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    Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high , which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer.  View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software
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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 Computer  Planning An Ergonomic Work Space
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    this online information: 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. 3. Click the Welcome link. 4. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Hard Disk Drive Recovery Page 3
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    about hard disk drive recovery: Your VAIO® computer is 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
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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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    drive 2 See 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
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    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 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data
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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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    Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor (DVI) DC Out jack3 Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 14 Ethernet port
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    audio s tereo s peakers . A udio s tereo s peakers whic h require a s peaker power c able may be purc has 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
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    . 10 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. Microphone jack Connection for a your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
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    keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION to place the computer in Standby mode. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to resume normal operation. clicking the right mouse button. Windows The key with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu
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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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    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 precision pointing and tracking.  Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning.  Avoid surfaces
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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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    Software Tutorials Your new VAIO® computer has audio and video software that makes it easy for you to create and edit videos, still images, and music files. This section describes your VAIO multimedia software. Depending on the system configuration purchased, your computer may not include all of
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     Saving your pictures onto CDs or DVDs  Creating interactive DVDs  Backing up data on CDs or DVDs  Editing your video content  Saving your video content onto DVDs  Sharing your multimedia between computers and across networks Unauthorized duplication of audio or video files is a violation of
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    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 media to use with your recordable optical drive. Drive Type Video and Data DVD Music and Data CDs DVD-R for General DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW CD-R CD-RW DVD
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    . Joliet is an extension 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-ROM drive cannot read multi-border and multi-session discs.  DVD+R and DVD
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    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 media to use with your recordable optical drive. Drive Type Video and Data DVD Music and Data CDs DVD-R for General DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW CD-R CD-RW DVD
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    . Joliet is an extension 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-ROM drive cannot read multi-border and multi-session discs.  DVD+R and DVD
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    about product compatibility, see the documentation supplied with the specific media and equipment. Playback Equipment Media and Format Compatibility Computer DVD drive Computer CD drive DVD player Audio CD player Video DVD Music CD Data DVD Data CD Varies Yes Varies Yes No Varies No
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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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    space available on the disc. You can not add more data to the disc. Non-appendable discs are more compatible with different DVD drives. A video DVD is always non-appendable. The table below describes the writing method for different media types for appendable and non-appendable writing. Writing
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    Music Tasks, click Copy to audio CD or Copy all items to audio CD. Skip to step 6. 5. In the Copy Items dialog box, click the read/write drive icon1, and then click Copy. 6. Under Other Places, click My Computer, and then click the CD-RW or DVD-RW drive. Windows displays the temporary area that
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    are the main features for Drag'n Drop software. 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click All Programs. 2. Point to Drag'n Drop CD+DVD and then click Drag'n Drop CD+DVD. Drag'n Drop CD+DVD software starts and three Drag'n Drop CD+DVD icons (Music, Disc Backup, and Data) appear on your desktop
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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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    to VCR/VTR mode. For details on how to connect equipment to your computer, see the documentation supplied with the device and your online VAIO® Computer User Guide. If the Digital Video Device window appears, follow these steps to start Click to DVD software: 1. Click to select Create a DVD with
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    or a blank segment of tape is reached. To edit your video content To edit your captured clips, click Edit Video. The Edit Video window appears. Edit Video In the Edit Video window, your video clips appear in playback order. In this window, you can:  Delete unwanted clips by dragging them to the
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    DVD 1. Once you have 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
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    click Chapter to change which chapters on the DVD appear in the chapter windows and to change the thumbnail images that represent chapters in the chapter windows. To preview your DVD Before you can preview your video content, the video must be converted to DVD format. Depending on the speed of your
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    unusable DVD disc. Sony recommends that you do you may see your computer's hard disk drive access indicator flash repeatedly. drive and DVD player software. 1 Do not c lic k C reate DV D! at this s tage, as this s tarts the DV D burning proc es s . Y ou are not able to make any c hanges to your video
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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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    before capturing video clips:  Configure your computer so capturing is not interrupted.  Exit all other open applications, and disable screen savers.  On VAIO® computers equipped Do not 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 laws .
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    É Handheld, to 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
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    Up Audio CDs utility to create backup copies of your audio CDs.  Use Playlists to organize and manage your music - Organize your music with SonicStage software's Playlist feature. Create lists of songs sorted by artist or genre.  Download music from Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services on
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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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    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 window where you can view images synchronized to the audio file's sound. 5 Content Area (Playlist view
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    -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, etc. Helps you locate your
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    that track for recording. Record 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 the CD Info button. 8. Click Change CD Recording Format in the Record Window to select a different
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    9. When recording the audio tracks on a CD, you can: 1. Click 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
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    audio files between the playlists stored in the Music Drive on your computer and external devices or media. Transferring files from the Music Drive 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
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    Stop. To make a backup copy of an audio CD On computer models equipped with a CD recording device, you can use the Backing Up Audio CDs utility to make a backup copy of an audio CD. On computer models that have both a read-only optical drive and an optical writing drive, you can make a copy with one
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    the ATRAC3 , ATRAC3plus , MP3, or WAV standards. You can also import audio files that comply with the Microsoft® Windows Media® Technologies (WMT) standard, identified by .asf or .wma extensions. Manage your audio files through the Playlist feature of SonicStage software.  Manage imported songs on
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    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 nauthorized duplic ation of audio files is a violation of applic able laws . Page 56
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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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    many popular scanners. For scanners not supported by the Windows® XP operating system, follow the instructions in the documentation supplied with your scanner.  From a commercial film developer - Many companies that develop traditional film can provide a CD-ROM or floppy disk containing digital
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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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    can organize and manage your imported pictures on your computer's hard drive or from your ImageStation® account. To organize your photos with the PhotoCollection feature 1. Click PhotoCollection from the PictureGear Studio software's main window. A list of available photo sources is displayed on the
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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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    file to 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
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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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    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 Click Print. Use the appropriate paper when creating postcards, labels or business cards. Page 74
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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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    have an i.LINK® connector. You can edit your video creations, export them back to your video camera, or save them as files on 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
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    cable. The Windows® XP operating system enables you to import video from your DV device.  Memory Stick® or other data storage media - Some DV devices store pictures on Memory Stick or other media. You can transfer your video from the storage media directly to your computer's hard disk drive. Page
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    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 digital video camera. DVgate Plus software's flow Page 80
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    (detail) For details on 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
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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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    Point to DVgate and click DVgate. To capture digital video 1. Select IMPORT - Auto from the MODE list in the DVgate window, and click 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
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    DVgate Assemble. 3. Click ADD. 4. In the ADD dialog box, select the video clip files you want to include in your combined movie, and click Open. 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
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    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 click DVgate. 5. Select EXPORT - Auto from the MODE list in the DVgate window. 6. In the DVgate - AVI file list window, click ADD. If the DVgate - AVI file list
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    OK. 2. Click Cancel to close the Digital Video Device window.  DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. Do not use disk compression if you saved to the root directory of an NTFS formatted hard disk drive, after logging onto Windows XP operating system as a user with limited access.
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    capability to your 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
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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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    Capsules in MPEG1 (LP), MPEG2 (SP), or MPEG2 (HQ) formats are supported. Only VAIO® computers preinstalled with Giga Pocket software, ver. 5.5 or later, can be used as VAIO Media servers for video content.  Still image files - Supports still image files in JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG, and TIFF formats
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    ver. 5.5 or later, can act as a VAIO 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
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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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    computer. The VAIO Media Video Server software automatically makes Video Capsule cabinets available to the client computers on your network. VAIO Media Console software starts the appropriate VAIO Media servers (VAIO Media Music Server , VAIO Media Photo Server , or VAIO Media Video Server software
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    contents are updated when the server software is started. 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
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    it displays thumbnail images of the image files in that folder. Click an image thumbnail to view the image file.  Video Cabinets window - When you click a folder on the Video Cabinets window, it displays a list of Video Capsules in the cabinet. Click a Video Capsule on the list to view it. Page 96
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    LINK®1 connection between your VAIO® computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. You can capture and enhance video or still images to share such as an optical drive or hard disk drive, make sure they are compatible with your computer's Microsoft® Windows® operating system and verify
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    main window appears. Network Smart Capture opens with a preinstalled video clip in the Finder Window, 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 hard
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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 the selected images Enables you to send images or movies by e-mail, to ImageStation® Web site, or to
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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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    , click Record to begin recording your movie. 2. Click Stop when you have finished recording your video. The first frame of your movie appears in the Data list to the right of the Finder Window. Network Smart Capture automatically stops recording according to the recording time set in the Movie Clip
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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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    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 your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
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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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    equipment. Before upgrading your computer Disconnect the computer from its power source and specifications sheet. You may need to temporarily remove add-on cards or other components that may be near the slot cover you plan to remove. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on cards
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    towards you. 4. Unscrew the three cover release 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 cover towards the back of the unit to remove it. Rem
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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
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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 on cards, or other components to access the memory module slots. 5. Locate the memory module(s)
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    cover. See Removing 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
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    such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM, may become inaccurate. Replace the lithium battery . 5. If necessary, remove any cables, add-on cards, or other components to access the lithium battery. 6. 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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    (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 access indicator is lit when either internal
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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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    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 the chassis by removing the
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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 in this section, depending on the system configuration purchased.  About VAIO Computer Functions  About Using the Optical Disc Drive(s)  About the Mouse and Keyboard  About the Modem  About
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    floppy disk).  Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable CD).  Confirm that the 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 strip or UPS is turned on
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    floppy disk).  Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable CD).  Confirm that the 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 strip or UPS is turned on
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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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    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 your CD or DVD media. Adhesive labels may come off while the CD or DVD media is in use in
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    CD or DVD software may not be working properly. 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
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    CD or DVD software may not be working properly. 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
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    as plain paper, card stock, or fabric 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
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    as plain paper, card stock, or fabric 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
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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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    such as fax machines or other modems.  Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may vary. If you PC-based modems, fax machines, or your ISP, check the following:  Contact your telephone company and ask them to verify that your telephone line is free from line noise.  If your problem
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    such as fax machines or other modems.  Internet Service Providers (ISP) connection capability may vary. If you PC-based modems, fax machines, or your ISP, check the following:  Contact your telephone company and ask them to verify that your telephone line is free from line noise.  If your problem
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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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    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 Sound recording section and click Volume. The Recording Control
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    before proceeding with installation. Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems.  To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click
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    before proceeding with installation. Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems.  To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click
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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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    handling your 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
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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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    ; otherwise, problems may result.  Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.  Always switch the power off before connecting 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
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    is set to a high refresh rate. If your monitor does not play back video content properly, try setting the display to a lower refresh rate.  Do , 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
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    use in the optical drive and damage the drive. Cleaning CD or DVD media  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
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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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