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Sony PCV-R545DS VAIO Computer User Guide (primary manual), User Manual

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Summary of Contents for PCV-R545DS VAIO Computer User Guide (primary manual)

Page 1: ...ration Microsoft Windows and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCV R545DS PCV R547DS PCV R549DS Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone 201 930 6972 Th...

Page 2: ... the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When t...

Page 3: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 4: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 5: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 6: ...served Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 6 ...

Page 7: ... the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When t...

Page 8: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 9: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 10: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 11: ...erved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 11 ...

Page 12: ...the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When th...

Page 13: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 14: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 15: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 16: ...erved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 16 ...

Page 17: ...the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When th...

Page 18: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 19: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 20: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 21: ...erved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 21 ...

Page 22: ...the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When th...

Page 23: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 24: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 25: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 26: ...erved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 26 ...

Page 27: ...the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When th...

Page 28: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 29: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 30: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 31: ...erved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 31 ...

Page 32: ...the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When th...

Page 33: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 34: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 35: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 36: ...erved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 36 ...

Page 37: ...the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When th...

Page 38: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 39: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 40: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 41: ...erved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 41 ...

Page 42: ...the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When th...

Page 43: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 44: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 45: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 46: ...erved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 46 ...

Page 47: ...the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When th...

Page 48: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 49: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 50: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 51: ...erved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 51 ...

Page 52: ...the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When th...

Page 53: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 54: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 55: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 56: ...erved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 56 ...

Page 57: ...the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When th...

Page 58: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 59: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 60: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 61: ...erved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 61 ...

Page 62: ...the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When th...

Page 63: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 64: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 65: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 66: ...erved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 66 ...

Page 67: ...the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When th...

Page 68: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 69: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 70: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 71: ...erved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 71 ...

Page 72: ...the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When th...

Page 73: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 74: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 75: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 76: ...erved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 76 ...

Page 77: ...the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When th...

Page 78: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 79: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 80: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 81: ...erved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 81 ...

Page 82: ...the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Q How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional A You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup click the Start button select Shut Down and then select Restart When th...

Page 83: ...ted in the Windows volume control Q Why doesn t my 8x CD RW drive seem any faster than a 2x CD RW drive A You must use 8x media in order to achieve 8x performance If you must use other media the following steps may be helpful If you are having difficulty formatting non 8x writable media change the write speed from 8x to 2x or 1x To change the write speed from the 8x default to another speed click ...

Page 84: ...e computer is not in the docking station Upgrading Your Computer If you have a Configure to Order system your ability to upgrade your computer may be limited as the expansion slots may already be in use For more information on upgrading your computer see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Computer Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVga...

Page 85: ...odem Tries to Dial If you get a message informing you that your modem is unable to complete a dialup connection the message may be appearing because you are dialing from an area where an overlay area code1 has been implemented In such areas even local calls require dialing the area code or 1 the area code before the 7 digit telephone number If you are dialing from such an area you need to configur...

Page 86: ...erved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Winfax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 An overlay area code is a second area code added to the same geographical area as an existing area code Page 86 ...

Page 87: ...torage and retrieval Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel processor a high speed V 90 compatible data fax modem 1 and the following high performance drives o DVD drive This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience Your 8X DVD ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs o CD RW drive This drive is the ideal solution for m...

Page 88: ...ited warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement Sony end u...

Page 89: ...o connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the back of your system is a 6 pin connector Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette DVD and CD RW drives It also includes USB and i LINK ports to connect USB devices digital equipment or other components Page 89 ...

Page 90: ...d back panels allowing you to connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the front of your system is a 4 pin connector 1 Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations 2 530 MB after formatting with Direct CD Page 90 ...

Page 91: ...torage and retrieval Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel processor a high speed V 90 compatible data fax modem 1 and the following high performance drives o DVD drive This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience Your 8X DVD ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs o CD RW drive This drive is the ideal solution for m...

Page 92: ...ited warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement Sony end u...

Page 93: ...o connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the back of your system is a 6 pin connector Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette DVD and CD RW drives It also includes USB and i LINK ports to connect USB devices digital equipment or other components Page 93 ...

Page 94: ...d back panels allowing you to connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the front of your system is a 4 pin connector 1 Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations 2 530 MB after formatting with Direct CD Page 94 ...

Page 95: ...torage and retrieval Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel processor a high speed V 90 compatible data fax modem 1 and the following high performance drives o DVD drive This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience Your 8X DVD ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs o CD RW drive This drive is the ideal solution for m...

Page 96: ...ited warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement Sony end u...

Page 97: ...o connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the back of your system is a 6 pin connector Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette DVD and CD RW drives It also includes USB and i LINK ports to connect USB devices digital equipment or other components Page 97 ...

Page 98: ...d back panels allowing you to connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the front of your system is a 4 pin connector 1 Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations 2 530 MB after formatting with Direct CD Page 98 ...

Page 99: ...torage and retrieval Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel processor a high speed V 90 compatible data fax modem 1 and the following high performance drives o DVD drive This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience Your 8X DVD ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs o CD RW drive This drive is the ideal solution for m...

Page 100: ...ted warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement Sony end us...

Page 101: ... connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the back of your system is a 6 pin connector Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette DVD and CD RW drives It also includes USB and i LINK ports to connect USB devices digital equipment or other components Page 101 ...

Page 102: ...d back panels allowing you to connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the front of your system is a 4 pin connector 1 Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations 2 530 MB after formatting with Direct CD Page 102 ...

Page 103: ...torage and retrieval Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel processor a high speed V 90 compatible data fax modem 1 and the following high performance drives o DVD drive This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience Your 8X DVD ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs o CD RW drive This drive is the ideal solution for m...

Page 104: ...ted warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement Sony end us...

Page 105: ... connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the back of your system is a 6 pin connector Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette DVD and CD RW drives It also includes USB and i LINK ports to connect USB devices digital equipment or other components Page 105 ...

Page 106: ...d back panels allowing you to connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the front of your system is a 4 pin connector 1 Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations 2 530 MB after formatting with Direct CD Page 106 ...

Page 107: ...torage and retrieval Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel processor a high speed V 90 compatible data fax modem 1 and the following high performance drives o DVD drive This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience Your 8X DVD ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs o CD RW drive This drive is the ideal solution for m...

Page 108: ...ted warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement Sony end us...

Page 109: ... connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the back of your system is a 6 pin connector Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette DVD and CD RW drives It also includes USB and i LINK ports to connect USB devices digital equipment or other components Page 109 ...

Page 110: ...d back panels allowing you to connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the front of your system is a 4 pin connector 1 Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations 2 530 MB after formatting with Direct CD Page 110 ...

Page 111: ...torage and retrieval Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel processor a high speed V 90 compatible data fax modem 1 and the following high performance drives o DVD drive This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience Your 8X DVD ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs o CD RW drive This drive is the ideal solution for m...

Page 112: ...ted warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement Sony end us...

Page 113: ... connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the back of your system is a 6 pin connector Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette DVD and CD RW drives It also includes USB and i LINK ports to connect USB devices digital equipment or other components Page 113 ...

Page 114: ...d back panels allowing you to connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the front of your system is a 4 pin connector 1 Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations 2 530 MB after formatting with Direct CD Page 114 ...

Page 115: ...torage and retrieval Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel processor a high speed V 90 compatible data fax modem 1 and the following high performance drives o DVD drive This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience Your 8X DVD ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs o CD RW drive This drive is the ideal solution for m...

Page 116: ...ted warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement Sony end us...

Page 117: ... connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the back of your system is a 6 pin connector Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette DVD and CD RW drives It also includes USB and i LINK ports to connect USB devices digital equipment or other components Page 117 ...

Page 118: ...d back panels allowing you to connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the front of your system is a 4 pin connector 1 Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations 2 530 MB after formatting with Direct CD Page 118 ...

Page 119: ...torage and retrieval Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel processor a high speed V 90 compatible data fax modem 1 and the following high performance drives o DVD drive This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience Your 8X DVD ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs o CD RW drive This drive is the ideal solution for m...

Page 120: ...ted warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement Sony end us...

Page 121: ... connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the back of your system is a 6 pin connector Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette DVD and CD RW drives It also includes USB and i LINK ports to connect USB devices digital equipment or other components Page 121 ...

Page 122: ...d back panels allowing you to connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the front of your system is a 4 pin connector 1 Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations 2 530 MB after formatting with Direct CD Page 122 ...

Page 123: ...torage and retrieval Exceptional performance Your computer includes an Intel processor a high speed V 90 compatible data fax modem 1 and the following high performance drives o DVD drive This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience Your 8X DVD ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs o CD RW drive This drive is the ideal solution for m...

Page 124: ...ted warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement Sony end us...

Page 125: ... connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the back of your system is a 6 pin connector Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette DVD and CD RW drives It also includes USB and i LINK ports to connect USB devices digital equipment or other components Page 125 ...

Page 126: ...d back panels allowing you to connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the front of your system is a 4 pin connector 1 Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations 2 530 MB after formatting with Direct CD Page 126 ...

Page 127: ...tration service Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Click the Next button to advance to the next form Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone ...

Page 128: ... Alternatively double click on the Windows taskbar VAIO Action Setup opens Click the S Key whose setting you want to change From the Select Application dialog box click the radio button for the desired type of function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right You may also use the Drag Drop feature to assign any application by simply dragging and dropping the application i...

Page 129: ...e keyboard or press the power switch momentarily on the front panel of the computer The computer goes into standby mode Alternatively you can click the Start button on the Windows taskbar click Shut Down select Standby and then click OK To let the computer go into standby mode automatically Click the My Computer icon on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click the Power Management icon On t...

Page 130: ...sing the Standby Function Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu Click Shut Down to display the Shut Down dialog box Select the Shut down option Click OK to complete the shutdown process Respond to any prompts about saving documents Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off Turn off the display and any other peripherals conne...

Page 131: ...tration service Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Click the Next button to advance to the next form Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone ...

Page 132: ... Alternatively double click on the Windows taskbar VAIO Action Setup opens Click the S Key whose setting you want to change From the Select Application dialog box click the radio button for the desired type of function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right You may also use the Drag Drop feature to assign any application by simply dragging and dropping the application i...

Page 133: ...e keyboard or press the power switch momentarily on the front panel of the computer The computer goes into standby mode Alternatively you can click the Start button on the Windows taskbar click Shut Down select Standby and then click OK To let the computer go into standby mode automatically Click the My Computer icon on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click the Power Management icon On t...

Page 134: ...sing the Standby Function Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu Click Shut Down to display the Shut Down dialog box Select the Shut down option Click OK to complete the shutdown process Respond to any prompts about saving documents Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off Turn off the display and any other peripherals conne...

Page 135: ...tration service Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Click the Next button to advance to the next form Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone ...

Page 136: ... Alternatively double click on the Windows taskbar VAIO Action Setup opens Click the S Key whose setting you want to change From the Select Application dialog box click the radio button for the desired type of function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right You may also use the Drag Drop feature to assign any application by simply dragging and dropping the application i...

Page 137: ...e keyboard or press the power switch momentarily on the front panel of the computer The computer goes into standby mode Alternatively you can click the Start button on the Windows taskbar click Shut Down select Standby and then click OK To let the computer go into standby mode automatically Click the My Computer icon on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click the Power Management icon On t...

Page 138: ...sing the Standby Function Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu Click Shut Down to display the Shut Down dialog box Select the Shut down option Click OK to complete the shutdown process Respond to any prompts about saving documents Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off Turn off the display and any other peripherals conne...

Page 139: ...tration service Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Click the Next button to advance to the next form Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone ...

Page 140: ... Alternatively double click on the Windows taskbar VAIO Action Setup opens Click the S Key whose setting you want to change From the Select Application dialog box click the radio button for the desired type of function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right You may also use the Drag Drop feature to assign any application by simply dragging and dropping the application i...

Page 141: ...e keyboard or press the power switch momentarily on the front panel of the computer The computer goes into standby mode Alternatively you can click the Start button on the Windows taskbar click Shut Down select Standby and then click OK To let the computer go into standby mode automatically Click the My Computer icon on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click the Power Management icon On t...

Page 142: ...sing the Standby Function Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu Click Shut Down to display the Shut Down dialog box Select the Shut down option Click OK to complete the shutdown process Respond to any prompts about saving documents Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off Turn off the display and any other peripherals conne...

Page 143: ...tration service Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Click the Next button to advance to the next form Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone ...

Page 144: ... Alternatively double click on the Windows taskbar VAIO Action Setup opens Click the S Key whose setting you want to change From the Select Application dialog box click the radio button for the desired type of function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right You may also use the Drag Drop feature to assign any application by simply dragging and dropping the application i...

Page 145: ...e keyboard or press the power switch momentarily on the front panel of the computer The computer goes into standby mode Alternatively you can click the Start button on the Windows taskbar click Shut Down select Standby and then click OK To let the computer go into standby mode automatically Click the My Computer icon on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click the Power Management icon On t...

Page 146: ...sing the Standby Function Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu Click Shut Down to display the Shut Down dialog box Select the Shut down option Click OK to complete the shutdown process Respond to any prompts about saving documents Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off Turn off the display and any other peripherals conne...

Page 147: ...tration service Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Click the Next button to advance to the next form Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone ...

Page 148: ... Alternatively double click on the Windows taskbar VAIO Action Setup opens Click the S Key whose setting you want to change From the Select Application dialog box click the radio button for the desired type of function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right You may also use the Drag Drop feature to assign any application by simply dragging and dropping the application i...

Page 149: ...e keyboard or press the power switch momentarily on the front panel of the computer The computer goes into standby mode Alternatively you can click the Start button on the Windows taskbar click Shut Down select Standby and then click OK To let the computer go into standby mode automatically Click the My Computer icon on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click the Power Management icon On t...

Page 150: ...sing the Standby Function Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu Click Shut Down to display the Shut Down dialog box Select the Shut down option Click OK to complete the shutdown process Respond to any prompts about saving documents Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off Turn off the display and any other peripherals conne...

Page 151: ...tration service Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Click the Next button to advance to the next form Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone ...

Page 152: ... Alternatively double click on the Windows taskbar VAIO Action Setup opens Click the S Key whose setting you want to change From the Select Application dialog box click the radio button for the desired type of function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right You may also use the Drag Drop feature to assign any application by simply dragging and dropping the application i...

Page 153: ...e keyboard or press the power switch momentarily on the front panel of the computer The computer goes into standby mode Alternatively you can click the Start button on the Windows taskbar click Shut Down select Standby and then click OK To let the computer go into standby mode automatically Click the My Computer icon on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click the Power Management icon On t...

Page 154: ...sing the Standby Function Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu Click Shut Down to display the Shut Down dialog box Select the Shut down option Click OK to complete the shutdown process Respond to any prompts about saving documents Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off Turn off the display and any other peripherals conne...

Page 155: ...tration service Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Click the Next button to advance to the next form Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone ...

Page 156: ... Alternatively double click on the Windows taskbar VAIO Action Setup opens Click the S Key whose setting you want to change From the Select Application dialog box click the radio button for the desired type of function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right You may also use the Drag Drop feature to assign any application by simply dragging and dropping the application i...

Page 157: ...e keyboard or press the power switch momentarily on the front panel of the computer The computer goes into standby mode Alternatively you can click the Start button on the Windows taskbar click Shut Down select Standby and then click OK To let the computer go into standby mode automatically Click the My Computer icon on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click the Power Management icon On t...

Page 158: ...sing the Standby Function Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu Click Shut Down to display the Shut Down dialog box Select the Shut down option Click OK to complete the shutdown process Respond to any prompts about saving documents Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off Turn off the display and any other peripherals conne...

Page 159: ...tration service Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Click the Next button to advance to the next form Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone ...

Page 160: ... Alternatively double click on the Windows taskbar VAIO Action Setup opens Click the S Key whose setting you want to change From the Select Application dialog box click the radio button for the desired type of function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right You may also use the Drag Drop feature to assign any application by simply dragging and dropping the application i...

Page 161: ...e keyboard or press the power switch momentarily on the front panel of the computer The computer goes into standby mode Alternatively you can click the Start button on the Windows taskbar click Shut Down select Standby and then click OK To let the computer go into standby mode automatically Click the My Computer icon on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click the Power Management icon On t...

Page 162: ...sing the Standby Function Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu Click Shut Down to display the Shut Down dialog box Select the Shut down option Click OK to complete the shutdown process Respond to any prompts about saving documents Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off Turn off the display and any other peripherals conne...

Page 163: ...tration service Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Click the Next button to advance to the next form Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone ...

Page 164: ... Alternatively double click on the Windows taskbar VAIO Action Setup opens Click the S Key whose setting you want to change From the Select Application dialog box click the radio button for the desired type of function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right You may also use the Drag Drop feature to assign any application by simply dragging and dropping the application i...

Page 165: ...e keyboard or press the power switch momentarily on the front panel of the computer The computer goes into standby mode Alternatively you can click the Start button on the Windows taskbar click Shut Down select Standby and then click OK To let the computer go into standby mode automatically Click the My Computer icon on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click the Power Management icon On t...

Page 166: ...sing the Standby Function Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu Click Shut Down to display the Shut Down dialog box Select the Shut down option Click OK to complete the shutdown process Respond to any prompts about saving documents Wait for your computer to turn off automatically the power indicator light turns off Turn off the display and any other peripherals conne...

Page 167: ...ultimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the i LINK interface Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail Captures are low resolution making it ideal for e mail For high quality captures use DVgate Using Digital ...

Page 168: ...ll open applications or defragment your hard drive Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate you...

Page 169: ...Connect software To enable faster startup your computer ships with this software disabled To enable Smart Connect Click the Start button select Settings and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the System icon The System Properties window appears Click the Device Manager tab Double click Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter The Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter window appears Click the Enable Dev...

Page 170: ...ultimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the i LINK interface Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail Captures are low resolution making it ideal for e mail For high quality captures use DVgate Using Digital ...

Page 171: ...ll open applications or defragment your hard drive Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate you...

Page 172: ...Connect software To enable faster startup your computer ships with this software disabled To enable Smart Connect Click the Start button select Settings and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the System icon The System Properties window appears Click the Device Manager tab Double click Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter The Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter window appears Click the Enable Dev...

Page 173: ...ultimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the i LINK interface Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail Captures are low resolution making it ideal for e mail For high quality captures use DVgate Using Digital ...

Page 174: ...ll open applications or defragment your hard drive Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate you...

Page 175: ...Connect software To enable faster startup your computer ships with this software disabled To enable Smart Connect Click the Start button select Settings and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the System icon The System Properties window appears Click the Device Manager tab Double click Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter The Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter window appears Click the Enable Dev...

Page 176: ...ultimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the i LINK interface Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail Captures are low resolution making it ideal for e mail For high quality captures use DVgate Using Digital ...

Page 177: ...ll open applications or defragment your hard drive Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate you...

Page 178: ...Connect software To enable faster startup your computer ships with this software disabled To enable Smart Connect Click the Start button select Settings and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the System icon The System Properties window appears Click the Device Manager tab Double click Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter The Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter window appears Click the Enable Dev...

Page 179: ...ultimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the i LINK interface Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail Captures are low resolution making it ideal for e mail For high quality captures use DVgate Using Digital ...

Page 180: ...ll open applications or defragment your hard drive Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate you...

Page 181: ...Connect software To enable faster startup your computer ships with this software disabled To enable Smart Connect Click the Start button select Settings and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the System icon The System Properties window appears Click the Device Manager tab Double click Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter The Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter window appears Click the Enable Dev...

Page 182: ...ultimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the i LINK interface Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail Captures are low resolution making it ideal for e mail For high quality captures use DVgate Using Digital ...

Page 183: ...ll open applications or defragment your hard drive Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate you...

Page 184: ...Connect software To enable faster startup your computer ships with this software disabled To enable Smart Connect Click the Start button select Settings and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the System icon The System Properties window appears Click the Device Manager tab Double click Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter The Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter window appears Click the Enable Dev...

Page 185: ...ultimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the i LINK interface Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail Captures are low resolution making it ideal for e mail For high quality captures use DVgate Using Digital ...

Page 186: ...ll open applications or defragment your hard drive Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate you...

Page 187: ...Connect software To enable faster startup your computer ships with this software disabled To enable Smart Connect Click the Start button select Settings and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the System icon The System Properties window appears Click the Device Manager tab Double click Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter The Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter window appears Click the Enable Dev...

Page 188: ...ultimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the i LINK interface Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail Captures are low resolution making it ideal for e mail For high quality captures use DVgate Using Digital ...

Page 189: ...ll open applications or defragment your hard drive Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate you...

Page 190: ...Connect software To enable faster startup your computer ships with this software disabled To enable Smart Connect Click the Start button select Settings and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the System icon The System Properties window appears Click the Device Manager tab Double click Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter The Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter window appears Click the Enable Dev...

Page 191: ...ultimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the i LINK interface Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail Captures are low resolution making it ideal for e mail For high quality captures use DVgate Using Digital ...

Page 192: ...ll open applications or defragment your hard drive Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate you...

Page 193: ...Connect software To enable faster startup your computer ships with this software disabled To enable Smart Connect Click the Start button select Settings and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the System icon The System Properties window appears Click the Device Manager tab Double click Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter The Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter window appears Click the Enable Dev...

Page 194: ...ultimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the i LINK interface Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail Captures are low resolution making it ideal for e mail For high quality captures use DVgate Using Digital ...

Page 195: ...ll open applications or defragment your hard drive Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate you...

Page 196: ...Connect software To enable faster startup your computer ships with this software disabled To enable Smart Connect Click the Start button select Settings and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the System icon The System Properties window appears Click the Device Manager tab Double click Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter The Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter window appears Click the Enable Dev...

Page 197: ...ultimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the i LINK interface Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail Captures are low resolution making it ideal for e mail For high quality captures use DVgate Using Digital ...

Page 198: ...ll open applications or defragment your hard drive Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate you...

Page 199: ...Connect software To enable faster startup your computer ships with this software disabled To enable Smart Connect Click the Start button select Settings and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the System icon The System Properties window appears Click the Device Manager tab Double click Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter The Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter window appears Click the Enable Dev...

Page 200: ...ultimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other cameras that support the i LINK interface Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail Captures are low resolution making it ideal for e mail For high quality captures use DVgate Using Digital ...

Page 201: ...ll open applications or defragment your hard drive Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate you...

Page 202: ...Connect software To enable faster startup your computer ships with this software disabled To enable Smart Connect Click the Start button select Settings and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the System icon The System Properties window appears Click the Device Manager tab Double click Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter The Sony i LINK 1394 Adapter window appears Click the Enable Dev...

Page 203: ...program locks up Close the application that is currently locked up by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete In the Close Program dialog box scroll down until you locate Not responding next to an application Select this application and click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If the attempt is unsuccessful a second dialog box appears Select End Task again If you are unable to unlock the applicat...

Page 204: ...ivers are installed properly A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media Bar automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Pla...

Page 205: ... company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the...

Page 206: ...hone screen appears Deselect the check box for 1 Mic Gain 20dB then click the Close button Close the Recording Control window My mouse does not work Check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer See Shutting Down Your Computer for details o Remove the mouse ball cover on t...

Page 207: ...nect your peripheral and then turn on the power My connected printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties Click the Device Manager tab Select Refresh and then click OK The printer should now function properly There i...

Page 208: ...M drive It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Sy...

Page 209: ...o assist you Adobe Premiere LE PCV R547DS PCV R549DS only Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously in the monitor window Create video clips up to three hours long with complete audio video synchronization America Online America Online America Online is t...

Page 210: ... e mail into multimedia e mail With eMail inChorus in minutes you can send your colleagues and friends presentations and e mails narrated with your prerecorded voice and illustrated with graphics and animated annotation McAfee s VirusScan Network Associates Inc Protect your computer from viruses VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks Internet downloads e mail attachments intranets shared f...

Page 211: ...pay your bills online Smart Capture Sony Electronics By managing the i LINK connection between your computer and a camera with an i LINK interface Smart Capture enables you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence For more information see Smart Capture Smart Connect Sony Electronics ...

Page 212: ...n be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Adobe Premiere LE Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site http www adob...

Page 213: ... days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 798 0850 fax 800 554 4403 in North America 541 984 2490 outside North America Specifications Model PCV R545DS PCV R547DS Processor 500 MHz1 Pentium III 600 MHz Pentium III Hard Disk Dri...

Page 214: ...nsions 8 6 w x 14 h x 15 5 d 220mm x 358mm x 394mm Weight 25 3lbs 11 5kg 25 3lbs 11 5kg Operating Temperature 50ºF to 95ºF 10ºC to 35ºC 1 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance 2 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary 3 Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from ...

Page 215: ...program locks up Close the application that is currently locked up by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete In the Close Program dialog box scroll down until you locate Not responding next to an application Select this application and click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If the attempt is unsuccessful a second dialog box appears Select End Task again If you are unable to unlock the applicat...

Page 216: ...ivers are installed properly A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media Bar automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Pla...

Page 217: ... company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the...

Page 218: ...hone screen appears Deselect the check box for 1 Mic Gain 20dB then click the Close button Close the Recording Control window My mouse does not work Check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer See Shutting Down Your Computer for details o Remove the mouse ball cover on t...

Page 219: ...nect your peripheral and then turn on the power My connected printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties Click the Device Manager tab Select Refresh and then click OK The printer should now function properly There i...

Page 220: ...M drive It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Sy...

Page 221: ...o assist you Adobe Premiere LE PCV R547DS PCV R549DS only Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously in the monitor window Create video clips up to three hours long with complete audio video synchronization America Online America Online America Online is t...

Page 222: ... e mail into multimedia e mail With eMail inChorus in minutes you can send your colleagues and friends presentations and e mails narrated with your prerecorded voice and illustrated with graphics and animated annotation McAfee s VirusScan Network Associates Inc Protect your computer from viruses VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks Internet downloads e mail attachments intranets shared f...

Page 223: ...pay your bills online Smart Capture Sony Electronics By managing the i LINK connection between your computer and a camera with an i LINK interface Smart Capture enables you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence For more information see Smart Capture Smart Connect Sony Electronics ...

Page 224: ...n be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Adobe Premiere LE Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site http www adob...

Page 225: ... days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 798 0850 fax 800 554 4403 in North America 541 984 2490 outside North America Specifications Model PCV R545DS PCV R547DS Processor 500 MHz1 Pentium III 600 MHz Pentium III Hard Disk Dri...

Page 226: ...nsions 8 6 w x 14 h x 15 5 d 220mm x 358mm x 394mm Weight 25 3lbs 11 5kg 25 3lbs 11 5kg Operating Temperature 50ºF to 95ºF 10ºC to 35ºC 1 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance 2 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary 3 Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from ...

Page 227: ...program locks up Close the application that is currently locked up by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete In the Close Program dialog box scroll down until you locate Not responding next to an application Select this application and click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If the attempt is unsuccessful a second dialog box appears Select End Task again If you are unable to unlock the applicat...

Page 228: ...ivers are installed properly A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media Bar automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Pla...

Page 229: ... company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the...

Page 230: ...hone screen appears Deselect the check box for 1 Mic Gain 20dB then click the Close button Close the Recording Control window My mouse does not work Check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer See Shutting Down Your Computer for details o Remove the mouse ball cover on t...

Page 231: ...nect your peripheral and then turn on the power My connected printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties Click the Device Manager tab Select Refresh and then click OK The printer should now function properly There i...

Page 232: ...M drive It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Sy...

Page 233: ...o assist you Adobe Premiere LE PCV R547DS PCV R549DS only Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously in the monitor window Create video clips up to three hours long with complete audio video synchronization America Online America Online America Online is t...

Page 234: ... e mail into multimedia e mail With eMail inChorus in minutes you can send your colleagues and friends presentations and e mails narrated with your prerecorded voice and illustrated with graphics and animated annotation McAfee s VirusScan Network Associates Inc Protect your computer from viruses VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks Internet downloads e mail attachments intranets shared f...

Page 235: ...pay your bills online Smart Capture Sony Electronics By managing the i LINK connection between your computer and a camera with an i LINK interface Smart Capture enables you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence For more information see Smart Capture Smart Connect Sony Electronics ...

Page 236: ...n be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Adobe Premiere LE Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site http www adob...

Page 237: ... days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 798 0850 fax 800 554 4403 in North America 541 984 2490 outside North America Specifications Model PCV R545DS PCV R547DS Processor 500 MHz1 Pentium III 600 MHz Pentium III Hard Disk Dri...

Page 238: ...nsions 8 6 w x 14 h x 15 5 d 220mm x 358mm x 394mm Weight 25 3lbs 11 5kg 25 3lbs 11 5kg Operating Temperature 50ºF to 95ºF 10ºC to 35ºC 1 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance 2 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary 3 Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from ...

Page 239: ...program locks up Close the application that is currently locked up by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete In the Close Program dialog box scroll down until you locate Not responding next to an application Select this application and click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If the attempt is unsuccessful a second dialog box appears Select End Task again If you are unable to unlock the applicat...

Page 240: ...ivers are installed properly A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media Bar automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Pla...

Page 241: ... company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the...

Page 242: ...hone screen appears Deselect the check box for 1 Mic Gain 20dB then click the Close button Close the Recording Control window My mouse does not work Check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer See Shutting Down Your Computer for details o Remove the mouse ball cover on t...

Page 243: ...nect your peripheral and then turn on the power My connected printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties Click the Device Manager tab Select Refresh and then click OK The printer should now function properly There i...

Page 244: ...M drive It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Sy...

Page 245: ...o assist you Adobe Premiere LE PCV R547DS PCV R549DS only Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously in the monitor window Create video clips up to three hours long with complete audio video synchronization America Online America Online America Online is t...

Page 246: ... e mail into multimedia e mail With eMail inChorus in minutes you can send your colleagues and friends presentations and e mails narrated with your prerecorded voice and illustrated with graphics and animated annotation McAfee s VirusScan Network Associates Inc Protect your computer from viruses VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks Internet downloads e mail attachments intranets shared f...

Page 247: ...pay your bills online Smart Capture Sony Electronics By managing the i LINK connection between your computer and a camera with an i LINK interface Smart Capture enables you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence For more information see Smart Capture Smart Connect Sony Electronics ...

Page 248: ...n be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Adobe Premiere LE Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site http www adob...

Page 249: ... days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 798 0850 fax 800 554 4403 in North America 541 984 2490 outside North America Specifications Model PCV R545DS PCV R547DS Processor 500 MHz1 Pentium III 600 MHz Pentium III Hard Disk Dri...

Page 250: ...nsions 8 6 w x 14 h x 15 5 d 220mm x 358mm x 394mm Weight 25 3lbs 11 5kg 25 3lbs 11 5kg Operating Temperature 50ºF to 95ºF 10ºC to 35ºC 1 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance 2 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary 3 Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from ...

Page 251: ...program locks up Close the application that is currently locked up by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete In the Close Program dialog box scroll down until you locate Not responding next to an application Select this application and click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If the attempt is unsuccessful a second dialog box appears Select End Task again If you are unable to unlock the applicat...

Page 252: ...ivers are installed properly A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media Bar automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Pla...

Page 253: ... company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the...

Page 254: ...hone screen appears Deselect the check box for 1 Mic Gain 20dB then click the Close button Close the Recording Control window My mouse does not work Check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer See Shutting Down Your Computer for details o Remove the mouse ball cover on t...

Page 255: ...nect your peripheral and then turn on the power My connected printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties Click the Device Manager tab Select Refresh and then click OK The printer should now function properly There i...

Page 256: ...M drive It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Sy...

Page 257: ...o assist you Adobe Premiere LE PCV R547DS PCV R549DS only Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously in the monitor window Create video clips up to three hours long with complete audio video synchronization America Online America Online America Online is t...

Page 258: ... e mail into multimedia e mail With eMail inChorus in minutes you can send your colleagues and friends presentations and e mails narrated with your prerecorded voice and illustrated with graphics and animated annotation McAfee s VirusScan Network Associates Inc Protect your computer from viruses VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks Internet downloads e mail attachments intranets shared f...

Page 259: ...pay your bills online Smart Capture Sony Electronics By managing the i LINK connection between your computer and a camera with an i LINK interface Smart Capture enables you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence For more information see Smart Capture Smart Connect Sony Electronics ...

Page 260: ...n be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Adobe Premiere LE Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site http www adob...

Page 261: ... days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 798 0850 fax 800 554 4403 in North America 541 984 2490 outside North America Specifications Model PCV R545DS PCV R547DS Processor 500 MHz1 Pentium III 600 MHz Pentium III Hard Disk Dri...

Page 262: ...nsions 8 6 w x 14 h x 15 5 d 220mm x 358mm x 394mm Weight 25 3lbs 11 5kg 25 3lbs 11 5kg Operating Temperature 50ºF to 95ºF 10ºC to 35ºC 1 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance 2 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary 3 Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from ...

Page 263: ...program locks up Close the application that is currently locked up by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete In the Close Program dialog box scroll down until you locate Not responding next to an application Select this application and click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If the attempt is unsuccessful a second dialog box appears Select End Task again If you are unable to unlock the applicat...

Page 264: ...ivers are installed properly A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media Bar automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Pla...

Page 265: ... company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the...

Page 266: ...hone screen appears Deselect the check box for 1 Mic Gain 20dB then click the Close button Close the Recording Control window My mouse does not work Check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer See Shutting Down Your Computer for details o Remove the mouse ball cover on t...

Page 267: ...nect your peripheral and then turn on the power My connected printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties Click the Device Manager tab Select Refresh and then click OK The printer should now function properly There i...

Page 268: ...M drive It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Sy...

Page 269: ...o assist you Adobe Premiere LE PCV R547DS PCV R549DS only Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously in the monitor window Create video clips up to three hours long with complete audio video synchronization America Online America Online America Online is t...

Page 270: ... e mail into multimedia e mail With eMail inChorus in minutes you can send your colleagues and friends presentations and e mails narrated with your prerecorded voice and illustrated with graphics and animated annotation McAfee s VirusScan Network Associates Inc Protect your computer from viruses VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks Internet downloads e mail attachments intranets shared f...

Page 271: ...pay your bills online Smart Capture Sony Electronics By managing the i LINK connection between your computer and a camera with an i LINK interface Smart Capture enables you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence For more information see Smart Capture Smart Connect Sony Electronics ...

Page 272: ...n be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Adobe Premiere LE Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site http www adob...

Page 273: ... days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 798 0850 fax 800 554 4403 in North America 541 984 2490 outside North America Specifications Model PCV R545DS PCV R547DS Processor 500 MHz1 Pentium III 600 MHz Pentium III Hard Disk Dri...

Page 274: ...nsions 8 6 w x 14 h x 15 5 d 220mm x 358mm x 394mm Weight 25 3lbs 11 5kg 25 3lbs 11 5kg Operating Temperature 50ºF to 95ºF 10ºC to 35ºC 1 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance 2 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary 3 Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from ...

Page 275: ...program locks up Close the application that is currently locked up by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete In the Close Program dialog box scroll down until you locate Not responding next to an application Select this application and click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If the attempt is unsuccessful a second dialog box appears Select End Task again If you are unable to unlock the applicat...

Page 276: ...ivers are installed properly A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media Bar automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Pla...

Page 277: ... company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the...

Page 278: ...hone screen appears Deselect the check box for 1 Mic Gain 20dB then click the Close button Close the Recording Control window My mouse does not work Check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer See Shutting Down Your Computer for details o Remove the mouse ball cover on t...

Page 279: ...nect your peripheral and then turn on the power My connected printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties Click the Device Manager tab Select Refresh and then click OK The printer should now function properly There i...

Page 280: ...M drive It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Sy...

Page 281: ...o assist you Adobe Premiere LE PCV R547DS PCV R549DS only Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously in the monitor window Create video clips up to three hours long with complete audio video synchronization America Online America Online America Online is t...

Page 282: ... e mail into multimedia e mail With eMail inChorus in minutes you can send your colleagues and friends presentations and e mails narrated with your prerecorded voice and illustrated with graphics and animated annotation McAfee s VirusScan Network Associates Inc Protect your computer from viruses VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks Internet downloads e mail attachments intranets shared f...

Page 283: ...pay your bills online Smart Capture Sony Electronics By managing the i LINK connection between your computer and a camera with an i LINK interface Smart Capture enables you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence For more information see Smart Capture Smart Connect Sony Electronics ...

Page 284: ...n be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Adobe Premiere LE Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site http www adob...

Page 285: ... days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 798 0850 fax 800 554 4403 in North America 541 984 2490 outside North America Specifications Model PCV R545DS PCV R547DS Processor 500 MHz1 Pentium III 600 MHz Pentium III Hard Disk Dri...

Page 286: ...nsions 8 6 w x 14 h x 15 5 d 220mm x 358mm x 394mm Weight 25 3lbs 11 5kg 25 3lbs 11 5kg Operating Temperature 50ºF to 95ºF 10ºC to 35ºC 1 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance 2 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary 3 Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from ...

Page 287: ...program locks up Close the application that is currently locked up by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete In the Close Program dialog box scroll down until you locate Not responding next to an application Select this application and click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If the attempt is unsuccessful a second dialog box appears Select End Task again If you are unable to unlock the applicat...

Page 288: ...ivers are installed properly A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media Bar automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Pla...

Page 289: ... company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the...

Page 290: ...hone screen appears Deselect the check box for 1 Mic Gain 20dB then click the Close button Close the Recording Control window My mouse does not work Check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer See Shutting Down Your Computer for details o Remove the mouse ball cover on t...

Page 291: ...nect your peripheral and then turn on the power My connected printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties Click the Device Manager tab Select Refresh and then click OK The printer should now function properly There i...

Page 292: ...M drive It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Sy...

Page 293: ...o assist you Adobe Premiere LE PCV R547DS PCV R549DS only Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously in the monitor window Create video clips up to three hours long with complete audio video synchronization America Online America Online America Online is t...

Page 294: ... e mail into multimedia e mail With eMail inChorus in minutes you can send your colleagues and friends presentations and e mails narrated with your prerecorded voice and illustrated with graphics and animated annotation McAfee s VirusScan Network Associates Inc Protect your computer from viruses VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks Internet downloads e mail attachments intranets shared f...

Page 295: ...pay your bills online Smart Capture Sony Electronics By managing the i LINK connection between your computer and a camera with an i LINK interface Smart Capture enables you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence For more information see Smart Capture Smart Connect Sony Electronics ...

Page 296: ...n be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Adobe Premiere LE Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site http www adob...

Page 297: ... days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 798 0850 fax 800 554 4403 in North America 541 984 2490 outside North America Specifications Model PCV R545DS PCV R547DS Processor 500 MHz1 Pentium III 600 MHz Pentium III Hard Disk Dri...

Page 298: ...nsions 8 6 w x 14 h x 15 5 d 220mm x 358mm x 394mm Weight 25 3lbs 11 5kg 25 3lbs 11 5kg Operating Temperature 50ºF to 95ºF 10ºC to 35ºC 1 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance 2 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary 3 Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from ...

Page 299: ... the integrated circuits in your computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add in cards and other components Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining continuous c...

Page 300: ...dd in cards To insert an add in board Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to your Sony computer See Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover Locate one of the available exp...

Page 301: ...sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add DIMMs to your Sony computer See Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access t...

Page 302: ...you have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility If you have not made any changes to the BIOS settings proceed to step 2 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access the lithium battery Remove the old battery a...

Page 303: ... may already have a second hard disk drive The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active For information on how to install additional drives into the external drive see the computer Reference Manual You can download the Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the p...

Page 304: ...e sure to orient the connector so that pin 1 the red side of the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the new drive Connect the second power connector to the new drive Place the drive holder against the inside of the front chassis and slide it back Be sure to align the slots on the drive holder with the tabs on the inside of the chassis Be sure to slide the drive holder back so that the tabs slip...

Page 305: ...hat the tabs slip into the lips on the unit Replace the three screws at the center top lower left corner and lower right corner of the metal backplate Replace the frame by inserting the three small tabs into the slots on the left side of the unit and slipping the two larger tabs into the slots on the right side of the unit Gently press the frame until it clicks into place 2000 Sony Electronics Inc...

Page 306: ... the integrated circuits in your computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add in cards and other components Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining continuous c...

Page 307: ...dd in cards To insert an add in board Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to your Sony computer See Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover Locate one of the available exp...

Page 308: ...sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add DIMMs to your Sony computer See Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access t...

Page 309: ...you have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility If you have not made any changes to the BIOS settings proceed to step 2 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access the lithium battery Remove the old battery a...

Page 310: ... may already have a second hard disk drive The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active For information on how to install additional drives into the external drive see the computer Reference Manual You can download the Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the p...

Page 311: ...e sure to orient the connector so that pin 1 the red side of the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the new drive Connect the second power connector to the new drive Place the drive holder against the inside of the front chassis and slide it back Be sure to align the slots on the drive holder with the tabs on the inside of the chassis Be sure to slide the drive holder back so that the tabs slip...

Page 312: ...hat the tabs slip into the lips on the unit Replace the three screws at the center top lower left corner and lower right corner of the metal backplate Replace the frame by inserting the three small tabs into the slots on the left side of the unit and slipping the two larger tabs into the slots on the right side of the unit Gently press the frame until it clicks into place 2000 Sony Electronics Inc...

Page 313: ... the integrated circuits in your computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add in cards and other components Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining continuous c...

Page 314: ...dd in cards To insert an add in board Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to your Sony computer See Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover Locate one of the available exp...

Page 315: ...sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add DIMMs to your Sony computer See Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access t...

Page 316: ...you have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility If you have not made any changes to the BIOS settings proceed to step 2 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access the lithium battery Remove the old battery a...

Page 317: ... may already have a second hard disk drive The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active For information on how to install additional drives into the external drive see the computer Reference Manual You can download the Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the p...

Page 318: ...e sure to orient the connector so that pin 1 the red side of the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the new drive Connect the second power connector to the new drive Place the drive holder against the inside of the front chassis and slide it back Be sure to align the slots on the drive holder with the tabs on the inside of the chassis Be sure to slide the drive holder back so that the tabs slip...

Page 319: ...hat the tabs slip into the lips on the unit Replace the three screws at the center top lower left corner and lower right corner of the metal backplate Replace the frame by inserting the three small tabs into the slots on the left side of the unit and slipping the two larger tabs into the slots on the right side of the unit Gently press the frame until it clicks into place 2000 Sony Electronics Inc...

Page 320: ... the integrated circuits in your computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add in cards and other components Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining continuous c...

Page 321: ...dd in cards To insert an add in board Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to your Sony computer See Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover Locate one of the available exp...

Page 322: ...sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add DIMMs to your Sony computer See Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access t...

Page 323: ...you have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility If you have not made any changes to the BIOS settings proceed to step 2 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access the lithium battery Remove the old battery a...

Page 324: ... may already have a second hard disk drive The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active For information on how to install additional drives into the external drive see the computer Reference Manual You can download the Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the p...

Page 325: ...e sure to orient the connector so that pin 1 the red side of the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the new drive Connect the second power connector to the new drive Place the drive holder against the inside of the front chassis and slide it back Be sure to align the slots on the drive holder with the tabs on the inside of the chassis Be sure to slide the drive holder back so that the tabs slip...

Page 326: ...hat the tabs slip into the lips on the unit Replace the three screws at the center top lower left corner and lower right corner of the metal backplate Replace the frame by inserting the three small tabs into the slots on the left side of the unit and slipping the two larger tabs into the slots on the right side of the unit Gently press the frame until it clicks into place 2000 Sony Electronics Inc...

Page 327: ... the integrated circuits in your computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add in cards and other components Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining continuous c...

Page 328: ...dd in cards To insert an add in board Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to your Sony computer See Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover Locate one of the available exp...

Page 329: ...sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add DIMMs to your Sony computer See Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access t...

Page 330: ...you have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility If you have not made any changes to the BIOS settings proceed to step 2 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access the lithium battery Remove the old battery a...

Page 331: ... may already have a second hard disk drive The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active For information on how to install additional drives into the external drive see the computer Reference Manual You can download the Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the p...

Page 332: ...e sure to orient the connector so that pin 1 the red side of the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the new drive Connect the second power connector to the new drive Place the drive holder against the inside of the front chassis and slide it back Be sure to align the slots on the drive holder with the tabs on the inside of the chassis Be sure to slide the drive holder back so that the tabs slip...

Page 333: ...hat the tabs slip into the lips on the unit Replace the three screws at the center top lower left corner and lower right corner of the metal backplate Replace the frame by inserting the three small tabs into the slots on the left side of the unit and slipping the two larger tabs into the slots on the right side of the unit Gently press the frame until it clicks into place 2000 Sony Electronics Inc...

Page 334: ... the integrated circuits in your computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add in cards and other components Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining continuous c...

Page 335: ...dd in cards To insert an add in board Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to your Sony computer See Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover Locate one of the available exp...

Page 336: ...sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add DIMMs to your Sony computer See Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access t...

Page 337: ...you have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility If you have not made any changes to the BIOS settings proceed to step 2 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access the lithium battery Remove the old battery a...

Page 338: ... may already have a second hard disk drive The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active For information on how to install additional drives into the external drive see the computer Reference Manual You can download the Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the p...

Page 339: ...e sure to orient the connector so that pin 1 the red side of the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the new drive Connect the second power connector to the new drive Place the drive holder against the inside of the front chassis and slide it back Be sure to align the slots on the drive holder with the tabs on the inside of the chassis Be sure to slide the drive holder back so that the tabs slip...

Page 340: ...hat the tabs slip into the lips on the unit Replace the three screws at the center top lower left corner and lower right corner of the metal backplate Replace the frame by inserting the three small tabs into the slots on the left side of the unit and slipping the two larger tabs into the slots on the right side of the unit Gently press the frame until it clicks into place 2000 Sony Electronics Inc...

Page 341: ... the integrated circuits in your computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add in cards and other components Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining continuous c...

Page 342: ...dd in cards To insert an add in board Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to your Sony computer See Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover Locate one of the available exp...

Page 343: ...sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add DIMMs to your Sony computer See Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access t...

Page 344: ...you have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility If you have not made any changes to the BIOS settings proceed to step 2 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access the lithium battery Remove the old battery a...

Page 345: ... may already have a second hard disk drive The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active For information on how to install additional drives into the external drive see the computer Reference Manual You can download the Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the p...

Page 346: ...e sure to orient the connector so that pin 1 the red side of the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the new drive Connect the second power connector to the new drive Place the drive holder against the inside of the front chassis and slide it back Be sure to align the slots on the drive holder with the tabs on the inside of the chassis Be sure to slide the drive holder back so that the tabs slip...

Page 347: ...hat the tabs slip into the lips on the unit Replace the three screws at the center top lower left corner and lower right corner of the metal backplate Replace the frame by inserting the three small tabs into the slots on the left side of the unit and slipping the two larger tabs into the slots on the right side of the unit Gently press the frame until it clicks into place 2000 Sony Electronics Inc...

Page 348: ... the integrated circuits in your computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add in cards and other components Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining continuous c...

Page 349: ...dd in cards To insert an add in board Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add boards to your Sony computer See Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover Locate one of the available exp...

Page 350: ...sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you add DIMMs to your Sony computer See Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access t...

Page 351: ...you have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility If you have not made any changes to the BIOS settings proceed to step 2 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover If necessary remove any cables add in cards or other components to access the lithium battery Remove the old battery a...

Page 352: ... may already have a second hard disk drive The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active For information on how to install additional drives into the external drive see the computer Reference Manual You can download the Reference Manual from the Sony Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the p...

Page 353: ...e sure to orient the connector so that pin 1 the red side of the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the new drive Connect the second power connector to the new drive Place the drive holder against the inside of the front chassis and slide it back Be sure to align the slots on the drive holder with the tabs on the inside of the chassis Be sure to slide the drive holder back so that the tabs slip...

Page 354: ...hat the tabs slip into the lips on the unit Replace the three screws at the center top lower left corner and lower right corner of the metal backplate Replace the frame by inserting the three small tabs into the slots on the left side of the unit and slipping the two larger tabs into the slots on the right side of the unit Gently press the frame until it clicks into place 2000 Sony Electronics Inc...

Page 355: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 356: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 357: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 358: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 359: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 360: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 361: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 362: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 363: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 364: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 365: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 366: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 367: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 368: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 369: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 370: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 371: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 372: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 373: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 374: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 375: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 376: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 377: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 378: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 379: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 380: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 381: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 382: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 383: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 384: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 385: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 386: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 387: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 388: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 389: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 390: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 391: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 392: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 393: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 394: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 395: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 396: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 397: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 398: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 399: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 400: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 401: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 402: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 403: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 404: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 405: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 406: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 407: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 408: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 409: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 410: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 411: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 412: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 413: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 414: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 415: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 416: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 417: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 418: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 419: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 420: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 421: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 422: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 423: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 424: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 425: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 426: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 427: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 428: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 429: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 430: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 431: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 432: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 433: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 434: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 435: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 436: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 437: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 438: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 439: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 440: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 441: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 442: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 443: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 444: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 445: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 446: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 447: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 448: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 449: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 450: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 451: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 452: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 453: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 454: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 455: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 456: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 457: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 458: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 459: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 460: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 461: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 462: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 463: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 464: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 465: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 466: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 467: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 468: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 469: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 470: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 471: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 472: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 473: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 474: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 475: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 476: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 477: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 478: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 479: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 480: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 481: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 482: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 483: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 484: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 485: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 486: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 487: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 488: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 489: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 490: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 491: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 492: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 493: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 494: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 495: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 496: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 497: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 498: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 499: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 500: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 501: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 502: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 503: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 504: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 505: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 506: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

Page 507: ...elephone wiring during a lightning storm 3 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 4 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 5 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 6 Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 7 Do not use t...

Page 508: ...emporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this hap...

Page 509: ...he display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence Read Me First Contains Frequently Asked Questions th...

Page 510: ...g an electrical storm 6 If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power loss 7 The power control button on the...

Page 511: ... surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 4 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set 5 Use only specified peripher...

Page 512: ...You may need to temporarily remove add in cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove On Handling an LCD Display 1 Do not leave the LCD directly facing the sun for a long period of time as it can damage the LCD 2 Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction 3 Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This...

Page 513: ...roduct is w ithin the w arranty period must be presented to obtain w arranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you w ish to receive the most expedient service available you w ill be required to provide SONY w ith a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope w e provide The credit card w ...

Page 514: ...es you specific legal rights and you may have other rights w hich vary from state to state Technical Support Although technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in w riting as a ...

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