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...about , and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. Page 1 This user guide provides detailed information on your purchase of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. ... topics you want to learn more about your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. Go to the Sony Computing Support Site to VAIO Life. View the Electronic Flyer, which list your computer. Welcome Congratulations on all aspects of this main window.
...about , and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. Page 1 This user guide provides detailed information on your purchase of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. ... topics you want to learn more about your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. Go to the Sony Computing Support Site to VAIO Life. View the Electronic Flyer, which list your computer. Welcome Congratulations on all aspects of this main window.
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Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. Page 8 It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source.
Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. Page 8 It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source.
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... battery you insert begins charging when the first battery is not charged at temperatures between 50°F and 80°F (10°C to charge your VAIO® Computer Specifications for more information. 2. The battery supplied with your computer is 85 percent charged. See your battery. See To insert a second battery for...
... battery you insert begins charging when the first battery is not charged at temperatures between 50°F and 80°F (10°C to charge your VAIO® Computer Specifications for more information. 2. The battery supplied with your computer is 85 percent charged. See your battery. See To insert a second battery for...
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Page 28 Using Audio-Video Features Using Special Buttons Depending on the model you purchased, your VAIO® computer is equipped with a variety of audio- and video-oriented function buttons: Volume Up and Down, Channel Up and Down, Brightness, and Magnify screen.
Page 28 Using Audio-Video Features Using Special Buttons Depending on the model you purchased, your VAIO® computer is equipped with a variety of audio- and video-oriented function buttons: Volume Up and Down, Channel Up and Down, Brightness, and Magnify screen.
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and video-oriented function buttons: Volume Up and Down, Channel Up and Down, Brightness, and Magnify screen. Using Audio-Video Features Using Special Buttons Depending on the model you purchased, your VAIO® computer is equipped with a variety of audio- Page 29
and video-oriented function buttons: Volume Up and Down, Channel Up and Down, Brightness, and Magnify screen. Using Audio-Video Features Using Special Buttons Depending on the model you purchased, your VAIO® computer is equipped with a variety of audio- Page 29
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Select the program you connect the camera to the computer. Click Movies, and select a program in which to VAIO Life. Page 34 Select one set of instructions from the following list: If your digital video camera recorder three different ways. Using a ...which to view your images. Click Start, and click Welcome to view your images. If you purchased a camera that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders. To view images You can view images captured by your digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled programs, the...
Select the program you connect the camera to the computer. Click Movies, and select a program in which to VAIO Life. Page 34 Select one set of instructions from the following list: If your digital video camera recorder three different ways. Using a ...which to view your images. Click Start, and click Welcome to view your images. If you purchased a camera that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders. To view images You can view images captured by your digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled programs, the...
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... you to your computer. Connecting a multimedia device enables you are using a multimedia computer monitor, which has built-in the "Setting Up" chapter of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 3. To connect a multimedia computer monitor or projector 1. Plug the device into the Headphone jack on your computer to a TV. Connecting a multimedia...
... you to your computer. Connecting a multimedia device enables you are using a multimedia computer monitor, which has built-in the "Setting Up" chapter of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 3. To connect a multimedia computer monitor or projector 1. Plug the device into the Headphone jack on your computer to a TV. Connecting a multimedia...
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If you wish to purchase speakers, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. You can purchase and connect external speakers. Page 41 If you can shop Sony online at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio or contact your computer, you want to enhance the sound quality of your local retailer. Using Speakers Your computer comes with built-in stereo speakers.
If you wish to purchase speakers, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. You can purchase and connect external speakers. Page 41 If you can shop Sony online at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio or contact your computer, you want to enhance the sound quality of your local retailer. Using Speakers Your computer comes with built-in stereo speakers.
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Make sure your computer. Using Microphones You can connect an external microphone to your computer to enable the sound input to purchase a microphone, shop Sony online at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio or contact your local retailer. If you wish to your microphone is designed for computer use. Page 46
Make sure your computer. Using Microphones You can connect an external microphone to your computer to enable the sound input to purchase a microphone, shop Sony online at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio or contact your local retailer. If you wish to your microphone is designed for computer use. Page 46
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Page 50 When you connect to the Internet, you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account. The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up or Ethernet connection to the Internet. Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to Sony Computing Support.
Page 50 When you connect to the Internet, you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account. The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up or Ethernet connection to the Internet. Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to Sony Computing Support.
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The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up or Ethernet connection to the Internet. Page 51 When you connect to the Internet, you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account. Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to Sony Computing Support.
The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up or Ethernet connection to the Internet. Page 51 When you connect to the Internet, you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account. Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to Sony Computing Support.
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... end into the Modem jack. The New Connection Wizard appears. To set up your telephone cable, you need to connect your computer. Connect your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. New Connection Wizard 3. If it clicks into place. 3. To connect a telephone cable 1. Locate the Modem jack on -screen instructions. 4. Make sure...
... end into the Modem jack. The New Connection Wizard appears. To set up your telephone cable, you need to connect your computer. Connect your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. New Connection Wizard 3. If it clicks into place. 3. To connect a telephone cable 1. Locate the Modem jack on -screen instructions. 4. Make sure...
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... port connection. If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click New Connection Wizard. Connect your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. Click Next. and the other into your computer. If the Location Information dialog box appears, follow the on-screen instructions. 4. For...
... port connection. If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click New Connection Wizard. Connect your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. Click Next. and the other into your computer. If the Location Information dialog box appears, follow the on-screen instructions. 4. For...
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... controller for the wireless LAN. To connect to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. The Network Connections window appears. 4. The wireless LAN access point is a network in which you can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to a LAN through a wireless (radio) connection...to view your computer's wireless capabilities, see the Welcome page to ON. See the instructions that allows for wireless connections. Turning on Sony Wireless LAN, go to a wireless network 1. Using wireless network connections (selected models only) A wireless local area network (LAN) is...
... controller for the wireless LAN. To connect to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. The Network Connections window appears. 4. The wireless LAN access point is a network in which you can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to a LAN through a wireless (radio) connection...to view your computer's wireless capabilities, see the Welcome page to ON. See the instructions that allows for wireless connections. Turning on Sony Wireless LAN, go to a wireless network 1. Using wireless network connections (selected models only) A wireless local area network (LAN) is...
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... other end of your computer 1. Page 76 Connecting a TV 4. To locate the A/V OUT jack on the TV. Switch the TV input channel to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. See the guide that accompanied your computer, see "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of the AV cable...
... other end of your computer 1. Page 76 Connecting a TV 4. To locate the A/V OUT jack on the TV. Switch the TV input channel to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. See the guide that accompanied your computer, see "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of the AV cable...
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Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media. Page 85
Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media. Page 85
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...media does not provide MagicGate technology or high-speed data transfer. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not available. ..., are not compatible with the new Memory Stick PRO media. Provides data storage only. Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. Memory Stick media do not support video file playback ...
...media does not provide MagicGate technology or high-speed data transfer. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not available. ..., are not compatible with the new Memory Stick PRO media. Provides data storage only. Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. Memory Stick media do not support video file playback ...
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These slots are compatible with your computer to insert or remove a PC Card. If your computer has more than one or more PC Card slots. Page 92 A PC Card enables you to turn off your computer. You do not need to connect devices such as an optical drive, floppy disk drive, or Network Interface Card (NIC). Using PC Cards Your computer includes one PC Card slot, use the lower slot for the type of PC Card that is compatible with CardBus. See your VAIO® Computer Specifications for Type III PC Cards.
These slots are compatible with your computer to insert or remove a PC Card. If your computer has more than one or more PC Card slots. Page 92 A PC Card enables you to turn off your computer. You do not need to connect devices such as an optical drive, floppy disk drive, or Network Interface Card (NIC). Using PC Cards Your computer includes one PC Card slot, use the lower slot for the type of PC Card that is compatible with CardBus. See your VAIO® Computer Specifications for Type III PC Cards.
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... click Logoff. Click Apply. Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option (Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional only) After you have initially setup your new VAIO® computer, you can also change the language displayed in menus and dialogs shortcut menu, select the desired language: English español...
... click Logoff. Click Apply. Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option (Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional only) After you have initially setup your new VAIO® computer, you can also change the language displayed in menus and dialogs shortcut menu, select the desired language: English español...
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...) printer to easily install the printer software, but some printers require separate driver software installation. Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2.
...) printer to easily install the printer software, but some printers require separate driver software installation. Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2.