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...make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. Refer to this product. 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 ...
...make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. Refer to this product. 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 ...
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...Mastering Studio, SmartWi, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to online service providers may require an additional charge. Microsoft, ...or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Please refer to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that came with your system, such as copy...
...Mastering Studio, SmartWi, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to online service providers may require an additional charge. Microsoft, ...or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Please refer to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that came with your system, such as copy...
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... depending on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.eiae.org. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your computer to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical ...on your product or for customers in particular Section 820.93. . 4 mechanical vibration or shock; For disposal or recycling information, please contact your computer in a location subject to heat sources, such as doing so may cause medical devices to report a gas leak in the vicinity of this ...
... depending on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.eiae.org. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your computer to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical ...on your product or for customers in particular Section 820.93. . 4 mechanical vibration or shock; For disposal or recycling information, please contact your computer in a location subject to heat sources, such as doing so may cause medical devices to report a gas leak in the vicinity of this ...
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To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Avoid exposure to disassemble the drive cabinet. Sony assumes no responsibility for the Wireless LAN is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to the beam. For this product will increase eye hazard. ...
To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Avoid exposure to disassemble the drive cabinet. Sony assumes no responsibility for the Wireless LAN is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to the beam. For this product will increase eye hazard. ...
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... devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this ...interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 8 Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Declaration of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two ...
... devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this ...interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 8 Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Declaration of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two ...
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...sony.com/EN/VAIO/. However, there is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in response to an incoming call. You are not shielded and grounded, may result in a residential installation. If requested, this computer...determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❑ Increase the separation...
...sony.com/EN/VAIO/. However, there is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in response to an incoming call. You are not shielded and grounded, may result in a residential installation. If requested, this computer...determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❑ Increase the separation...
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... program this equipment should be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Connection to the internal modem unit of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and... the telephone number of selected VAIO® computers. For the Sony Service Center nearest you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your home has specially wired alarm equipment ...
... program this equipment should be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Connection to the internal modem unit of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and... the telephone number of selected VAIO® computers. For the Sony Service Center nearest you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your home has specially wired alarm equipment ...
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Avis de L'Industrie Canada REMARQUE : Cet équipement est conforme aux Spécifications Techniques des Équipements Terminaux d'Industrie Canada en vigueur. L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel est de 0,1. This equipment should be co-located or operating with any other antenna or transmitter (including supplied wireless devices). L'utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l'utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout ...
Avis de L'Industrie Canada REMARQUE : Cet équipement est conforme aux Spécifications Techniques des Équipements Terminaux d'Industrie Canada en vigueur. L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel est de 0,1. This equipment should be co-located or operating with any other antenna or transmitter (including supplied wireless devices). L'utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l'utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout ...
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L'installateur du présent matériel radio doit s'assurer que l'antenne est située ou pointée de maniére à ce que cette derniére n'émette pas de champs radioélectriques supérieurs aux limites spécifiées par Santé Canada pour le grand public ; Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for home and other intellectual property rights. Use of this product may be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for the general ...
L'installateur du présent matériel radio doit s'assurer que l'antenne est située ou pointée de maniére à ce que cette derniére n'émette pas de champs radioélectriques supérieurs aux limites spécifiées par Santé Canada pour le grand public ; Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for home and other intellectual property rights. Use of this product may be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for the general ...
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VAIO Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO (for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas) © 2007 Sony Corporation/ Printed in China 3-093-637-11(1)
VAIO Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO (for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas) © 2007 Sony Corporation/ Printed in China 3-093-637-11(1)
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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Connecting a Power Source ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...19 Using Your VAIO Computer ...20 Using the Keyboard ...21 Using the Mouse ...28 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the TV Function ...45 Using PC Cards ...63 Using the ExpressCard Module ...66 Using the Memory Stick Media ...70 Using Other Memory Cards ...76 Using the Internet...79 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...80
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Connecting a Power Source ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...19 Using Your VAIO Computer ...20 Using the Keyboard ...21 Using the Mouse ...28 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the TV Function ...45 Using PC Cards ...63 Using the ExpressCard Module ...66 Using the Memory Stick Media ...70 Using Other Memory Cards ...76 Using the Internet...79 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...80
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... Connecting a Printer ...89 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...90 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...93 Setting the Password ...94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...102 Precautions ...108 On Handling the LCD Screen ...109 On Using...
... Connecting a Printer ...89 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...90 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...93 Setting the Password ...94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...102 Precautions ...108 On Handling the LCD Screen ...109 On Using...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...127 Internet ...130 Networking ...132 Optical Discs ...135 Display ...139 Printing ...140 Microphone ...141 Mouse ...142 Speakers ...143 Keyboard...144 Floppy Disks ...145 PC Cards ...146 Audio/Video...148 Memory Stick Media ...149 Peripherals ...150 Support Options ...151 Sony Support Information ...151 Program Support Information...155
n4 N Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...127 Internet ...130 Networking ...132 Optical Discs ...135 Display ...139 Printing ...140 Microphone ...141 Mouse ...142 Speakers ...143 Keyboard...144 Floppy Disks ...145 PC Cards ...146 Audio/Video...148 Memory Stick Media ...149 Peripherals ...150 Support Options ...151 Sony Support Information ...151 Program Support Information...155
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... technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to...
... technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to...
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... at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Contains features of your computer, as well...
... at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Contains features of your computer, as well...
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...in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer - Use a stable work surface large enough to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n7 N Before Use ❑ Stable work... surface - Have breaks during sessions with your wrists in front of you should attempt to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Position of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. Excessive use of your sides. Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you (1).
...in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer - Use a stable work surface large enough to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n7 N Before Use ❑ Stable work... surface - Have breaks during sessions with your wrists in front of you should attempt to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Position of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. Excessive use of your sides. Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you (1).
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... angle of the chair so your comfort and work effectiveness. ❑ Ventilation - Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on your computer, especially on the floor. Adjust the level of the display - While adjusting the viewing angle, do not create glare and reflection on the display.
... angle of the chair so your comfort and work effectiveness. ❑ Ventilation - Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on your computer, especially on the floor. Adjust the level of the display - While adjusting the viewing angle, do not create glare and reflection on the display.
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... (page 15) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 16) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 19) Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with... your computer. n9 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied ...
... (page 15) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 16) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 19) Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with... your computer. n9 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied ...
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...) indicator (page 15) n 10 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to keep the speaker volume on the following pages. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) D Power indicator (page 15) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF...
...) indicator (page 15) n 10 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to keep the speaker volume on the following pages. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) D Power indicator (page 15) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF...
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B Prop-up stand Grasp the side ends with both hands and raise the bottom end, as shown below, to shut down for easy handling. ! Before removing the cover, be sure to place your computer upright. When moving or storing the computer, you can simply push it (page 16). ! Be sure to place your computer on a soft cloth to avoid damage to access the ports and jacks behind it back down your computer. Back n 11 N Getting Started A Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to your computer screen.
B Prop-up stand Grasp the side ends with both hands and raise the bottom end, as shown below, to shut down for easy handling. ! Before removing the cover, be sure to place your computer upright. When moving or storing the computer, you can simply push it (page 16). ! Be sure to place your computer on a soft cloth to avoid damage to access the ports and jacks behind it back down your computer. Back n 11 N Getting Started A Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to your computer screen.