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... that free technical support for further information. Be sure to remove all third party hardware, software, features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not warranted by SONY prior to sending the product to SONY for any loss or damage to these items. This Limited Warranty does not cover any SONY authorized personal computer service facility. SONY is likely that there is invalid if the factory applied serial number has...
... that free technical support for further information. Be sure to remove all third party hardware, software, features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not warranted by SONY prior to sending the product to SONY for any loss or damage to these items. This Limited Warranty does not cover any SONY authorized personal computer service facility. SONY is likely that there is invalid if the factory applied serial number has...
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... 43 audio splitter cable, connecting 13 Audio-Video Center,using 32 B battery disposing 80 replacing 5657 caution 56 bottom panel removing 64 replacing 68 buttons Call SOS 40 C cables 81 Call SOS button 40 cameras, digital 21 canceling commands 72 CD tray opening problems with 42 CD-ROM drives cleaning 83 troubleshooting 42 CDs handling 83 playing 42 choosing locations 3, 81 cleaning CD-ROM discs 83 computer 81 DVD-ROM discs 83 mouse 45 click (defined) 74 computer adding...
... 43 audio splitter cable, connecting 13 Audio-Video Center,using 32 B battery disposing 80 replacing 5657 caution 56 bottom panel removing 64 replacing 68 buttons Call SOS 40 C cables 81 Call SOS button 40 cameras, digital 21 canceling commands 72 CD tray opening problems with 42 CD-ROM drives cleaning 83 troubleshooting 42 CDs handling 83 playing 42 choosing locations 3, 81 cleaning CD-ROM discs 83 computer 81 DVD-ROM discs 83 mouse 45 click (defined) 74 computer adding...
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... 4 model numbers ii modems troubleshooting 44 MONITOR connector 5, 6, 12 mouse 3, 7475 cleaning 45 connecting 8 troubleshooting 45 mouse buttons reassigning 75 MOUSE connector 8 moving objects 74 N navigation keys (described) 72 nonstandard equipment 6 NUM LOCK key 72 numeric keypad (described) 72 O objects, moving 74 online help 37 registration service 24 support 24 options 37 Online Center, using 33 opening applications problems with 43 CD tray problems with 42 operator keys (described) 72 output devices iii adding...
... 4 model numbers ii modems troubleshooting 44 MONITOR connector 5, 6, 12 mouse 3, 7475 cleaning 45 connecting 8 troubleshooting 45 mouse buttons reassigning 75 MOUSE connector 8 moving objects 74 N navigation keys (described) 72 nonstandard equipment 6 NUM LOCK key 72 numeric keypad (described) 72 O objects, moving 74 online help 37 registration service 24 support 24 options 37 Online Center, using 33 opening applications problems with 43 CD tray problems with 42 operator keys (described) 72 output devices iii adding...
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... screens, reducing glare 4 selecting locations 81 text 74 serial numbers ii serial peripherals 21 setting up Windows 98 23 setting up your computer precautions 81 Shift keys 72 shutting down your computer 26, 80 S-Link devices, connecting 19 software adding problems with 41 Software Center, using 31 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 38 Sony Multimedia Computer Display connecting 5 setting up 4 turning on 22 problems with 41 Sony Online Support 24 call instructions 39 Call SOS button 40 options 37 SOS See Sony Online Support speakerphones 6 connecting 9 speakers...
... screens, reducing glare 4 selecting locations 81 text 74 serial numbers ii serial peripherals 21 setting up Windows 98 23 setting up your computer precautions 81 Shift keys 72 shutting down your computer 26, 80 S-Link devices, connecting 19 software adding problems with 41 Software Center, using 31 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 38 Sony Multimedia Computer Display connecting 5 setting up 4 turning on 22 problems with 41 Sony Online Support 24 call instructions 39 Call SOS button 40 options 37 SOS See Sony Online Support speakerphones 6 connecting 9 speakers...
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... Digital (AC-3) decoder. Digital Studio Software: Enjoy all of your computer's audio and video capabilities with programmable shortcut buttons to launch your CD changer. Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Page 4 Features For a complete description of the specifications of your purchase of Internet access: Use the Internet for you with GTE (no credit card required). Your DVD-ROM drive plays both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs. VAIO Smart Keyboard: Your MicroTower includes a USB keyboard...
... Digital (AC-3) decoder. Digital Studio Software: Enjoy all of your computer's audio and video capabilities with programmable shortcut buttons to launch your CD changer. Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Page 4 Features For a complete description of the specifications of your purchase of Internet access: Use the Internet for you with GTE (no credit card required). Your DVD-ROM drive plays both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs. VAIO Smart Keyboard: Your MicroTower includes a USB keyboard...
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... to maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are not available while you are planning to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you have AVI files that appears when you restart, click the Next button until you may need to restart your system to S/PDIF Output option, turn down the volume on your hard drive. o You can record only...
... to maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are not available while you are planning to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you have AVI files that appears when you restart, click the Next button until you may need to restart your system to S/PDIF Output option, turn down the volume on your hard drive. o You can record only...
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... Specifications Model PCV-E302DS PCV-E308DS Processor 350 MHz Pentium® II 450 MHz Pentium® II Hard Disk Drive 10.2 GB 13.6 GB Standard SDRAM 64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB 128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB Video RAM 8 MB SDRAM MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG2 Digital Video supports full-screen video and DVD playback Graphics 3D AGP graphics acceleration (Matrox) Sound Capabilities Dynamic High Fidelity 3D PCI Audio (Aureal) Diskette Drive...
... Specifications Model PCV-E302DS PCV-E308DS Processor 350 MHz Pentium® II 450 MHz Pentium® II Hard Disk Drive 10.2 GB 13.6 GB Standard SDRAM 64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB 128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB Video RAM 8 MB SDRAM MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG2 Digital Video supports full-screen video and DVD playback Graphics 3D AGP graphics acceleration (Matrox) Sound Capabilities Dynamic High Fidelity 3D PCI Audio (Aureal) Diskette Drive...
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... Digital (AC-3) decoder. Digital Studio Software: Enjoy all of your system. Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Page 15 Features For a complete description of the specifications of your computer to audio recording devices such as true multimedia peripherals, creating a new interface technology between your computer and A/V products. S/PDIF Optical Digital Audio Output connector: Transfer digital audio directly from Microsoft. VAIO Space: Sony's original navigation utility helps simplify the use...
... Digital (AC-3) decoder. Digital Studio Software: Enjoy all of your system. Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Page 15 Features For a complete description of the specifications of your computer to audio recording devices such as true multimedia peripherals, creating a new interface technology between your computer and A/V products. S/PDIF Optical Digital Audio Output connector: Transfer digital audio directly from Microsoft. VAIO Space: Sony's original navigation utility helps simplify the use...
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... audio drivers are using the DVD Player. In the Add New Hardware wizard that are recording. Using AC-3 to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you are prompted for the location of the drivers. Restoring Audio Drivers When you restore the audio drivers from the Application Recovery CD, you are planning to work with AVI files that appears when you restart, click the Next button until you need to defragment your hard drive...
... audio drivers are using the DVD Player. In the Add New Hardware wizard that are recording. Using AC-3 to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you are prompted for the location of the drivers. Restoring Audio Drivers When you restore the audio drivers from the Application Recovery CD, you are planning to work with AVI files that appears when you restart, click the Next button until you need to defragment your hard drive...
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... Video RAM 8 MB SDRAM MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG2 Digital Video supports full-screen video and DVD playback Graphics 3D AGP graphics acceleration (Matrox) Sound Capabilities Dynamic High Fidelity 3D PCI Audio (Aureal) Diskette Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB FDD DVD-ROM Drive Reads DVD data from 2X to 24X variable transfer rate. Modem V.90 compatible data/fax modem2 Expansion Capabilities One PCI slot One hard disk drive bay Connection Capabilities (Front) USB port i.LINK port (4-pin) Connection Capabilities (Rear) Optional Keyboard (PS/2-style) Mouse (PS/2-style) USB port...
... Video RAM 8 MB SDRAM MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG2 Digital Video supports full-screen video and DVD playback Graphics 3D AGP graphics acceleration (Matrox) Sound Capabilities Dynamic High Fidelity 3D PCI Audio (Aureal) Diskette Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB FDD DVD-ROM Drive Reads DVD data from 2X to 24X variable transfer rate. Modem V.90 compatible data/fax modem2 Expansion Capabilities One PCI slot One hard disk drive bay Connection Capabilities (Front) USB port i.LINK port (4-pin) Connection Capabilities (Rear) Optional Keyboard (PS/2-style) Mouse (PS/2-style) USB port...
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... the box. Windows® 98: Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft. VAIO Space: Sony's original navigation utility helps simplify the use of today's advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software. S-Link (Control A1) connector: Store and play CDs from the library to creatively manipulate digital still images, video clips, and audio tracks. 50 free hours of two...
... the box. Windows® 98: Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft. VAIO Space: Sony's original navigation utility helps simplify the use of today's advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software. S-Link (Control A1) connector: Store and play CDs from the library to creatively manipulate digital still images, video clips, and audio tracks. 50 free hours of two...
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... your equipment before using a device that supports Dolby Digital. Please refer to the manual supplied with your system to work with AVI files that use the AC-3 to S/PDIF Output option unless you need to determine if it supports Dolby Digital. For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you may need to restart your equipment to defragment your hard drive. Acrobat® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe...
... your equipment before using a device that supports Dolby Digital. Please refer to the manual supplied with your system to work with AVI files that use the AC-3 to S/PDIF Output option unless you need to determine if it supports Dolby Digital. For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you may need to restart your equipment to defragment your hard drive. Acrobat® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe...
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... first. Preinstalled software titles: All the software on your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for up to a compatible Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder. Digital Studio Software: Enjoy all of the Sony VAIO® MicroTower Computer. Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Page 37 Your DVD-ROM drive plays both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs. VAIO Smart Keyboard: Your MicroTower includes a USB keyboard with GTE (no credit card required). This state-of...
... first. Preinstalled software titles: All the software on your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for up to a compatible Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder. Digital Studio Software: Enjoy all of the Sony VAIO® MicroTower Computer. Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories Page 37 Your DVD-ROM drive plays both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs. VAIO Smart Keyboard: Your MicroTower includes a USB keyboard with GTE (no credit card required). This state-of...
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... Specifications Model PCV-E302DS PCV-E308DS Processor 350 MHz Pentium® II 450 MHz Pentium® II Hard Disk Drive 10.2 GB 13.6 GB Standard SDRAM 64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB 128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB Video RAM 8 MB SDRAM MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG2 Digital Video supports full-screen video and DVD playback Graphics 3D AGP graphics acceleration (Matrox) Sound Capabilities Dynamic High Fidelity 3D PCI Audio (Aureal) Diskette Drive...
... Specifications Model PCV-E302DS PCV-E308DS Processor 350 MHz Pentium® II 450 MHz Pentium® II Hard Disk Drive 10.2 GB 13.6 GB Standard SDRAM 64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB 128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB Video RAM 8 MB SDRAM MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG2 Digital Video supports full-screen video and DVD playback Graphics 3D AGP graphics acceleration (Matrox) Sound Capabilities Dynamic High Fidelity 3D PCI Audio (Aureal) Diskette Drive...
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... access the Internet. Sony audio and video quality: High-fidelity positional 3D audio system (A3D ), high-powered 3D graphics (AGP), and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG2 digital video playback enable you with song names and play times, select recording lists from the library to your purchase of the Sony VAIO® MicroTower Computer. Your DVD-ROM drive plays both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs. VAIO Smart Keyboard: Your MicroTower includes a USB keyboard with GTE (no credit card...
... access the Internet. Sony audio and video quality: High-fidelity positional 3D audio system (A3D ), high-powered 3D graphics (AGP), and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG2 digital video playback enable you with song names and play times, select recording lists from the library to your purchase of the Sony VAIO® MicroTower Computer. Your DVD-ROM drive plays both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs. VAIO Smart Keyboard: Your MicroTower includes a USB keyboard with GTE (no credit card...
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... prompted for the location of the drivers. Please refer to the manual supplied with DVgate Motion. In order to maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are not available while you are planning to work with AVI files that supports Dolby Digital. For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you have AVI files that use different audio modes, they cannot...
... prompted for the location of the drivers. Please refer to the manual supplied with DVgate Motion. In order to maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are not available while you are planning to work with AVI files that supports Dolby Digital. For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you have AVI files that use different audio modes, they cannot...
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... your computer. Communications: Access popular online services, browse the Internet, send faxes, and more. Your DVD-ROM drive plays both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs. VAIO Smart Keyboard: Your MicroTower includes a USB keyboard with song names and play CDs from Microsoft. VAIO Space: Sony's original navigation utility helps simplify the use right out of the box. Windows® 98: Your system includes the latest operating system...
... your computer. Communications: Access popular online services, browse the Internet, send faxes, and more. Your DVD-ROM drive plays both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs. VAIO Smart Keyboard: Your MicroTower includes a USB keyboard with song names and play CDs from Microsoft. VAIO Space: Sony's original navigation utility helps simplify the use right out of the box. Windows® 98: Your system includes the latest operating system...
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... Specifications Model PCV-E302DS PCV-E308DS Processor 350 MHz Pentium® II 450 MHz Pentium® II Hard Disk Drive 10.2 GB 13.6 GB Standard SDRAM 64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB 128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB Video RAM 8 MB SDRAM MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG2 Digital Video supports full-screen video and DVD playback Graphics 3D AGP graphics acceleration (Matrox) Sound Capabilities Dynamic High Fidelity 3D PCI Audio (Aureal) Diskette Drive...
... Specifications Model PCV-E302DS PCV-E308DS Processor 350 MHz Pentium® II 450 MHz Pentium® II Hard Disk Drive 10.2 GB 13.6 GB Standard SDRAM 64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB 128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB Video RAM 8 MB SDRAM MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG2 Digital Video supports full-screen video and DVD playback Graphics 3D AGP graphics acceleration (Matrox) Sound Capabilities Dynamic High Fidelity 3D PCI Audio (Aureal) Diskette Drive...
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... Specifications Model PCV-E302DS PCV-E308DS Processor 350 MHz Pentium® II 450 MHz Pentium® II Hard Disk Drive 10.2 GB 13.6 GB Standard SDRAM 64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB 128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB Video RAM 8 MB SDRAM MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG2 Digital Video supports full-screen video and DVD playback Graphics 3D AGP graphics acceleration (Matrox) Sound Capabilities Dynamic High Fidelity 3D PCI Audio (Aureal) Diskette Drive...
... Specifications Model PCV-E302DS PCV-E308DS Processor 350 MHz Pentium® II 450 MHz Pentium® II Hard Disk Drive 10.2 GB 13.6 GB Standard SDRAM 64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB 128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB Video RAM 8 MB SDRAM MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG2 Digital Video supports full-screen video and DVD playback Graphics 3D AGP graphics acceleration (Matrox) Sound Capabilities Dynamic High Fidelity 3D PCI Audio (Aureal) Diskette Drive...
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...-screen video and DVD playback Graphics 3D AGP graphics acceleration (Matrox) Sound Capabilities Dynamic High Fidelity 3D PCI Audio (Aureal) Diskette Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB FDD DVD-ROM Drive Reads DVD data from 2X to 5X variable transfer rate.1 Reads CD data from 10X to 24X variable transfer rate. Modem V.90 compatible data/fax modem2 Expansion Capabilities One PCI slot One hard disk drive bay Connection Capabilities (Front) USB port i.LINK port (4-pin) Connection Capabilities (Rear) Optional Keyboard...
...-screen video and DVD playback Graphics 3D AGP graphics acceleration (Matrox) Sound Capabilities Dynamic High Fidelity 3D PCI Audio (Aureal) Diskette Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB FDD DVD-ROM Drive Reads DVD data from 2X to 5X variable transfer rate.1 Reads CD data from 10X to 24X variable transfer rate. Modem V.90 compatible data/fax modem2 Expansion Capabilities One PCI slot One hard disk drive bay Connection Capabilities (Front) USB port i.LINK port (4-pin) Connection Capabilities (Rear) Optional Keyboard...