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...SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of the Intel Corporation. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer... by the terms of Sony. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of a separate user license agreement. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS...
...SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of the Intel Corporation. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer... by the terms of Sony. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of a separate user license agreement. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS...
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...and shall be easily accessible. Avoid direct exposure to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your desktop to beam. Avoid direct exposure to disassemble the drive cabinet. To change the backup battery, please contact your installed optical drives. ...when open the cabinet. SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. As the laser beam used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch ...
...and shall be easily accessible. Avoid direct exposure to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your desktop to beam. Avoid direct exposure to disassemble the drive cabinet. To change the backup battery, please contact your installed optical drives. ...when open the cabinet. SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. As the laser beam used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch ...
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.... Évacuer les batteries us ée. Keep away from children. INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The termination on an interface may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. AVIS DE L'INDUSTRIE CANADA Le presént... les directives du fabricant. Garder hors de portée des enfants. Danger of the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your ...
.... Évacuer les batteries us ée. Keep away from children. INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The termination on an interface may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. AVIS DE L'INDUSTRIE CANADA Le presént... les directives du fabricant. Garder hors de portée des enfants. Danger of the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your ...
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Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 For details on the system configuration purchased. 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's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not 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. 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's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs.
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... system. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. To access this online information...
... system. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. To access this online information...
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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. 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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...VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. This hardware configuration enables you to the optical and floppy disk drives. Your system configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. 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. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 On...
...VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. This hardware configuration enables you to the optical and floppy disk drives. Your system configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. 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. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 On...
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...with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to stop reading the CD. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on all models. Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the drive...your convenience, your online Specifications sheet for a compatible digital device. * Not available on both the front and back panels. The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the optical drive door. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back...
...with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to stop reading the CD. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on all models. Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the drive...your convenience, your online Specifications sheet for a compatible digital device. * Not available on both the front and back panels. The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the optical drive door. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back...
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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 S-video cable (optional). ...
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 S-video cable (optional). ...
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... 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. Remote control (for models equipped with the remote control. See Channel number buttons. 24 Press again to return to turn off the sound. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote...
... 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. Remote control (for models equipped with the remote control. See Channel number buttons. 24 Press again to return to turn off the sound. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote...
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Mute Press the button to restore sound. 28 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 ...are used to perform certain tasks. Press the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. 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 button to restore sound. 28 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 ...are used to perform certain tasks. Press the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. 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.
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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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... how to locate support for maximum results. To view this information for your VAIO® computer. Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this online information go to set up connection to quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. Immediate Help and Support You can...
... how to locate support for maximum results. To view this information for your VAIO® computer. Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to access this online information go to set up connection to quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. Immediate Help and Support You can...
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Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you would like to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs....the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as: ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures. ❑ safety and legal information. ❑ quick solutions to VAIO Life. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ Preinstalled ...
Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you would like to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs....the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as: ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures. ❑ safety and legal information. ❑ quick solutions to VAIO Life. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ Preinstalled ...
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... 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 help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For Sony software information, click Start and Welcome to -use...
... 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 help you for purchasing your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For Sony software information, click Start and Welcome to -use...
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...VAIO® computer is not supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Com puter and supplied accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Contains information on the system configuration purchased. Online Documentation VAIO...the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer. To access the online manual: 1. Page 3 Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, ...
...VAIO® computer is not supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Com puter and supplied accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Contains information on the system configuration purchased. Online Documentation VAIO...the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer. To access the online manual: 1. Page 3 Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, ...
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... hard disk drive recovery 1. 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. Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. VAIO Software - Click Start in the...
... hard disk drive recovery 1. 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. Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. VAIO Software - Click Start in the...
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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 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 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
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... reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. 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 panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® ... Serial 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. System configuration may vary, depending on /off. About the Front Panel The front panel of your...
... reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. 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 panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® ... Serial 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. System configuration may vary, depending on /off. About the Front Panel The front panel of your...
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Page 9 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 drive door..., wait a few moments for the drive to stop reading the CD. 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...i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for the drive to begin reading the CD. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on all models .
Page 9 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 drive door..., wait a few moments for the drive to stop reading the CD. 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...i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for the drive to begin reading the CD. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on all models .