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...OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Software specifications are subject to change without prior written approval. The software described herein is subject to this computer may require an additional charge. Some of license agreements enclosed with ...include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Financial services may require a fee and credit card information. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Product activation procedures and privacy...
...OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Software specifications are subject to change without prior written approval. The software described herein is subject to this computer may require an additional charge. Some of license agreements enclosed with ...include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Financial services may require a fee and credit card information. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Product activation procedures and privacy...
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...radiation when open . 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...; To change the backup battery, please contact your installed optical drives. See the online specification sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. For questions regarding your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to the...
...radiation when open . 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...; To change the backup battery, please contact your installed optical drives. See the online specification sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. For questions regarding your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to the...
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... your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site and view your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to view the online specifications sheet. . ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all VAIO® computer models...
... your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site and view your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to view the online specifications sheet. . ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all VAIO® computer models...
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... Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Online documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet. 15 Provides...
... Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Online documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet. 15 Provides...
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... to VAIO life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 Hard disk drive recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer. Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO®...
... to VAIO life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 Hard disk drive recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer. Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO®...
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See the specifications sheet for your computer on 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 the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 17 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
See the specifications sheet for your computer on 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 the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 17 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
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...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 your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your computer on the model purchased. On certain models, the ... card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. Your computer configuration may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www...
...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 your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your computer on the model purchased. On certain models, the ... card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. Your computer configuration may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www...
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... ports on both the front and back panels. See your online specifications sheet for the drive to begin reading the CD. 20 VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is amber when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia™ ... hardware features, the media access indicator light is on. See the specifications sheet for a compatible digital device. * A second optical drive is optional on the back. Additional information Your computer is located on certain VAIO® computer models. Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑...
... ports on both the front and back panels. See your online specifications sheet for the drive to begin reading the CD. 20 VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is amber when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia™ ... hardware features, the media access indicator light is on. See the specifications sheet for a compatible digital device. * A second optical drive is optional on the back. Additional information Your computer is located on certain VAIO® computer models. Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑...
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... compatible i.LINK devices to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Refer to your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. † This feature is not available on all models. About the Back Panel 13 Ethernet port...port† Connection for information on operating conditions and proper connection. For details about your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for a TV coaxial ...
... compatible i.LINK devices to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Refer to your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. † This feature is not available on all models. About the Back Panel 13 Ethernet port...port† Connection for information on operating conditions and proper connection. For details about your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for a TV coaxial ...
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...off the speaker sound. Volume Control Press a button to restore sound. 24 Mute Press the button to perform certain tasks. 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 along the top of the speakers. 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...
...off the speaker sound. Volume Control Press a button to restore sound. 24 Mute Press the button to perform certain tasks. 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 along the top of the speakers. 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...
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... MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U * See the online specifications sheet for information about your remote control. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features*. The remote control can...
... MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U * See the online specifications sheet for information about your remote control. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features*. The remote control can...
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...select and start . Press again to return to activate channel selection. MUSIC button Press to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. About the Remote Control 1 MUTE button Press to ...the previous channel. Use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific software program and press the APPLICATION START button to raise or lower the volume. 27 Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number ...
...select and start . Press again to return to activate channel selection. MUSIC button Press to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. About the Remote Control 1 MUTE button Press to ...the previous channel. Use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific software program and press the APPLICATION START button to raise or lower the volume. 27 Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number ...
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Inserting batteries into the remote control as shown. If more than one software program is open, use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific program and press the Application Close button again to close the program. 17 CHANNEL button Press to change channels automatically (no number input required). (Note: ...
Inserting batteries into the remote control as shown. If more than one software program is open, use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific program and press the Application Close button again to close the program. 17 CHANNEL button Press to change channels automatically (no number input required). (Note: ...
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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. For details on your computer's hardware configuration, see the specifications sheet on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 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. For details on your computer's hardware configuration, see the specifications sheet on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 31 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown.
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... display Monitor (DVI) port ✍ Install your computer in an area where you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. See the specifications sheet for your computer on 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's hardware ...
... display Monitor (DVI) port ✍ Install your computer in an area where you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. See the specifications sheet for your computer on 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's hardware ...
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... go to set up your computer. You can find instructions on how to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 43 To access the online guide: 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 - The online User Guide provides...
... go to set up your computer. You can find instructions on how to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 43 To access the online guide: 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 - The online User Guide provides...
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... and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific computer model, such as ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures†. ❑...sony.com/pcsupport. The software program's Help appears. ❑ VAIO Software - Resources for all preinstalled software programs. 2 Click the desired software program.* The software's main window appears. 3 From the menu bar, click Help. Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your VAIO® computer...
... and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific computer model, such as ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures†. ❑...sony.com/pcsupport. The software program's Help appears. ❑ VAIO Software - Resources for all preinstalled software programs. 2 Click the desired software program.* The software's main window appears. 3 From the menu bar, click Help. Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your VAIO® computer...
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... designed to help you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® computer! The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Page 1 Welcome Thank you to become...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 computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and...
... designed to help you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® computer! The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Page 1 Welcome Thank you to become...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 computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and...
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... manual: Page 3 Use the VAIO Recovery utility to view the online specifications sheet. Provides basic information on the system configuration purchased. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support web site at...
... manual: Page 3 Use the VAIO Recovery utility to view the online specifications sheet. Provides basic information on the system configuration purchased. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support web site at...
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...sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. Click Welcome to view the specifications sheet. VAIO® Software - Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO... library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. 1.
...sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. Click Welcome to view the specifications sheet. VAIO® Software - Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO... library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. 1.