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SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Updates and additions to online service providers may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this computer... AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered...
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Updates and additions to online service providers may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this computer... AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered...
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To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to reduce the risk of fire, use of the leak. ❑ The socket ... or larger telecommunication line cord. 4 As the laser beam used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ Avoid using the...
To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to reduce the risk of fire, use of the leak. ❑ The socket ... or larger telecommunication line cord. 4 As the laser beam used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ Avoid using the...
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... also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your computer. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For details on the system configuration you...
... also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your computer. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For details on the system configuration you...
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... the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to VAIO Life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 15 Provides specific information on the preinstalled software programs on the applications included with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your VAIO computer. Unpacking your system, how to contact software...
... the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to VAIO Life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 15 Provides specific information on the preinstalled software programs on the applications included with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your VAIO computer. Unpacking your system, how to contact software...
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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 system, see the online specifications sheet. 17 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 vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Your computer may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. 17 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
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System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 18 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to drives, media slots, ports and jacks.
System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 18 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to drives, media slots, ports and jacks.
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...* Connection for a microphone (optional). See the specifications sheet for information on your computer's hardware configuration 22 See the specifications sheet for information on your computer's hardware configuration † Certain VAIO computer models are supplied with (Network) is available on...joystick or MIDI device. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® ...
...* Connection for a microphone (optional). See the specifications sheet for information on your computer's hardware configuration 22 See the specifications sheet for information on your computer's hardware configuration † Certain VAIO computer models are supplied with (Network) is available on...joystick or MIDI device. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® ...
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... Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Mute button again to perform certain tasks. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional... Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to restore sound. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary between software programs. Volume...
... Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Mute button again to perform certain tasks. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional... Function The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to restore sound. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary between software programs. Volume...
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See the online specifications sheet for your system's hardware configuration. 27 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 hardware configuration. 27 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.
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... enables you to play musical notes through MIDI devices. ❑ MIDI Input - Creative Audio HQ contains these software programs, see the specific program's Help. For details on . 43 Reset all audio settings to deliver realistic sound. ❑ Creative WaveStudio - Configure audio files... ❑ Device Controls - About Creative Software Programs ❑ Creative Audio HQ - Manage your favorite MP3 and WMA files on your computer, using these features: ❑ SoundFont Control - Play back and organize music from various input sources, such as an audio CD or...
... enables you to play musical notes through MIDI devices. ❑ MIDI Input - Creative Audio HQ contains these software programs, see the specific program's Help. For details on . 43 Reset all audio settings to deliver realistic sound. ❑ Creative WaveStudio - Configure audio files... ❑ Device Controls - About Creative Software Programs ❑ Creative Audio HQ - Manage your favorite MP3 and WMA files on your computer, using these features: ❑ SoundFont Control - Play back and organize music from various input sources, such as an audio CD or...
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The Play Control dialog box appears. 2 Click Options, and then click Advanced Controls. See your online Specifications sheet for information about your speaker system instead of your computer's hardware configuration. 47 Troubleshooting Why can't I hear sound when using the mute feature during DVD playback.... mute function of the keyboard or software program functions. * The Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card is available with certain VAIO® computers. Follow these steps to support digital sound. The Advanced Controls for digital output? If your own speaker system, you may...
The Play Control dialog box appears. 2 Click Options, and then click Advanced Controls. See your online Specifications sheet for information about your speaker system instead of your computer's hardware configuration. 47 Troubleshooting Why can't I hear sound when using the mute feature during DVD playback.... mute function of the keyboard or software program functions. * The Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card is available with certain VAIO® computers. Follow these steps to support digital sound. The Advanced Controls for digital output? If your own speaker system, you may...
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...an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your VAIO® computer. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you to the ...VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - The online User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your VAIO computer. To view this information for your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This support resource offers a variety of your computer. Support Options Sony...
...an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your VAIO® computer. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you to the ...VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - The online User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your VAIO computer. To view this information for your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This support resource offers a variety of your computer. Support Options Sony...
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... Help files - You can locate the online Help for Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you would like to the individual application's icon and selecting Help from ... when you to common problems. * You can access the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your specific model computer, such as: ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures. ❑ safety and legal information. ❑...
... Help files - You can locate the online Help for Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you would like to the individual application's icon and selecting Help from ... when you to common problems. * You can access the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your specific model computer, such as: ❑ hardware and software specifications. ❑ upgrade and maintenance procedures. ❑ safety and legal information. ❑...
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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 computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For Sony software information, click Start and Welcome to VAIO Life. Your new computer is designed to -use functionality. Page 1 The information provided...
... 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 Sony software information, click Start and Welcome to VAIO Life. Your new computer is designed to -use functionality. Page 1 The information provided...
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... and Support. 2. Page 3 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. For details on the system configuration you purchased. For more information...
... and Support. 2. Page 3 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. For details on the system configuration you purchased. For more information...
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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 Sub-Woofer 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 Sub-Woofer About the Keyboard Page 6
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About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is green ...while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. System configuration may vary, depending on . Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online Specifications...
About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power indicator Light is blue while the power is green ...while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. System configuration may vary, depending on . Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online Specifications...
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... Standby mode. INDICATORS FUNCTION Num Lock Page 14 The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is equivalent to place the computer in certain software applications. When the indicator is equivalent to turn off , the directional Press the button to clicking Start on ...any key briefly, to perform certain tasks. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Pressing this key is off the volume of the speaker. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo,...
... Standby mode. INDICATORS FUNCTION Num Lock Page 14 The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is equivalent to place the computer in certain software applications. When the indicator is equivalent to turn off , the directional Press the button to clicking Start on ...any key briefly, to perform certain tasks. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Pressing this key is off the volume of the speaker. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo,...
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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. See the online Specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On your Computer Registering your Computer Page 16 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. See the online Specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On your Computer Registering your Computer Page 16 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown.
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Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About the Memory Stick Media Slot About the SmartMedia Card Slot About the CompactFlash/Microdrive Media Slot About i.LINK Compatibility Page 25 To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's hard disk drive performance...
Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides basic information about managing your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About the Memory Stick Media Slot About the SmartMedia Card Slot About the CompactFlash/Microdrive Media Slot About i.LINK Compatibility Page 25 To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer's hard disk drive performance...