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If you want to be replaced. nN 29 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If your wireless keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to put the keyboard in a more 'ergonomical' position, open the keyboard feet.
If you want to be replaced. nN 29 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If your wireless keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to put the keyboard in a more 'ergonomical' position, open the keyboard feet.
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. nN 39 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. nN 39 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.
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See the help file on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and... you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play this may produce noise while playing. nN 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on this player. If the DVD is labeled "all open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. Reduce the volume before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded...
See the help file on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and... you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play this may produce noise while playing. nN 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on this player. If the DVD is labeled "all open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. Reduce the volume before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded...
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... system's hardware configuration. ! nN 45 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to a CD-RW or CD-R 1 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the optical disc drive. A new window appears with Removable Storage. Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. If the CD... Drive window appears, click Take no action. 2 Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3 In the Folders panel ...
... system's hardware configuration. ! nN 45 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to a CD-RW or CD-R 1 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the optical disc drive. A new window appears with Removable Storage. Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. If the CD... Drive window appears, click Take no action. 2 Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3 In the Folders panel ...
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nN 46 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on how to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. For instructions ... the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 Click Start and point to All Programs. 3 Select a DVD software program you want to play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs. 4 Select a DVD software program to use a program, see the...
nN 46 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on how to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD software program. For instructions ... the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 Click Start and point to All Programs. 3 Select a DVD software program you want to play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs. 4 Select a DVD software program to use a program, see the...
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For details on -screen instructions. nN 47 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer is beyond a certain level of recorded content if it is equipped with Sony's VAIO Zone software, the TV tuner board allows you to : ❑ Watch, record and play back analog broadcasted cable ... the help file in the VAIO Zone software. To use the VAIO Zone software, you need to connected PCs. ✍ Sony cannot guarantee the streaming of high quality. When starting the VAIO Zone software for the first time, the VAIO Zone setup wizard opens automatically and prompts you to set...
For details on -screen instructions. nN 47 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer is beyond a certain level of recorded content if it is equipped with Sony's VAIO Zone software, the TV tuner board allows you to : ❑ Watch, record and play back analog broadcasted cable ... the help file in the VAIO Zone software. To use the VAIO Zone software, you need to connected PCs. ✍ Sony cannot guarantee the streaming of high quality. When starting the VAIO Zone software for the first time, the VAIO Zone setup wizard opens automatically and prompts you to set...
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... characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal*2 characters long. The Advanced window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to communicate with another computer. You can choose a 32-digit alphanumeric name. 9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop-down box. 10 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop-down ... you want. 13 Enter exactly the same Network key again, for me automatically option button. button. Your computer is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; nN 70 Using Your VAIO Computer 7 Click the Add... wireless access points are not used at the bottom of the screen. 15 Click OK...
... characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal*2 characters long. The Advanced window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to communicate with another computer. You can choose a 32-digit alphanumeric name. 9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop-down box. 10 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop-down ... you want. 13 Enter exactly the same Network key again, for me automatically option button. button. Your computer is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; nN 70 Using Your VAIO Computer 7 Click the Add... wireless access points are not used at the bottom of the screen. 15 Click OK...
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... system behavior. nN 92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you open VAIO Control Center as follows. Control item ...VAIO Control Center. The VAIO Control Center window appears. S Button (VGC-V617G/V600MG only) You can change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. Some of the desired item has been changed. ✍ For more information about your operating system, the hardware configuration, and software information. To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, point to the computer...
... system behavior. nN 92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you open VAIO Control Center as follows. Control item ...VAIO Control Center. The VAIO Control Center window appears. S Button (VGC-V617G/V600MG only) You can change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. Some of the desired item has been changed. ✍ For more information about your operating system, the hardware configuration, and software information. To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, point to the computer...
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For the type of module and amount of your guarantee due to mishandling, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your computer, refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory...find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. nN 97 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and ...
For the type of module and amount of your guarantee due to mishandling, we recommend that: ❑ You contact your computer, refer to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory...find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. To avoid the invalidation of memory installed on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel. nN 97 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and ...
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...memory module only at an ESD workstation. Notes on the configuration of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the computer. Improper installation of memory modules may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that produce or hold static ...yourself by installing optional memory modules. Before you upgrade your system. nN 98 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful...
...memory module only at an ESD workstation. Notes on the configuration of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the computer. Improper installation of memory modules may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that produce or hold static ...yourself by installing optional memory modules. Before you upgrade your system. nN 98 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful...
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The module is properly inserted when the side latches click into position, holding the memory module in place. ! nN 105 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer To install a memory module 1 Remove the memory module from its anti-static package, handling it by the edges. 2 Locate the center notch (1) on the ... to relieve pressure. To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot, move the side latches slightly outward to the center notch in the open module slot. 3 Firmly insert the lower edge of the module (2) into the slot by pressing down evenly against the module's upper corners. 4 The side...
The module is properly inserted when the side latches click into position, holding the memory module in place. ! nN 105 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer To install a memory module 1 Remove the memory module from its anti-static package, handling it by the edges. 2 Locate the center notch (1) on the ... to relieve pressure. To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot, move the side latches slightly outward to the center notch in the open module slot. 3 Firmly insert the lower edge of the module (2) into the slot by pressing down evenly against the module's upper corners. 4 The side...
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On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑...the floppy disk comes with a label, make sure that the label is brought directly from any problems occur, unplug your computer. If the edge of the label is damaged, back up , the label may condense inside of heat. ❑ ...power cord before turning on your computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. In this case, allow at least one , moisture may stick to the inside your computer. nN 113 Precautions ❑ If the computer is properly attached. Do not...
On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑...the floppy disk comes with a label, make sure that the label is brought directly from any problems occur, unplug your computer. If the edge of the label is damaged, back up , the label may condense inside of heat. ❑ ...power cord before turning on your computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. In this case, allow at least one , moisture may stick to the inside your computer. nN 113 Precautions ❑ If the computer is properly attached. Do not...
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...)? Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. You may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate. To restore the computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs. 2 Restart the computer. nN 122 Troubleshooting Why won't my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode?
...)? Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. You may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate. To restore the computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs. 2 Restart the computer. nN 122 Troubleshooting Why won't my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode?
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nN 130 Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray won't open? ❑ Make sure the computer is trying to clean it. Follow these steps: 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start, Turn Off Computer, and Restart. 2 Eject the disc from the shortcut menu. ❑ If none of the above...
nN 130 Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray won't open? ❑ Make sure the computer is trying to clean it. Follow these steps: 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start, Turn Off Computer, and Restart. 2 Eject the disc from the shortcut menu. ❑ If none of the above...
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...then Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. A window with the label facing up. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to open the submenu. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound, follow these... steps: ❑ Double-click the Volume icon on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer. ❑ Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, the...
...then Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. A window with the label facing up. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to open the submenu. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound, follow these... steps: ❑ Double-click the Volume icon on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer. ❑ Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, the...
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...Device What should I do if the pointing device does not work? ❑ Try restarting your computer, press and hold the power button to turn off computer window opens. 3 Press the R key to restart the computer. ❑ If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1 Press the Windows key. 2 Press the U key....the menu bar, and press the , key to select Shut Down. 3 Press the Enter key. 4 Press the R key to the computer. The Turn off the computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart ...
...Device What should I do if the pointing device does not work? ❑ Try restarting your computer, press and hold the power button to turn off computer window opens. 3 Press the R key to restart the computer. ❑ If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1 Press the Windows key. 2 Press the U key....the menu bar, and press the , key to select Shut Down. 3 Press the Enter key. 4 Press the R key to the computer. The Turn off the computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart ...
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...images from other than MagicGate Memory Stick media. ❑ Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders. ❑ Sony is not responsible for music files that the media does not contain files you have recorded with Memory Stick media-compatible ...downloaded from a digital video camera using the Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer. For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media, see Formatting a Memory Stick Media (page 65). Why can't I open my image files? Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and...
...images from other than MagicGate Memory Stick media. ❑ Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders. ❑ Sony is not responsible for music files that the media does not contain files you have recorded with Memory Stick media-compatible ...downloaded from a digital video camera using the Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer. For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media, see Formatting a Memory Stick Media (page 65). Why can't I open my image files? Before you reformat Memory Stick media, back up important data and...
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... the last 7 digits of the CPU on the desktops; nN 147 Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is posted on the support web site. Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. In order... automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is causing you may call Sony directly. You can also right-click the VAIO Update icon on the desktops. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it at our site, you the problem 5 A brief description of the CPU on ...
... the last 7 digits of the CPU on the desktops; nN 147 Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is posted on the support web site. Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. In order... automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is causing you may call Sony directly. You can also right-click the VAIO Update icon on the desktops. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it at our site, you the problem 5 A brief description of the CPU on ...