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...Page 1 Go to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. 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...on the computer. Welcome Thank you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Follow the on your computer during the first session, you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® computer! The information provided here is a superb blend of high ...
...Page 1 Go to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. 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...on the computer. Welcome Thank you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Follow the on your computer during the first session, you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® computer! The information provided here is a superb blend of high ...
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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! 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
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...with c ertain c omputer models or may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Click Start in appearanc e. Click VAIO User Guide. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer. See your c omputer's s pec ific ation s heet for details on your c omputer's s ... the software programs included with System or Application Recovery CDs. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO® Com puter Welcom e - Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, then click...
...with c ertain c omputer models or may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Click Start in appearanc e. Click VAIO User Guide. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer. See your c omputer's s pec ific ation s heet for details on your c omputer's s ... the software programs included with System or Application Recovery CDs. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO® Com puter Welcom e - Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, then click...
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... or make backup copies of your computer. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on -screen instructions to verify supplied accessories and the operating system installed on VAIO computers equipped with : Sonic DigitalMedia!® software - Review the specifications... optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). Click Recovery Guide. Connect to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software Create picture & video with: DVDs with : SonicStage software - Burn music CDs from an i.LINK ...
... or make backup copies of your computer. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on -screen instructions to verify supplied accessories and the operating system installed on VAIO computers equipped with : Sonic DigitalMedia!® software - Review the specifications... optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). Click Recovery Guide. Connect to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software Create picture & video with: DVDs with : SonicStage software - Burn music CDs from an i.LINK ...
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... data from the illustrations shown in this section. Page 8 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...
... data from the illustrations shown in this section. Page 8 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...
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All proPdaugcets9 The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on . i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC). 13 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while the hard disk drive is reading ... C ard , or C ompac tFlas h®/M ic rodrive s lots . 5 Media access indicator1 Light is amber when reading or writing data to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white when the computer is placed in Standby mode or turned off . 15 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is on...
All proPdaugcets9 The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on . i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC). 13 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while the hard disk drive is reading ... C ard , or C ompac tFlas h®/M ic rodrive s lots . 5 Media access indicator1 Light is amber when reading or writing data to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white when the computer is placed in Standby mode or turned off . 15 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is on...
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A wireless or PS/2®1 keyboard may be supplied with your VAIO® computer, based on your computer's supplied accessories. 1A P S/2 ® keyboard is equipped with a P S/2 type c onnec tor that plugs into the bac k panel of your keyboard. About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for details on the computer model purchased. See your computer's specifications sheet for your V A I O ® c omputer. Page 14
A wireless or PS/2®1 keyboard may be supplied with your VAIO® computer, based on your computer's supplied accessories. 1A P S/2 ® keyboard is equipped with a P S/2 type c onnec tor that plugs into the bac k panel of your keyboard. About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for details on the computer model purchased. See your computer's specifications sheet for your V A I O ® c omputer. Page 14
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...arrow keys move the pointer on the screen. Volume Control Mute Press a button to resume normal operation. About the Keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to turn off the speaker sound. Standby Press...the button to the next. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the button to perform certain tasks. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric...
...arrow keys move the pointer on the screen. Volume Control Mute Press a button to resume normal operation. About the Keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to turn off the speaker sound. Standby Press...the button to the next. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the button to perform certain tasks. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric...
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... the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to use the wireless optical mouse with a wireless optical mouse1. 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...
... the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to use the wireless optical mouse with a wireless optical mouse1. 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...
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... mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel 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 (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on...
... mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel 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 (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on...
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... remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. 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.
... remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. 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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... i.LINK device and on installation and use. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device. About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port.
... i.LINK device and on installation and use. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device. About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port.
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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 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.
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... the computer and the keyboard. When attempting to use the wireless keyboard, you must be supplied with a wireless keyboard1. Page 33 Connecting a Wireless Keyboard Your VAIO® computer may be within 2 .5 feet of the computer2.
... the computer and the keyboard. When attempting to use the wireless keyboard, you must be supplied with a wireless keyboard1. Page 33 Connecting a Wireless Keyboard Your VAIO® computer may be within 2 .5 feet of the computer2.
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... keyboard requires unobstructed communication with 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 the radio frequency...
... keyboard requires unobstructed communication with 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 the radio frequency...
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... smooth glass, or magazines that have minimal repetitive patterns. Avoid surfaces such as this may be within 2 feet of the VAIO® computer. Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly inserted into the mouse before your computer is free of the ... wireless mouse within 11 inches of obstructions that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly installed. Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse Your VAIO® computer may create interference, causing your wireless mouse, it must enable communication between the computer and the mouse. Before attempting...
... smooth glass, or magazines that have minimal repetitive patterns. Avoid surfaces such as this may be within 2 feet of the VAIO® computer. Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly inserted into the mouse before your computer is free of the ... wireless mouse within 11 inches of obstructions that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly installed. Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse Your VAIO® computer may create interference, causing your wireless mouse, it must enable communication between the computer and the mouse. Before attempting...
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For details on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and m ouse Page 36 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. 2. Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse.
For details on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and m ouse Page 36 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. 2. Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse.
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... (5.1 channel speaker system3) Black Rear - Connect an audio device. 1Speaker s ys tem c onnec tions vary by model and manufac turer. Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a 5.1 channel speaker system, or you may wish to the color of your computer. Review the connection instructions provided with...
... (5.1 channel speaker system3) Black Rear - Connect an audio device. 1Speaker s ys tem c onnec tions vary by model and manufac turer. Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a 5.1 channel speaker system, or you may wish to the color of your computer. Review the connection instructions provided with...
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The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO. Page 39 Click Setup..., to External Processor. 7. From the section, Audio Speaker Configuration, select 6 Channel (5.1 Home Theater) or the desired speaker configuration. Click Apply, and ... Start in the WinDVD window. Right-click in the Windows® taskbar, and point to the Media Center Start menu. Press on InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO window opens. 3. 8.
The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO. Page 39 Click Setup..., to External Processor. 7. From the section, Audio Speaker Configuration, select 6 Channel (5.1 Home Theater) or the desired speaker configuration. Click Apply, and ... Start in the WinDVD window. Right-click in the Windows® taskbar, and point to the Media Center Start menu. Press on InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO window opens. 3. 8.
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..., DVD, and music viewing, personal video recording, and music playback. Page 43 Media Center provides many options for more information. Setting Up Media Center Certain VAIO computer models have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system installed, enhancing your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. ...
..., DVD, and music viewing, personal video recording, and music playback. Page 43 Media Center provides many options for more information. Setting Up Media Center Certain VAIO computer models have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system installed, enhancing your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. ...