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...APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this computer may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. customers only. All other trademarks are trademarks or ... by third parties. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. Use of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Click to DVD, DVgate, PictureGear, Giga Pocket, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, SonicStage, ImageStation...
...APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this computer may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. customers only. All other trademarks are trademarks or ... by third parties. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. Use of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Click to DVD, DVgate, PictureGear, Giga Pocket, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, SonicStage, ImageStation...
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... technology is a U.S. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of your Sony VAIO® computer. registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an ...; guidelines for energy efficiency. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call the Sony Service Center. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are located on the back of computers and other office equipment. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are trademarks of the ...
... technology is a U.S. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of your Sony VAIO® computer. registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an ...; guidelines for energy efficiency. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call the Sony Service Center. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are located on the back of computers and other office equipment. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are trademarks of the ...
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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. 13
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. 13
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Wireless keyboard AA batteries (4) Modem cable Power cord clamp Wireless mouse Power cord... AA batteries (2) Remote control (1) 14 For details on the system configuration you purchased. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your...
VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Wireless keyboard AA batteries (4) Modem cable Power cord clamp Wireless mouse Power cord... AA batteries (2) Remote control (1) 14 For details on the system configuration you purchased. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your...
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... the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 15 To view this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to VAIO Life. Unpacking your VAIO computer. This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start...
... the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 15 To view this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to VAIO Life. Unpacking your VAIO computer. This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start...
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... Front panel 1 Infrared Receiver Communicates with built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with the remote control (supplied), to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume... access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 4 Power button Press button from the right side to turn the computer on and off. 5 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the...
... Front panel 1 Infrared Receiver Communicates with built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with the remote control (supplied), to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume... access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 4 Power button Press button from the right side to turn the computer on and off. 5 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the...
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... Connection for optional speakers or headphones. 5 Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 6 Microphone jack Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (optional). VAIO Computer Quick Start Left panel 1 Composite audio L In jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 7 Connect button Press to enable the system unit to communicate with the wireless...
... Connection for optional speakers or headphones. 5 Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 6 Microphone jack Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (optional). VAIO Computer Quick Start Left panel 1 Composite audio L In jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 7 Connect button Press to enable the system unit to communicate with the wireless...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of your USB devices. Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for your computer contains the AC power port and connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 22
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of your USB devices. Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for your computer contains the AC power port and connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 22
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... Numeric Keypad Windows Applications Directional Arrows KEY Stand by S Keys Brightness Controls Mute Volume Control DESCRIPTION Press the button to place the computer in Stand by mode.) Press the S key buttons to increase (+) or decrease (-) the brightness of the speakers. 23 About the... Keyboard About the Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a wireless keyboard that has a standard key arrangement and additional keys that perform specific functions. . Press a button ...
... Numeric Keypad Windows Applications Directional Arrows KEY Stand by S Keys Brightness Controls Mute Volume Control DESCRIPTION Press the button to place the computer in Stand by mode.) Press the S key buttons to increase (+) or decrease (-) the brightness of the speakers. 23 About the... Keyboard About the Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a wireless keyboard that has a standard key arrangement and additional keys that perform specific functions. . Press a button ...
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... task associated with each function key may vary from one application to perform basic math calculations. Pressing this key is equivalent to perform certain tasks. VAIO Computer Quick Start KEY Function Numeric Keypad Directional Arrows Applications Windows DESCRIPTION The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to clicking...
... task associated with each function key may vary from one application to perform basic math calculations. Pressing this key is equivalent to perform certain tasks. VAIO Computer Quick Start KEY Function Numeric Keypad Directional Arrows Applications Windows DESCRIPTION The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to clicking...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Mouse Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer, see Connecting the Wireless Mouse. Wireless mouse (Top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel button Rotate the wheel to scroll up and down on the display. 3 Right mouse button Press to use the wireless optical mouse with a wireless optical mouse. Before attempting to perform specific shortcut functions. 26
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Mouse Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer, see Connecting the Wireless Mouse. Wireless mouse (Top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel button Rotate the wheel to scroll up and down on the display. 3 Right mouse button Press to use the wireless optical mouse with a wireless optical mouse. Before attempting to perform specific shortcut functions. 26
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... the wireless mouse ✍ If your mouse's battery power level by clicking (Wireless Mouse icon), located in the Windows® taskbar notification area. If your VAIO computer and the wireless mouse. Wireless mouse (Bottom) About the Mouse 1 Power switch Slide switch to turn the mouse on and off. 2 Connect button Press to...
... the wireless mouse ✍ If your mouse's battery power level by clicking (Wireless Mouse icon), located in the Windows® taskbar notification area. If your VAIO computer and the wireless mouse. Wireless mouse (Bottom) About the Mouse 1 Power switch Slide switch to turn the mouse on and off. 2 Connect button Press to...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with the remote control. Remote control MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION REW FF PREV NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE TV VIDEO MUSIC HOME NETWORK MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U 28 The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control.
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with the remote control. Remote control MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION REW FF PREV NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE TV VIDEO MUSIC HOME NETWORK MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U 28 The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control.
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.... HOME NETWORK button Press to increase or decrease the volume. 29 Press again to return to turn off the sound. MUSIC button Press to start VAIO Media software. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to the previous channel. About the Remote Control 1 MUTE button Press to the current channel. Press...
.... HOME NETWORK button Press to increase or decrease the volume. 29 Press again to return to turn off the sound. MUSIC button Press to start VAIO Media software. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to the previous channel. About the Remote Control 1 MUTE button Press to the current channel. Press...
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...PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to hide these views. Press again to the next screen. Your computer may take 5-6 seconds to enter Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running. When using SonicStage software, press to rewind or ... CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 STANDBY button Press to show the settings window. TV/VIDEO button Press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens...
...PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to hide these views. Press again to the next screen. Your computer may take 5-6 seconds to enter Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running. When using SonicStage software, press to rewind or ... CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 STANDBY button Press to show the settings window. TV/VIDEO button Press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens...
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...outlet, surge protector, or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), before you can establish communication with your computer. 1 Remove the adhesive backing from the power cord clamp. 2 Press the clamp firmly against the back... panel near the AC input port. Your computer has the ability to avoid accidentally unplugging your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. You may become... loses power while software programs are running. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cord The computer's power cord must be turned on the back panel of the...
...outlet, surge protector, or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), before you can establish communication with your computer. 1 Remove the adhesive backing from the power cord clamp. 2 Press the clamp firmly against the back... panel near the AC input port. Your computer has the ability to avoid accidentally unplugging your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. You may become... loses power while software programs are running. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cord The computer's power cord must be turned on the back panel of the...
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...unit for proper operation. ❑ Do not exceed a maximum distance of the computer. 2 Turn the wireless keyboard over. 3 Press the CONNECT button to establish communication between your VAIO® computer and your computer is supplied with a wireless keyboard. To connect the wireless keyboard 1 Press ...the CONNECT button on the left panel of the computer and on the bottom of the keyboard, to activate...
...unit for proper operation. ❑ Do not exceed a maximum distance of the computer. 2 Turn the wireless keyboard over. 3 Press the CONNECT button to establish communication between your VAIO® computer and your computer is supplied with a wireless keyboard. To connect the wireless keyboard 1 Press ...the CONNECT button on the left panel of the computer and on the bottom of the keyboard, to activate...
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...confirm that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly inserted into the mouse before your computer is supplied with a wireless mouse. Before attempting to use the wireless mouse, you must enable communication between the computer and the mouse. ✍ When attempting to enable tracking. 37 To connect the ...wireless optical mouse 1 Press the CONNECT button on the left panel of the computer. 2 Turn the wireless mouse over. 3 Slide the power button to the ON position and press the CONNECT button. Connecting the Wireless Mouse ...
...confirm that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly inserted into the mouse before your computer is supplied with a wireless mouse. Before attempting to use the wireless mouse, you must enable communication between the computer and the mouse. ✍ When attempting to enable tracking. 37 To connect the ...wireless optical mouse 1 Press the CONNECT button on the left panel of the computer. 2 Turn the wireless mouse over. 3 Slide the power button to the ON position and press the CONNECT button. Connecting the Wireless Mouse ...
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...requires unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation. ❑ Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO® computer and your wireless mouse. ❑ Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. ❑ Press the Connect buttons located on... provide precision pointing and tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have half- VAIO Computer Quick Start Additional information about the wireless optical mouse The wireless optical mouse requires an ideal surface texture in order to establish ...
...requires unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation. ❑ Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO® computer and your wireless mouse. ❑ Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. ❑ Press the Connect buttons located on... provide precision pointing and tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have half- VAIO Computer Quick Start Additional information about the wireless optical mouse The wireless optical mouse requires an ideal surface texture in order to establish ...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning on your Computer Press the power button on the right side of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - See the Limited Warranty Card for more details. ✍ You are provided with your computer. ❑ Limited warranty - Respond to restart your Computer Take...
VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning on your Computer Press the power button on the right side of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - See the Limited Warranty Card for more details. ✍ You are provided with your computer. ❑ Limited warranty - Respond to restart your Computer Take...