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...THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. The software described herein is prohibited. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may not necessarily be completed by the terms of the Intel Corporation. Product activation ...This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Subscriptions to U.S. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades...
...THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. The software described herein is prohibited. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may not necessarily be completed by the terms of the Intel Corporation. Product activation ...This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Subscriptions to U.S. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades...
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SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. To change the backup battery, please contact your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. For CD-RW/CD-ROM: Danger-Invisible laser radiation.... 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...
SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. To change the backup battery, please contact your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. For CD-RW/CD-ROM: Danger-Invisible laser radiation.... 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...
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...in household or business trash may be connected to a telephone interface. INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) sert à indiquer le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccord...of used batteries according to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. La terminaison d'une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs...
...in household or business trash may be connected to a telephone interface. INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) sert à indiquer le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccord...of used batteries according to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. La terminaison d'une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs...
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Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 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. 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.
Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 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. 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.
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... this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your system. Online Documentation ❑...
... this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your system. Online Documentation ❑...
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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. 15 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. 15 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
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... 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 ...configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16
... 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 ...configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16
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Additional information Your computer is amber when reading or writing...Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is located on . See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port ... It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your online Specifications sheet for details. † On models equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator... door. The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive to stop ...
Additional information Your computer is amber when reading or writing...Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is located on . See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port ... It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your online Specifications sheet for details. † On models equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator... door. The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive to stop ...
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See your online Specifications sheet for a coaxial cable (supplied). * Not available on all models. About the Back Panel 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical ... for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 17 VHF/UHF port∗ Connection for details. † Your computer is supplied with a DC power cable, which can be purchased separately. 21 The speaker DC out jack provides power for stereo speakers equipped with speakers...
See your online Specifications sheet for a coaxial cable (supplied). * Not available on all models. About the Back Panel 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical ... for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 17 VHF/UHF port∗ Connection for details. † Your computer is supplied with a DC power cable, which can be purchased separately. 21 The speaker DC out jack provides power for stereo speakers equipped with speakers...
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... 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 the current channel. Press again to return to the previous channel. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga...
... 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 the current channel. Press again to return to the previous channel. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga...
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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 ... certain tasks. Mute Press the button to the next. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Mute button again to restore sound. 28 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 turn...
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 ... certain tasks. Mute Press the button to the next. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Mute button again to restore sound. 28 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 turn...
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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. 31 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. 31 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown.
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... can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your VAIO computer. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 41 This section describes all available resources...
... can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your VAIO computer. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 41 This section describes all available resources...
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... this online software information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to VAIO Life. Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support resources. Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your specific model computer, such as: ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures. ❑ safety and legal information. ❑ quick solutions...
... this online software information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to VAIO Life. Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support resources. Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your specific model computer, such as: ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures. ❑ safety and legal information. ❑ quick solutions...
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... designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For Sony software information, click Start and Welcome to VAIO Life. The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Page 1 ...programs included 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!
... designed to help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For Sony software information, click Start and Welcome to VAIO Life. The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Page 1 ...programs included 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!
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...computer. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your system. To access the online manual: 1. Com puter and supplied accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Contains information on setting up and registering your computer, see the online Specifications... m odels) Manuals VAIO® Com puter Quick Start - Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software....
...computer. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your system. To access the online manual: 1. Com puter and supplied accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Contains information on setting up and registering your computer, see the online Specifications... m odels) Manuals VAIO® Com puter Quick Start - Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software....
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... software and Sony end-user license agreements. To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. For more information about hard disk drive recovery 1. Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. VAIO Software - From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer.To access...
... software and Sony end-user license agreements. To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. For more information about hard disk drive recovery 1. Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. VAIO Software - From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer.To access...
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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. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Remote Control About the Keyboard Page 6 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. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Remote Control About the Keyboard Page 6 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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... data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. Page 7 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. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media ... Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
... data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. Page 7 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. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media ... Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
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... USB and i.LINK ports on all models . It may vary depending on the back. Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware c onfiguration, the media ac c es s indic ator light is located on the model purc has ed. Do not force the .../low-speed USB devices. 18 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for the drive to stop reading the CD. For your convenience, your online Specifications s heet for the drive tray to eject. Gently push the drive tray in, when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for details . 2 O n models...
... USB and i.LINK ports on all models . It may vary depending on the back. Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware c onfiguration, the media ac c es s indic ator light is located on the model purc has ed. Do not force the .../low-speed USB devices. 18 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for the drive to stop reading the CD. For your convenience, your online Specifications s heet for the drive tray to eject. Gently push the drive tray in, when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for details . 2 O n models...