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... subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions. 2 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, OR BROWSING IN... INC. reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Refer to this product. All rights reserved. Use of such software is ...
... subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions. 2 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, OR BROWSING IN... INC. reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Refer to this product. All rights reserved. Use of such software is ...
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...software product(s) included with this computer may apply). 3 Use of Intel Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is a registered trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades...came with your system, such as copy protection and content management technology. 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...
...software product(s) included with this computer may apply). 3 Use of Intel Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is a registered trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades...came with your system, such as copy protection and content management technology. 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...
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... outlet shall be installed near a pacemaker, make sure it is at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network... the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in the United States. direct sunlight; moisture or rain; Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed...
... outlet shall be installed near a pacemaker, make sure it is at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network... the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in the United States. direct sunlight; moisture or rain; Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed...
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... Inc. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, you can write 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This... equipped with TV and personal video recording features) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not...
... Inc. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, you can write 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This... equipped with TV and personal video recording features) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not...
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...the FCC Rules. The telephone company may be advised of your authority to operate this computer product. All cables used to connect this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the... and grounded, may request that interference will notify the customer as soon as determined by one or more of the equipment. You are the REN without a decimal point (e.g. 03 is... this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. If this number must be provided to the telephone company. ...
...the FCC Rules. The telephone company may be advised of your authority to operate this computer product. All cables used to connect this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the... and grounded, may request that interference will notify the customer as soon as determined by one or more of the equipment. You are the REN without a decimal point (e.g. 03 is... this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. If this number must be provided to the telephone company. ...
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... and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of selected VAIO® computers. If you , call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of...
... and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of selected VAIO® computers. If you , call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of...
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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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... leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner ...information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n5 N Before Use Before ...
... leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner ...information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n5 N Before Use Before ...
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.../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 - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about restoring individual software programs...
.../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 - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about restoring individual software programs...
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... to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer 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...
... to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer 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...
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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 (...
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 (...
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... the indicator is not being used . n 15 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is equipped with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in green when the power of the indicator lights.... MONITOR OFF Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off , the memory card is on .) When the indicator...
... the indicator is not being used . n 15 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is equipped with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in green when the power of the indicator lights.... MONITOR OFF Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off , the memory card is on .) When the indicator...
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... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 21) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 28) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the ... (page 70) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 76) ❑ Using the Internet (page 79) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 80) n 20 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 21) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 28) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the ... (page 70) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 76) ❑ Using the Internet (page 79) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 80) n 20 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
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...One press magnifies the contents by 50%. Launches the Windows Mail software (on models without a TV tuner board). ✍ You can change these button assignments with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in the foreground Internet Explorer window. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer... (-) the volume. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to magnify the contents in its help file. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central. S3: Opens the Media Center Start menu (on and off. Fn + F10: Changes the screen resolution. The default tasks...
...One press magnifies the contents by 50%. Launches the Windows Mail software (on models without a TV tuner board). ✍ You can change these button assignments with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in the foreground Internet Explorer window. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer... (-) the volume. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to magnify the contents in its help file. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central. S3: Opens the Media Center Start menu (on and off. Fn + F10: Changes the screen resolution. The default tasks...
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... (Connect): Turns on while the AA batteries for the lower level of power consumption. G Indicators (Battery): turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for use (page 26). K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to batteries wear out.... n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to perform basic math calculations. when the (Num lock): Turns on while ...
... (Connect): Turns on while the AA batteries for the lower level of power consumption. G Indicators (Battery): turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for use (page 26). K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to batteries wear out.... n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to perform basic math calculations. when the (Num lock): Turns on while ...
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C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit.
C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit.
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n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. ! Always use the same type and manufacture of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer for use the wireless keyboard, you use the keyboard Four AA ... on the bottom of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with your computer. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. ...
n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. ! Always use the same type and manufacture of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer for use the wireless keyboard, you use the keyboard Four AA ... on the bottom of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with your computer. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. ...