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... to online service providers may require an additional charge. All rights reserved. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF... software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to change without written permission is prohibited. Software specifications are subject to this computer may not be ...
... to online service providers may require an additional charge. All rights reserved. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF... software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to change without written permission is prohibited. Software specifications are subject to this computer may not be ...
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... and shall be easily accessible. Avoid direct exposure to beam. See the online specification sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to report a gas leak in wet locations unless the jack is harmful to ...the modem or a telephone to rain or moisture. For questions regarding your product or for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ Avoid using the modem during ...
... and shall be easily accessible. Avoid direct exposure to beam. See the online specification sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to report a gas leak in wet locations unless the jack is harmful to ...the modem or a telephone to rain or moisture. For questions regarding your product or for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ Avoid using the modem during ...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Computer and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories.) System Unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem Cable Power Cord 14
VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Computer and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories.) System Unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem Cable Power Cord 14
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Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. 17 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. 17 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
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... Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 18 Front panel 1 8 2 9 3 4 10 11 5 6 12 S400 7 13 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy...
... Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 18 Front panel 1 8 2 9 3 4 10 11 5 6 12 S400 7 13 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy...
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.... Press the Mute button again to perform certain tasks. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to the next. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock...
.... Press the Mute button again to perform certain tasks. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to the next. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock...
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See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. 27 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. The location of the hardware features described in the section.
See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. 27 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. The location of the hardware features described in the section.
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...and D to restore the hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. You can access this option, you lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the... recover your Recovery Media Kit. 41 To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from the Windows XP Start menu,...
...and D to restore the hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. You can access this option, you lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the... recover your Recovery Media Kit. 41 To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from the Windows XP Start menu,...
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... User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting your VAIO computer. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. The software's main window appears. 3 From the menu bar, click Help. Your computer is supplied with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The Help window appears. 54 To access the online...
... User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting your VAIO computer. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. The software's main window appears. 3 From the menu bar, click Help. Your computer is supplied with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The Help window appears. 54 To access the online...
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... the information provided with all of purchase. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or you purchased. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as purchase online. ❑ access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that contains interactive, easy...
... the information provided with all of purchase. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or you purchased. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as purchase online. ❑ access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that contains interactive, easy...
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Page 1 The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information.
Page 1 The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information.
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... in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." For details on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Explains how to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. Contains information on...
... in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." For details on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Explains how to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. Contains information on...
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Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer. Your computer may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard Page 6
Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer. Your computer may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard Page 6
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About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is green while reading and writing data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. ...4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is in Stand by mode. 7 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Page 7 Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical ...
About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is green while reading and writing data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. ...4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is in Stand by mode. 7 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Page 7 Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical ...
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...Mute button again to restore Standby Press the button to clicking the right mouse button. Pressing this key is equivalent to place the computer in certain software applications. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the ...button to deactivate the numeric keypad. Mute sound. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speaker. Press the button to perform certain tasks. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Power button or any key ...
...Mute button again to restore Standby Press the button to clicking the right mouse button. Pressing this key is equivalent to place the computer in certain software applications. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the ...button to deactivate the numeric keypad. Mute sound. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speaker. Press the button to perform certain tasks. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Power button or any key ...
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The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering your Computer Page 15
The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering your Computer Page 15
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...; Not all DVD players can play back video DVDs created on your computer. Some DVD players can play back DVD-R(G) media, but are incompatible with the specific media and equipment. Playback Equipment Media and Format Compatibility Computer DVD drive Computer CD drive DVD player Audio CD player Video DVD Music CD Data DVD...
...; Not all DVD players can play back video DVDs created on your computer. Some DVD players can play back DVD-R(G) media, but are incompatible with the specific media and equipment. Playback Equipment Media and Format Compatibility Computer DVD drive Computer CD drive DVD player Audio CD player Video DVD Music CD Data DVD...
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Page 30 For detailed information on your computer's CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive. Copying Data to Recordable CD and DVD media You can copy files to recordable media, using your system's hardware configuration, see the specification sheet.
Page 30 For detailed information on your computer's CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive. Copying Data to Recordable CD and DVD media You can copy files to recordable media, using your system's hardware configuration, see the specification sheet.
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After the verification is no Internet connection. Select CD Settings. 3. Start SonicStage software. 3. To select specific files on the CD. Click Cancel to check or clear the check marks of the tracks on your CD, click to close this function: 1. ...CD automatically check box. 2. The Record Window appears. 6. Click CD Info in the Record Window to Record Window button. Insert an audio CD into your computer's optical drive. The Microsoft® Windows® system recognizes the CD, and a window may appear asking you to launch the CDDB service, which names your...
After the verification is no Internet connection. Select CD Settings. 3. Start SonicStage software. 3. To select specific files on the CD. Click Cancel to check or clear the check marks of the tracks on your CD, click to close this function: 1. ...CD automatically check box. 2. The Record Window appears. 6. Click CD Info in the Record Window to Record Window button. Insert an audio CD into your computer's optical drive. The Microsoft® Windows® system recognizes the CD, and a window may appear asking you to launch the CDDB service, which names your...
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When the Select Playlist window appears, select either Create a New Playlist or Add to record the specific tracks you can: 1. Page 52 9. When recording the audio tracks on a CD. 2. Click the Record All button to record all the tracks on a CD, you checked in the Playlist window. When the recording is finished, the playlist appears in the List Area. 10. Click the Rec Selection button to Playlist, and then click Start Rec.
When the Select Playlist window appears, select either Create a New Playlist or Add to record the specific tracks you can: 1. Page 52 9. When recording the audio tracks on a CD. 2. Click the Record All button to record all the tracks on a CD, you checked in the Playlist window. When the recording is finished, the playlist appears in the List Area. 10. Click the Rec Selection button to Playlist, and then click Start Rec.