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... in whole or in part, may apply). SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is prohibited. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software may... written permission is governed by third parties. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Sony. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are...
... in whole or in part, may apply). SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is prohibited. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software may... written permission is governed by third parties. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Sony. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are...
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SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. Avoid direct exposure to beam. See the online specification sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. Avoid direct exposure to beam. Refer servicing to qualified .../CD-ROM: Danger-Invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet. Caution: For ADSL and V.90 modem models; For questions regarding your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to reduce the risk of the leak. ❑ ...
SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. Avoid direct exposure to beam. See the online specification sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. Avoid direct exposure to beam. Refer servicing to qualified .../CD-ROM: Danger-Invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet. Caution: For ADSL and V.90 modem models; For questions regarding your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to reduce the risk of the leak. ❑ ...
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...recommandé par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries us ée. INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Danger of explosion if battery is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be prohibited. Ne pas démonter, ... with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. For the location 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 ...
...recommandé par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries us ée. INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Danger of explosion if battery is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be prohibited. Ne pas démonter, ... with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. For the location 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 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 all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration purchased. 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 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 all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs.
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... 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 - Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. This...
... 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 - Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. This...
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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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... model purchased. This hardware configuration enables you to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 On certain models, the front panel also provides...
... model purchased. This hardware configuration enables you to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 On certain models, the front panel also provides...
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...) Connection for the drive to stop reading the CD. It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your online Specifications sheet for details. † On models equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. ❑ After... USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back. The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive to eject....
...) Connection for the drive to stop reading the CD. It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your online Specifications sheet for details. † On models equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. ❑ After... USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back. The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive to eject....
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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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...describes the basic functions of your remote control. 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 ...again to return to turn off the sound. 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...
...describes the basic functions of your remote control. 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 ...again to return to turn off the sound. 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...
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Volume Control Press a button to turn off the speaker sound. 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 perform certain tasks. ...increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to the next. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function ...
Volume Control Press a button to turn off the speaker sound. 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 perform certain tasks. ...increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to the next. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function ...
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The location of the hardware features described in the section. Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. 31
The location of the hardware features described in the section. Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. 31
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...: 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 - You can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to the Internet.
...: 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 - You can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to the Internet.
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The Help file appears. ❑ VAIO Software - 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 ... support, try these Help files, you can access the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you would like to the individual application's...
The Help file appears. ❑ VAIO Software - 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 ... support, try these Help files, you can access the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you would like to the individual application's...
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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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Provides basic information on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. The Quick Start also provides resources for selected m odels) Manuals VAIO® Com puter Quick Start - Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application...
Provides basic information on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. The Quick Start also provides resources for selected m odels) Manuals VAIO® Com puter Quick Start - Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application...
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..., containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. 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 access this online software...
..., containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. 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 access this online software...
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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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.... 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 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased... Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices.
.... 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 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased... Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices.
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Additional information Your computer is located on all models . Page 9 The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is equipped with this ... stop reading the CD. 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. 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...
Additional information Your computer is located on all models . Page 9 The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is equipped with this ... stop reading the CD. 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. 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...