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...computer may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to change without notice. customers only. PS/2 is governed by third parties. NOTICE © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. The software described herein is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO...FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Software specifications are subject to any time without notice and may apply). USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES ...
...computer may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to change without notice. customers only. PS/2 is governed by third parties. NOTICE © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. The software described herein is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO...FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Software specifications are subject to any time without notice and may apply). USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES ...
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...CD-ROM: Danger-Invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet. SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. Refer servicing to beam...jacks in wet locations unless the jack is harmful to the eyes, do not expose your desktop to reduce the risk of fire, use of the leak. ❑ The socket outlet...used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at the network interface. ❑ ...
...CD-ROM: Danger-Invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet. SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. Refer servicing to beam...jacks in wet locations unless the jack is harmful to the eyes, do not expose your desktop to reduce the risk of fire, use of the leak. ❑ The socket outlet...used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at the network interface. ❑ ...
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... handle damaged or leaking lithium Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium batteries. Dispose of the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Ne pas démonter, incinérer ou exposer à une temp...est conforme aux spécifications techniques applicables d'Industrie Canada. INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. For the location of used batteries according to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of explosion if battery is ...
... handle damaged or leaking lithium Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium batteries. Dispose of the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Ne pas démonter, incinérer ou exposer à une temp...est conforme aux spécifications techniques applicables d'Industrie Canada. INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. For the location of used batteries according to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of explosion if battery is ...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 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.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 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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... online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your computer. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click...
... online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your computer. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click...
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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. 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. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
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...Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports. Your system configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 Front panel 1 10 2 11 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. 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...
...Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports. Your system configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 Front panel 1 10 2 11 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. 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...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back. Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive...device. * Not available on both the front and back panels. It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your online Specifications sheet for the drive to begin reading the CD. 18 The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back. Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive...device. * Not available on both the front and back panels. It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your online Specifications sheet for the drive to begin reading the CD. 18 The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port...
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... Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with a DC power cable, which can be purchased separately. 21 See your online Specifications sheet for details. † Your computer is for LAN connections only.) 15 Monitor (DVI) port Connection for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack Connection for an...
... Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with a DC power cable, which can be purchased separately. 21 See your online Specifications sheet for details. † Your computer is for LAN connections only.) 15 Monitor (DVI) port Connection for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack Connection for an...
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Remote control (for models equipped with the remote control. See Channel number buttons. 24 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with Giga Pocket features) MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO... CHANNEL RM-GP5U 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound. 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 previous channel...
Remote control (for models equipped with the remote control. See Channel number buttons. 24 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with Giga Pocket features) MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO... CHANNEL RM-GP5U 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound. 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 previous channel...
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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 button to restore sound. 28 The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the... Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad ...
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 button to restore sound. 28 The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the... Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad ...
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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. 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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...of available topics, enabling you to quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This support resource offers a ... taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - You can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online User Guide provides information about ...
...of available topics, enabling you to quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This support resource offers a ... taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - You can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online User Guide provides information about ...
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... provides: ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as: ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures. ❑ safety and legal information. ❑ quick solutions to get direct support, try these Help files, you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. The Help file appears. ❑ VAIO Software - In these additional help...
... provides: ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as: ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures. ❑ safety and legal information. ❑ quick solutions to get direct support, try these Help files, you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. The Help file appears. ❑ VAIO Software - In these additional help...
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... hardware and software 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! The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to...
... hardware and software 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! The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to...
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... puter Quick Start - Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Page 3 Contains information on the system configuration purchased. For details on setting up and registering your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Provides basic information on the accessories...
... puter Quick Start - Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Page 3 Contains information on the system configuration purchased. For details on setting up and registering your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Provides basic information on the accessories...
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... and Sony end-user license agreements. Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. VAIO Software - 2. Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with a utility program that recovers your computer. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer.To...
... and Sony end-user license agreements. Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. VAIO Software - 2. Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with a utility program that recovers your computer. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer.To...
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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 Remote Control 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 Remote Control About the Keyboard Page 6
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... for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. On certain models, the front panel also provides access ...) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. Page 7 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....from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. System configuration may vary, depending on /off. About the Front Panel The front panel ...
... for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. On certain models, the front panel also provides access ...) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. Page 7 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....from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. System configuration may vary, depending on /off. About the Front Panel The front panel ...
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..., the media ac c es s indic ator light is located on all models . It may vary depending on both the front and back panels. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the model purc has ed. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK... port is amber when reading or writing data to begin reading the CD. Page 9 For your convenience, your online Specifications s heet for the drive to the SmartM edia or C ompac tFlas h®/M ic rodrive s lots . 3 T he number of U SB ports may take a few moments for...
..., the media ac c es s indic ator light is located on all models . It may vary depending on both the front and back panels. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the model purc has ed. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK... port is amber when reading or writing data to begin reading the CD. Page 9 For your convenience, your online Specifications s heet for the drive to the SmartM edia or C ompac tFlas h®/M ic rodrive s lots . 3 T he number of U SB ports may take a few moments for...