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..., ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Software specifications are subject to change without written permission is prohibited. Reproduction in whole or in part, may be detailed during initial launch of...manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without notice. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of the computer, and may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to current retail versions. Subscriptions to this product. ...
..., ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Software specifications are subject to change without written permission is prohibited. Reproduction in whole or in part, may be detailed during initial launch of...manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without notice. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of the computer, and may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to current retail versions. Subscriptions to this product. ...
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... not expose your desktop to reduce the risk of the leak. ❑ The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. See the online specification sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest...
... not expose your desktop to reduce the risk of the leak. ❑ The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. See the online specification sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest...
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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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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 vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Your computer may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. 17
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 vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Your computer may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. 17
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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 ... (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
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 ... (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
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... button to turn off 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. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows ...
... button to turn off 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. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows ...
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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. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section.
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To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10 key on both drives. With ... settings. 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-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive.
To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10 key on both drives. With ... settings. 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-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive.
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... up your printed guides and supplements, or by consulting your computer quickly and easily. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." ❑ Preinstalled software Help files - To view this online...desired software application. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Your computer is supplied with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - In these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - VAIO Computer Quick Start Immediate Help and Support...
... up your printed guides and supplements, or by consulting your computer quickly and easily. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." ❑ Preinstalled software Help files - To view this online...desired software application. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Your computer is supplied with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - In these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - VAIO Computer Quick Start Immediate Help and Support...
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...on your system is located in the online specifications sheet. 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 that contains answers to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. ❑ check pricing...Software support 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.
...on your system is located in the online specifications sheet. 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 that contains answers to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. ❑ check pricing...Software support 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.
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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! Page 1 The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality.
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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. 3. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." For details on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of the latest Windows operating...
... in the 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..." For details on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of the latest Windows operating...
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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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... 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 S400 port (IEEE 1394) Page 7 Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive...
... 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 S400 port (IEEE 1394) Page 7 Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive...
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...(The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to the next. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu...Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the taskbar. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Volume Control Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to.... When the indicator is equivalent to place the computer in certain software applications. Pressing this key is activated.
...(The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to the next. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu...Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the taskbar. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Volume Control Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to.... When the indicator is equivalent to place the computer in certain software applications. Pressing this key is activated.
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Setting Up Your Computer Your computer 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 controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section.
Setting Up Your Computer Your computer 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 controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section.
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... drive Computer CD drive DVD player Audio CD player Video DVD Music CD Data DVD Data CD Varies Yes Varies Yes No Varies No Yes No Varies No Varies No Yes No Varies Page 29 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 are incompatible with the specific media and equipment. About Compatible Playback Equipment Compatibility between CD or DVD media and playback equipment may vary. Not all DVD players ...
... drive Computer CD drive DVD player Audio CD player Video DVD Music CD Data DVD Data CD Varies Yes Varies Yes No Varies No Yes No Varies No Varies No Yes No Varies Page 29 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 are incompatible with the specific media and equipment. About Compatible Playback Equipment Compatibility between CD or DVD media and playback equipment may vary. Not all DVD players ...
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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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... box. 2. Start SonicStage software. 3. Click CD Info in the Target box. 5. Click to check or clear the check marks of the Record window. To select specific files on your computer's optical drive. Record Window 7. Select CD Settings. 3.
... box. 2. Start SonicStage software. 3. Click CD Info in the Target box. 5. Click to check or clear the check marks of the Record window. To select specific files on your computer's optical drive. Record Window 7. Select CD Settings. 3.
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When the Select Playlist window appears, select either Create a New Playlist or Add to record all the tracks on a CD, you checked in the Playlist window. Click the Record All button to Playlist, and then click Start Rec. Page 52 Click the Rec Selection button to record the specific tracks you can: 1. 9. When the recording is finished, the playlist appears in the List Area. 10. 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 all the tracks on a CD, you checked in the Playlist window. Click the Record All button to Playlist, and then click Start Rec. Page 52 Click the Rec Selection button to record the specific tracks you can: 1. 9. When the recording is finished, the playlist appears in the List Area. 10. When recording the audio tracks on a CD. 2.