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... SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. The software described herein is prohibited. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. This product contains software owned ...providers may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to this computer may not be completed by third parties. Reproduction in whole or in part, may apply). reserves the right to change without notice. Software specifications are subject to make any machine-readable form without ...
... SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. The software described herein is prohibited. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. This product contains software owned ...providers may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to this computer may not be completed by third parties. Reproduction in whole or in part, may apply). reserves the right to change without notice. Software specifications are subject to make any machine-readable form without ...
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...-Invisible laser radiation when open . See the online specification sheet for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to qualified personnel only. Danger: Visible and...not attempt to report a gas leak in wet locations unless the jack is harmful to the eyes, do not open . Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives.
...-Invisible laser radiation when open . See the online specification sheet for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to qualified personnel only. Danger: Visible and...not attempt to report a gas leak in wet locations unless the jack is harmful to the eyes, do not open . Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all VAIO® computer models. For details about your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Support web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to recover your computer's specifications sheet. 14 Use the VAIO Recovery utility to view the online specifications sheet. . ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied...
VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all VAIO® computer models. For details about your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Support web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to recover your computer's specifications sheet. 14 Use the VAIO Recovery utility to view the online specifications sheet. . ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied...
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... Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Contains information on setting up and registering your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet. 15 Provides basic information on the hardware and...
... Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Contains information on setting up and registering your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet. 15 Provides basic information on the hardware and...
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... your computer. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 For more information about hard disk recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO®...; Software - To access this online 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 Recovery Options. Provides specific information...
... your computer. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 For more information about hard disk recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO®...; Software - To access this online 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 Recovery Options. Provides specific information...
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See the specifications sheet 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 computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 17
See the specifications sheet 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 computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 17
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See the specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your computer on the model purchased. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media ... the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 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 your VAIO® computer enables access...
See the specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your computer on the model purchased. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media ... the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 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 your VAIO® computer enables access...
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...™ or CompactFlash®/Microdrive® slots. ** The number of USB ports may take a few moments for details on your online specifications sheet for details. ‡ On models equipped with one or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door...not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is optional on certain VAIO® computer models. The light turns off . 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator...
...™ or CompactFlash®/Microdrive® slots. ** The number of USB ports may take a few moments for details on your online specifications sheet for details. ‡ On models equipped with one or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door...not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is optional on certain VAIO® computer models. The light turns off . 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator...
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...LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. † This feature is not available on all models. Refer to the documentation that a product contains...(optional). 16 VHF/UHF port† Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * This monitor port is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i....
...LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. † This feature is not available on all models. Refer to the documentation that a product contains...(optional). 16 VHF/UHF port† Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * This monitor port is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i....
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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. 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 ... of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 24 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. 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 ... of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 24 The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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... About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features*. Remote control MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC ... HOME NETWORK MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U * See the online specifications sheet for information about your remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration. 26 The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels,...
... About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features*. Remote control MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC ... HOME NETWORK MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U * See the online specifications sheet for information about your remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration. 26 The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels,...
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... playback deck. (Note: You cannot change from the on-screen image to launch the SonicStage software. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to start . Press again to return to activate channel selection. ENTER button Press...9 VOLUME button Press to start the DVD player software program. 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 turn off the sound. About the Remote Control 1 ...
... playback deck. (Note: You cannot change from the on-screen image to launch the SonicStage software. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to start . Press again to return to activate channel selection. ENTER button Press...9 VOLUME button Press to start the DVD player software program. 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 turn off the sound. About the Remote Control 1 ...
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... damage from battery leakage. 29 If more details about the function buttons on your remote control is open, use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific program and press the Application Close button again to close . Inserting batteries into the remote control as shown. About the Remote Control 15 TOOLS button...
... damage from battery leakage. 29 If more details about the function buttons on your remote control is open, use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific program and press the Application Close button again to close . Inserting batteries into the remote control as shown. About the Remote Control 15 TOOLS button...
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Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. The location 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 not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. The location 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
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See the specifications sheet 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 ... the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 32 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 your computer on the model purchased.
See the specifications sheet 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 ... the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 32 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 your computer on the model purchased.
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... context-sensitive search features. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you to connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, and register your VAIO® computer. The online User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your VAIO computer. Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve...
... context-sensitive search features. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you to connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, and register your VAIO® computer. The online User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your VAIO computer. Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve...
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... that describes the software's features. Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific computer model, such as ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures†...
... that describes the software's features. Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific computer model, such as ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures†...
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... 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 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 then click...
... 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 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 then click...
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Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, go to the Sony Online Support web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the online specifications sheet. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the hardware and preinstalled software programs included with your computer. For details on...
Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, go to the Sony Online Support web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the online specifications sheet. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the hardware and preinstalled software programs included with your computer. For details on...
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... and Support. 2. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. Page 4 Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. Click Welcome to view...
... and Support. 2. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. Page 4 Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. Click Welcome to view...