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...registered trademark of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to DVD, DVgate Plus, PictureGear,..., VAIO Media, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, SonicStage, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT...
...registered trademark of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to DVD, DVgate Plus, PictureGear,..., VAIO Media, MagicGate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, SonicStage, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT...
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...Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of the Environmental Protection Agency. registered trademark of computers and other office equipment. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the back of products with functions that...when you call the Sony Service Center. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. . It is a U.S. The program backs the development and dissemination of your Sony VAIO® computer. Their standards and logos...
...Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of the Environmental Protection Agency. registered trademark of computers and other office equipment. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the back of products with functions that...when you call the Sony Service Center. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. . It is a U.S. The program backs the development and dissemination of your Sony VAIO® computer. Their standards and logos...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 45 Installing Memory 46 Troubleshooting 53 Support Options 55 Immediate Help and Support 55 Resources for Additional Help and Support 56 12
VAIO Computer Quick Start Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 45 Installing Memory 46 Troubleshooting 53 Support Options 55 Immediate Help and Support 55 Resources for Additional Help and Support 56 12
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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 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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... System unit Wireless keyboard Modem cable AA batteries (4) Wireless mouse Power cord Power cord clamp 14 For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Use the...
... System unit Wireless keyboard Modem cable AA batteries (4) Wireless mouse Power cord Power cord clamp 14 For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Use the...
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... of your system. Provides specific information about the preinstalled software on setting up and registering your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 Unpacking your computer. Provides basic information on your Computer Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with your...
... of your system. Provides specific information about the preinstalled software on setting up and registering your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 Unpacking your computer. Provides basic information on your Computer Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with your...
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For more information about hard disk recovery 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. VAIO Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 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, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. VAIO Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Other A software library containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16
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Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 2 Infrared receiver Enables communication with the remote control that is amber while reading and writing data. 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with Giga Pocket ® features, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is supplied with models equipped with indicator lights and built-in speakers.
Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 2 Infrared receiver Enables communication with the remote control that is amber while reading and writing data. 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with Giga Pocket ® features, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is supplied with models equipped with indicator lights and built-in speakers.
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...green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in use. 5 Power button Press the power button in from the right side, to the computer. For more information about handling the LCD monitor, see the online VAIO® Computer User 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. 19 About the Front ...
...green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in use. 5 Power button Press the power button in from the right side, to the computer. For more information about handling the LCD monitor, see the online VAIO® Computer User 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. 19 About the Front ...
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... Card slot A PC card (PCMCIA card) can be inserted into this slot to increase your computer provide the connections for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer's functional capabilities. 20 The icons on the side panel help you locate and identify the appropriate...
... Card slot A PC card (PCMCIA card) can be inserted into this slot to increase your computer provide the connections for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer's functional capabilities. 20 The icons on the side panel help you locate and identify the appropriate...
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... compatible i.LINK device for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. * Available only on the software programs, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. VAIO Computer Quick Start 6 Microphone jack Connection for an external microphone (optional). 7 Connect button Enables the system unit to communicate with the wireless keyboard and wireless...i.LINK devices (IEEE 1394). 10 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet cable. (The port marked with [Network] is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection.
... compatible i.LINK device for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. * Available only on the software programs, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. VAIO Computer Quick Start 6 Microphone jack Connection for an external microphone (optional). 7 Connect button Enables the system unit to communicate with the wireless keyboard and wireless...i.LINK devices (IEEE 1394). 10 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet cable. (The port marked with [Network] is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection.
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... that perform specific functions. Wireless keyboard (top) Standby S keys (-) Volume (+/-) Brightness Mute (+) Volume Function Windows Applications Directional arrows Numeric keypad KEY Stand by mode. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer, see the section, "Connecting the Wireless Keyboard" on page 38. Press again to place the...
... that perform specific functions. Wireless keyboard (top) Standby S keys (-) Volume (+/-) Brightness Mute (+) Volume Function Windows Applications Directional arrows Numeric keypad KEY Stand by mode. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer, see the section, "Connecting the Wireless Keyboard" on page 38. Press again to place the...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Wireless keyboard (bottom) 1 Battery compartment Compartment for the supplied AA batteries. 2 Keyboard feet Extend to adjust the keyboard height. 3 CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the system unit. 26
VAIO Computer Quick Start Wireless keyboard (bottom) 1 Battery compartment Compartment for the supplied AA batteries. 2 Keyboard feet Extend to adjust the keyboard height. 3 CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the system unit. 26
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Wireless mouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel button Rotate the wheel to scroll up or down on page 40. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Mouse Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer, see the section, "Connecting the Wireless Mouse" on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 28 Before attempting to use the wireless optical mouse with a wireless optical mouse.
Wireless mouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel button Rotate the wheel to scroll up or down on page 40. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Mouse Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer, see the section, "Connecting the Wireless Mouse" on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 28 Before attempting to use the wireless optical mouse with a wireless optical mouse.
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..., remove the batteries to be replaced. To set up the wireless mouse Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless mouse ✍ If your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse as shown. When your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in...
..., remove the batteries to be replaced. To set up the wireless mouse Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless mouse ✍ If your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse as shown. When your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in...
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... * See the online specifications sheet for information about your computer's hardware configuration. 30 The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal...
... * See the online specifications sheet for information about your computer's hardware configuration. 30 The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal...
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... to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to an external DVD device, such as a DVD player. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media™ software program. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to navigate.
... to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to an external DVD device, such as a DVD player. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media™ software program. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to navigate.
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... to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket software program functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on ...Press again to view the current software program in full screen mode, press to show the settings window. SIZE button Press to hide these views. VAIO Computer Quick Start 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous screen. (Note: This function is selected, using the MENU button, press the Function...
... to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket software program functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on ...Press again to view the current software program in full screen mode, press to show the settings window. SIZE button Press to hide these views. VAIO Computer Quick Start 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous screen. (Note: This function is selected, using the MENU button, press the Function...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up the remote control Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control ✍ If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. When your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 34 Inserting batteries into the remote control, as shown.
VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up the remote control Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control ✍ If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. When your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 34 Inserting batteries into the remote control, as shown.
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... the supplied power cord clamp to be plugged into the AC input port on its base and the power cord may lose data if 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.... VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cord The computer's power cord must be turned on the back panel of an emergency. 36 Attaching the power cord clamp 3 Plug the power cord...
... the supplied power cord clamp to be plugged into the AC input port on its base and the power cord may lose data if 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.... VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cord The computer's power cord must be turned on the back panel of an emergency. 36 Attaching the power cord clamp 3 Plug the power cord...