Safety Information
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...ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. VAIO Computer Safety Information Notice © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE... are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Updates and additions to online service providers may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. customers only. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are available to this computer may require a fee and credit...
...ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. VAIO Computer Safety Information Notice © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE... are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Updates and additions to online service providers may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. customers only. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are available to this computer may require a fee and credit...
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...interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. Address: 16450 W. VAIO Computer Safety Information Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies...Operation is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Model No.: PCVA-IMB7A (For models equipped with TV and personal video recording features) This device complies with the limits for FCC-related matters ...
...interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. Address: 16450 W. VAIO Computer Safety Information Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies...Operation is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Model No.: PCVA-IMB7A (For models equipped with TV and personal video recording features) This device complies with the limits for FCC-related matters ...
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...;riel est conforme aux spécifications techniques applicables d'Industrie Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with TV and personal video recording features) Supplementary Television Broadcasting Receiving Apparatus - Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du...of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed 5. Model No.: PCVA-IMB7A (For models equipped with Canadian ICES-003. VAIO Computer Safety Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is an indication...
...;riel est conforme aux spécifications techniques applicables d'Industrie Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with TV and personal video recording features) Supplementary Television Broadcasting Receiving Apparatus - Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du...of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed 5. Model No.: PCVA-IMB7A (For models equipped with Canadian ICES-003. VAIO Computer Safety Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is an indication...
VAIO User Guide
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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!
VAIO User Guide
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Contains features and specifications of your computer, and solving common problems. To access the online User Guide: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Page 3 Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO®...
Contains features and specifications of your computer, and solving common problems. To access the online User Guide: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Page 3 Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO®...
VAIO User Guide
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... 1. For online information about using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on your computer, visit VAIO Life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 1 Y our c omputer may not be used to make custom data... Media Kit. Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software Create picture & video with: DVDs with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition operating s ys tem or M edia C enter hardware features . SonicStage Mastering Studio software - For more information. Click Start ...
... 1. For online information about using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on your computer, visit VAIO Life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 1 Y our c omputer may not be used to make custom data... Media Kit. Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software Create picture & video with: DVDs with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition operating s ys tem or M edia C enter hardware features . SonicStage Mastering Studio software - For more information. Click Start ...
VAIO User Guide
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...stable work effectiveness. Keep your work surface - not angled up your new computer, find the best position. Adjust the level of the chair so your arms and hands are parallel to the floor. Use the display's tilting feature to enable proper ventilation. Placement of you set up or ...the proper position. Lighting - Take breaks during sessions with the top of you more comfortable. Use indirect lighting to support the computer and other input devices so that your feet are using the keyboard - You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the ...
...stable work effectiveness. Keep your work surface - not angled up your new computer, find the best position. Adjust the level of the chair so your arms and hands are parallel to the floor. Use the display's tilting feature to enable proper ventilation. Placement of you set up or ...the proper position. Lighting - Take breaks during sessions with the top of you more comfortable. Use indirect lighting to support the computer and other input devices so that your feet are using the keyboard - You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the ...
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The location of these hardware features or accessories. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About... the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard About the Remote Control About the i.LINK Port Page 6 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown ...
The location of these hardware features or accessories. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About... the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard About the Remote Control About the i.LINK Port Page 6 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown ...
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Page 7 Front panel Your computer may vary from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See ... writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. About the Front Panel The front...
Page 7 Front panel Your computer may vary from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See ... writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. About the Front Panel The front...
VAIO User Guide
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...Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press ...to view videos from your video collection. 13 MORE button Press to view additional options that are available for Media Center features. 14 Directional arrow buttons Press the Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow buttons to move the pointer on a DVD. Press again to restore...
...Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press ...to view videos from your video collection. 13 MORE button Press to view additional options that are available for Media Center features. 14 Directional arrow buttons Press the Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow buttons to move the pointer on a DVD. Press again to restore...
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... your remote control is not being used for more information. 18 LIVE TV button Press to view TV programming. 19 ENTER button Press to activate feature or action, such as shown. 4. Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into place. Turn the remote control over. 2. Press in the tab and lift the battery...
... your remote control is not being used for more information. 18 LIVE TV button Press to view TV programming. 19 ENTER button Press to activate feature or action, such as shown. 4. Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into place. Turn the remote control over. 2. Press in the tab and lift the battery...
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See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 20 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section.
See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 20 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section.
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... Center Edition installed, set up the cables and connections required to use these features before you turn on the power. 3. Press the power button on the display to turn on the power. Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer for more information about s upplied ac c es s ories . To turn on the... turn on the power. 2. See your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for the first time, your computer may vary in appearanc e from the illus tration s hown here. Respond to restart your com puter 1 Y our s upplied s peakers may detect new equipment and display a...
... Center Edition installed, set up the cables and connections required to use these features before you turn on the power. 3. Press the power button on the display to turn on the power. Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer for more information about s upplied ac c es s ories . To turn on the... turn on the power. 2. See your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for the first time, your computer may vary in appearanc e from the illus tration s hown here. Respond to restart your com puter 1 Y our s upplied s peakers may detect new equipment and display a...
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...; Turning Off Your Computer 1 Y our c omputer may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition operating s ys tem or M edia C enter hardware features . Page 27 This section describes how to set up your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for ...TV, DVD, and music viewing, personal video recording, and music playback. Setting Up Media Center Certain VAIO computer models have the Microsoft® Windows®...
...; Turning Off Your Computer 1 Y our c omputer may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition operating s ys tem or M edia C enter hardware features . Page 27 This section describes how to set up your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for ...TV, DVD, and music viewing, personal video recording, and music playback. Setting Up Media Center Certain VAIO computer models have the Microsoft® Windows®...
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...formats on Memory Stick media Some Memory Stick media are equipped with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. Provides the same features and benefits of Memory Stick media are available, but compatibility with SonicStage or OpenMG software. The write-protect tab ...of MagicGate Memory Stick media, in a form that prevents unauthorized duplication or playback. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for exchanging and sharing digital data with authentication and encryption, using only MagicGate...
...formats on Memory Stick media Some Memory Stick media are equipped with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. Provides the same features and benefits of Memory Stick media are available, but compatibility with SonicStage or OpenMG software. The write-protect tab ...of MagicGate Memory Stick media, in a form that prevents unauthorized duplication or playback. If this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for exchanging and sharing digital data with authentication and encryption, using only MagicGate...
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... result in personal injury or equipment damage. The interior hardware configuration of the hardware features mentioned in this section. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on cards or other components. Page 50 Before upgrading your computer may vary from its power source and from telecommunications links, networks, or modems before...
... result in personal injury or equipment damage. The interior hardware configuration of the hardware features mentioned in this section. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on cards or other components. Page 50 Before upgrading your computer may vary from its power source and from telecommunications links, networks, or modems before...
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... to solve common problems and provides helpful information about using your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section, depending on the computer model or configuration purchased. About VAIO Computer Functions About System Security About Media Center About...
... to solve common problems and provides helpful information about using your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the features or software discussed in this section, depending on the computer model or configuration purchased. About VAIO Computer Functions About System Security About Media Center About...
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... be connected to protect your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on the Automatic Updates feature. To use the Automatic Updates feature 1. Connect to set up automatic or scheduled updates. Click Next, and follow the on -screen instructions to ...can get important Windows updates by doing one of your browser. This feature automatically searches for updates, and follow the on -screen instructions. Connect to download computer updates without turning on your computer. This site enables you are connected to download and install the latest...
... be connected to protect your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on the Automatic Updates feature. To use the Automatic Updates feature 1. Connect to set up automatic or scheduled updates. Click Next, and follow the on -screen instructions to ...can get important Windows updates by doing one of your browser. This feature automatically searches for updates, and follow the on -screen instructions. Connect to download computer updates without turning on your computer. This site enables you are connected to download and install the latest...
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... install and run Windows Update. 4. About System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on the Automatic Updates feature. The Microsoft® Windows® operating system is to download and install the latest...
... install and run Windows Update. 4. About System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to your computer against security threats, such as viruses, is preinstalled on the Automatic Updates feature. The Microsoft® Windows® operating system is to download and install the latest...
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... TV recording is already set, cancel it or postpone the analog recording until the scheduled TV recording has finished. Media Center and the analog capture feature of Click to DVD® software, the TV programming may be captured instead of video? Why did my Click to DVD Automatic Mode software. Page...
... TV recording is already set, cancel it or postpone the analog recording until the scheduled TV recording has finished. Media Center and the analog capture feature of Click to DVD® software, the TV programming may be captured instead of video? Why did my Click to DVD Automatic Mode software. Page...