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.... For information about your computer. Go to the Sony online support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which provides updates and supplemental information about the Sony software preinstalled on -screen instructions to register your computer the first time you turn on the computer. Follow the on your computer, click Start in the Windows...
.... For information about your computer. Go to the Sony online support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which provides updates and supplemental information about the Sony software preinstalled on -screen instructions to register your computer the first time you turn on the computer. Follow the on your computer, click Start in the Windows...
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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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... features and specifications of the accessories shown, depending on the computer configuration purchased. Click VAIO User Guide. Your VAIO® computer is available with c ertain c omputer models or may not be supplied with all V A I O ® c omputer models . N ot s upplied with your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs...
... features and specifications of the accessories shown, depending on the computer configuration purchased. Click VAIO User Guide. Your VAIO® computer is available with c ertain c omputer models or may not be supplied with all V A I O ® c omputer models . N ot s upplied with your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs...
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...or personal video DVDs. Sonic DigitalMedia!® software - You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with Click to DVD software - Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software Create picture & video with: DVDs with the appropriate optical ... data CDs or DVDs, or make backup copies of your computer, visit VAIO Support Central. import MPEG, AVI, or Microsoft® DVR-MS files for slide shows; Burn music CDs of your Sony ATRAC CD Walkman; Review the specifications sheet to the Internet....
...or personal video DVDs. Sonic DigitalMedia!® software - You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with Click to DVD software - Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software Create picture & video with: DVDs with the appropriate optical ... data CDs or DVDs, or make backup copies of your computer, visit VAIO Support Central. import MPEG, AVI, or Microsoft® DVR-MS files for slide shows; Burn music CDs of your Sony ATRAC CD Walkman; Review the specifications sheet to the Internet....
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Front panel Your computer may vary from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. Page 8 Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 ... 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...
Front panel Your computer may vary from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. Page 8 Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 ... 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...
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...is amber while the hard disk drive is reading and writing data. 14 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 15 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is placed in Standby mode or turned off. 7 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical ...data from and to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white when the computer is on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. The light turns off when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection...
...is amber while the hard disk drive is reading and writing data. 14 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 15 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is placed in Standby mode or turned off. 7 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical ...data from and to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white when the computer is on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. The light turns off when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection...
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A wireless or PS/2®1 keyboard may be supplied with a P S/2 type c onnec tor that plugs into the bac k panel of your V A I O ® c omputer. Page 14 See your computer's specifications sheet for your VAIO® computer, based on the computer model purchased. About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for details on your computer's supplied accessories. 1A P S/2 ® keyboard is equipped with your keyboard.
A wireless or PS/2®1 keyboard may be supplied with a P S/2 type c onnec tor that plugs into the bac k panel of your V A I O ® c omputer. Page 14 See your computer's specifications sheet for your VAIO® computer, based on the computer model purchased. About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for details on your computer's supplied accessories. 1A P S/2 ® keyboard is equipped with your keyboard.
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...are used to perform certain tasks. Press the button to resume normal operation. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to place the computer in Standby mode. About the Keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to the next.... VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. Press the Mute button again to deactivate the numeric keypad. Press...
...are used to perform certain tasks. Press the button to resume normal operation. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to place the computer in Standby mode. About the Keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to the next.... VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. Press the Mute button again to deactivate the numeric keypad. Press...
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... 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. To set up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to perform specific ...mouse functions. About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel...
... 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. To set up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to perform specific ...mouse functions. About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel...
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...1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. To set up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to perform specific... mouse functions. Before attempting to scroll up the wireless mouse Page 22 About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. ...
...1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. To set up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to perform specific... mouse functions. Before attempting to scroll up the wireless mouse Page 22 About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. ...
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... and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's online specifications sheet. 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. Page...
... and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's online specifications sheet. 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. Page...
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... locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your i.LINK device for more information on your computer. About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- See the instructions supplied ...with your computer. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device. Plug the other end of...
... locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your i.LINK device for more information on your computer. About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- See the instructions supplied ...with your computer. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device. Plug the other end of...
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Connecting the Radio Frequency Receiver The radio frequency receiver enables your c omputer's s pec ific ations s heet for details on s upplied ac c es s ories . See your VAIO® computer to communicate with the wireless keyboard and mouse1. 1C ertain V A I O ® c omputer models are s upplied with a wireles s keyboard and mous e. Page 31
Connecting the Radio Frequency Receiver The radio frequency receiver enables your c omputer's s pec ific ations s heet for details on s upplied ac c es s ories . See your VAIO® computer to communicate with the wireless keyboard and mouse1. 1C ertain V A I O ® c omputer models are s upplied with a wireles s keyboard and mous e. Page 31
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... details about s upplied ac c es s ories . 2O perate the keyboard within 11 inches of the c omputer. Page 33 Connecting a Wireless Keyboard Your VAIO® computer may be within 2 .5 feet of the computer2. When attempting to use the wireless keyboard, you must be supplied with a wireless keyboard1. Before attempting to ...connect the wireless keyboard, confirm that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly inserted into the keyboard before your computer is turned on. 1See your wireless keyboard, it must enable communication between the...
... details about s upplied ac c es s ories . 2O perate the keyboard within 11 inches of the c omputer. Page 33 Connecting a Wireless Keyboard Your VAIO® computer may be within 2 .5 feet of the computer2. When attempting to use the wireless keyboard, you must be supplied with a wireless keyboard1. Before attempting to ...connect the wireless keyboard, confirm that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly inserted into the keyboard before your computer is turned on. 1See your wireless keyboard, it must enable communication between the...
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...to stop working properly. Do not place metal furniture near your keyboard to activate communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer. Always use the same type and manufacture of the radio frequency receiver. 2. Page 34 Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) ... the radio frequency receiver for proper operation. To maintain good communication, operate your wireless keyboard within 2 feet of the VAIO® computer. Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. Press the CONNECT button located on the bottom of ...
...to stop working properly. Do not place metal furniture near your keyboard to activate communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer. Always use the same type and manufacture of the radio frequency receiver. 2. Page 34 Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) ... the radio frequency receiver for proper operation. To maintain good communication, operate your wireless keyboard within 2 feet of the VAIO® computer. Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. Press the CONNECT button located on the bottom of ...
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Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be within 2 feet of battery. To connect your wireless mouse, it must enable communication between the computer and the mouse. Press the CONNECT button, located on the bottom of obstructions that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly ...wireless mouse. Turn the wireless mouse over and slide the power button to use the same type and manufacture of the VAIO® computer. Confirm that have minimal repetitive patterns. Avoid surfaces such as this may create interference, causing your...
Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be within 2 feet of battery. To connect your wireless mouse, it must enable communication between the computer and the mouse. Press the CONNECT button, located on the bottom of obstructions that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly ...wireless mouse. Turn the wireless mouse over and slide the power button to use the same type and manufacture of the VAIO® computer. Confirm that have minimal repetitive patterns. Avoid surfaces such as this may create interference, causing your...
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To connect the keyboard and m ouse Page 36 For details on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse. Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2. Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 1. Plug the keyboard cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer.
To connect the keyboard and m ouse Page 36 For details on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse. Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2. Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 1. Plug the keyboard cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer.
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...- Connection for s etup details . 2A s ub-woofer is available with a 5.1 channel speaker system, or you may be s upplied with your computer. Review the connection instructions provided with a 5 .1 c hannel s peaker s ys tem. Connect the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1...ys tem for an optional microphone. Speaker configuration can vary, depending on the speaker components used. Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with c ertain V A I O c omputer models may wish to the color of the speaker jacks on the back panel...
...- Connection for s etup details . 2A s ub-woofer is available with a 5.1 channel speaker system, or you may be s upplied with your computer. Review the connection instructions provided with a 5 .1 c hannel s peaker s ys tem. Connect the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1...ys tem for an optional microphone. Speaker configuration can vary, depending on the speaker components used. Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with c ertain V A I O c omputer models may wish to the color of the speaker jacks on the back panel...
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... Start menu. From the section, Audio Speaker Configuration, select 6 Channel (5.1 Home Theater) or the desired speaker configuration. The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO. A shortcut menu appears. 4. Select the Audio tab. 6. InterVideo® software automatically detects the type of speaker system. You may notice .... Point to InterVideo WindDVD, and the click on the remote control to return to All Programs. 2. Press on InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO window opens. 3. Click Start in the WinDVD window. To enable S/PDIF, go to the Audio Output Configuration section and select Digital...
... Start menu. From the section, Audio Speaker Configuration, select 6 Channel (5.1 Home Theater) or the desired speaker configuration. The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO. A shortcut menu appears. 4. Select the Audio tab. 6. InterVideo® software automatically detects the type of speaker system. You may notice .... Point to InterVideo WindDVD, and the click on the remote control to return to All Programs. 2. Press on InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO window opens. 3. Click Start in the WinDVD window. To enable S/PDIF, go to the Audio Output Configuration section and select Digital...
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...61607; Setting Up TV Connections Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Controls Connecting Other Devices Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer 1Y our c omputer may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition...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® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system installed, enhancing your music, TV, and video enjoyment. ...
...61607; Setting Up TV Connections Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Controls Connecting Other Devices Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer 1Y our c omputer may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition...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® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system installed, enhancing your music, TV, and video enjoyment. ...