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Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR ...Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF ... FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. reserves ...
Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR ...Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF ... FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. reserves ...
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... of Sony. ENERGY STAR is an international program that effectively reduce energy consumption. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to U.S. registered trademark of computers and other...ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that this computer may include features such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. The International ENERGY ...
... of Sony. ENERGY STAR is an international program that effectively reduce energy consumption. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to U.S. registered trademark of computers and other...ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that this computer may include features such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. The International ENERGY ...
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...premises. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance at http://www.sony.ca/support for details on your computer in Canada. excessive dust; moisture or rain; mechanical vibration or shock; ambient temperature higher than 95ºF ... States: This product contains mercury. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.eiae.org. ...
...premises. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance at http://www.sony.ca/support for details on your computer in Canada. excessive dust; moisture or rain; mechanical vibration or shock; ambient temperature higher than 95ºF ... States: This product contains mercury. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.eiae.org. ...
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... interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Declaration of the FCC rules. Operation is subject 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.: VGP-WKB5US (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS1 ...
... interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Declaration of the FCC rules. Operation is subject 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.: VGP-WKB5US (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS1 ...
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... ringing in accordance with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by one or more of devices that to correct the interference by the ACTA. For earlier... the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the telephone company. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that could void your right to the telephone network... in order for repair or warranty information, please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. A telephone plug and jack used in response to maintain ...
... ringing in accordance with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by one or more of devices that to correct the interference by the ACTA. For earlier... the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the telephone company. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that could void your right to the telephone network... in order for repair or warranty information, please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. A telephone plug and jack used in response to maintain ...
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... to send any other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. Please use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to Party Line Service is sent and an identification of the business..., other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number 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.
... to send any other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. Please use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to Party Line Service is sent and an identification of the business..., other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number 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.
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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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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Connecting a Power Source ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...19 Using Your VAIO Computer ...20 Using the Keyboard ...21 Using the Mouse ...28 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...62 Using the ExpressCard Module ...65 Using the Memory Stick Media ...69 Using Other Memory Cards ...74 Using the Internet...77 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...78
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Connecting a Power Source ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...19 Using Your VAIO Computer ...20 Using the Keyboard ...21 Using the Mouse ...28 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...62 Using the ExpressCard Module ...65 Using the Memory Stick Media ...69 Using Other Memory Cards ...74 Using the Internet...77 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...78
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... Connecting a Printer ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...98 Using the Power Saving Modes ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...104 Adding and Removing Memory...105 Precautions ...111 On Handling the LCD Screen ...112 On Using...
... Connecting a Printer ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...98 Using the Power Saving Modes ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...104 Adding and Removing Memory...105 Precautions ...111 On Handling the LCD Screen ...112 On Using...
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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... and software configuration of your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - To access this manual) - Contains features of your entire hard disk drive to the 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...
... and software configuration of your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - To access this manual) - Contains features of your entire hard disk drive to the 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...
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... only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions.... ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 15) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 16) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 19) Make sure to get started with your...
... only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions.... ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 15) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 16) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 19) Make sure to get started with your...
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... 15) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 15) Front A Built-in speakers B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in its help file. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 98) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) D Power indicator (page 15) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF indicator...
... 15) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 15) Front A Built-in speakers B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in its help file. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 98) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) D Power indicator (page 15) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF indicator...
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...Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc. n 15 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 98) and find out more in its help file. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory ...card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on . When the indicator is off the computer when this...
...Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc. n 15 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 98) and find out more in its help file. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory ...card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on . When the indicator is off the computer when this...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 21) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 28) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the ... (page 69) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 74) ❑ Using the Internet (page 77) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 78) n 20 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 21) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 28) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the ... (page 69) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 74) ❑ Using the Internet (page 77) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 78) n 20 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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... Perform the pre-assigned tasks. The default tasks are as follows: S1: Launches or exits LifeFlow. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 98) and find out more in the foreground Internet Explorer window. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 22 N Using Your... VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn + F10: Changes the screen resolution. One press magnifies the contents by 25%. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to magnify the contents in...
... Perform the pre-assigned tasks. The default tasks are as follows: S1: Launches or exits LifeFlow. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 98) and find out more in the foreground Internet Explorer window. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 22 N Using Your... VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn + F10: Changes the screen resolution. One press magnifies the contents by 25%. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to magnify the contents in...
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...K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to batteries wear out. F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on the computer screen. when the (Num lock): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state...power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 99). n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the lower level of power consumption. For details on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to perform basic...
...K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to batteries wear out. F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on the computer screen. when the (Num lock): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state...power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 99). n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the lower level of power consumption. For details on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to perform basic...
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C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit. B CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit. B CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
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...the wireless keyboard. To connect your wireless keyboard, it must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Four AA alkaline batteries are properly installed. Do not mix old (used ..., new or different types of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from the computer. ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless ...
...the wireless keyboard. To connect your wireless keyboard, it must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Four AA alkaline batteries are properly installed. Do not mix old (used ..., new or different types of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from the computer. ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless ...