. From the Performance and Maintenance window, click VAIO Recovery Wizard. Shut down your computer...
...reflect correct drive/icon associations. Your VAIO® computer is installed, the original drive mapping1 may be different from the instructions described in your computer. Click Start from Sony. Unplug your computer. Hard disk drive recovery When ...Sony online support Web site for the first time, after you install an additional hard disk drive, the method of attaching connectors and cables may be changed. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your printer. 2. From the Performance and Maintenance window, click VAIO Recovery Wizard. Shut down your computer...