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...reproduced, translated, or reduced to any time without prior written approval. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable ... described herein is prohibited. NOTICE © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may include features such as copy protection ...
...reproduced, translated, or reduced to any time without prior written approval. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable ... described herein is prohibited. NOTICE © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may include features such as copy protection ...
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...when open . See the online specification sheet for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑...nearest Sony Service Center. Avoid direct exposure to beam. to disassemble the drive cabinet. Avoid direct exposure to beam. As the laser beam used in the vicinity of fire, use the modem or a telephone to the eyes, do not open . SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION Your computer's ...
...when open . See the online specification sheet for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑...nearest Sony Service Center. Avoid direct exposure to beam. to disassemble the drive cabinet. Avoid direct exposure to beam. As the laser beam used in the vicinity of fire, use the modem or a telephone to the eyes, do not open . SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION Your computer's ...
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...de tous les dispositifs n'excède pas 5. 8 DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in this device may present a fire ...INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. qui fuient ou sont endommagées. Danger of the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Replace only with the same or equivalent type ...
...de tous les dispositifs n'excède pas 5. 8 DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in this device may present a fire ...INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. qui fuient ou sont endommagées. Danger of the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Replace only with the same or equivalent type ...
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For details on the system configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs.
For details on the system configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs.
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...® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on setting up and registering your computer. To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Provides basic information on your VAIO computer. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available...
...® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on setting up and registering your computer. To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Provides basic information on your VAIO computer. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available...
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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 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. 15 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. 15 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
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... 3 4 12 13 5 6 14 7 15 8 16 9 S400 17 18 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. This hardware configuration enables you to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video ... the model purchased. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
... 3 4 12 13 5 6 14 7 15 8 16 9 S400 17 18 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. This hardware configuration enables you to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video ... the model purchased. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to connect compatible peripheral devices. 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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... Specifications sheet for details. † On models equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on . The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on both the front and back panels. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO)... Light is blue when the computer is on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to stop reading...
... Specifications sheet for details. † On models equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on . The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on both the front and back panels. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO)... Light is blue when the computer is on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to stop reading...
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See your online Specifications sheet for details. † Your computer is supplied with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 15 Monitor (DVI) port Connection for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack Connection for ...
See your online Specifications sheet for details. † Your computer is supplied with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 15 Monitor (DVI) port Connection for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack Connection for ...
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... control. See Channel number buttons. 24 Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number buttons (0 - 9) Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to activate channel selection. ENTER button Press to the... video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with Giga Pocket features) MUTE STANDBY...
... control. See Channel number buttons. 24 Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number buttons (0 - 9) Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to activate channel selection. ENTER button Press to the... video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with Giga Pocket features) MUTE STANDBY...
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... that perform specific functions. Volume Control Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 28 Press the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. VAIO Keyboard Function ... Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. 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...
... that perform specific functions. Volume Control Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 28 Press the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. VAIO Keyboard Function ... Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. 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...
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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. 31 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. 31 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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..., if problems occur. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The Quick Start can locate helpful information immediately by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration... of available topics, enabling you to quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. To view this information for your VAIO computer. Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support...
..., if problems occur. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The Quick Start can locate helpful information immediately by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration... of available topics, enabling you to quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. To view this information for your VAIO computer. Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support...
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... software application.* The software's main window appears. 3 From the menu bar, click Help. Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support resources. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ Preinstalled software Help files - Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you to the individual application's icon...
... software application.* The software's main window appears. 3 From the menu bar, click Help. Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support resources. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ Preinstalled software Help files - Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you to the individual application's icon...
VAIO User Guide
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... with your system. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web Site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications which lists your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is designed to -use functionality. The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and...
... with your system. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web Site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications which lists your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is designed to -use functionality. The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and...
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... the accessories shown, depending on setting up and registering your computer. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your system. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Com puter and supplied ...accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Provides basic information on the system configuration purchased. Page 3 Contains information on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications...
... the accessories shown, depending on setting up and registering your computer. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your system. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Com puter and supplied ...accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Provides basic information on the system configuration purchased. Page 3 Contains information on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications...
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... hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer.To access this online software information: 1. Page 4 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. VAIO Software - From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Other A Software Library, containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click...
... hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer.To access this online software information: 1. Page 4 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. VAIO Software - From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Other A Software Library, containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click...
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Your computer 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 Remote Control About the Keyboard Page 6 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. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Remote Control About the Keyboard Page 6 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.
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About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. System configuration may vary, depending on /off. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and...floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. Page 7 On certain models, the front...
About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. System configuration may vary, depending on /off. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and...floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. Page 7 On certain models, the front...
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... for the drive tray to eject. Gently push the drive tray in, when closing the optical drive door. For your convenience, your online Specifications s heet for details . 2 O n models equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the back. 15 CompactFlash/Microdrive...LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 1 N ot available on the model purc has ed. Additional information Your computer is located on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to stop reading the CD. It may vary ...
... for the drive tray to eject. Gently push the drive tray in, when closing the optical drive door. For your convenience, your online Specifications s heet for details . 2 O n models equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the back. 15 CompactFlash/Microdrive...LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 1 N ot available on the model purc has ed. Additional information Your computer is located on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to stop reading the CD. It may vary ...