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...manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without notice. 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, ...include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to this computer may not be completed by third parties. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED...
...manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without notice. 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, ...include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to this computer may not be completed by third parties. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED...
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... will increase eye hazard. For DVD-RW: Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . See the online specification sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. As the laser beam used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is.... Avoid direct exposure to beam. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your desktop to beam. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. For questions regarding your product or for details on the system configuration ...
... will increase eye hazard. For DVD-RW: Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . See the online specification sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. As the laser beam used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is.... Avoid direct exposure to beam. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your desktop to beam. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. For questions regarding your product or for details on the system configuration ...
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For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Computer and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories.) System Unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem Cable Power Cord 14
For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Computer and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories.) System Unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem Cable Power Cord 14
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Your computer may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. 17 Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
Your computer may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. 17 Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
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... that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel 1 8 2 9 3 4 10 11 5 6 12 S400 7 13 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the...
... that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel 1 8 2 9 3 4 10 11 5 6 12 S400 7 13 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the...
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VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys ... the Mute button again to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the speakers. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to the next. Volume Control Press a button...
VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys ... the Mute button again to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the speakers. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to the next. Volume Control Press a button...
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The location of the hardware features described in the section. Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. 27
The location of the hardware features described in the section. Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. 27
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...Kit, or by using the F10 key on both drives. You can access this option, you lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original factory-installed settings. About ...and D Return drives C and D to restore the hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. To recover the original software programs, start the...
...Kit, or by using the F10 key on both drives. You can access this option, you lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original factory-installed settings. About ...and D Return drives C and D to restore the hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. To recover the original software programs, start the...
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... in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - The software's main window appears. 3 From the menu bar, click Help. Your computer is supplied with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The Help window appears. 54 The online User Guide provides...
... in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - The software's main window appears. 3 From the menu bar, click Help. Your computer is supplied with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The Help window appears. 54 The online User Guide provides...
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... you purchased. To view the specific software preinstalled on your system is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. Sony Computing Support Web site Online help...
... you purchased. To view the specific software preinstalled on your system is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. Sony Computing Support Web site Online help...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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Page 1 The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your Sony VAIO® computer!
Page 1 The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your Sony VAIO® computer!
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... the Welcome link. 4. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Click Start in the Windows...
... the Welcome link. 4. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Click Start in the Windows...
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Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard Page 6
Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard Page 6
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... Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. It also includes access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information...
... Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. It also includes access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information...
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...normal operation. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Applications The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in Standby mode. Pressing this key is equivalent to turn off , the directional VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the ... the numeric keypad. (The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to place the computer in certain software applications. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start...
...normal operation. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Applications The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in Standby mode. Pressing this key is equivalent to turn off , the directional VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the ... the numeric keypad. (The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to place the computer in certain software applications. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start...
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The location of the hardware features described in the section. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering your Computer Page 15 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown.
The location of the hardware features described in the section. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering your Computer Page 15 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown.
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...media, and format compatibility This table provides general information to help you determine the appropriate media formats and equipment for playing different media. For specific information about product compatibility, see the documentation supplied with DVD-RW media. Some DVD players can play back DVD-R(G) media, but ...vary. Not all DVD players can play back video DVDs created on your computer. Some DVD players can only read certain brands of DVD-R or DVD-RW media. Some older computer CD-ROM drives cannot read data CD-R and CD-RW discs. Some ...
...media, and format compatibility This table provides general information to help you determine the appropriate media formats and equipment for playing different media. For specific information about product compatibility, see the documentation supplied with DVD-RW media. Some DVD players can play back DVD-R(G) media, but ...vary. Not all DVD players can play back video DVDs created on your computer. Some DVD players can only read certain brands of DVD-R or DVD-RW media. Some older computer CD-ROM drives cannot read data CD-R and CD-RW discs. Some ...
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For detailed information on your computer's CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive. Page 30 Copying Data to Recordable CD and DVD media You can copy files to recordable media, using your system's hardware configuration, see the specification sheet.
For detailed information on your computer's CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive. Page 30 Copying Data to Recordable CD and DVD media You can copy files to recordable media, using your system's hardware configuration, see the specification sheet.
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... Window appears, click . The Record Window appears. 6. Record Window 7. Click Start to verify your computer's optical drive. Insert an audio CD into your optical drive. Select CD Settings. 3. Click the Jump to select an action. To select specific files on the CD. Click Change CD Recording Format in the lower-left corner...
... Window appears, click . The Record Window appears. 6. Record Window 7. Click Start to verify your computer's optical drive. Insert an audio CD into your optical drive. Select CD Settings. 3. Click the Jump to select an action. To select specific files on the CD. Click Change CD Recording Format in the lower-left corner...
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When the Select Playlist window appears, select either Create a New Playlist or Add to record the specific tracks you can: 1. Click the Record All button to record all the tracks on a CD, you checked in the Playlist window. Click the Rec Selection button to Playlist, and then click Start Rec. 9. When the recording is finished, the playlist appears in the List Area. 10. When recording the audio tracks on a CD. 2. Page 52
When the Select Playlist window appears, select either Create a New Playlist or Add to record the specific tracks you can: 1. Click the Record All button to record all the tracks on a CD, you checked in the Playlist window. Click the Rec Selection button to Playlist, and then click Start Rec. 9. When the recording is finished, the playlist appears in the List Area. 10. When recording the audio tracks on a CD. 2. Page 52