2006 VAIO Accessories Guide
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Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Neoprene Protection...S360/P, S200, S100 series VGP-AMC1 VGN-TX800, TX700, TX600 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 series VGN-UX180P Desktops RB Series RC Series VA Series XL Series $89.99 • • • $149.99 • • ... 16.5" x 5.5" VGP-AMB8 13" x 17" x 3.5" VGP-AMB9 12" x 17.5" x 3" VGP-AML1 12.6" x 17.8" x 3.5" * Available only on Sony Style® stores or website. 200 Disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1B2 $749.99 • Centralized storage for audio CD and movie DVD collection...
Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Neoprene Protection...S360/P, S200, S100 series VGP-AMC1 VGN-TX800, TX700, TX600 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 series VGN-UX180P Desktops RB Series RC Series VA Series XL Series $89.99 • • • $149.99 • • ... 16.5" x 5.5" VGP-AMB8 13" x 17" x 3.5" VGP-AMB9 12" x 17.5" x 3" VGP-AML1 12.6" x 17.8" x 3.5" * Available only on Sony Style® stores or website. 200 Disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1B2 $749.99 • Centralized storage for audio CD and movie DVD collection...
2006 VAIO Accessories Guide
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..., VGA out and DVI-D ports. VGP-PRUX1: 1 4-pin i.LINK®5 interface, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA-Out, A/V-out and DC in . Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are suggested retail prices. 1 GB means one billion bytes when referring to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. VGP..., S400, S370, S380 Series VGN-S360/P, S200, S100 series VGN-TX800, TX700, TX600 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 series VGN-UX180P Desktops RB Series RC Series VA Series XL Series $39.99 • • $149.99 $69.99 $79.99 • • •...
..., VGA out and DVI-D ports. VGP-PRUX1: 1 4-pin i.LINK®5 interface, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA-Out, A/V-out and DC in . Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are suggested retail prices. 1 GB means one billion bytes when referring to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. VGP..., S400, S370, S380 Series VGN-S360/P, S200, S100 series VGN-TX800, TX700, TX600 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 series VGN-UX180P Desktops RB Series RC Series VA Series XL Series $39.99 • • $149.99 $69.99 $79.99 • • •...
VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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DDRW3 Max. Read DVD-ROM: 8X, CD-ROM: 24X Max. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 T TX S SZ B BX FJ FS FE A AX SERIES: Model # NOTEBOOKS VGN-AX570G, AX580G VGN-A790 VGN-A600 Series VGN-A290, ... VGN-S500, S400, S370, S380 Series VGN-S360/P, S200, S100 Series VGN-TX600, TX700 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 Series DESKTOPS VGC-RB Series VGC-RC Series VGC-VA Series Neoprene Case VGP-XXXX $22.99 Portfolio Case Protection Case Leather Protection Case Protection Case Carrying Case Brief Case PCGA-CK5Z...
DDRW3 Max. Read DVD-ROM: 8X, CD-ROM: 24X Max. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 T TX S SZ B BX FJ FS FE A AX SERIES: Model # NOTEBOOKS VGN-AX570G, AX580G VGN-A790 VGN-A600 Series VGN-A290, ... VGN-S500, S400, S370, S380 Series VGN-S360/P, S200, S100 Series VGN-TX600, TX700 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 Series DESKTOPS VGC-RB Series VGC-RC Series VGC-VA Series Neoprene Case VGP-XXXX $22.99 Portfolio Case Protection Case Leather Protection Case Protection Case Carrying Case Brief Case PCGA-CK5Z...
VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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...T200 Series, T100 Series • • • • • • VGP-AC16V8 BPS3/BPS3A DESKTOPS VGC-RB Series • • • VGC-RC Series • • • VGC-VA Series • • • Battery Charger A/V DOCK Docking Station VGP-BC1 VGP-PRFS10V VGP-XXXX... Bluetooth® devices varies. 4 i.LINK is prohibited. All other . 5 Shown with Hard Drive not include. ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, Click to DVD, Digital Living System, i.Link, and RoomLink are suggested retail prices. 1 GB means one billion bytes when ...
...T200 Series, T100 Series • • • • • • VGP-AC16V8 BPS3/BPS3A DESKTOPS VGC-RB Series • • • VGC-RC Series • • • VGC-VA Series • • • Battery Charger A/V DOCK Docking Station VGP-BC1 VGP-PRFS10V VGP-XXXX... Bluetooth® devices varies. 4 i.LINK is prohibited. All other . 5 Shown with Hard Drive not include. ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, Click to DVD, Digital Living System, i.Link, and RoomLink are suggested retail prices. 1 GB means one billion bytes when ...
VGC-RC Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... (red) is disconnected. Identify the location of the hard drive's connections as this promotes static build-up out of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is turned off and the power cord is identified with [1] and the Power Cable (P7) with [2]. Remove jewelry before ...so can result in and release the pressure. Remove Side Panel. Step 3. Place the computer on a solid surface with your desktop computer on the right side panel. P/N 994636300 Rev. VGC-RC Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy ...
... (red) is disconnected. Identify the location of the hard drive's connections as this promotes static build-up out of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is turned off and the power cord is identified with [1] and the Power Cable (P7) with [2]. Remove jewelry before ...so can result in and release the pressure. Remove Side Panel. Step 3. Place the computer on a solid surface with your desktop computer on the right side panel. P/N 994636300 Rev. VGC-RC Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy ...
VGC-RC Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... all holes in alignment Step 6. Some force may be required to Sony following the instructions described on each side) are in alignment. Step 9. B 2/2 Slide out the original drive. IMPORTANT! VGC-RC Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions [1] [2] Step 4. Power on your computer and continue with all 4 holes (2 on the back of the handle...
... all holes in alignment Step 6. Some force may be required to Sony following the instructions described on each side) are in alignment. Step 9. B 2/2 Slide out the original drive. IMPORTANT! VGC-RC Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions [1] [2] Step 4. Power on your computer and continue with all 4 holes (2 on the back of the handle...
Safety Information
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... card information. Some of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. 2 SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF,...with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations ...
... card information. Some of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. 2 SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF,...with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations ...
Safety Information
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... upgrades, and Internet services or offers that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other trademarks are uniform among participating nations. customers only. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to U.S. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
... upgrades, and Internet services or offers that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other trademarks are uniform among participating nations. customers only. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to U.S. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
Safety Information
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..., depending on your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. For customers in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your installed optical drives. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may be regulated if sold in the United States: This...
..., depending on your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. For customers in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your installed optical drives. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may be regulated if sold in the United States: This...
Safety Information
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...is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. Refer servicing to beam. Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. Caution-The use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication... accessible. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM: Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to disassemble the drive cabinet. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open...
...is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. Refer servicing to beam. Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. Caution-The use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication... accessible. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM: Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to disassemble the drive cabinet. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open...
Safety Information
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... used in a particular installation. Operation is encouraged to try to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-A51L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC rules. This equipment has been tested and found to correct the interference by ...Drive San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone: 858-942-2230 This phone number is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. This device complies with the limits for FCC-related matters only.
... used in a particular installation. Operation is encouraged to try to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-A51L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC rules. This equipment has been tested and found to correct the interference by ...Drive San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone: 858-942-2230 This phone number is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. This device complies with the limits for FCC-related matters only.
Safety Information
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...with FCC Class B limits may be provided to this computer product. If requested, this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for information. The telephone company may be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. If this number must be attached to ...; Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on the Web at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. On the modem card is a label that to state tariffs. If you to make changes in this equipment causes harm to file ...
...with FCC Class B limits may be provided to this computer product. If requested, this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for information. The telephone company may be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. If this number must be attached to ...; Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on the Web at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. On the modem card is a label that to state tariffs. If you to make changes in this equipment causes harm to file ...
Safety Information
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Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each ... program this information into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation. 9 Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Conexant modem RD02-D110 This supplier's declaration of selected VAIO® computers.
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each ... program this information into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation. 9 Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Conexant modem RD02-D110 This supplier's declaration of selected VAIO® computers.
Safety Information
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... remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries us ée. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in this device may be prohibited. Do not disassemble...incendie ou de brûlures chimiques. Garder hors de portée des enfants. 11 The battery pack used batteries according to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas, the disposal of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.
... remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries us ée. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in this device may be prohibited. Do not disassemble...incendie ou de brûlures chimiques. Garder hors de portée des enfants. 11 The battery pack used batteries according to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas, the disposal of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.
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VAIO Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ (for customers in Latin American countries or areas) © 2006 Sony Corporation/ Printed in U.S.A. 2-668-581-11(1)
VAIO Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ (for customers in Latin American countries or areas) © 2006 Sony Corporation/ Printed in U.S.A. 2-668-581-11(1)
User Guide
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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Setting Up Your Computer ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Mouse ...36 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the TV Function ...46 Using the Memory Stick Media ...62 Using Other Memory Cards ...66 Using the Internet...70
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Setting Up Your Computer ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Mouse ...36 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the TV Function ...46 Using the Memory Stick Media ...62 Using Other Memory Cards ...66 Using the Internet...70
User Guide
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... an i.LINK Device ...79 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...83 Setting the Password ...84 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...90 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...91 Opening and Closing the Computer...92 Adding and Removing Memory...95 Installing an Add-on Card...
... an i.LINK Device ...79 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...83 Setting the Password ...84 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...90 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...91 Opening and Closing the Computer...92 Adding and Removing Memory...95 Installing an Add-on Card...
User Guide
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n4 N Precautions ...126 On Handling the LCD Screen ...127 On Using the Power Source ...128 On Handling Your Computer...129 On Handling Floppy Disks ...131 On Handling Discs ...132 On Using Headphones...132 On Handling Memory Stick Media...133 On Handling the Hard Disk ...134 Troubleshooting ...135 Computer ...136 System Security ...143 Internet ...145 CDs and DVDs...147 Display ...152 Printing ...153 Microphone ...154 Mouse ...155 Speakers ...157 Keyboard...159 Floppy Disks ...160 Audio/Video...161 Memory Stick Media ...162 Peripherals ...163
n4 N Precautions ...126 On Handling the LCD Screen ...127 On Using the Power Source ...128 On Handling Your Computer...129 On Handling Floppy Disks ...131 On Handling Discs ...132 On Using Headphones...132 On Handling Memory Stick Media...133 On Handling the Hard Disk ...134 Troubleshooting ...135 Computer ...136 System Security ...143 Internet ...145 CDs and DVDs...147 Display ...152 Printing ...153 Microphone ...154 Mouse ...155 Speakers ...157 Keyboard...159 Floppy Disks ...160 Audio/Video...161 Memory Stick Media ...162 Peripherals ...163
User Guide
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Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer.
Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer.