VAIO User Guide
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... 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...
... 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...
VAIO User Guide
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Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking Your Computer Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2
Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking Your Computer Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2
VAIO User Guide
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... shown, depending on the hardware and preinstalled software programs included with Giga Pocket features) Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet. Contains information on the system configuration purchased. From the...
... shown, depending on the hardware and preinstalled software programs included with Giga Pocket features) Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet. Contains information on the system configuration purchased. From the...
VAIO User Guide
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... CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. Page 4 To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Connect to VAIO life. For online information about hard disk recovery: 1. Click Welcome to...
... CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. Page 4 To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Connect to VAIO life. For online information about hard disk recovery: 1. Click Welcome to...
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About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk... specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off.
About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk... specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off.
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... Optical drive 2. 13 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 14 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes...
... Optical drive 2. 13 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 14 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is in Stand by mode. 7 xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes...
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...is off the speaker sound. INDICATORS FUNCTION Num Lock The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is equivalent to place the computer in certain software applications. The task associated with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Standby Press the... button to clicking Start on the screen. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. Mute Press the button to turn off , the diPreacgteion1a3l...
...is off the speaker sound. INDICATORS FUNCTION Num Lock The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is equivalent to place the computer in certain software applications. The task associated with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Standby Press the... button to clicking Start on the screen. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. Mute Press the button to turn off , the diPreacgteion1a3l...
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... go to the current channel. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features1 .
... go to the current channel. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features1 .
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.... Use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific software program and press the APPLICATION START button to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to select and start the program. Press ENTER to select. 7 BACK button Press to return to the...
.... Use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific software program and press the APPLICATION START button to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to select and start the program. Press ENTER to select. 7 BACK button Press to return to the...
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... to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped with your i.LINK device for more information on your computer. or 6-pin i.LINK port on your computer. Page 19 About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- Plug the other end of...
... to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped with your i.LINK device for more information on your computer. or 6-pin i.LINK port on your computer. Page 19 About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- Plug the other end of...
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For information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to use your 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a 5.1 speaker system, or you may vary. From the right speaker, plug the AC power cord into the Headphones jack located...
For information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to use your 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a 5.1 speaker system, or you may vary. From the right speaker, plug the AC power cord into the Headphones jack located...
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... the Limited Warranty Card for more details. Follow the on the computer. Protect your investment. Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. If you are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on -screen instructions to register your...
... the Limited Warranty Card for more details. Follow the on the computer. Protect your investment. Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. If you are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on -screen instructions to register your...
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Page 31 See your computer's online specifications sheet for details on your system configuration. About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder ... audio or video files is a suite of applic able laws . Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder is a violation of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived from television and your personal videos.1 Giga Pocket Personal...
Page 31 See your computer's online specifications sheet for details on your system configuration. About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder ... audio or video files is a suite of applic able laws . Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder is a violation of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create, capture, and play back video files derived from television and your personal videos.1 Giga Pocket Personal...
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...weekly timer recording schedules. Managing Video Capsules (recorded video contents) on your computer. Recording personal video content from a videotape. Playing your Video Capsules on other computers. Operating Giga Pocket functions with a remote control device. Sharing... Giga Pocket features and functions with other computers on a network. Transforming Video Capsules into gMovie format for viewing on your VAIO® computer's capabilities. Giga Pocket gives you a wide range of Giga Pocket terms, see...
...weekly timer recording schedules. Managing Video Capsules (recorded video contents) on your computer. Recording personal video content from a videotape. Playing your Video Capsules on other computers. Operating Giga Pocket functions with a remote control device. Sharing... Giga Pocket features and functions with other computers on a network. Transforming Video Capsules into gMovie format for viewing on your VAIO® computer's capabilities. Giga Pocket gives you a wide range of Giga Pocket terms, see...
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Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer. To connect in -home cable access, you may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with an antenna cable. Connect the other end ... your TV monitor or display. Connect the other end of the TV coaxial cable to the VHF/UHF port on the back panel of your computer. Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the double-connection end of the splitter adapter. Depending on your in CATV m ode (Option 1) Option 2 1. Connect a third...
Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer. To connect in -home cable access, you may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with an antenna cable. Connect the other end ... your TV monitor or display. Connect the other end of the TV coaxial cable to the VHF/UHF port on the back panel of your computer. Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) to the double-connection end of the splitter adapter. Depending on your in CATV m ode (Option 1) Option 2 1. Connect a third...
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...) to the screw-type grips on the type of your antenna outlet. Depending on your in standard antenna m ode (air) Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer. Option 1 1. To connect in -home cable access, you can use your TV remote control to set -top box (cable or...cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with an certain cables. Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) from the combiner/transformer to your computer. When using its controls or supplied remote control. When using the STB setup: The Giga Pocket remote control cannot be used ...
...) to the screw-type grips on the type of your antenna outlet. Depending on your in standard antenna m ode (air) Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer. Option 1 1. To connect in -home cable access, you can use your TV remote control to set -top box (cable or...cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with an certain cables. Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) from the combiner/transformer to your computer. When using its controls or supplied remote control. When using the STB setup: The Giga Pocket remote control cannot be used ...
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... 1 1. Connect the other digital video device, using an audio cable 1. Connect the infrared receiver cable to your computer. Page 39 Your VAIO® computer has both audio and video connection capability. Connect an audio cable with double RCA plugs at each end (optional) ... L and R jacks. Connect an S-video cable (optional) directly into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on your computer. 2. Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with the Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder System. Option 2 1. Place the infrared receiver unit in a...
... 1 1. Connect the other digital video device, using an audio cable 1. Connect the infrared receiver cable to your computer. Page 39 Your VAIO® computer has both audio and video connection capability. Connect an audio cable with double RCA plugs at each end (optional) ... L and R jacks. Connect an S-video cable (optional) directly into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on your computer. 2. Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with the Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder System. Option 2 1. Place the infrared receiver unit in a...
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... a different system environment, you can convert and export your Video Capsule using MPEG- 1 format. Video Capsules that are recorded using DVgate Plus or other VAIO AV software programs. Page 68 Additional information about using Giga Pocket Explorer Video Capsules that are recorded using High Quality (HQ) or Standard Play...
... a different system environment, you can convert and export your Video Capsule using MPEG- 1 format. Video Capsules that are recorded using DVgate Plus or other VAIO AV software programs. Page 68 Additional information about using Giga Pocket Explorer Video Capsules that are recorded using High Quality (HQ) or Standard Play...
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... CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ® Converter is ready to deliver music and video with amazing clarity. The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience. In order to your Sony® CLIÉ® Handheld. For more information on this exciting device, go to the...
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Page 80 Mem ory cards and your c omputer, s ee the online s pec ific ations s heet. About Your Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers1 that are compatible with the memory c ard readers s hown here. T o view the ins talled memory c ard readers for your com puter's m em ory card readers 1 Y our c omputer may not be equipped with many popular types of memory cards. You can use your computer's memory card readers to transfer data between digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
Page 80 Mem ory cards and your c omputer, s ee the online s pec ific ations s heet. About Your Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers1 that are compatible with the memory c ard readers s hown here. T o view the ins talled memory c ard readers for your com puter's m em ory card readers 1 Y our c omputer may not be equipped with many popular types of memory cards. You can use your computer's memory card readers to transfer data between digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.