VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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... and sequential copying of 200 audio CDs to the PC hard drive • Multi episode TV program recording to DVD® software, i.LINK®4 connector cable and upright stand. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 T TX S SZ B BX FJ FS FE A AX SERIES: Model # NOTEBOOKS VGN-AX570G...S370, S380 Series VGN-S360/P, S200, S100 Series VGN-TX600, TX700 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 Series DESKTOPS VGC-RB Series VGC-RC Series VGC-VA Series Neoprene Case VGP-XXXX $22.99 Portfolio Case Protection Case Leather Protection Case Protection Case Carrying Case Brief Case PCGA...
... and sequential copying of 200 audio CDs to the PC hard drive • Multi episode TV program recording to DVD® software, i.LINK®4 connector cable and upright stand. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 T TX S SZ B BX FJ FS FE A AX SERIES: Model # NOTEBOOKS VGN-AX570G...S370, S380 Series VGN-S360/P, S200, S100 Series VGN-TX600, TX700 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 Series DESKTOPS VGC-RB Series VGC-RC Series VGC-VA Series Neoprene Case VGP-XXXX $22.99 Portfolio Case Protection Case Leather Protection Case Protection Case Carrying Case Brief Case PCGA...
Safety Information
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... VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to current retail versions. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Use of such software is governed by the terms of the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO...
... VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to current retail versions. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Use of such software is governed by the terms of the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO...
Safety Information
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...;rique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. VAIO Computer Safety Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act...time it is incorrectly replaced. Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas, the disposal of... Lithium Battery You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your fax software documentation. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Canadian ICES-003. Appareils suppl...
...;rique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. VAIO Computer Safety Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act...time it is incorrectly replaced. Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas, the disposal of... Lithium Battery You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your fax software documentation. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Canadian ICES-003. Appareils suppl...
User Guide
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... updates and supplemental 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 http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. For information about the Sony software preinstalled on the computer. Page 1 The information provided here...
... updates and supplemental 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 http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. For information about the Sony software preinstalled on the computer. Page 1 The information provided here...
User Guide
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... c es s ories . Provides information about the hardware and software configuration of your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. From the VAIO Support Central menu, click VAIO Documentation. 3. See your c omputer's s pec ific ation s heet for details on your computer's supplied accessories. Contains features and specifications of your VAIO computer. N ot s upplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Provides...
... c es s ories . Provides information about the hardware and software configuration of your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. From the VAIO Support Central menu, click VAIO Documentation. 3. See your c omputer's s pec ific ation s heet for details on your computer's supplied accessories. Contains features and specifications of your VAIO computer. N ot s upplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Provides...
User Guide
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... Mastering Studio software - Sonic DigitalMedia!® software - Double-click Software Information. From the VAIO Support Central menu, click VAIO Documentation. 3. Drag-and-drop to DVD software - Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Click the Manuals/Specs/Warranty button and follow the on VAIO computers equipped with...
... Mastering Studio software - Sonic DigitalMedia!® software - Double-click Software Information. From the VAIO Support Central menu, click VAIO Documentation. 3. Drag-and-drop to DVD software - Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Click the Manuals/Specs/Warranty button and follow the on VAIO computers equipped with...
User Guide
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... a panel that came with each other. Do not force the panel cover open the front panel cover The front of your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. To open or handle roughly. All products with ... conditions and proper connection. Opening the front panel cov er Page 10 connection may not communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices.
... a panel that came with each other. Do not force the panel cover open the front panel cover The front of your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. To open or handle roughly. All products with ... conditions and proper connection. Opening the front panel cov er Page 10 connection may not communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices.
User Guide
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Applications The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to perform certain tasks. Press again to resume normal operation. Press any key briefly to restore sound. Do not ... key with each function key may also appear on the screen. AlwPaaygseu1s6e Standby Places the computer in Stand by clicking (wireless keyboard icon), located in the Windows® taskbar notification area. A warning message may vary between software programs. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to reduce power...
Applications The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to perform certain tasks. Press again to resume normal operation. Press any key briefly to restore sound. Do not ... key with each function key may also appear on the screen. AlwPaaygseu1s6e Standby Places the computer in Stand by clicking (wireless keyboard icon), located in the Windows® taskbar notification area. A warning message may vary between software programs. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to reduce power...
User Guide
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... are active. Pressing this key is off, the directional arrow and correction keys on the taskbar. This function is off , the letters appear in certain software applications. Page 19 When the indicator is not available with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. The Applications key displays a shortcut... that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock indicator lights up to type letters in uppercase. Windows The key with all software applications.
... are active. Pressing this key is off, the directional arrow and correction keys on the taskbar. This function is off , the letters appear in certain software applications. Page 19 When the indicator is not available with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. The Applications key displays a shortcut... that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock indicator lights up to type letters in uppercase. Windows The key with all software applications.
User Guide
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...; Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 29 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may...
...; Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 29 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may...
User Guide
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.... 7. The Sound and Audio Devices Properties window appears. 3. From the drop-down menu on the left, select 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers. 5. 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. Select...
.... 7. The Sound and Audio Devices Properties window appears. 3. From the drop-down menu on the left, select 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers. 5. 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. Select...
User Guide
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The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO. Select the Audio tab. 6. From the section, Audio Speaker Configuration, select 6 Channel (5.1 Home Theater) or the desired speaker configuration. Point to InterVideo WindDVD, and the ... to the Media Center Start menu. You may notice that some options are disabled or are not available. Page 39 Press on InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO window opens. 3. Click Start in the WinDVD window. A shortcut menu appears. 4. Click Apply, and then click OK. To configure WinDVD...
The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO. Select the Audio tab. 6. From the section, Audio Speaker Configuration, select 6 Channel (5.1 Home Theater) or the desired speaker configuration. Point to InterVideo WindDVD, and the ... to the Media Center Start menu. You may notice that some options are disabled or are not available. Page 39 Press on InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO window opens. 3. Click Start in the WinDVD window. A shortcut menu appears. 4. Click Apply, and then click OK. To configure WinDVD...
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Media Center provides many options for software information. Setting Up TV Connections Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Controls Connecting Other Devices Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer 1Your computer may not be equipped with Microsoft® ... 2005 User Guide for TV, DVD, and music viewing, personal video recording, and music playback. Setting Up Media Center Certain VAIO computer models have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system installed, enhancing your TV, set-top box, ...
Media Center provides many options for software information. Setting Up TV Connections Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Controls Connecting Other Devices Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer 1Your computer may not be equipped with Microsoft® ... 2005 User Guide for TV, DVD, and music viewing, personal video recording, and music playback. Setting Up Media Center Certain VAIO computer models have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system installed, enhancing your TV, set-top box, ...
User Guide
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...access process completed. When you slide the tab to store and transfer any open software programs, and then turn your computer. Page 60 Provides data storage only. When you may vary. If this time, Sony suggests using only MagicGate Memory Stick media to the un-LOCK position, you ... Stick® media are a compact, portable, and versatile data storage media designed for the latest information on Memory Stick® media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. You can write to the LOCK position, your Memory Stick media, see the ...
...access process completed. When you slide the tab to store and transfer any open software programs, and then turn your computer. Page 60 Provides data storage only. When you may vary. If this time, Sony suggests using only MagicGate Memory Stick media to the un-LOCK position, you ... Stick® media are a compact, portable, and versatile data storage media designed for the latest information on Memory Stick® media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. You can write to the LOCK position, your Memory Stick media, see the ...
User Guide
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... register for the first time, after recovering your computer with the VAIO® Recovery utility program. Unplug your Sony computer. About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer may be equipped with open internal bays to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software programs. For more information about the VAIO Recovery utility program: 1. Drive Mapping When a new hard...
... register for the first time, after recovering your computer with the VAIO® Recovery utility program. Unplug your Sony computer. About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer may be equipped with open internal bays to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software programs. For more information about the VAIO Recovery utility program: 1. Drive Mapping When a new hard...
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... to solve common problems and provides helpful information about using your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section, depending on the computer model or configuration purchased. About VAIO Computer Functions About System Security About Media Center About...
... to solve common problems and provides helpful information about using your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section, depending on the computer model or configuration purchased. About VAIO Computer Functions About System Security About Media Center About...
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... appears. 2. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to stop responding or causes your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. If the software program continues to stop responding...3. Click Shut Down. 3. Select the software program that has the status message, "Not responding." 3. What can try to close the software program that has stopped responding. 1. You can I do if my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Save...
... appears. 2. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to stop responding or causes your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. If the software program continues to stop responding...3. Click Shut Down. 3. Select the software program that has the status message, "Not responding." 3. What can try to close the software program that has stopped responding. 1. You can I do if my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Save...
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Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Page 79 To access the online User Guide: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click VAIO Support Central. 2. From the VAIO Support Central menu, click VAIO Documentation. 3. 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.
Close any programs that are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Page 79 To access the online User Guide: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click VAIO Support Central. 2. From the VAIO Support Central menu, click VAIO Documentation. 3. 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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... top of information wizards appear. 1. Page 84 If you have not previously registered the antivirus software, a series of the window. 3. If you have previously registered this antivirus software, the Norton Internet Security window automatically appears. 2. How do I keep the preinstalled Norton Internet...the Norton Internet Security icon again. To download and install the latest security update 1. You can keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated? Follow the on -screen instructions to select and download updates. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon in the...
... top of information wizards appear. 1. Page 84 If you have not previously registered the antivirus software, a series of the window. 3. If you have previously registered this antivirus software, the Norton Internet Security window automatically appears. 2. How do I keep the preinstalled Norton Internet...the Norton Internet Security icon again. To download and install the latest security update 1. You can keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated? Follow the on -screen instructions to select and download updates. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon in the...
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Why aren't my song information edits visible in My Music. If you record a song in OpenMG ATRAC format and make changes to a music file using SonicStage software, the changes become visible when the music file is played in My Music? If you make edits, such as title, artist, or genre, using Media Center, the changes are not visible when played in SonicStage software. Page 87
Why aren't my song information edits visible in My Music. If you record a song in OpenMG ATRAC format and make changes to a music file using SonicStage software, the changes become visible when the music file is played in My Music? If you make edits, such as title, artist, or genre, using Media Center, the changes are not visible when played in SonicStage software. Page 87