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    Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and provides updates and supplemental information about your computer.  View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled
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    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 Page
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    accessories (See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories.) Manuals  VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner
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    3. Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame. 4. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. Page 4
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    work space. There are several ergonomic factors to consider when you arrange your work space:  Stable work surface - Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment.  Ventilation - Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides of your
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    with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer. Your computer may not be equipped with all of these 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
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    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 the computer
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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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    icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer. Your system may vary based on the configuration you purchased. Back panel 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
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    still camera. 10 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. 11 Line In jack the computer. 14 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility
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    key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function button again to restore Standby Press the button to place the computer in Standby mode. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to resume normal operation. Numeric
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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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    the online specifications sheet for your system's 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  Setting Up
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    Connecting 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 Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency. Page 14
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    has a speaker wire that ends in a jack connector and an AC cord 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 the AC adapter plug into a grounded AC
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    Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1. Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on 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 Page 16
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    wall jack and plug its cable into the telephone jack located 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 3. Plug the other end of the modem cable into the wall jack. To connect the telephone and
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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 Page 18
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    display a 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
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    with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.  Limited warranty - Protect your investment. See the 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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    Setting Up your Dial-up Connection The first time you turn your computer on, follow these steps to set up your dial-up connection: 1. Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2. Point to Accessories, point
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    5. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your dial-up connection. Page 22
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    extended period of time. To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power button to turn off the computer. To turn off your computer 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2. Select the Turn Off option. Respond to any prompts about
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    features. Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Your computer's visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the specific computer model you
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    , a sleek player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for fine-tuning audio playback.  VAIO Media software-makes it easy to share video, images, and music between the VAIO computers on a network. A single VAIO computer becomes the media server, providing a central
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    on your VAIO® computer makes it easy to import and edit videos from a compatible digital video (DV) or MICROMV camera equipped with an i.LINK® port. You can save finished movies to your hard disk drive to use on the Internet, to send to others by e-mail, or to distribute on CD media using
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    connecting your digital video camera to your computer, see the manual supplied with your camera. video clips from a compatible digital video (DV) camera. Combine your clips into a finished movie and export it back to your compatible digital video camera. DVgate software does not support MICROMV video
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    the i.LINK ports on your computer and on a compatible digital video (DV) camera. 2. Turn video clips to be captured. The list appears in the IN/OUT list window. You can manually specify video your hard disk drive where the video clips is saved. In most cases, the default location of your D: drive
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    . The ADD dialog box appears. 3. In the ADD dialog box, select the video clip files you want to include in your combined movie, and click Open.  the main window. 7. Click OUTPUT ALL to save your finished movie to your hard disk drive. The Save As dialog box appears. 8. Save your movie to the desired
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    to turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder.  DVgate software does not support MICROMV digital video cameras.  Under the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, do not capture DV- AVI video files to the root directory (the top level) of your hard disk drive. Instead, create a folder
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     The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression.  To maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are not available while you are recording.  If the DVgate software indicates that frames are dropped, try closing all open applications or defragmenting your hard drive. Page 31
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    disk or Memory Stick media is inserted into your computer, you can copy your pictures to your hard disk drive. About cameras without USB connectivity If your digital camera does not have a USB connection or is not directly supported by the Windows XP operating system, see the manual supplied with
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    , and photo collections can only be viewed or edited using PictureGear Studio software. To share a PictureGear Studio creation over the Internet or by using another computer, use the Export feature. See the section, To export a photo album. Page 33
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    Stick® media is displayed in a Select Device window. Connect your digital camera or camcorder to your computer, or insert your Memory Stick media into the appropriate slot, before attempting to import pictures. Select Dev ice window 2. Click List to view all pictures that are located on
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    to a new folder.  Delete to remove the picture from the photo collection.  Rotate to change the picture's position.  Trim to crop the picture or capture a specific area. 5. Click Finish Importing to save the imported pictures in a photo collection. Page 35
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    Using the PhotoCollection feature You can organize and manage your imported pictures on your computer's hard drive or from your ImageStationSM account. 1. Click PhotoCollection. A list of available photo sources is displayed on the left, with the selected source's contents displayed as thumbnail
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    Using the Binder feature You can add comments to your favorite photos, add custom backgrounds, clip art, and stamps, or showcase your own drawing talent. Add, remove, or change your designs to create your own unique photo art. 1. Click Binder. A list of binder styles is displayed on the left. When
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    Using the PhotoAlbum feature Organize your memorable photos in an electronic photo album. You can share your custom photo albums with friends and family. 1. Click PhotoAlbum. PhotoAlbum window 2. Click New Album. The Select Photo area appears. If you want to work on a previously created album, do
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    5. Click to select a design layout for your album. Use the scroll bar to view all available album designs. A Select Layout window appears. Select Layout window 6. Click to select a page layout for your album. Use the scroll bar to view all available layout designs. A preview of your selected design
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    Export as a Light Package to create a compressed file that can be viewed on a computer.  Export as a Full Package to create an uncompressed file to be saved to recordable media, such as a CD-R/CD-RW or Memory Stick® media. Export your completed photo album to enable viewing over the Internet, with
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    3. Click to select an export format. A Select Folder window appears. Select Folder window 4. Click Browse and navigate to the destination folder. Enter a file name, if desired. 5. Click Export. A progress window appears briefly. Finish Exporting window 6. An export completion message window appears,
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    number of copies to be printed and select a connected printer. Click Print. Use the appropriate paper when creating items, such as postcards, labels or business cards. Page 42
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    tracks from the World Wide Web. Using EMD services with SonicStage software enables you to download music tracks, include them in your Playlists, and check them out to your portable digital music devices.  Import audio files from your computer-SonicStage software enables you to import MP3 and WAV
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    music database or registered to a Playlist.  CD - View the contents of the audio CD or CD-R. Enables you to record audio files to the hard disk drive.  MS - View the audio files stored on the MagicGate Memory Stick media, if one is inserted in the Memory Stick slot.  Devices/Media - View
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    , where you can import audio files from the hard disk drive to the Music Drive. 11 Visualizer button Displays or hides the Visualizer 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,
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    the Target box. You can also drag and drop the CD icon onto the Music Drive icon in the Main Window to open the Record Window. 6. Click to view the List Area of the Record Window. To select specific files on your CD, click to check or clear the check marks of the tracks
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    bit rate. See the online SonicStage Help guide for more information. 9. You have two options for recording the audio tracks on a CD: 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
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    from the Music Drive to a USB device, a MiniDisc, or a MagicGate Memory Stick® media. For instructions on automatically checking in and out audio files, see the online SonicStage Help guide. To check-out songs 1. Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer. 2. Open SonicStage
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    Music Drive (or hard drive) of the same computer from which the songs were originally checked out. 1. Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer. Your computer of the Check-In/Out See the SonicStage Help guide for more information about using SonicStage software. Page 49
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    -ROM or DVD-ROM) and an optical writing drive (CD-RW or DVD-RW), insert a blank CD-R disc into the optical writing drive. 5. Make sure your CD drive is selected in the Retrieve from: drive list. 6. On computer models that have both a read-only optical drive (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM) and an optical writing
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    Additional features  SonicStage Backup Tool-You can back up and restore music, graphics, and information data managed by SonicStage software. You must be connected to the Internet to use the SonicStage Backup Tool.  Import audio files in various formats-You can import audio files in various
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    and MPEG2 (HQ) formats are supported. Only VAIO computers with Giga Pocket 5.0 software or later installed can be VAIO Media servers for video.  Image files-VAIO Media supports image files in JPEG, GIF, BMP, and TIFF formats. VAIO Media feature ov erv iew This guide provides a brief overview of the
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    Media Software To share music, video, and photos with the VAIO Media system, set up one computer on your network as the central library or "media server," and install the VAIO Media client software on other computers. Computers on the network with the VAIO Media client software can then view the
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    Setting up a VAIO Media server computer A VAIO® computer that shipped with VAIO Media software preinstalled, can be used as a VAIO Media server, within a network environment. To support video files, the VAIO computer must have Giga Pocket software, vers.5.0 or later, installed. 1. Prepare your
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    , such as a CD-R disc or Memory Stick® media, for transfer and set up of the installer package to client computers. The VM20Inst.exe file is 16MB in size. Verify the capacity of the storage media before attempting to save the application. When the VAIO Media software is installed on the client
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    be registered at a time. If more than one client computer is actively seeking registration, only one client is registered. The registration process must be restarted for the next client computer. 8. Restart the client machine. A new icon, VAIO Home Network, appears. The installation is complete and
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    taskbar, point to All Programs, point to VAIO Media Server, and then click Console to start VAIO Media. 2. Specify the service to start and click Start. Or click Start All to start all VAIO Media services. To start VAIO Media software on a client computer 1. Click Start on the Windows taskbar, point
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    , thumbnail images of the image files in that folder are displayed. Click an image thumbnail to view the image file.  Video Cabinets-When you click a folder in the Video Cabinets window, a list of Video Capsules in the cabinet is displayed. Click a Video Capsule on the list to view it. Page 58
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    software can act as a VAIO Media video server. Client system requirements  All client machines must be VAIO computers running Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Edition operating system. Other computers and environments are not supported.  All client computers must be on the same
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    VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK devices and changing default settings. Your computer the specific hardware configuration for your computer, see the online specifications sheet.  About Your Hard Disk Drive
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    About Your Hard Disk Drive To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, drives C and D. Some Sony software applications save files to the drive D partition. This prevents large video captures
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    specifications sheet. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. The following i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, and VMC-IL6615. Sony computer supplies optical or hard disk drive, confirm
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    Reference Manual. You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.  Overview  About Opening your System  About Add-on Card Installation  About Installing Memory  About the Lithium Battery  About Hard Disk Drive Installation
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    computer purchased. To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the online specifications sheet. Before upgrading your computer Disconnect the computer from its power Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on cards, and other components. Follow the procedures
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    all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2. Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3. Position the system unit ing the cov er If you remove the cover immediately after you shut down your computer, the components may be too hot to touch. Wait until the internal parts of the
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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 66
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    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 printer
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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 68
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    depending on the system configuration you purchased. Your computer may ship with all available memory slots filled. See the online specifications sheet for details about the amount of memory installed in your computer. For memory replacement or upgrades, use only 2.5 V, 64-bit, PC2100 DDR-SDRAM Dual
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    2. Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Remove the 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,
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    You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service 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
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    2. From the Date & Time tab, change the settings as desired. Click Apply, then click OK. Page 72
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    Check Out to purchase the Partition Recovery CD Assembly. If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-488-7669. Installing an additional hard disk drive 1. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral
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    . 12. Connect the second drive connector to the new drive. Orient 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
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    cover. 15. Reconnect the power cord to your computer. Identifying the additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be 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
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    enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. The information1 provided in this section, describes the recovery process.  Creating a Recovery Startup CD  Overview of System and Application Recovery  Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 T he s c reen views s hown
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    a Recovery Startup CD A recovery startup CD can be used to start your computer in the event your system is unable to start normally. Sony recommends creating a recovery startup CD when you begin using your machine. If you have previously created a recovery startup CD, the VAIO Recovery Startup CD
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    system in any way during the Recovery Startup CD creation process. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Status) 5. When the message, The VAIO Recovery Startup CD is complete, is displayed, click Next. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to properly label your Recovery Startup CD and store it in a safe
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    , you can use the recovery startup CD to start the computer. 1. With your computer turned on, place the recovery startup CD in an optical drive. 2. Close the optical drive and turn off your computer. 3. Wait approximately 30 seconds, then turn the computer on. The VAIO System Recovery Utility begins
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    3. In the Screen saver area, open the drop-down list box and select (None). Click Apply. 4. Click OK. Page 80
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    Overview of System and Application Recovery A system or application recovery may become necessary if your computer becomes unstable or the operating system and original software stops working properly. Your system's data is not retained during the system recovery process. Perform a full backup of
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    VAIO Recovery Wizard. Locating the VAIO Recov ery Wizard The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. VAIO Recov ery Wizard (m ain window) 2. Follow the onscreen instructions or i.LINK® device.  Maintain power to the system during the recovery process. Using the Recovery Wizard utility may require you to
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    have not created your Recovery Startup CD, select the option, Create Recovery Startup CD and click Next . For more information, see Creating a Recovery Startup CD 4. If you have already created a Recovery Startup CD, select the option, "I have already created the Recovery Startup CD" and click Next
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    Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended) Your computer's drive C is restored to the original factory-installed settings. All data on drive C is deleted. Data on other drive partitions or other hard disk drives are not changed. The system recovery process cannot be interrupted once it has been
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    -installed software without changing the drive C and drive D partition sizes. If you select this option, you cannot return to the system recovery portion of the VAIO Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer. Full System Recovery 1. Select the option, Full System Recovery and click Next. In
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    , click Next. 6. Click Finish to restart your computer. After recovering, your system may take a few moments to restart and resume normal operation. Operating System and Drivers Recovery Only 1. Select the option, Operating System and Drivers Recovery Only and click Next. In the section, Current
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    the system recovery portion of the VAIO Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer. 2. instructions provided in each wizard, and respond to each prompt or message. Application Recov ery in progress window 4. When the selected software applications have been recovered, the Application Recovery
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    on drive C.  The VAIO Recovery Wizard is a quick and easy way to repair your computer's operating system or original software, if they become unstable or stop working properly. If your hard drive loses its partitions and you are not able to restore your system using the instructions provided
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    troubleshoot common problems. You can also find helpful information on how to use your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer system configuration purchased.  About VAIO Computer Functions  About Software  About Using the Optical Disc Drive(s)  About the Mouse and
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    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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    ? You can find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules that are installed on your system by viewing the online specifications sheet. This online document describes the hardware configuration of your VAIO computer. To access the online specifications sheet: 1. Click Start in the Windows
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    The Welcome page displays on the right. 4. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 1 C ertain V A I O c omputers are not equipped with a floppy dis k drive. Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. 2 Y our V A I O c omputer may not be equipped with a parallel
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    Software Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software discussed in this section, depending on the system configuration you purchased. How do I create an audio CD with preinstalled Sony software? Your VAIO® computer has SonicStage software preinstalled on your computer. SonicStage is
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    Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Click the Welcome link. The Welcome page displays on the right. 4. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 1 U nauthorized duplic ation of audio or video files is a violation of applic able laws . 2 T he read/write drive
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    according to the manufacturer's instructions.  If your drive reads some DVDs or CDs, but not others, check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches. To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer, see Application Recovery for more information. Why
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    read the disc. If necessary, remove the disc and check that it is not dirty or damaged. To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer, see Application Recovery for more information. Why doesn't my recordable optical drive (DVD-RW/CD-RW) record to CD-RW media
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    computer.  If you are using an optical mouse, use an appropriate surface to ensure proper mouse tracking. A good mouse surface requires a certain amount of detail or texture to enable mouse tracking.  Use surfaces such as plain paper, card drivers. See Application Recovery to reinstall VAIO Driver
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     Internet Service Providers ( by Sony are compatible with your computer's Troubleshoot button. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. You may need to reinstall the modem drivers. See Application Recovery to reinstall VAIO Driver
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    4. Select the Tone or Pulse option. Click OK. Page 99
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    wall outlet or power strip.  If your speakers have volume control, check the volume level.  You cannot hear sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer.  If control. You may need to reinstall the sound drivers. See Application Recovery to reinstall VAIO Driver. Page 100
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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. Why is my microphone so sensitive to background noise? If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound, you should adjust the microphone gain by
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    Follow the on-screen instructions to print a test driver that your printer may emulate. Refer to the manual that came with your printer for specific emulation information. The connected printer does not function properly when the computer resumes from a powersaving mode.  Clear the printer memory
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    , 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 Handling a Monitor (Display)  About DVD, CD, and Floppy
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    by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.  Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using 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
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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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    If any problem occurs, unplug your computer, and contact your Sony Service Center. The hard disk drive  Your computer's hard disk has 5 GB allocated to a special recovery partition. This hard disk space is not available for use. See the section, Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard for more information
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    not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive. The optical disc drives Your computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door.  After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to stop reading the CD. It may take a few
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    rate to 85 Hz, as DVD playback and the DVgate software may not function correctly. Sony recommends that you keep your display at the preset, optimal refresh rate (75 Hz). image on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal.  A
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    DVD media  Do not touch the surface of the disc.  Do not drop or bend the disc.  Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc. The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and damage the drive. Cleaning CD or DVD media  Fingerprints and dust on the surface of
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    common problems or to locate technical 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  Software Help and Support  Contacting Sony for Help and Support Page
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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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    troubleshooting support from the publisher's Web site, by e-mail, or by telephone. Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software discussed in this section, depending on the system configuration you purchased. To view the specific software preinstalled on your computer mail support@
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    www.corel.com phone 613-274-0500 hours M-F, 8:30 A.M.-7:30 P.M. (Eastern time) Sony Service Center To locate the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Computing support is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of
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    http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides  Information about your specific model computer, such as 1. hardware and software specifications. 2. upgrade and maintenance procedures. 3. safety and legal information. 4. quick solutions to common problems.  An automated
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO
®
computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and
easy-to-use functionality. The information provided here is designed to help you to become familiar with the hardware and
software applications included with your system.
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