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... YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo...
... YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo...
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... computer product. All cables used in interference to result in accordance with cables, connected to radio communications. Operation with the instructions, may result in a residential installation. This device complies with FCC Class B limits may cause undesired operation. These limits are not shielded and grounded, may cause harmful interference to peripherals, that may cause undesired operation. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony...
... computer product. All cables used in interference to result in accordance with cables, connected to radio communications. Operation with the instructions, may result in a residential installation. This device complies with FCC Class B limits may cause undesired operation. These limits are not shielded and grounded, may cause harmful interference to peripherals, that may cause undesired operation. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony...
Quick Start Guide
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... (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 16 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) mouse port Connection for a USB optical mouse (supplied). 17 AC Input port Connection for an audio cable (optional). About the Side Panels 2 DVD-RW optical drive Reads data from the optical drive. 4 Composite audio L In jack Connection for the AC power cord (supplied). * An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to compatible CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW media. 3 DVD-RW optical drive eject button...
... (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 16 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) mouse port Connection for a USB optical mouse (supplied). 17 AC Input port Connection for an audio cable (optional). About the Side Panels 2 DVD-RW optical drive Reads data from the optical drive. 4 Composite audio L In jack Connection for the AC power cord (supplied). * An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to compatible CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW media. 3 DVD-RW optical drive eject button...
VAIO User Guide
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... into this slot to increase your computer's functional capabilities. 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable (supplied) to the wall jack.1 12 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port Connection for i.LINK compatible digital devices (IEEE 1394). 13 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 14 Headphones jack Connection for optional speakers or headphones. 15 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 16 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port Connection for a USB optical mouse (supplied).
... into this slot to increase your computer's functional capabilities. 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable (supplied) to the wall jack.1 12 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port Connection for i.LINK compatible digital devices (IEEE 1394). 13 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 14 Headphones jack Connection for optional speakers or headphones. 15 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 16 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port Connection for a USB optical mouse (supplied).
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Page 12 Left panel 1 Brightness control dial Adjusts the brightness of the built-in LCD monitor. 2 Volume control dial Increases or decreases the speaker volume. 3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from a Memory Stick media. 4 Unlock button Press to your c omputer. 17 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 1 A n optional "1 -to-2 " jac k adapter devic e (s plitter) is required to c onnec t both a telephone and modem line to unlock the keyboard when folding towards system unit.
Page 12 Left panel 1 Brightness control dial Adjusts the brightness of the built-in LCD monitor. 2 Volume control dial Increases or decreases the speaker volume. 3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from a Memory Stick media. 4 Unlock button Press to your c omputer. 17 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 1 A n optional "1 -to-2 " jac k adapter devic e (s plitter) is required to c onnec t both a telephone and modem line to unlock the keyboard when folding towards system unit.
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... system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -screen image from the TV/Recording deck to external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. Press again...
... system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -screen image from the TV/Recording deck to external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. Press again...
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... Composite audio-R (IN), Composite audio-L (IN), and Composite video (IN) jacks on the right panel of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to the VHF/UHF port on the right panel of a stereo A/V dubbing cable with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your TV monitor or display. 3. Connect one end of your computer, matching the plug and jack colors. Connect the other end to cable service access that uses a set -top...
... Composite audio-R (IN), Composite audio-L (IN), and Composite video (IN) jacks on the right panel of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to the VHF/UHF port on the right panel of a stereo A/V dubbing cable with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your TV monitor or display. 3. Connect one end of your computer, matching the plug and jack colors. Connect the other end to cable service access that uses a set -top...
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... section, Setting up to 100 timer recordings using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder. Accessing Giga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder, follow these steps: 1. Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket Help. Pay-per-view channels can schedule up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service, for the recorded content that are controlled by...
... section, Setting up to 100 timer recordings using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder. Accessing Giga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder, follow these steps: 1. Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket Help. Pay-per-view channels can schedule up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service, for the recorded content that are controlled by...
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Sony recommends using set-top box (STB) mode, you do not need to click Download All Channel Settings. 8. Click I accept, to Giga Pocket, then click TV Program Web site. The Confirm Lineup window appears, listing available channels by time and channel. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to your Web browser to access the Internet Electronic Program Guide service. Click Start in your area. 5. Microsoft®...
Sony recommends using set-top box (STB) mode, you do not need to click Download All Channel Settings. 8. Click I accept, to Giga Pocket, then click TV Program Web site. The Confirm Lineup window appears, listing available channels by time and channel. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to your Web browser to access the Internet Electronic Program Guide service. Click Start in your area. 5. Microsoft®...
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... Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with each other end of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the instructions supplied with a 6-pin connector. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- To view the hardware configuration for your compatible i.LINK device for more information on the software programs, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power...
... Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with each other end of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the instructions supplied with a 6-pin connector. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- To view the hardware configuration for your compatible i.LINK device for more information on the software programs, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power...
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... DVD player's mute feature is turned off. 2. Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If a region code warning appears when you are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). Check the master volume setting in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he default video res olution s ettings may not be set to 1024 x 7681, using a DVD player software...
... DVD player's mute feature is turned off. 2. Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If a region code warning appears when you are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). Check the master volume setting in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he default video res olution s ettings may not be set to 1024 x 7681, using a DVD player software...
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... Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. If you are using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are using a mouse pad. If you are using an optical mouse1, use an appropriate surface to enable mouse tracking. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines. Avoid possible damage to easily-scratched surfaces by using a mouse pad. Avoid surfaces that covers the mouse ball. Turn the mouse...
... Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. If you are using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are using a mouse pad. If you are using an optical mouse1, use an appropriate surface to enable mouse tracking. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines. Avoid possible damage to easily-scratched surfaces by using a mouse pad. Avoid surfaces that covers the mouse ball. Turn the mouse...
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... of the mouse by using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. Press the Connect button on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. To recover your computer. If you are using an optical mouse1, use an appropriate surface to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these...
... of the mouse by using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. Press the Connect button on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. To recover your computer. If you are using an optical mouse1, use an appropriate surface to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these...
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... access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any software program? Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. If your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. You may not be working properly. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options...
... access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any software program? Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack. If your speakers have volume control, check the volume level. You may not be working properly. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options...
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... that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged. If your speakers use your own headphones, adjust the computer's volume control dial, to the desired sound level. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models Adjust the volume control dial, located on the wireless keyboard.
... that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged. If your speakers use your own headphones, adjust the computer's volume control dial, to the desired sound level. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models Adjust the volume control dial, located on the wireless keyboard.
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... is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer. 3. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with Plug and Play capability. 5. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. If...
... is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer. 3. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with Plug and Play capability. 5. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. If...
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... Control Panel. 2. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with the printer: 1. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support...
... Control Panel. 2. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with the printer: 1. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support...
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... And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. The Help file appears. VAIO Software - Your computer is supplied with Sony®. To view this online software information 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar. 2. Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. The Quick Start contains information on how to set up...
... And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. The Help file appears. VAIO Software - Your computer is supplied with Sony®. To view this online software information 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar. 2. Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. The Quick Start contains information on how to set up...
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... player skin design, audio CD burning capability (on Sony computer features. Sony Electronics Inc. With ACID software, you find everything you need to learn and use a number of customer feedback on computer models that may affect your songs. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. Quicken® New User Edition Intuit Inc. Quicken software manages all -in-one software program. View video clips and movies with Sony, you enable Sony to notify you...
Marketing Specifications
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... DVDs and CDs ¾ PCMCIA Type-II Card Slot for upgrade memory installation Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Printed in ) / USB Optical Mouse POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120V 2.7A (50/60Hz) SERVICE One Year Limited Express Repair Service* LIMITED WARRANTY One Year Parts and Labor* TELEPHONE SUPPORT Hardware: One Year Software and Operating System: 90 Days POWER MANAGEMENT ACPI 1.0 Compliant DIMENSIONS (UNIT) Keyboard Open 20.4"(W)x12.1"(H)x15.2"(D) Keyboard...
... DVDs and CDs ¾ PCMCIA Type-II Card Slot for upgrade memory installation Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Printed in ) / USB Optical Mouse POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120V 2.7A (50/60Hz) SERVICE One Year Limited Express Repair Service* LIMITED WARRANTY One Year Parts and Labor* TELEPHONE SUPPORT Hardware: One Year Software and Operating System: 90 Days POWER MANAGEMENT ACPI 1.0 Compliant DIMENSIONS (UNIT) Keyboard Open 20.4"(W)x12.1"(H)x15.2"(D) Keyboard...