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... is governed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Software specifications are subject to current retail versions. Financial services may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the terms and conditions...2 This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Notice © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. 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...
... is governed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Software specifications are subject to current retail versions. Financial services may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the terms and conditions...2 This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Notice © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. 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...
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...4 To change the backup battery, please contact your installed optical drives. to beam. See the online specification sheet for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ... exposure to reduce the risk of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your desktop to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing to beam. Avoid direct ...
...4 To change the backup battery, please contact your installed optical drives. to beam. See the online specification sheet for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ... exposure to reduce the risk of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your desktop to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing to beam. Avoid direct ...
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For details 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 all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet.
For details 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 all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet.
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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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...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... disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Computer Quick...
...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... disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Computer Quick...
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... Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top 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. Mute Press the...
... Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top 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. Mute Press the...
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The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. 27 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown.
The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. 27 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown.
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... D, and the hidden recovery drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your Recovery Media Kit. ❑...the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10 key on both drives. About Recovery Options ❑ Recover drives C and D Return drives C and D to restore the hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory...
... D, and the hidden recovery drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your Recovery Media Kit. ❑...the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10 key on both drives. About Recovery Options ❑ Recover drives C and D Return drives C and D to restore the hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory...
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...® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - In these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Your computer is supplied with these Help files, you can find tutorials that ...teach you to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all software applications. (Sony software Help...
...® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - In these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Your computer is supplied with these Help files, you can find tutorials that ...teach you to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all software applications. (Sony software Help...
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... be supplied with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. You can access the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as purchase online. ❑ access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database...
... be supplied with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. You can access the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as purchase online. ❑ access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database...
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Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Page 1 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!
Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Page 1 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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...Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown,... depending on the accessories supplied with your system. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of...
...Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown,... depending on the accessories supplied with your system. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of...
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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 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
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...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 green while reading and writing data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. About the Front 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. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 i.LINK 4-pin ...
...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 green while reading and writing data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. About the Front 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. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 i.LINK 4-pin ...
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..., Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the taskbar. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to place the computer in certain software applications. Press the Mute button again to restore Standby ... or any key briefly, to perform basic math calculations. Mute sound. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button. When the indicator is...
..., Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the taskbar. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to place the computer in certain software applications. Press the Mute button again to restore Standby ... or any key briefly, to perform basic math calculations. Mute sound. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button. When the indicator is...
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The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all 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 vary from the illustrations shown.
The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all 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 vary from the illustrations shown.
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... and playback equipment may vary. Not all DVD players can play back video DVDs created on your computer. Some DVD players can play back DVD-R(G) media, but are incompatible with the specific media and equipment. Determining equipment, media, and format compatibility This table provides general information to help you determine...
... and playback equipment may vary. Not all DVD players can play back video DVDs created on your computer. Some DVD players can play back DVD-R(G) media, but are incompatible with the specific media and equipment. Determining equipment, media, and format compatibility This table provides general information to help you determine...
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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. Page 30
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...steps to select a different recording format and bit rate. To record music from a CD 1. The Recording Assistant Window appears. 4. To select specific files on the CD. Recording from a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and add them to check or clear the check marks of...playlists in the Target box. 5. When you to select an action. Click Start to close this function: 1. Click Cancel to verify your computer's optical drive. When SonicStage software is running and an audio CD is inserted, an Internet connection to the CDDB® service is automatically ...
...steps to select a different recording format and bit rate. To record music from a CD 1. The Recording Assistant Window appears. 4. To select specific files on the CD. Recording from a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and add them to check or clear the check marks of...playlists in the Target box. 5. When you to select an action. Click Start to close this function: 1. Click Cancel to verify your computer's optical drive. When SonicStage software is running and an audio CD is inserted, an Internet connection to the CDDB® service is automatically ...
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Click the Record All button to record all the tracks on a CD, you checked in the Playlist window. When the recording is finished, the playlist appears in the List Area. 10. Page 52 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 Rec Selection button to Playlist, and then click Start Rec. 9.
Click the Record All button to record all the tracks on a CD, you checked in the Playlist window. When the recording is finished, the playlist appears in the List Area. 10. Page 52 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 Rec Selection button to Playlist, and then click Start Rec. 9.