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... DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. reserves the right to make any modification to software may require an additional charge. Some of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll...and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Notice © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. 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 ...
... DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. reserves the right to make any modification to software may require an additional charge. Some of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll...and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Notice © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. 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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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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..., then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 The Quick Start also provides...
..., then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 The Quick Start also provides...
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Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in speakers and indicator lights. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 2 Infrared receiver Enables communication with the Giga Pocket® remote control*, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 18
Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in speakers and indicator lights. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 2 Infrared receiver Enables communication with the Giga Pocket® remote control*, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 18
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Handling the attached LCD monitor Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. Handle the monitor carefully when adjusting the viewing angle. 1 Grasp both sides of the monitor firmly. 2 Tilt the monitor backwards, ... this control. Press the power button in Stand by mode. * The remote control is supplied with models that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features. About the Front Panel 4 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 5 Power...
Handling the attached LCD monitor Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. Handle the monitor carefully when adjusting the viewing angle. 1 Grasp both sides of the monitor firmly. 2 Tilt the monitor backwards, ... this control. Press the power button in Stand by mode. * The remote control is supplied with models that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features. About the Front Panel 4 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 5 Power...
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S-video In jack* Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 3 VHF/UHF port* Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). 4 Headphones jack Connection for speakers (optional) or headphones (optional). 5 Line In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Left panel About the Side Panels 1 Composite audio L In jack* Connection for an audio device. 21 Composite audio R In jack* Connection for an audio cable (optional). 2 Composite video In jack* Connection for a video cable (optional).
S-video In jack* Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 3 VHF/UHF port* Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). 4 Headphones jack Connection for speakers (optional) or headphones (optional). 5 Line In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Left panel About the Side Panels 1 Composite audio L In jack* Connection for an audio device. 21 Composite audio R In jack* Connection for an audio cable (optional). 2 Composite video In jack* Connection for a video cable (optional).
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...connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Refer to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. VAIO Computer Quick Start 6 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 7 Connect button Enables the system unit to communicate with the wireless...models equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features. † An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter (splitter) is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation supplied with...
...connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Refer to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. VAIO Computer Quick Start 6 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 7 Connect button Enables the system unit to communicate with the wireless...models equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features. † An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter (splitter) is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation supplied with...
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... * See the online specifications sheet at the Sony Online Computing Support Web site (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport), for information about your computer's hardware configuration. 30 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features*. The remote control can start...
... * See the online specifications sheet at the Sony Online Computing Support Web site (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport), for information about your computer's hardware configuration. 30 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features*. The remote control can start...
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... cannot change from the on-screen image to navigate. Press again to return to turn off the sound. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to the TV/Recording deck. VIDEO button Press to start the DVD player software program.
... cannot change from the on-screen image to navigate. Press again to return to turn off the sound. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to the TV/Recording deck. VIDEO button Press to start the DVD player software program.
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... to hide these views. Press again to view the current software in full screen mode, press to show the settings window. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. Use the direction arrows to... navigate to a specific software program and press the APPLICATION START button to select and start . VAIO Computer Quick Start 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous screen. (Note: This function is not available for Giga Pocket software.) 8 APPLICATION...
... to hide these views. Press again to view the current software in full screen mode, press to show the settings window. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. Use the direction arrows to... navigate to a specific software program and press the APPLICATION START button to select and start . VAIO Computer Quick Start 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous screen. (Note: This function is not available for Giga Pocket software.) 8 APPLICATION...
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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 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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... Personal Video Recorder accessories (For m odels equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Contains information on the system configuration you purchased. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program to view the online specifications sheet. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may ... accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your computer. For details on setting up and registering your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu...
... Personal Video Recorder accessories (For m odels equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Contains information on the system configuration you purchased. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program to view the online specifications sheet. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may ... accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your computer. For details on setting up and registering your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu...
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... Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories (For m odels equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with Giga Pocket features) Manuals VAIO® Com puter Quick Start...software programs included with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Contains information ...
... Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories (For m odels equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with Giga Pocket features) Manuals VAIO® Com puter Quick Start...software programs included with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Contains information ...
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... Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories (For m odels equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. For details on the hardware and preinstalled software programs included with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your system. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User...
... Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories (For m odels equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. For details on the hardware and preinstalled software programs included with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your system. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User...
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... the accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Com puter and supplied accessories Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories (For m odels... information on the hardware and preinstalled software programs included with your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Click Start in the Windows...
... the accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Com puter and supplied accessories Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories (For m odels... information on the hardware and preinstalled software programs included with your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Click Start in the Windows...
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...Video Recorder accessories (For m odels equipped with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your computer. To access the online User Guide: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Use the VAIO... included with Giga Pocket features) Manuals VAIO® Com puter Quick Start - Provides basic information on the system configuration you purchased. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with your system. The Quick...
...Video Recorder accessories (For m odels equipped with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your computer. To access the online User Guide: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Use the VAIO... included with Giga Pocket features) Manuals VAIO® Com puter Quick Start - Provides basic information on the system configuration you purchased. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with your system. The Quick...
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Page 15 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 Giga Pocket® remote control1, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 3 Optical... and off. 6 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in speakers. About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is s upplied with models that are equipped with indicator lights and built-in Stand by mode. 1 T he remote c ontrol is ...
Page 15 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 Giga Pocket® remote control1, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 3 Optical... and off. 6 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in speakers. About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is s upplied with models that are equipped with indicator lights and built-in Stand by mode. 1 T he remote c ontrol is ...
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About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is s upplied with models that are equipped with indicator lights and built-in Stand by mode. 1 T he remote c ontrol is equipped with Giga P oc ket...174; P ers onal V ideo Rec order features . Page 17 Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media...
About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is s upplied with models that are equipped with indicator lights and built-in Stand by mode. 1 T he remote c ontrol is equipped with Giga P oc ket...174; P ers onal V ideo Rec order features . Page 17 Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media...
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...channel. See Channel number buttons. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. Page 33 This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration. Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number ... off the sound. ENTER button Press to the current channel. See the online specifications sheet at the Sony Online Computing Support Web site (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport), for information about your Giga Pocket remote control. Press again to return to activate channel selection...
...channel. See Channel number buttons. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. Page 33 This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration. Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number ... off the sound. ENTER button Press to the current channel. See the online specifications sheet at the Sony Online Computing Support Web site (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport), for information about your Giga Pocket remote control. Press again to return to activate channel selection...
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VIDEO button Press to start the Giga Pocket playback deck. (Note: You cannot change from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck. MUSIC button Press to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. Page 34 3 REC...
VIDEO button Press to start the Giga Pocket playback deck. (Note: You cannot change from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck. MUSIC button Press to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. Page 34 3 REC...