Sony VGC-RB34G - Vaio Desktop Computer driver and firmware
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VAIO User Guide - Page 1
... Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony online support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's
hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and...
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... in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.
Specifications - The online specifications sheet provides information about the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Review the specifications sheet to verify supplied accessories and the operating system installed on your computer.
To view...
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... make backup copies of your CDs and DVDs. For more information about using the Sony software programs preinstalled on your computer, visit VAIO Life. To access this software information: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. Click Welcome to VAIO life.
Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer's operating...
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... Right arrow keys move the pointer on the screen.
Applications
The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button. Windows
The key with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the...
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... your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition installed, set up the cables and connections required to use these features before you turn on the computer. See the section, Setting Up Media Center.
1. Press the power button on the computer to turn on the power. 2. Press the power button on the display to turn on the power. 3. Press the power button...
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... many options for TV, DVD, and music viewing, personal video recording, and music playback. This section describes how to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. Setting Up TV Connections Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Controls Connecting Other Devices Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer
1 Y our c omputer may...
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... Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options.
Your computer must have an active Internet connection to access the Sony online support Web site.
Observe the proper safety precautions when you upgrade your Sony computer. See Before upgrading your computer.
Drive letter assignment
When a new hard disk drive is installed, an identifying drive letter is...
VAIO User Guide - Page 66
... of software programs that are open and running.
Close any programs that you are not currently using. Increasing the computer memory may also help. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO
User Guide. To access the online User Guide:
1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center...
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... Updates Setup Wizard appears. 3. Click Next, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates.
To visit the Windows Updates Web site 1. Connect to the Internet. 2. Type http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ in the address bar of your browser. The Microsoft Windows Update and Security Warning windows appear. 3. In the Security Warning window, click Yes to install...
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... Updates Setup Wizard appears. 3. Click Next, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates.
To visit the Windows Updates Web site 1. Connect to the Internet. 2. Type http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ in the address bar of your browser. The Microsoft Windows Update and Security Warning windows appear. 3. In the Security Warning window, click Yes to install...
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... download and install the latest security update
1. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon
in the Taskbar notification area.
If you have not previously registered the antivirus software, a series of information wizards appear. 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete each wizard 2. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon again.
The Norton Internet Security window appears...
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... issue1, as follows:
1. Go to http://support.microsoft.com. 2. Enter 814129 in the Search the Knowledge Base text box. 3. Click on the topic, FIX: Error in Windows Media Player 9 Series When You Play Specific MP3 Files located in
the Summaries: Search Results area. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the patch.
1 T he loc ation...
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... a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. Press the CONNECT button on the mouse and the computer to reestablish the connection between the two
devices. Verify the infrared receiver on the computer's front panel is free of obstructions that may prevent proper operation. Avoid using radio-controlled toys...
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... a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. Press the CONNECT button on the mouse and the computer to reestablish the connection between the two
devices. Verify the infrared receiver on the computer's front panel is free of obstructions that may prevent proper operation. Avoid using radio-controlled toys...
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...preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your computer's modem. If you have
installed other software, contact the software publisher for information on how to configure the software in order to recognize the modem. If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status.
1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Click Printers and Other...
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... are connected to your computer. If the software program you are using has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps:
1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the...
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... are connected to your computer. If the software program you are using has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up. Check the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps:
1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the...
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... if using the parallel port, and then click Next. 6. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Choose Have Disk. 2. Enter the appropriate path...
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... if using the parallel port, and then click Next. 6. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Choose Have Disk. 2. Enter the appropriate path...
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... support. About RAID Systems2 - Contains an overview of RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with simple instructions on RAID configuration. VAIO® Recovery Options Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. VAIO® Computer...