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...computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Some of a separate user license agreement. Subscriptions to change without notice and may not be transported or used outside the United States. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Software specifications... services may require a fee and credit card information. 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 ...
...computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Some of a separate user license agreement. Subscriptions to change without notice and may not be transported or used outside the United States. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Software specifications... services may require a fee and credit card information. 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 ...
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...has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to qualified personnel only. Caution: The use of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased....Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet. Caution: For ADSL and V.90 modem models; Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. Avoid direct exposure to beam. To change the backup battery,...
...has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to qualified personnel only. Caution: The use of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased....Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet. Caution: For ADSL and V.90 modem models; Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. Avoid direct exposure to beam. To change the backup battery,...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Computer and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories.) System Unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem Cable Power Cord 14
VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 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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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. 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.
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... Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 18 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 online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy...
... Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 18 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 online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy...
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... function keys along the top of the speakers. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 24 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 perform certain tasks.
... function keys along the top of the speakers. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 24 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 perform certain tasks.
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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 The location of the hardware features described in the section.
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... and D to restore the hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. 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... ❑ Perform a complete hard disk drive recovery Completely recover your Recovery Media Kit. 41 To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10 key on both drives. To perform a...
... and D to restore the hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. 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... ❑ Perform a complete hard disk drive recovery Completely recover your Recovery Media Kit. 41 To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10 key on both drives. To perform a...
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... cords, cables and peripheral devices, and register your computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your VAIO computer. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your ..., listing all software applications. (Sony software Help can be located from the submenu.) 2 Click the desired software application. In these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Your computer is supplied with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To view this...
... cords, cables and peripheral devices, and register your computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your VAIO computer. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your ..., listing all software applications. (Sony software Help can be located from the submenu.) 2 Click the desired software application. In these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Your computer is supplied with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To view this...
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... view the specific software preinstalled on your question or comments to get direct support, try these help and support resources. Software Help and Support The contact and support information for the preinstalled software on your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. Sony Computing Support Web...
... view the specific software preinstalled on your question or comments to get direct support, try these help and support resources. Software Help and Support The contact and support information for the preinstalled software on your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. Sony Computing Support Web...
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Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. Page 1 Welcome Thank you to -use functionality. The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-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!
Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. Page 1 Welcome Thank you to -use functionality. The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-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. For details on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your computer. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Hard Disk Drive Recovery Page 3 Com puter and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. Microsoft® Windows®...
... the Welcome link. 4. For details on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your computer. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Hard Disk Drive Recovery Page 3 Com puter and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. Microsoft® Windows®...
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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 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
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 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
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... for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is ... Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of...
... for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is ... Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of...
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..., to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the speakers. Pressing this key is off the volume of the keyboard are used to place the computer in certain software applications. INDICATORS FUNCTION Num Lock Page 13 The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is equivalent to the next. Numeric.... Press the Mute button again to restore Standby Press the button to perform certain tasks. Pressing this key is activated. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions.
..., to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the speakers. Pressing this key is off the volume of the keyboard are used to place the computer in certain software applications. INDICATORS FUNCTION Num Lock Page 13 The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is equivalent to the next. Numeric.... Press the Mute button again to restore Standby Press the button to perform certain tasks. Pressing this key is activated. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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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 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. 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 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.
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... 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 video DVDs created on your computer. Some DVD players can only read certain brands of ...-ROM drives cannot read data CD-R and CD-RW discs. Some older computer DVD-ROM drives cannot read certain DVD discs. Playback Equipment Media and Format Compatibility Computer DVD drive Computer CD drive DVD player Audio CD player Video DVD Music CD Data DVD Data CD ...
... 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 video DVDs created on your computer. Some DVD players can only read certain brands of ...-ROM drives cannot read data CD-R and CD-RW discs. Some older computer DVD-ROM drives cannot read certain DVD discs. Playback Equipment Media and Format Compatibility Computer DVD drive Computer CD drive DVD player Audio CD player Video DVD Music CD Data DVD Data CD ...
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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. For detailed information on your computer's CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive.
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... the CDDB® service is automatically launched to Record Window button. Follow these steps to disable this window. Start SonicStage software. 3. To select specific files on your computer's optical drive. Insert an audio CD into your CD, click to check or clear the check marks of the tracks on the CD. Not...
... the CDDB® service is automatically launched to Record Window button. Follow these steps to disable this window. Start SonicStage software. 3. To select specific files on your computer's optical drive. Insert an audio CD into your CD, click to check or clear the check marks of the tracks on the CD. Not...
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Click the Record All button to record all the tracks on a CD, you checked in the Playlist window. Page 52 When the recording is finished, the playlist appears in the List Area. 10. Click the Rec Selection button to Playlist, and then click Start Rec. 9. When recording the audio tracks on a CD. 2. 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. Page 52 When the recording is finished, the playlist appears in the List Area. 10. Click the Rec Selection button to Playlist, and then click Start Rec. 9. When recording the audio tracks on a CD. 2. When the Select Playlist window appears, select either Create a New Playlist or Add to record the specific tracks you can: 1.