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...on all aspects of this main window. Go to the Sony Computing Support Site to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which provides updates and supplemental information about your purchase of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the...you want to learn more about, and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to VAIO Life. For Sony software information, click Start and Welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. Page 1 This user guide provides detailed information on ...
...on all aspects of this main window. Go to the Sony Computing Support Site to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which provides updates and supplemental information about your purchase of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the...you want to learn more about, and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to VAIO Life. For Sony software information, click Start and Welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. Page 1 This user guide provides detailed information on ...
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Page 8 This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. 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.
Page 8 This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. 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.
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... is off . Charge the battery at any time, whether you insert first charges first. Double blink The battery is completely or partially discharged. See your VAIO® Computer Specifications for a long time. Charging a battery You will charge faster when the computer is running out of its life, and you charge the...
... is off . Charge the battery at any time, whether you insert first charges first. Double blink The battery is completely or partially discharged. See your VAIO® Computer Specifications for a long time. Charging a battery You will charge faster when the computer is running out of its life, and you charge the...
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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. Page 28
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Page 29 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 29 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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Select one set of instructions from the following list: If your images. Click Start, and click Welcome to VAIO Life. Page 34 Click Movies, and select a program in which to the computer. Select the program you want to use the camera. To view images ..., and click OK. Click Start, and click All Programs. Select a program in which to view your digital video camera recorder is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders.
Select one set of instructions from the following list: If your images. Click Start, and click Welcome to VAIO Life. Page 34 Click Movies, and select a program in which to the computer. Select the program you want to use the camera. To view images ..., and click OK. Click Start, and click All Programs. Select a program in which to view your digital video camera recorder is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders.
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... computer monitor or projector 1. If you to display images on connecting a TV to hear sound. Plug the device into the Headphone jack on your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 3. Plug the device cable into the Monitor (VGA) port on your computer to your computer, see "Locating Controls and Ports" in...
... computer monitor or projector 1. If you to display images on connecting a TV to hear sound. Plug the device into the Headphone jack on your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 3. Plug the device cable into the Monitor (VGA) port on your computer to your computer, see "Locating Controls and Ports" in...
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Page 41 Using Speakers Your computer comes with built-in stereo speakers. You can purchase and connect external speakers. If you can shop Sony online at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio or contact your local retailer. If you want to enhance the sound quality of your computer, you wish to purchase speakers, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use.
Page 41 Using Speakers Your computer comes with built-in stereo speakers. You can purchase and connect external speakers. If you can shop Sony online at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio or contact your local retailer. If you want to enhance the sound quality of your computer, you wish to purchase speakers, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use.
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Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use. If you wish to 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. Page 46
Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use. If you wish to 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. Page 46
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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. Page 50 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 the Internet. The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up or Ethernet connection to Sony Computing Support.
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. Page 50 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 the Internet. The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up or Ethernet connection to Sony Computing Support.
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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 or Ethernet connection to Sony Computing Support. The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up an existing account. Page 51 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 the Internet.
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 or Ethernet connection to Sony Computing Support. The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up an existing account. Page 51 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 the Internet.
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... box appears, follow the on your computer. For location information, see "Locating Ports and Controls" in the internal modem. Plug one end of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Connecting a Telephone Cable Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not...
... box appears, follow the on your computer. For location information, see "Locating Ports and Controls" in the internal modem. Plug one end of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Connecting a Telephone Cable Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not...
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To connect an Ethernet cable 1. Connecting an Ethernet Cable 2. Connect your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. Click Next. If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click New Connection ...
To connect an Ethernet cable 1. Connecting an Ethernet Cable 2. Connect your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. Click Next. If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click New Connection ...
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... before. Each device communicates directly with no wiring, you can operate multiple computers more information on the Wireless Network Switch 3. You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to a LAN through a wireless (radio) connection. Make sure an access point is set up an ad-hoc network easily at home... can set up a LAN. The wireless LAN access point is equipped with a built-in which you can connect to set up . For information about your VAIO® Computer Specifications. Turning on Sony Wireless LAN, go to http://www.sonystyle.com...
... before. Each device communicates directly with no wiring, you can operate multiple computers more information on the Wireless Network Switch 3. You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to a LAN through a wireless (radio) connection. Make sure an access point is set up an ad-hoc network easily at home... can set up a LAN. The wireless LAN access point is equipped with a built-in which you can connect to set up . For information about your VAIO® Computer Specifications. Turning on Sony Wireless LAN, go to http://www.sonystyle.com...
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... computer, see "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of the AV cable into the A/V OUT jack. 3. To connect a TV to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. Page 76 Plug the other end of your computer 1.
... computer, see "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of the AV cable into the A/V OUT jack. 3. To connect a TV to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. Page 76 Plug the other end of your computer 1.
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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 are not available. Memory Stick media - Authentication ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Currently, high-speed data transfer ... the new Memory Stick PRO media. The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high-speed data transfer. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are a compact, portable, and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data ...
...media are not available. Memory Stick media - Authentication ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Currently, high-speed data transfer ... the new Memory Stick PRO media. The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high-speed data transfer. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are a compact, portable, and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data ...
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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. A PC Card enables you to insert or remove a PC Card. You do not need to turn off your VAIO® Computer Specifications for Type III PC Cards. Page 92 If your computer. These slots are compatible with your computer has more than one or more PC Card slots. See your computer 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. A PC Card enables you to insert or remove a PC Card. You do not need to turn off your VAIO® Computer Specifications for Type III PC Cards. Page 92 If your computer. These slots are compatible with your computer has more than one or more PC Card slots. See your computer to connect devices such as an optical drive, floppy disk drive, or Network Interface Card (NIC).
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... XP Professional operating system. 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 Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system. The multilingual user interface (MUI) language option...
... XP Professional operating system. 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 Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system. The multilingual user interface (MUI) language option...
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..." in the "Setting Up" chapter of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer. The New Hardware Wizard enables you to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied your computer or port replicator, if applicable. Plug the USB cable into the...
..." in the "Setting Up" chapter of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer. The New Hardware Wizard enables you to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied your computer or port replicator, if applicable. Plug the USB cable into the...