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... ❑ Do not use or store your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada. moisture or rain; and high humidity. ❑...; Do not use wireless LAN on an aircraft, as radiators or air ducts; For questions regarding your computer ...
... ❑ Do not use or store your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada. moisture or rain; and high humidity. ❑...; Do not use wireless LAN on an aircraft, as radiators or air ducts; For questions regarding your computer ...
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Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada. Model No.: ENX-42 (For models equipped with TV ... USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-232L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Model No.: VGP-WKB5US (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS1 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15...
Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada. Model No.: ENX-42 (For models equipped with TV ... USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-232L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Model No.: VGP-WKB5US (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS1 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15...
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... 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is subject to the internal modem unit of selected VAIO® computers. For the Sony Service Center nearest you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. If ...you , call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at the top or bottom of each ...
... 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is subject to the internal modem unit of selected VAIO® computers. For the Sony Service Center nearest you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. If ...you , call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at the top or bottom of each ...
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VAIO Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO (for customers in Latin American countries or areas) © 2006 Sony Corporation/ Printed in China 2-696-803-11(1)
VAIO Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO (for customers in Latin American countries or areas) © 2006 Sony Corporation/ Printed in China 2-696-803-11(1)
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...121 Computer ...122 System Security ...129 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 CDs and DVDs...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...151 Memory Stick Media ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...154 Program Support Information...155
n4 N Troubleshooting ...121 Computer ...122 System Security ...129 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 CDs and DVDs...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...151 Memory Stick Media ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...154 Program Support Information...155
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...Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your computer.... Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems...
...Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your computer.... Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems...
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... account of the following ergonomic considerations: n7 N Before Use ❑ Stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Position of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. Have breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of your sides. Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you (1). Use a stable work surface -
... account of the following ergonomic considerations: n7 N Before Use ❑ Stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Position of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. Have breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of your sides. Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you (1). Use a stable work surface -
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... center of the speaker grill, to the proper position. Proper lighting adds to your computer, especially on the display. Adjust the brightness setting of the display - Make sure you more comfortable. Sit in a chair with good back support. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on your comfort and work...
... center of the speaker grill, to the proper position. Proper lighting adds to your computer, especially on the display. Adjust the brightness setting of the display - Make sure you more comfortable. Sit in a chair with good back support. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on your comfort and work...
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speeds. n 12 N Getting Started A Capture angle adjuster (page 34) B AUDIO INPUT (L/R) jacks (page 55) C VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO) port (page 55) D VHF/UHF port (page 46) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) F DC IN port (page 16) G Cable bundler (page 18) H CONNECT button (page 21), (page 28) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 78) J Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 88) K Modem port (page 77) * Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. n 12 N Getting Started A Capture angle adjuster (page 34) B AUDIO INPUT (L/R) jacks (page 55) C VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO) port (page 55) D VHF/UHF port (page 46) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) F DC IN port (page 16) G Cable bundler (page 18) H CONNECT button (page 21), (page 28) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 78) J Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 88) K Modem port (page 77) * Supports high-/full-/low-
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... (page 91) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 (page 88) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *3 Supports high-/full-/low- E Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. speeds. Left n 14...
... (page 91) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 (page 88) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *3 Supports high-/full-/low- E Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. speeds. Left n 14...
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D Power switch Slide the switch to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. E CONNECT button Press to turn the mouse on and off. ...lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is supplied with applications that support it). Press the wheel once to drop the item. This will help you save battery power. C Right button Press...of power. F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of a ball. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your...
D Power switch Slide the switch to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. E CONNECT button Press to turn the mouse on and off. ...lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is supplied with applications that support it). Press the wheel once to drop the item. This will help you save battery power. C Right button Press...of power. F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of a ball. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not ...PR P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 P PR*3 *4 DVD±RW P P P P PR P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 - (Supporting DVD±R DL) DVD±RW P P P P PR P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 P - (Supporting DVD+R DL) CD-RW/DVD-ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P - DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc... (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Use non-cartridge discs...
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not ...PR P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 P PR*3 *4 DVD±RW P P P P PR P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 - (Supporting DVD±R DL) DVD±RW P P P P PR P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 P - (Supporting DVD+R DL) CD-RW/DVD-ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P - DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc... (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Use non-cartridge discs...
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... in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Due to check both playback and recording compatibility with a VAIO computer, be aware that are not compliant with the capacity of a Dual Disc may not play on the disc packaging carefully to the...multiple formats of the recordable disc. ✍ Supports 8cm disc reading, but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on one side with discs that the audio side (non-...
... in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Due to check both playback and recording compatibility with a VAIO computer, be aware that are not compliant with the capacity of a Dual Disc may not play on the disc packaging carefully to the...multiple formats of the recordable disc. ✍ Supports 8cm disc reading, but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on one side with discs that the audio side (non-...
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To access this on Media Center features. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer has a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. Media Center... provides you with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to enhance your TV, set up your computing experience. This section describes how to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE Guide. See the online MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start, ...
To access this on Media Center features. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer has a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. Media Center... provides you with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to enhance your TV, set up your computing experience. This section describes how to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE Guide. See the online MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start, ...
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... versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Inserting a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 4 GB that meet the same conditions as...
... versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. Inserting a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to 4 GB that meet the same conditions as...
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n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo slot that is formatted with both standard- You can insert a Memory Stick ... http://www.memorystick.com/en/. and duo-size media. To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to format a Memory Stick media. To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter...
n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO/Duo slot that is formatted with both standard- You can insert a Memory Stick ... http://www.memorystick.com/en/. and duo-size media. To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to format a Memory Stick media. To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter...
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... and other memory cards. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with major memory card media available as the compatible media are not supported. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card ...slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Do not attempt ...
... and other memory cards. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with major memory card media available as the compatible media are not supported. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card ...slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Do not attempt ...
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... window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to configure all these computers in the Preferred networks. 16 Click Advanced. The computer is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used at the bottom of (decimal) 10 to 15. ✍ An ad-hoc network does not support WPA. Your network name appears... in the exact same way. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer 14 Select the check box This is ready to communicate with values of the window. 15 Click OK....
... window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to configure all these computers in the Preferred networks. 16 Click Advanced. The computer is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used at the bottom of (decimal) 10 to 15. ✍ An ad-hoc network does not support WPA. Your network name appears... in the exact same way. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer 14 Select the check box This is ready to communicate with values of the window. 15 Click OK....
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...with an i.LINK port, which you can use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices... you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device...
...with an i.LINK port, which you can use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices... you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device...