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... Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. You are not able to become familiar with the hardware and software programs included with your computer the first time you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® computer! Follow the on your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Click...
... Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. You are not able to become familiar with the hardware and software programs included with your computer the first time you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® computer! Follow the on your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Click...
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... details on the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system1, the software programs included with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO® Com puter Welcom e - It also includes information on the accessories supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Click...
... details on the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system1, the software programs included with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO® Com puter Welcom e - It also includes information on the accessories supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Click...
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... about the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Click the Manuals/Specs/Warranty button and follow the on VAIO computers equipped with Click to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. or make backup copies of your data with : SonicStage software - Specifications - Click Start in the Windows® taskbar...
... about the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Click the Manuals/Specs/Warranty button and follow the on VAIO computers equipped with Click to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. or make backup copies of your data with : SonicStage software - Specifications - Click Start in the Windows® taskbar...
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... 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 ...Wireless Mouse About the Remote Control About the i.LINK Port Page 7 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer and supplied accessories. The location of these hardware features or accessories. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
... 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 ...Wireless Mouse About the Remote Control About the i.LINK Port Page 7 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer and supplied accessories. The location of these hardware features or accessories. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
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... to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. 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 SmartMedia or xD-Picture Card media. 4 ... from the illustrations shown in this section. Page 8 Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 SmartMedia (SM)/xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes data...
... to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. 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 SmartMedia or xD-Picture Card media. 4 ... from the illustrations shown in this section. Page 8 Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 SmartMedia (SM)/xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes data...
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...supplied and optional accessories. Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer's specification sheet for details on hardware configuration. See your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner.... The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. Page ...
...supplied and optional accessories. Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer's specification sheet for details on hardware configuration. See your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner.... The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. Page ...
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About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for details on the computer model purchased. Page 14 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. See your computer's specifications sheet for your VAIO® computer, based on your computer's supplied accessories. 1A P S/2 ® keyboard is equipped with your keyboard.
About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for details on the computer model purchased. Page 14 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. See your computer's specifications sheet for your VAIO® computer, based on your computer's supplied accessories. 1A P S/2 ® keyboard is equipped with your keyboard.
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... the keyboard and the computer. Identifying keys and functions Your keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the computer. 3 Battery compartment Compartment for the supplied AA batteries. About the wireless keyboard Set up your wireless keyboard and insert the batteries before attempting to communicate with additional keys that perform specific functions. Wireless keyboard Page...
... the keyboard and the computer. Identifying keys and functions Your keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the computer. 3 Battery compartment Compartment for the supplied AA batteries. About the wireless keyboard Set up your wireless keyboard and insert the batteries before attempting to communicate with additional keys that perform specific functions. Wireless keyboard Page...
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...the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to place the computer in Standby mode. Directional Arrows The Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the screen. About the Keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function ...key may vary from one application to the next. Press the button to perform basic math calculations. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Standby Press the button to...
...the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to place the computer in Standby mode. Directional Arrows The Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the screen. About the Keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function ...key may vary from one application to the next. Press the button to perform basic math calculations. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Standby Press the button to...
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To set up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. Wireless m ouse (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the...mouse with a wireless optical mouse1. About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. Before attempting to perform specific mouse functions. Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to scroll up the...
To set up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. Wireless m ouse (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the...mouse with a wireless optical mouse1. About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. Before attempting to perform specific mouse functions. Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to scroll up the...
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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 Rotate the wheel to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. To set up or down on or... turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to use the wireless optical mouse with a wireless optical mouse1. Before attempting 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 Rotate the wheel to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. To set up or down on or... turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to use the wireless optical mouse with a wireless optical mouse1. Before attempting to perform specific mouse functions.
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...The Media Center remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. Page 24 This section describes the basic functions of your computer's online specifications sheet. Rem ote Control 1 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to your music playlists. 2 MY TV button Press to view.... For details about supplied accessories, see your remote control. 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.
...The Media Center remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. Page 24 This section describes the basic functions of your computer's online specifications sheet. Rem ote Control 1 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to your music playlists. 2 MY TV button Press to view.... For details about supplied accessories, see your remote control. 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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... TV or video. REPLAY button Press to move media forward, for your area. 8 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to begin recording. RECORD button Press to select specific channels or enter text. Page 25 PLAY button Press to begin media playback. 4 BACK button Press to return to the previous window. 5 VOL button Press...
... TV or video. REPLAY button Press to move media forward, for your area. 8 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to begin recording. RECORD button Press to select specific channels or enter text. Page 25 PLAY button Press to begin media playback. 4 BACK button Press to return to the previous window. 5 VOL button Press...
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The location of the hardware features described in this section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Radio Frequency Receiver Connecting a Wireless Keyboard Connecting the... Speaker System Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 29 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in the ...
The location of the hardware features described in this section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Radio Frequency Receiver Connecting a Wireless Keyboard Connecting the... Speaker System Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 29 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in the ...
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If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased. Page 30
If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased. Page 30
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Plug the keyboard cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 1. To connect the keyboard and m ouse Page 36 Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2. For details on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse.
Plug the keyboard cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 1. To connect the keyboard and m ouse Page 36 Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2. For details on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse.
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... (splitter). Insert the telephone's cable into the wall jack. Connecting the Telephone and Modem Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect your installed modem with your computer 3. To connect the modem 1. Unplug your network administrator. Insert one end of a second telephone...-TX,or 1000BASE-T cables to a network, see your telephone cable from the wall jack and set aside. 2. Unplug your computer's Ethernet port specification. Plug the other jack on the back panel of the splitter device into the modem line jack located on the splitter device....
... (splitter). Insert the telephone's cable into the wall jack. Connecting the Telephone and Modem Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect your installed modem with your computer 3. To connect the modem 1. Unplug your network administrator. Insert one end of a second telephone...-TX,or 1000BASE-T cables to a network, see your telephone cable from the wall jack and set aside. 2. Unplug your computer's Ethernet port specification. Plug the other jack on the back panel of the splitter device into the modem line jack located on the splitter device....
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... about your computer's hardware configuration. Page 44 Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in this section. See the online Specifications sheet for...
... about your computer's hardware configuration. Page 44 Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in this section. See the online Specifications sheet for...
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...VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the media. Insert the memory card into the reader, in the proper direction. Opening a front panel cov er 1. If the memory card does not go into the reader. See your computer's specification...Inserting a Memory Card Your memory card reader(s) may be located behind a protective cover on the computer model purchased. Page 58 Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's memory card reader configuration. Do not force the card into the reader easily, remove it in...
...VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the media. Insert the memory card into the reader, in the proper direction. Opening a front panel cov er 1. If the memory card does not go into the reader. See your computer's specification...Inserting a Memory Card Your memory card reader(s) may be located behind a protective cover on the computer model purchased. Page 58 Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's memory card reader configuration. Do not force the card into the reader easily, remove it in...
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... an anti-static package. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory Page 68 See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your printer. 2. See Before upgrading your computer and any cables, add-on both sides of the module and lift it from your...
... an anti-static package. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory Page 68 See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your printer. 2. See Before upgrading your computer and any cables, add-on both sides of the module and lift it from your...