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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...charger and PC lock. Accessible capacity may not communicate with each other trademarks are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are trademarks of Sony used only to hard drive capacity. Printed in . cation Camera VGP-UVC100 Standard Capacity Battery VGP-XXXX..., 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 • • •...
...charger and PC lock. Accessible capacity may not communicate with each other trademarks are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are trademarks of Sony used only to hard drive capacity. Printed in . cation Camera VGP-UVC100 Standard Capacity Battery VGP-XXXX..., 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 • • •...
Safety Information
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Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in part, may not be completed by Internet or telephone (toll...software is subject to any machine-readable form without notice and may be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. Some of the computer, and may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2006...
Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in part, may not be completed by Internet or telephone (toll...software is subject to any machine-readable form without notice and may be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. Some of the computer, and may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2006...
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...nations. registered trademark of IBM Corporation. customers only. The program backs the development and dissemination of computers and other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. The Wireless LAN functionality, which ...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. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer...
...nations. registered trademark of IBM Corporation. customers only. The program backs the development and dissemination of computers and other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. The Wireless LAN functionality, which ...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. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer...
Safety Information
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For disposal or recycling information, please contact your desktop to report a gas leak in the vicinity of this product may vary, depending on your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. For customers in the United States. For questions ...the jack is specifically designed for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may be easily accessible. 4 Keyboard Properties: VGP-WKB2 Carrier frequency...
For disposal or recycling information, please contact your desktop to report a gas leak in the vicinity of this product may vary, depending on your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. For customers in the United States. For questions ...the jack is specifically designed for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may be easily accessible. 4 Keyboard Properties: VGP-WKB2 Carrier frequency...
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... limits are designed to radio communications. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on , the user is subject to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. This device complies with the limits for FCC-related matters only. This equipment has... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-A61L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the...
... limits are designed to radio communications. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on , the user is subject to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. This device complies with the limits for FCC-related matters only. This equipment has... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-A61L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the...
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... complaint with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in response to an incoming call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with FCC Class B limits may result in the...the receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the network until the problem is resolved. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with Part 68 of service may be attached to this equipment. Excessive RENs on the...
... complaint with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in response to an incoming call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with FCC Class B limits may result in the...the receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the network until the problem is resolved. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with Part 68 of service may be attached to this equipment. Excessive RENs on the...
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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.
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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 China 2-682-440-11(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 China 2-682-440-11(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 ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Mouse ...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the TV Function ...47 Using the Memory Stick Media ...63 Using Other Memory Cards ...67 Using the Internet...71
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 ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Mouse ...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the TV Function ...47 Using the Memory Stick Media ...63 Using Other Memory Cards ...67 Using the Internet...71
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... an i.LINK Device ...80 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...84 Setting the Password ...85 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...88 Using the Power Saving Modes ...89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...92 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...93 Opening and Closing the Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...97 Installing an Add-on Card...
... an i.LINK Device ...80 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...84 Setting the Password ...85 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...88 Using the Power Saving Modes ...89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...92 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...93 Opening and Closing the Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...97 Installing an Add-on Card...
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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
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... hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Additional procedures are also provided for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for using the RAID Recovery program to remove the RAID configuration. Contains features of your...
... hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Additional procedures are also provided for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for using the RAID Recovery program to remove the RAID configuration. Contains features of your...
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Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. n8 N Before Use ❑ MCE guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE guide.
Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. n8 N Before Use ❑ MCE guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE guide.
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...how to start up your system. Make sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally ...come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and...
...how to start up your system. Make sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally ...come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and...
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...eject button (page 38) n 13 N Getting Started C Optical disc drive 2 (page 38) See the online Specifications for your computer's hardware configuration. speeds. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *3 On selected models only. ...D Drive 2 eject button (page 38) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*1 (page 76) F i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 80) G VAIO power ...
...eject button (page 38) n 13 N Getting Started C Optical disc drive 2 (page 38) See the online Specifications for your computer's hardware configuration. speeds. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *3 On selected models only. ...D Drive 2 eject button (page 38) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*1 (page 76) F i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 80) G VAIO power ...
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Indicator VAIO power Standby Media Access Drive Functions Illuminates when the computer is not being used. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on and turns off when the computer is read from or written to the hard disk or optical disc drive. Illuminates...from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off . Illuminates in orange only when the computer is equipped with the following indicator lights. Illuminates when data is off , the memory card ...
Indicator VAIO power Standby Media Access Drive Functions Illuminates when the computer is not being used. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on and turns off when the computer is read from or written to the hard disk or optical disc drive. Illuminates...from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off . Illuminates in orange only when the computer is equipped with the following indicator lights. Illuminates when data is off , the memory card ...
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The Turn off computer window appears. 3 Click Turn Off. 4 Respond to any peripherals connected to turn off . To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to the computer. 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. The VAIO power indicator turns off automatically. n 28 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below.
The Turn off computer window appears. 3 Click Turn Off. 4 Respond to any peripherals connected to turn off . To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to the computer. 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. The VAIO power indicator turns off automatically. n 28 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below.
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 38) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 63) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 67) ❑ Using the Internet (page 71) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 38) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 63) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 67) ❑ Using the Internet (page 71) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... the Power Saving Modes (page 89). For details on and off. E Windows keys Display the Start menu. G Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen. D Standby button Provides for the lower level of power consumption. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Using the Wireless Keyboard... A Function keys Perform certain tasks. H Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your...
... the Power Saving Modes (page 89). For details on and off. E Windows keys Display the Start menu. G Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen. D Standby button Provides for the lower level of power consumption. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Using the Wireless Keyboard... A Function keys Perform certain tasks. H Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your...