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... Electronic 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 then...
... Electronic 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 then...
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Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking Your Computer Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking Your Computer Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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...The online specifications sheet provides information about supplied accessories and your computer. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO® Com puter Welcom e - Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your VAIO computer. See your c omputer's s pec ific ation s heet...; XP Media Center Edition operating system1, the software programs included with your computer. Page 3 Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. It...
...The online specifications sheet provides information about supplied accessories and your computer. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO® Com puter Welcom e - Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your VAIO computer. See your c omputer's s pec ific ation s heet...; XP Media Center Edition operating system1, the software programs included with your computer. Page 3 Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. It...
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... DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on -screen instructions to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft...the Documentation button and follow the on VAIO computers equipped with : SonicStage software - Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software Create picture & video with: DVDs with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer, visit VAIO Life. import MPEG, AVI, or...
... DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on -screen instructions to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft...the Documentation button and follow the on VAIO computers equipped with : SonicStage software - Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software Create picture & video with: DVDs with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer, visit VAIO Life. import MPEG, AVI, or...
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Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online ... xD-Picture Card media. 4 CompactFlash® and Microdrive memory card reader Reads and writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. Front panel Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. The location of these...
Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online ... xD-Picture Card media. 4 CompactFlash® and Microdrive memory card reader Reads and writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. Front panel Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. The location of these...
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i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The light turns off . 7 ... disk drive is reading and writing data. 14 Power button The power button turns the computer on . The i.PLaIgNeK 8 5 Media access indicator1 Light is amber when reading or writing data to a memory card ...reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on /off. 15 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is placed in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is in Standby mode. 1 T he media ac...
i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The light turns off . 7 ... disk drive is reading and writing data. 14 Power button The power button turns the computer on . The i.PLaIgNeK 8 5 Media access indicator1 Light is amber when reading or writing data to a memory card ...reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on /off. 15 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is placed in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is in Standby mode. 1 T he media ac...
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VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. Press the Mute button again to perform basic math calculations. Standby Press the button to place the computer in certain software applications. When the indicator is set to the next. ... (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are active. Pressing this key is off the speaker sound. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with all software applications. Mute Press the button to perform certain tasks. When the indicator is...
VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. Press the Mute button again to perform basic math calculations. Standby Press the button to place the computer in certain software applications. When the indicator is set to the next. ... (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are active. Pressing this key is off the speaker sound. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with all software applications. Mute Press the button to perform certain tasks. When the indicator is...
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For details about supplied accessories, see your music playlists. 2 MY TV button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to your computer's online specifications sheet. Rem ote Control 1 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set ...can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. Page 15 About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with certain VAIO® computer models that are equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system.
For details about supplied accessories, see your music playlists. 2 MY TV button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to your computer's online specifications sheet. Rem ote Control 1 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set ...can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. Page 15 About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with certain VAIO® computer models that are equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system.
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... connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port. Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your computer. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed... 6 watts. Plug the other end of the cable into this port. 2. About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Page 19 or 6-pin i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on installation and use.
... connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port. Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your computer. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed... 6 watts. Plug the other end of the cable into this port. 2. About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Page 19 or 6-pin i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on installation and use.
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For information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for more information about s upplied ac c es s ories . To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. To ... the L Out jack on the back panel of the AC adapter into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. Plug the jack end of your computer. 3. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. See your...
For information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for more information about s upplied ac c es s ories . To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. To ... the L Out jack on the back panel of the AC adapter into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. Plug the jack end of your computer. 3. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. See your...
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...VAIO computer models have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system installed, enhancing 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 not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M...
...VAIO computer models have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system installed, enhancing 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 not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M...
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... may vary from the illustrations shown in your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for your home. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of cable service...
... may vary from the illustrations shown in your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for your home. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of cable service...
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...ends of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to reorient the antenna for better reception. To connect in standard antenna m ode (air) Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your in your home may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional) to connect your antenna outlet. If you are ..., adapters or connection equipment not supplied with certain video cables. Page 30 Connecting to a standard antenna (air) system You can connect your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or 2 from the previous section, Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) The antenna ...
...ends of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to reorient the antenna for better reception. To connect in standard antenna m ode (air) Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your in your home may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional) to connect your antenna outlet. If you are ..., adapters or connection equipment not supplied with certain video cables. Page 30 Connecting to a standard antenna (air) system You can connect your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or 2 from the previous section, Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) The antenna ...
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...a device with a stereo A/V dubbing cable 1. Connect an S-video cable (optional) directly into the S-video jack on the back panel of your computer. 2. Connect the other end of the S-video cable into the appropriate port on your compatible VCR or camcorder. You can connect a VCR or ... composite audio In jacks. Connect the other ends of the dual audio cable to your VCR or camcorder. Connect the other devices to your VAIO® computer. Connecting a device with an audio cable 1. Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with an S-video cable 1. Connecting a device with triple RCA...
...a device with a stereo A/V dubbing cable 1. Connect an S-video cable (optional) directly into the S-video jack on the back panel of your computer. 2. Connect the other end of the S-video cable into the appropriate port on your compatible VCR or camcorder. You can connect a VCR or ... composite audio In jacks. Connect the other ends of the dual audio cable to your VCR or camcorder. Connect the other devices to your VAIO® computer. Connecting a device with an audio cable 1. Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with an S-video cable 1. Connecting a device with triple RCA...
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You are not able to register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. If you are prompted to register your computer during the first session, you can register your computer the first time you may be having with Sony Sony Customer Support - Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you turn on -screen...
You are not able to register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. If you are prompted to register your computer during the first session, you can register your computer the first time you may be having with Sony Sony Customer Support - Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you turn on -screen...
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About Your Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers1 that are compatible with all of memory cards. Page 44 Mem ory card readers and com patible m edia 1 Y our c ... can use your c omputer, s ee the online s pec ific ations s heet. T o view the s pec ific ations for the ins talled memory c ard readers for your computer's memory card readers to transfer data between digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
About Your Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers1 that are compatible with all of memory cards. Page 44 Mem ory card readers and com patible m edia 1 Y our c ... can use your c omputer, s ee the online s pec ific ations s heet. T o view the s pec ific ations for the ins talled memory c ard readers for your computer's memory card readers to transfer data between digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
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...verify you want to use. 2. Do not force the card into the reader easily, remove it in the direction of the arrow on the computer model purchased. The style and location of front panel cover varies, depending on the media. Page 45 Opening a front panel cov er 1.... the proper direction. If the memory card does not go into the reader. Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's memory card reader configuration. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the side panel. Inserting a Memory ...
...verify you want to use. 2. Do not force the card into the reader easily, remove it in the direction of the arrow on the computer model purchased. The style and location of front panel cover varies, depending on the media. Page 45 Opening a front panel cov er 1.... the proper direction. If the memory card does not go into the reader. Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's memory card reader configuration. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the side panel. Inserting a Memory ...
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... to the un-LOCK position, you slide the write-protect tab to information recorded on your computer, closing any data created with a write-protect tab1. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Provides the same features and benefits of Memory Stick PRO media, in... - Locking the Mem ory Stick Media If your computer stops recognizing your Memory Stick media's contents. For details about us ing your computer. You can store different data formats on Memory Stick® media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for exchanging and sharing ...
... to the un-LOCK position, you slide the write-protect tab to information recorded on your computer, closing any data created with a write-protect tab1. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Provides the same features and benefits of Memory Stick PRO media, in... - Locking the Mem ory Stick Media If your computer stops recognizing your Memory Stick media's contents. For details about us ing your computer. You can store different data formats on Memory Stick® media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for exchanging and sharing ...
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Save the card's contents to your computer. See the information supplied with the device for details how to format the memory card. If your device does not recognize memory card that has been formatted by using the device, not your hard disk drive. 2. Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to share your memory card between your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must be formatted properly. Format the memory card by your computer, follow these steps: 1. Page 48 Reformat the memory card using it in the device first.
Save the card's contents to your computer. See the information supplied with the device for details how to format the memory card. If your device does not recognize memory card that has been formatted by using the device, not your hard disk drive. 2. Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to share your memory card between your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must be formatted properly. Format the memory card by your computer, follow these steps: 1. Page 48 Reformat the memory card using it in the device first.
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This section describes how to increase the functionality of your system. Overview About Opening the Computer About Add-on Card Installation About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 49 Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your VAIO® computer.
This section describes how to increase the functionality of your system. Overview About Opening the Computer About Add-on Card Installation About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 49 Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on your VAIO® computer.