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    Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high and supplemental information about your computer.  View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. Page 1
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    Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features.  Unpacking Your
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    included with your system. To access the online manual: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.  Specifications - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of
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    not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options
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    or tendons.  Furniture and posture - Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the display in the proper position.  Lighting - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect
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    hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your system, see the online specifications sheet.  About the Front Panel  About the Back Panel  About the Keyboard Page 6
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    the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns
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    Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 9 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. The light turns off when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 12
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    jacks on your computer. Your system may vary based on the configuration you purchased. Back panel (PCV- RS320 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port
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    for a microphone (optional). Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Line In jack Connection for an to the wall jack. 12 Speaker DC Out jack3 Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or
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    ed s eparately. 4 O n s ome models , the monitor port may be in a different loc ation. Back Panel (PCV- RS310 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Ethernet port
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    as a digital still camera. 10 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Line In jack Connection for an audio for the modem cable to the wall jack. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK
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    keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Mute button again to restore Standby Press the button to place the computer in Standby mode. Press the Power button or any key clicking the right mouse button. Windows The key with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start
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    arrow and correction keys on the numeric keypad area are active. Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to advise you that the keyboard is set to type letters in uppercase. When the indicator is off, the letters appear in lower case as you type. Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock indicator lights up
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    sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration.  Connecting a Display (Monitor)  Connecting the Speakers  Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse  Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables  Connecting the Power Cords  Turning On Your Computer  Registering your Computer Page 15
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    a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the monitor port. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the back of the display. To connect a display (PCV- RS310 series m odel) Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency. Page 16
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    that supplies power to both speakers. 1. From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2. From the right speaker, insert the AC adapter plug into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge supressor. To connect the speakers (PCV- RS310
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    the back of the computer. 2. Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and m ouse (PCV- RS310 series m odel) To use an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface texture in order to provide precision pointing and tracking.  Use
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    on the back panel of your computer. 2. Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the modem line jack located on the back panel of your computer cable into the wall jack. To connect the telephone and m odem cables (PCV- RS310 series m odel) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet
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    Connecting the Power Cords 1. Plug the power cord connector into the AC Input port, located on the back panel of the computer. 2. Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cords (PCV- RS310 series m odel) Page 20
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    dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer. Respond to this prompt immediately. 1. Press the power button on the computer to turn on the power. 2. Press the power button on the display to turn on the power. 3. Press the power button, located on the side of the right speaker, to turn on the
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    a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.  Limited warranty - Protect your investment. See the Limited Warranty Card for more details. You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions to
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    computer may not include all of the software described in this section. Your computer's visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may vary from those shown in this manual.  Multimedia Overview  About Recordable CD and DVD Media and Playback Equipment  Copying Data to Recordable CD and DVD
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    Multimedia Overview The preinstalled multimedia software give you a wide range of creative capability, such as:  Listening to music  Creating music CDs  Copying music from CDs and put them on your computer  Transferring music from your computer to different external devices  Viewing and editing
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    media. You can find suggestions for selecting blank recording media, understanding different disc formats, and identifying compatible playback equipment. If your VAIO computer does not have a recordable optical drive, you cannot create CDs or DVDs. This table can help you identify the appropriate
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     DVD-RAM  DVD-ROM Media compatibility with different equipment varies between manufacturers. If you to the ISO 9660 standard, which enables CDs and DVDs to use long filenames and Unicode characters in a Windows operating system environment.  A DVD-ROM drive cannot record data to a CD or DVD. A DVD
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    media. You can find suggestions for selecting blank recording media, understanding different disc formats, and identifying compatible playback equipment. If your VAIO computer does not have a recordable optical drive, you cannot create CDs or DVDs. This table can help you identify the appropriate
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     DVD-RAM  DVD-ROM Media compatibility with different equipment varies between manufacturers. If you to the ISO 9660 standard, which enables CDs and DVDs to use long filenames and Unicode characters in a Windows operating system environment.  A DVD-ROM drive cannot record data to a CD or DVD. A DVD
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    help you determine the appropriate media formats and equipment for playing different media. For specific information about product compatibility, see the documentation supplied with the specific media and equipment. Playback Equipment Media and Format Compatibility Computer DVD drive Computer CD
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    Copying Data to Recordable CD and DVD media You can copy files to recordable media, using your computer's CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive. For detailed information on your system's hardware configuration, see the specification sheet. Page 30
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    Adding data to a data DVD When creating a data DVD, you can choose to keep the writing session open and make a disc appendable, which means you can keep adding information to the disc.  Appendable writing - You can add more data to a disc as long as space is available on the disc. The recording
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    click My Computer, and then click the CD-RW or DVD-RW drive. Windows displays the temporary area that holds the files until they are copied to CD Writing Tasks. The CD Writing Wizard starts. 9. Follow the on-screen instructions in the wizard to complete writing the files or folders to the CD. When
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    the desired data files onto the Data icon. Drag'n Drop CD+DVD icons 4. Insert a blank, recordable CD or DVD1, and click the arrow icon. A progress windows displays as the data is written to the CD or DVD media. 1 U s e the appropriate C D or DV D media for eac h rec ording s es s ion. Page 33
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    To access Drag'n Drop CD+DVD software Help 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and point to All Programs 2. Point to Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, and then click Drag'n Drop CD+DVD Help. Page 34
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    Using RecordNow Software If your VAIO® computer is equipped with a DVD-RW or DVD±RW drive, you can copy files to DVD recordable media, using the preinstalled RecordNow software. 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and point to All Programs. 2. Point to VERITAS Software, point to RecordNow, and
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    To access RecordNow software Help 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and point to All Programs. 2. Point to VERITAS Software, point to RecordNow, and then click RecordNow Help. Page 36
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    DVD software. To access Click to DVD software Help 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and point to All Programs. 2. Point to Click to DVD, and then To access Click to DVD Automatic Mode software Help 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and point to All Programs. 2. Point to Click to DVD, and
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    computer, see the documentation supplied with the device and your online VAIO® Computer User Guide. If the Digital Video Device window appears, follow these theme appears in the preview window. Clear the Muting check box to hear the background music. The music becomes part of your DVD regardless of
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    . Each captured clip becomes a chapter on your finished DVD. You can then select the chapters that appear in the chapter windows. Capturing continues until the end of the tape or a blank segment of tape is reached. To edit your video content To edit your captured clips,
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    edited and arranged your video clips, click Create DVD1 from the feature buttons located at the top of the window. The Create DVD window appears. Create DVD 2. To view the title and chapter windows of your DVD, click the Title Menu and Video Menu. Click Next and Previous to move through multiple
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    and Video Menu at the left of the window to move between the title window and the chapter windows.  Click Theme to change the background image for the windows.  Click Background Music to change the background music for the windows.  Click any text in the windows, or in the boxes surrounded with
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    begins burning your DVD. Creating a DVD can require several hours to complete. Interrupting the DVD creation process can result in an unusable DVD disc. Sony recommends that you do not use other software applications on your computer while Click to DVD software is burning your DVD. While the Click
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    To save the DVD on your computer's hard drive Save your DVD project to your computer, so that you can edit its contents or create additional copies later. 1. Click Menu. 2. Select Save Project, type a name for your project in the File name field. 3. Click Save. Page 43
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    interrupted.  Exit all other open applications, and disable screen savers.  On VAIO® computers equipped with Giga Pocket features, cancel any scheduled timer recording sessions. For best attempt to access the Internet or other network services.  Do not start additional software programs. Page 44
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    About Recording and Playing Music The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the multimedia software preinstalled on your VAIO® computer make it easy to import, export, organize, play back, and burn music CDs1. 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio files is a violation of applic able
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    your VAIO computer and check in the songs to your computer's hard drive.  MagicGate Memory Stick media - For computers with a built-in Memory Stick media slot, transfer songs to and from a MagicGate Memory Stick media.  Electronic Music Distribution2 (EMD) services on the Internet - Download songs
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    software's Playlist feature. Create lists of songs sorted by artist or genre.  Download music from Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services on the Internet - Use Electronic Music Distribution services to download music tracks from the Internet, include them in your Playlists, and check them
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    to All Programs. 2. Point to SonicStage, and then click SonicStage. SonicStage - Welcom e 3. The CDDB® registration window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to register with the CDDB® service. The Confirm the setup of SonicStage... dialog box appears. 4. Click Yes to continue. The CDDB
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    with the Player buttons. 10 Sound Effect button Displays the menu where you can adjust the Vocal Canceller settings. 4 Import button Displays the Import window, where you can import audio files from the hard disk drive to the Music Drive. 11 Visualizer button Displays or hides the Visualizer
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    List you selected. Double-click a playlist to view its tracks. button 12 Internet Displays or hides the Internet window where you can download or stream audio files via EMD services. 6 Categorized List (Tree view) Displays the playlists stored in the Music Drive by artist name, genre, format
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    to Record Window button. The Record Window appears. 6. Click to view the List Area of the Record window. To select specific files on Window 7. Click CD Info in the lower-left corner of the Record Window to launch the CDDB service, which names your CD and its song titles. Not all audio CDs support
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    the Record All button to record all the tracks on a CD. 2. Click the Rec Selection button to record the specific tracks you checked in the List Area. 10. When the Select Playlist window appears, select either Create a New Playlist or Add to Playlist, and then click Start Rec. When the recording is
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    media into your computer. Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and the Check-In/Out Window appears. 2. Click to view the List Area of the Check-In/Out window. 3. Select a track from the song list of the external device or media. To check in more than one
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    must swap the original CD for a blank CD-R disc when requested to do so in the middle of the copying process. 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and point to All Programs. 2. Point to SonicStage and click the SonicStage Backup Tool. 3. Insert the music CD into the optical drive you use
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     SonicStage Backup Tool You can back up and restore music, graphics, and information data managed by SonicStage song into two, by using the Combine and Divide features.  Simple mode The main SonicStage window viewed in Simple mode, is a smaller, compact version of Full mode. This may be convenient
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    Using SonicStage Mastering Studio Software SonicStage Mastering Studio software enables you to record songs1 from analog records or cassette tapes to save to your computer's hard drive. From your computer, you can burn the songs to CD-R or CD-RW discs, or create audio files in WAV format. 1 U
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    To start SonicStage Mastering Studio software 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs 2. Point to SonicStage Mastering Studio and click SonicStage Mastering Studio. Page 57
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    To access the SonicStage Mastering Studio software Help 1. Click Start on the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs 2. Point to SonicStage Mastering Studio and click SonicStage Mastering Studio Help. Page 58
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    To access the SonicStage Mastering Studio Tutorial 1. Click Start on the Windows taskbar, point to All Programs. 2. Point to SonicStage Mastering Studio, and click Tutorial. Page 59
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    About Still Images (Photos) The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the multimedia software preinstalled on your VAIO® computer make it easy to import, edit, print, and customize your still images. Page 60
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    supported by the Windows XP operating system, refer to the documentation supplied with your camera for details on how to connect your camera to your computer and transfer images.  Memory not supported by the Windows® XP operating system, follow the instructions in the documentation supplied with
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    Editing still images You can use preinstalled software to perform traditional editing tasks such as resizing, cropping, and altering colors. You can add your own creative touch by customizing and combining multiple photos into albums, calendars or labels, using PictureGear Studio software. Page 62
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    feature to send it to another computer. See the section, To export a photo album. To access the PictureGear Studio software's Help 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar and point to All Programs. 2. Point to PictureGear Studio and click PictureGear Studio Help. Page 63
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    Starting PictureGear Studio software 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar and point to All Programs. 2. Point to PictureGear Studio and click PictureGear Studio. The PictureGear Studio main window appears. PictureGear Studio m ain window Page 64
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    them in folders for future use. When you initially connect your digital camera, camcorder or insert a Memory Stick® media, Windows® XP operating system may attempt to recognize the device or media. An identification window may appear. To continue using PictureGear Studio software, you can close this
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    folder, type in the folder name before clicking Start Importing. Adjust window 6. The Adjust window displays an enlarged version of the picture on the right and thumbnail crop the picture or capture a specific area. 7. Click Finish Importing to save the imported pictures in a photo collection. Page
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    A list of available photo sources is displayed on the left, with the selected source's contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right. PhotoCollection window 2. From the thumbnail view, click to select pictures. Hold down the Ctrl key while clicking, to select several pictures. Press the Ctrl
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    own drawing talent. Add, remove, or change your designs to create your own unique photo art. 1. Click Binder from the PictureGear Studio software's main window. A list of binder styles is displayed on the left. When you add your pictures to a binder, they appear as thumbnails on the right. Binder
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    electronic photo album. You can share your custom photo albums with friends and family 1. Click PhotoAlbum from the PictureGear Studio software's main window. PhotoAlbum window 2. Click New Album. The Select Photo area appears. 3. To select the photos you want to include in your album from available
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    5. Click to select a design layout for your album. Use the scroll bar to view all available album designs. Select Layout window 6. Click to select a page layout for your album. Use the scroll bar to view all available layout designs. Scroll through your album using the book
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    7. Click Edit Album to make changes to your album. Customize your album by adding more pictures, pages, decorations, or comments, or by deleting pages. Click Edit Page to customize a page in your album. You can customize with your own drawing, stamps or other decorations. 8. Click Save. 9. Enter a
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    be saved to recordable media, such as a CD-R/CD-RW or Memory Stick® media. To export a photo album 1. With a a photo album open, click Export. Select Form at window 2. Click to select an export format. Select Folder window 3. Click Browse and navigate to the destination folder. Enter a file name
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    5. An export completion message window appears, displaying the file name and file size. Click Return to Edit Album Screen. Page 73
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    design original postcards, calendars, art, and labels using your favorite still images. 1. Click PrintStudio from the PictureGear Studio software's main window. PrintStudio window 2. Select the item you want to create and click Start Creating. 3. Make selections for the pictures, design layout, and
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    About Preinstalled Image-editing Software Your VAIO® computer has other image-editing software preinstalled, depending on the system configuration purchased. For details on your preinstalled software titles, see the online or hardcopy specifications sheet. Page 75
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    Elements software is an image-editing software that is preinstalled on certain VAIO® computers. It has a wide assortment of tools for enhancing you to make the most of your still images. 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar and point to All Programs 2. Point to Adobe, point to Photoshop Elements
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    Using Microsoft Paint software Microsoft® Paint software provides basic image-editing features. To start Microsoft Paint software 1. Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs. 2. Point to Accessories and then click Paint. To access Microsoft Paint Help 1. Start the Microsoft Paint
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    Video Editing The multimedia software preinstalled on your VAIO® computer makes it easy to import and edit your computer or storage media. DVgate and DVgate Plus software give you advanced and powerful video import and export features, precise editing capabilities, and preserves the quality of your
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    VAIO® computer, you need to transfer it from your DV device to your computer.  Digital Video device and i.LINK® cable - Many digital video devices can connect directly to your computer using an i.LINK cable. The Windows® XP operating system enables you to import video from your DV device.  Memory
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    Using DVgate Plus Software DVgate Plus software enables you to transfer video content from your DV device to your VAIO® computer. You can format your video into movies, and then save it on your computer's hard drive or record it back to your to your
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    how to connect your digital video camera to your computer, refer to the documentation supplied with camera or the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. To access the DVgate Plus software Help 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar and point to All Programs 2. Point to DVgate Plus and click DVgate Plus
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    DVgate Plus software 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar and point to All Programs 2. Point to DVgate Plus and click DVgate Plus. To capture digital video (automatic mode) 1. After starting DVgate Plus software, click Cancel to close the Mode Select Guide. 2. Confirm that the Capture Mode is
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    9. Click Output. 10. When the Confirm window appears, click OK. Page 83
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    Using DVgate Software DVgate Plus software provides complete control over all aspects of capturing, editing, and exporting digital video. To access the DVgate software's Help 1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar and point to All Programs. 2. Point to DVgate and click DVgate Help. Page 84
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    SCAN. The DVgate software scans your tape and creates a list of video clips for capture. You can manually select video clips to be captured, while viewing playback of your tape in the Monitor window. For details, refer to DVgate Plus software Help. 2. If necessary, edit the list of video clips.  To
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    and trimmed them to include only the scenes you want, you can preview the entire finished movie by clicking PREVIEW ALL in the DVgate main window. 7. Click OUTPUT ALL to save your finished movie to your hard disk drive. 8. Select a file destination for your movie, type a file name, and then click
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    mode. 2. Turn on your DV device, and insert a tape. 3. From your VAIO® computer, click Start and then click All Programs. 4. Point to DVgate and then selected movie appears in the Record list in the DVgate - AVI file list window. 8. Click RECORD ALL. 9. Click OK. The Output dialog box closes, and
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    VAIO® computer using an i.LINK cable. Only one DV device can be connected to your computer at a time.  The Windows® XP operating system (default settings), may display the Digital Video Device window close the Digital Video Device window.  DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. Do
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    preinstalled multimedia software. Depending on the software preinstalled on your system, you can share still images, music, video, and live television to other VAIO® computers on your network1. 1 For a lis ting on the preins talled s oftware on your c omputer, s ee the online or hard c opy s pec
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    Network media servers You can set up one or more computers to act as media servers to store and deliver your multimedia files across a wired or wireless network. VAIO Media software is available on certain VAIO® computer models. Page 90
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    Giga Pocket preinstalled are able to stream live television to other machines on your network. A VAIO® com puter network Your VAIO Media server computer can store and deliver:  Music files - Supports music files in MP3, WAV, OpenMG (ATRAC3 ), and WMA formats. Use SonicStage software, ver. 1.5 or
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    Media Video Server. Client system requirements  All client computers must be VAIO® computers running Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Edition operating system. VAIO Media does not support other computers or environments.  All client computers must be connected to the same network
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    Windows® taskbar and point to All Programs. 2. Point to VAIO Media, point to Install VAIO Media to other VAIO PCs, and then click Get Installer. 3. A file download message box appears. Click Save. 4. Select a location to save the file, VM25Inst.exe. When saving the installer program to a specific
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    SonicStage software playlists available to the client computers on your network.  Image files - Use Photo Server Content Manager to store image files. VAIO Media Photo Server software recognizes .JPEG, .BMP, .GIF, and .TIFF file formats.  Video files - Use Giga Pocket software, ver. 5.0 or later
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    . To view images and video, or listen to music 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then point to All Programs. 2. Point to VAIO Media, and then click VAIO Media. The VAIO Media main menu window appears. VAIO Media m ain window (client com puter) 3. Click the type of content you want to view
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    , it displays a list of the music files on the playlist, and the first music file on the playlist begins playing.  Folders window - When you click a folder on the Folders window, it displays thumbnail images of the image files in that folder. Click an image thumbnail to view the image file.  Video
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    ®1 connection between your VAIO® computer and a are compatible with your computer's Microsoft® Windows® operating system and verify the required Smart Capture and then click Network Smart Capture Help. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed only to des ignate that a produc t c ontains an I E E E
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    have recording media inserted before an image can be displayed in the Finder Window. See the documentation supplied with your digital camera or camcorder for more information. Network Sm art Capture m ain window 1 Finder Window Displays images in real-time 8 Select Effect Saves an image to your
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    Opens captured images in the Finder window 11 Web Camera Captures still images according to specified settings 5 Save As Saves an image to your hard disk 12 Movie Mode Captures video 6 Send
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    for your still image capture. Still Im age Setting The Still Image Options window has four tabs:  Basic - Select a folder destination for your images. you want to capture. When you see the desired image in the Finder Window, click Capture. You can capture a single image or several image at once
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    2. Click the thumbnail images or arrows to the right of the Finder Window to view the images. As you capture each image, it appears in the Finder Window. Page 101
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    video content in Movie mode 1. Use your digital camcorder to locate the view(s) you want to capture. When you see it in either the Finder Window or your camcorder's viewfinder, click Record to begin recording your movie. 2. Click Stop when you have finished recording your video. The first frame of
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    software. 2. Click Web camera. 3. Click Change Setting to view the available options for your image capture. Web Cam era Setting window The Web Camera Setting window has six tabs:  Basic - Select a folder destination to store your images and choose your dial-up setting.  Capturing Interval - Set
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    and movies You can add effects to real-time images or movies displayed in the Finder Window. You can use a different effect for each picture. Effect Selection 1. Click Select Effect near the bottom of the window to open the drop-down list of effects. Click to select digital zoom, effect, or no
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    service requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web-based service window. The ImageStation Login window appears.  For first-time users, the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process. Click Sign Up Now, and follow the on-screen instructions
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    Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer's i.LINK devices. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased. To view the specific hardware
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    connector. To view the hardware configuration for your computer, see the online specifications sheet. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. For PCV-W series models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to connect your digital devices
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    i.LINK cable connector into this port. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding 4- or 6-pin i.LINK port on your computer. See the instructions that came with your i.LINK device for more information on installation and use. Page 108
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    . You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.  Overview  About Opening the System Unit  About Add-on Card Installation  About Installing Memory  About the Lithium Battery  About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 109
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    described in this section. Failure to disconnect your computer from its power source may result in personal injury or equipment damage. Your computer the computer purchased. To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the online specifications sheet. You may need to temporarily
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    screws located on the edges of the back panel and set aside. Rem ov ing the release screws (PCV- RS310 series m odel) 5. When the screws are removed, the cover is released. Slide the to touch. Wait until the internal parts of the system unit cool down before you attempt to remove the cover. Page 111
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    Replacing the cover 1. Carefully align the cover to the chassis frame. The cover should align evenly against the chassis. 2. Slide the cover firmly onto the unit, sliding it forward until the cover snaps into place. 3. Replace the release screws. Replacing the cov er Page 112
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    such as Configure-to-Order (CTO) systems, may contain preinstalled add-on cards. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add cards to your Sony computer. See Before upgrading your computer. Installing an add-on card 1. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your
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    6. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See the instructions supplied with the add-on card. 7. Replace the cover. See Replacing the cover. 8. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. Turn on the computer. Page 114
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    memory slots filled. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for your computer's configuration. See the online Specifications sheet for details about the amount and type of memory Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory (PCV- RS310 series m odel) Installing a memory module Page 115
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    the cover. 4. Gently place the unit on its side. If necessary, remove any cables, add-on cards, or other components to access the memory module slots. 5. Remove the memory module from its anti-static package, handling it by the the edges. 6. Locate the notch on the bottom edge of the module to
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    years and the system settings, such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM, may become inaccurate. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. There is danger holder tab. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- RS320 series m odel) . Installing a lithium battery (PCV- RS310 series m odel) Page 117
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    Center. To locate a Service Center near you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Resetting the computer's date and time 1. Double-click on the time readout displayed in the Windows® tasktray. The Date and Time Properties window appears. 2. From the Date
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    . Some models, such as Configure-to-Order (CTO) systems, may already have a second hard disk drive installed. Your system can support ATA-33, ATA-66, or ATA-100 hard disk drives. Sony recommends using an ATA-100 hard disk drive to take full advantage of your system's features. The hard disk drive
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    Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-488-7669. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery
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    the link for your computer model number. The model-specific support page appears. 3. Under Documentation, click System Reference Manual or System Reference Guide. Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you upgrade your Sony computer. See Before upgrading your computer. Page 121
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    Remove the cover. See Removing the cover. 4. Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave. See the configuration instructions supplied with your drive. 5. Detach the power and drive cables from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in your computer. 6. Release the drive holder from
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    the connector to align pin 1 on the red side of the ribbon cable with pin 1 on the new drive. 13. Connect the second power connector to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with the drive. Replacing the driv e holder 14. Replace the cover. See Replacing the cover. 15. Reconnect the
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    of the disk and then right-click to display a shortcut menu. 7. Select New Partition. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. Follow the wizard's on-screen instructions to complete the process. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. Page 124
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    This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can also find helpful information on how to use your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with all
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    power cord and all cables are connected firmly.  If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power power source and that the system is turned on.  Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual
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    power cord and all cables are connected firmly.  If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power power source and that the system is turned on.  Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual
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    files, if possible. 2. Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3. Click Restart. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot , contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds, may
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    Help and Support. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box. 3. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the on-screen instructions
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    the system memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. To access the online User Guide: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Page 130
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    How do I change the video resolution of my display? 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select Control Panel. 2. Select Appearance and Themes, and then select Change the screen resolution. 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. Change the Screen resolution
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    About Using the Optical Disc Drive(s) Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this section. To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the online specifications sheet. Page 132
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    Make sure the computer is turned on. 2. Press the Eject button on the drive. To use the My Computer icon 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2. Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon. 3. Select Eject from the shortcut menu. Avoid using adhesive labels to identify
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    . To recover this software, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 134
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    software, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he V A I O "W" s eries
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    To recover your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps:  Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support.  From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 136
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    To recover your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps:  Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support.  From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 137
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    How do I set up my mouse for left-hand use? 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 3. From the Buttons tab, select Switch
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    Why doesn't my keyboard work properly?  Check that the keyboard1 is securely plugged into the keyboard port.  Save and close all open applications. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. 1 T he V A I O "W" s eries c omputer has a built-in keyboard.
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    telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems.  Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may vary. If you think your telephone line is free from line noise.  If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it
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    telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems.  Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may vary. If you think your telephone line is free from line noise.  If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it
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    are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your Troubleshoot button. The VAIO Help And Support Center window appears. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem.  The modem driver(s) may not be working properly. To recover your modem drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery
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    How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-tone dialing? 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Phone and Modem options. 3. From the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit. The Edit
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    your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. For PCV-W series
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    your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. For PCV-W series
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    About Using a Microphone Why doesn't my microphone work properly? Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. Page 146
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    About Using a Microphone Why doesn't my microphone work properly? Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. Page 147
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    there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone by following these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3. From the Audio tab, locate the
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    updated drivers for specific operating systems.  To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, drivers are included with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that your printer may emulate. Refer to the manual that came with your printer for specific
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    updated drivers for specific operating systems.  To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, drivers are included with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that your printer may emulate. Refer to the manual that came with your printer for specific
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    The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a power saving mode.  Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on.  If your printer does not resume normal operations, try restarting
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    system and common peripheral devices, using storage media, and locating upgrade procedures. A support resource listing is also provided to help you locate the appropriate support options.  About the Power Source  About Disposing of the Lithium Battery  About Handling the Computer System  About
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    .  Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use the computer for a long time.  Do not attempt to open the power supply. There are no user-serviceable parts in the power supply. To avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment, refer the repair or replacement of the
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    be prohibited. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries. The
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    may condense inside your computer. In this case, allow at least an hour before turning on your computer. If any problem occurs, unplug your computer, and contact your Sony Service Center. The hard disk drive  Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock.  Do
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    does not indicate a malfunction.  Do not leave the LCD in direct sunlight, as this may damage the screen. Use caution when using the computer near a window.  Do not exert pressure on the LCD or scratch the surface, as this may cause the screen to malfunction.  The LCD screen is manufactured using
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    or access control features of the new Memory Stick PRO media.  Visit the Customer Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media. Handling floppy disks1  Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy
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    Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO® computer. This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to access this information for maximum results.  Immediate Help and Support  Help and Support
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    find instructions on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with Sony, and establish a dial-up connection to the Internet. The Quick Start can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur.  VAIO® Computer User Guide
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    at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides:  Information about your specific model computer, such as  hardware and software specifications.  upgrade and maintenance procedures.  safety and legal information.  quick solutions to common problems.  An automated
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    5. Hardware feature or software application that has a problem. (See Help and Support Resources for the appropriate software contact information.) 6. Brief description of the issue. For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at 1-888-476-6972. 1 T he
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