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Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ ... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system...
Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ ... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system...
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...Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 14 N Getting Started A S1 button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Previous track button (page 33) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 33) E Play/Pause button (page 33) F Next track button (page 33) G Stop button (page 33) H Power button I Power indicator (page 19) J Battery indicator (page 19) K Hard... disk drive indicator (page 19) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 19) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) N WIRELESS switch (page 60) O Memory...
...Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 14 N Getting Started A S1 button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Previous track button (page 33) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 33) E Play/Pause button (page 33) F Next track button (page 33) G Stop button (page 33) H Power button I Power indicator (page 19) J Battery indicator (page 19) K Hard... disk drive indicator (page 19) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 19) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) N WIRELESS switch (page 60) O Memory...
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...and Bluetooth technology is enabled. Illuminates when data is read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Press it a second time to the hard disk drive. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in use. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the memory card is charging. The Scr Lk... the program you scroll the display. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack ...
...and Bluetooth technology is enabled. Illuminates when data is read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Press it a second time to the hard disk drive. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in use. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the memory card is charging. The Scr Lk... the program you scroll the display. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack ...
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When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98). For details on the power.
When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98). For details on the power.
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... printed Instant Mode booklet for the S1 button assignment. When the computer is on or in VAIO Launcher. See the help you immediately to play CDs, DVDs, and music files and view the image data stored on the hard disk drive. You can change the default software options in Sleep mode: Launches... VAIO Launcher for changing the S1 button assignment. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and ...
... printed Instant Mode booklet for the S1 button assignment. When the computer is on or in VAIO Launcher. See the help you immediately to play CDs, DVDs, and music files and view the image data stored on the hard disk drive. You can change the default software options in Sleep mode: Launches... VAIO Launcher for changing the S1 button assignment. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and ...
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...Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge ...a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to recharge the battery pack or...
...Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge ...a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to recharge the battery pack or...
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... mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off .
... mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off .
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...make a humming noise. However, this is damaged, the data cannot be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your ...computer. ❑ To avoid damaging your hard disk drive, observe the following: ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑ ...
...make a humming noise. However, this is damaged, the data cannot be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your ...computer. ❑ To avoid damaging your hard disk drive, observe the following: ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑ ...
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...click to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. To turn off the Windows startup sound? The procedure to cancel the Play Windows... I cannot use my DV camcorder? See the manual that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that the i.LINK device seems to your computer or camcorder. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to be disconnected or...
...click to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. To turn off the Windows startup sound? The procedure to cancel the Play Windows... I cannot use my DV camcorder? See the manual that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that the i.LINK device seems to your computer or camcorder. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to be disconnected or...
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... erasure or overwriting. n 169 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Copyright protected music cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources. Can I copy images from the Memory Stick media... Why can 't I write data to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to Memory Stick media? Sony is off. Make sure the erasure prevention switch is not responsible for music files that you want to any Memory Stick media...
... erasure or overwriting. n 169 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Copyright protected music cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources. Can I copy images from the Memory Stick media... Why can 't I write data to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to Memory Stick media? Sony is off. Make sure the erasure prevention switch is not responsible for music files that you want to any Memory Stick media...
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... program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on where to go for answers to maximize your computer's capabilities...Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can find the help files from the help guides. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software.
... program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on where to go for answers to maximize your computer's capabilities...Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can find the help files from the help guides. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software.
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... Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your hard disk drive against shock hazards. VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your VAIO computer. VAIO® LAN Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. n 183 N Support Options VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see...
... Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your hard disk drive against shock hazards. VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your VAIO computer. VAIO® LAN Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. n 183 N Support Options VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see...