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..., OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Updates and additions to the terms and conditions of a separate user license agreement. Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is prohibited. Certain product(s) included...
..., OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Updates and additions to the terms and conditions of a separate user license agreement. Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is prohibited. Certain product(s) included...
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..., uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Operation...
..., uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Operation...
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Contents Getting Started 13 Unpacking Your Computer 14 Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 21 About the Keyboard 24 About the Remote Control 26 Setting Up Your Computer 31 Connecting a Display (Monitor 32 Connecting the Speakers 33 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 34 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables.........36 Connecting the Power Cords 38 Turning On Your Computer 39 Registering Your Computer 39 Turning Off Your Computer 40 11 11
Contents Getting Started 13 Unpacking Your Computer 14 Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 21 About the Keyboard 24 About the Remote Control 26 Setting Up Your Computer 31 Connecting a Display (Monitor 32 Connecting the Speakers 33 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 34 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables.........36 Connecting the Power Cords 38 Turning On Your Computer 39 Registering Your Computer 39 Turning Off Your Computer 40 11 11
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... light turns off . 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 15 CompactFlash/Microdrive media card slot† Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash® or Microdrive™ media. 16 SmartMedia slot† Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia™ media. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports** Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 18 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port...
... light turns off . 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 15 CompactFlash/Microdrive media card slot† Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash® or Microdrive™ media. 16 SmartMedia slot† Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia™ media. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports** Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 18 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port...
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... required operating conditions. 23 For details about your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. † This feature is not available on all models, and monitor port locations may vary. Refer to your compatible i.LINK device for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * This monitor port is not available on all models. About the Back Panel 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections...
... required operating conditions. 23 For details about your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. † This feature is not available on all models, and monitor port locations may vary. Refer to your compatible i.LINK device for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * This monitor port is not available on all models. About the Back Panel 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections...
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.... TV/VIDEO button Press to change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. STOP button Press to stop playback. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -screen image from...
.... TV/VIDEO button Press to change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. STOP button Press to stop playback. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -screen image from...
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... the model purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location and availability of the monitor ports may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your computer in an area where you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. To connect a display Monitor port To connect a DVI display Monitor (DVI) port ✍ Install your computer's hardware configuration 1 Plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port...
... the model purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location and availability of the monitor ports may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your computer in an area where you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. To connect a display Monitor port To connect a DVI display Monitor (DVI) port ✍ Install your computer's hardware configuration 1 Plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port...
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... for products, accessories and parts, as well as purchase online. ❑ access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that contains answers to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*. Example: 4 Operating system. 5 Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for repairs or check repair status. ❑ review warranty information. ❑ e-mail...
... for products, accessories and parts, as well as purchase online. ❑ access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that contains answers to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*. Example: 4 Operating system. 5 Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for repairs or check repair status. ❑ review warranty information. ❑ e-mail...
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... or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to SmartMedia media. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports4 Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 18 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for the drive to begin reading the CD. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is amber...
... or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to SmartMedia media. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports4 Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 18 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for the drive to begin reading the CD. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is amber...
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... Back Panel The back panel of your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the computer model purchased. Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 Monitor port1 Connection for a standard display. 6 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for supplied and optional accessories. Your hardware configuration may...
... Back Panel The back panel of your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the computer model purchased. Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 Monitor port1 Connection for a standard display. 6 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for supplied and optional accessories. Your hardware configuration may...
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... deck screens. Page 17 PLAY button Press to the next screen. 9 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -screen image from the music drive (hard disk drive) to...
... deck screens. Page 17 PLAY button Press to the next screen. 9 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -screen image from the music drive (hard disk drive) to...
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See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details on your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Page 19 The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not...
See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details on your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Page 19 The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not...
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.... Close all TV providers or TV services available in table format, organized by number and name. 6. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to Download All Channel Settings. Verify the channel settings and click OK. 9. Microsoft® Internet Explorer starts, and you locate the correct channel lineup. 7. Setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service You must be connected to the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site. 3.
.... Close all TV providers or TV services available in table format, organized by number and name. 6. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to Download All Channel Settings. Verify the channel settings and click OK. 9. Microsoft® Internet Explorer starts, and you locate the correct channel lineup. 7. Setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service You must be connected to the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site. 3.
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As an alternative, Sony suggests installing a router as VAIO Media software. Click Start in Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) feature that may interrupt the file and print sharing features for preinstalled networking software programs, such as a hardware-based firewall solution. In the section, LAN or High-Speed Internet, right-click the icon of the connection you can use to protect your computer from security threats that you want to...
As an alternative, Sony suggests installing a router as VAIO Media software. Click Start in Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) feature that may interrupt the file and print sharing features for preinstalled networking software programs, such as a hardware-based firewall solution. In the section, LAN or High-Speed Internet, right-click the icon of the connection you can use to protect your computer from security threats that you want to...
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... preinstalled software, see video, your DVD player's mute feature is set too high. To verify or change your optical drive. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel. 2. Verify that it is incompatible with a question mark or exclamation mark, you may not be working properly. If necessary, remove the disc and check that your computer's video resolution may be that devices and/or drivers are installed...
... preinstalled software, see video, your DVD player's mute feature is set too high. To verify or change your optical drive. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel. 2. Verify that it is incompatible with a question mark or exclamation mark, you may not be working properly. If necessary, remove the disc and check that your computer's video resolution may be that devices and/or drivers are installed...
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... tion ports for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1 if using the parallel port, and then click Next. 6. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with the printer: 1. From the Add...
... tion ports for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1 if using the parallel port, and then click Next. 6. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with the printer: 1. From the Add...
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... printer equipped with your computer's front, back or side panels1. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with Plug and Play capability. 5. Follow...
... printer equipped with your computer's front, back or side panels1. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with Plug and Play capability. 5. Follow...
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... computer's hardware and software features. Links that contains answers to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1. Example: 4. T he s erial number is on using your specific model computer, such as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that enable you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. Serial number2. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Operating...
... computer's hardware and software features. Links that contains answers to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1. Example: 4. T he s erial number is on using your specific model computer, such as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that enable you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. Serial number2. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Operating...
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... VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you to: quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. arrange for repairs or check repair status. review warranty information. e-mail your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. check pricing and availability for products, accessories and parts, as well as hardware and software specifications. upgrade and maintenance...
... VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you to: quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. arrange for repairs or check repair status. review warranty information. e-mail your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. check pricing and availability for products, accessories and parts, as well as hardware and software specifications. upgrade and maintenance...
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... specific model computer, such as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. check pricing and availability for products, accessories and parts, as well as hardware and software specifications. upgrade...
... specific model computer, such as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. check pricing and availability for products, accessories and parts, as well as hardware and software specifications. upgrade...