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.../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 information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer the first time you turn on -screen instructions to register your computer, click Start in the Windows...
.../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 information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer the first time you turn on -screen instructions to register your computer, click Start in the Windows...
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... and preinstalled software. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, then click VAIO Support Central. 2. Page 3 For details on the computer configuration purchased. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's hardware configuration. See your c omputer's s pec ific ation s heet for details on...
... and preinstalled software. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, then click VAIO Support Central. 2. Page 3 For details on the computer configuration purchased. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's hardware configuration. See your c omputer's s pec ific ation s heet for details on...
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... DVD±RW drive). From the VAIO Support Central menu, click VAIO Documentation. 3. Review the specifications sheet to locate your computer, visit VAIO Support Central. create ATRAC CDs for slide shows; or make backup copies of your VAIO computer. Click Software Information. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on -screen instructions...
... DVD±RW drive). From the VAIO Support Central menu, click VAIO Documentation. 3. Review the specifications sheet to locate your computer, visit VAIO Support Central. create ATRAC CDs for slide shows; or make backup copies of your VAIO computer. Click Software Information. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on -screen instructions...
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... position when you are flat on the table. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in a chair with good back support and armrests. Page 6 Use the palmrest briefly, for your display that your arms and hands are parallel to enable proper ventilation. Placement of the... when you arrange your computer to the floor. Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Before you set up or down. There are several ergonomic factors to support the computer and other input devices -
... position when you are flat on the table. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in a chair with good back support and armrests. Page 6 Use the palmrest briefly, for your display that your arms and hands are parallel to enable proper ventilation. Placement of the... when you arrange your computer to the floor. Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Before you set up or down. There are several ergonomic factors to support the computer and other input devices -
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To connect a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the model purchased. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. Page 30 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 details about 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 display. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the model purchased. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. Page 30 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 details about your computer's hardware configuration 1.
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... - See the Limited Warranty Card for more details. Communicate with a Support Representative to quality customer support1. Protect your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. About the benefits of Sony's commitment to troubleshoot problems you may be having with Sony Sony Customer Support - You are not able to register your computer during the...
... - See the Limited Warranty Card for more details. Communicate with a Support Representative to quality customer support1. Protect your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. About the benefits of Sony's commitment to troubleshoot problems you may be having with Sony Sony Customer Support - You are not able to register your computer during the...
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... the Memory Stick media, when you can be available. You can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick® media - VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to store and transfer any open...encrypted format that protected content is only transferred between software programs and Memory Stick media formats may vary. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. About Memory Stick Media Memory Stick® media are a compact, portable, and versatile data storage...
... the Memory Stick media, when you can be available. You can vary. MagicGate Memory Stick® media - VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. The write-protect tab prevents accidental changes to store and transfer any open...encrypted format that protected content is only transferred between software programs and Memory Stick media formats may vary. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. About Memory Stick Media Memory Stick® media are a compact, portable, and versatile data storage...
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... precautions when you add or remove the memory in an anti-static package. Unplug your computer and any cables, add-on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about the amount and type of memory installed in your computer. Push down your computer and turn off...
... precautions when you add or remove the memory in an anti-static package. Unplug your computer and any cables, add-on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about the amount and type of memory installed in your computer. Push down your computer and turn off...
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...the Windows® tasktray. To locate a Service Center near you may be prohibited. Double-click on cards, or other changes you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Remove the cover. From the Date & Time tab, change the settings as the date and time stored in CMOS... RAM, may have made to the settings in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. The values stored in the ...
...the Windows® tasktray. To locate a Service Center near you may be prohibited. Double-click on cards, or other changes you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Remove the cover. From the Date & Time tab, change the settings as the date and time stored in CMOS... RAM, may have made to the settings in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values. The values stored in the ...
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...bays to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. When you upgrade your computer and any peripheral devices. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to access the Sony online support Web site. The Click to DVD software program creates a new folder location on the new drive. Installing an...on how to correct your drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Drive Mapping When a new hard disk drive is not supplied with the VAIO® Recovery Wizard utility program. Your VAIO® computer is installed, the original drive mapping1 ...
...bays to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. When you upgrade your computer and any peripheral devices. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to access the Sony online support Web site. The Click to DVD software program creates a new folder location on the new drive. Installing an...on how to correct your drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Drive Mapping When a new hard disk drive is not supplied with the VAIO® Recovery Wizard utility program. Your VAIO® computer is installed, the original drive mapping1 ...
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Restart your computer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. From the Applications tab, locate the software program that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. Save ...
Restart your computer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. From the Applications tab, locate the software program that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. Save ...
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...the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. The Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? Click ...Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non...
...the on the right side of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. The Help and Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown? Click ...Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non...
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From the VAIO Support Central menu, click VAIO Documentation. 3. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. Page 79 To access the online User Guide: 1. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click VAIO Support Central. 2. Click VAIO User Guide. Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running.
From the VAIO Support Central menu, click VAIO Documentation. 3. Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. Page 79 To access the online User Guide: 1. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click VAIO Support Central. 2. Click VAIO User Guide. Why is my computer running slowly? The computer's responsiveness varies depending with the number of software programs that you are open and running.
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The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the window. 3. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode? If your keyboard has a Stand by key , press...
The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the window. 3. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Help and Support. Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode? If your keyboard has a Stand by key , press...
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Why do my song information edits revert to edit the song's information, you may not see your changes when you play the song in OpenMG format. Page 88 When you record songs with SonicStage software, and then use Windows® Media Player software to the original content when I use My Music? Windows Media Player supports playback of songs recorded in OpenMG (ATRAC3 or ATRAC3+ ) format, but does not support any edits made to edit song information for music files that are recorded in My Music. Use SonicStage software to the OpenMG format music files.
Why do my song information edits revert to edit the song's information, you may not see your changes when you play the song in OpenMG format. Page 88 When you record songs with SonicStage software, and then use Windows® Media Player software to the original content when I use My Music? Windows Media Player supports playback of songs recorded in OpenMG (ATRAC3 or ATRAC3+ ) format, but does not support any edits made to edit song information for music files that are recorded in My Music. Use SonicStage software to the OpenMG format music files.
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... 814129 in My Music? Click on -screen instructions to c hange or removal without prior notic e Page 90 If you have added cover art to http://support.microsoft.com. 2. Follow the on the topic, FIX: Error in Windows Media Player 9 Series When You Play Specific MP3 Files located in the Summaries: Search...
... 814129 in My Music? Click on -screen instructions to c hange or removal without prior notic e Page 90 If you have added cover art to http://support.microsoft.com. 2. Follow the on the topic, FIX: Error in Windows Media Player 9 Series When You Play Specific MP3 Files located in the Summaries: Search...
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Analog). Page 93 Media Center software does not support recording a movie using analog input from external devices, such as a VCR or DVD player, or when I am using an analog input connection? If you see a blue background in the View window, the movie may be copyright-protected. Why can't I view or record a movie when my computer is connected to display or record a video or DVD that is not able to an external device, such as a VCR, DVD player, or Digital video camera. Your computer is copyright-protected by Macrovision or CGMS-A (Copy Generation Management System -
Analog). Page 93 Media Center software does not support recording a movie using analog input from external devices, such as a VCR or DVD player, or when I am using an analog input connection? If you see a blue background in the View window, the movie may be copyright-protected. Why can't I view or record a movie when my computer is connected to display or record a video or DVD that is not able to an external device, such as a VCR, DVD player, or Digital video camera. Your computer is copyright-protected by Macrovision or CGMS-A (Copy Generation Management System -
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Try using the Skip or Replay buttons, which provides a similar function. The rewind and fast forward features are not supported by all video formats. Why can't I fast forward or rewind a video? Page 94
Try using the Skip or Replay buttons, which provides a similar function. The rewind and fast forward features are not supported by all video formats. Why can't I fast forward or rewind a video? Page 94
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...for a dial tone. Check that the access telephone number (POP) is correct. All software programs that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem is not functioning properly, check the following: Check that the telephone line is properly plugged into the modem...is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1. If your computer's modem. Click Start in the Device status section. The Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Follow the on how to configure the software in an external device such as a standard telephone or fax machine ...
...for a dial tone. Check that the access telephone number (POP) is correct. All software programs that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your modem is not functioning properly, check the following: Check that the telephone line is properly plugged into the modem...is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1. If your computer's modem. Click Start in the Device status section. The Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Follow the on how to configure the software in an external device such as a standard telephone or fax machine ...
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... for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support. 1T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports for peripheral equipment may emulate. 2. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Place a check mark in...
... for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support. 1T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports for peripheral equipment may emulate. 2. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Place a check mark in...