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....org. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose 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 least 9 inches (22cm) away from the pacemaker. ❑..., depending on your installed optical drives. For questions regarding your computer to malfunction. ❑ If using wireless LAN near the equipment and shall be installed near a pacemaker, make sure it is at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in the United States. ambient temperature higher than 95...
....org. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose 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 least 9 inches (22cm) away from the pacemaker. ❑..., depending on your installed optical drives. For questions regarding your computer to malfunction. ❑ If using wireless LAN near the equipment and shall be installed near a pacemaker, make sure it is at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in the United States. ambient temperature higher than 95...
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...keyboard), and VGP-WMS1 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-232L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This...
...keyboard), and VGP-WMS1 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-232L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This...
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...unlawful for any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. 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 transmitted page or on the first page... of 1991 makes it is subject to use a surge arrestor against electrical surges. For the Sony Service Center nearest you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your alarm equipment. Please use a computer or other number for information. Repair of selected VAIO® computers.
...unlawful for any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. 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 transmitted page or on the first page... of 1991 makes it is subject to use a surge arrestor against electrical surges. For the Sony Service Center nearest you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your alarm equipment. Please use a computer or other number for information. Repair of selected VAIO® computers.
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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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... 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 Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Provides information about the software programs included with your computer. To access...
... 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 Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Provides information about the software programs included with your computer. To access...
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Excessive use of you should attempt to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Position of your wrists in front of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. Have breaks during sessions with your computer - Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you (1). Place the ...neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your sides. Use a stable work surface large enough to take account of the following ergonomic...
Excessive use of you should attempt to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Position of your wrists in front of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. Have breaks during sessions with your computer - Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you (1). Place the ...neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your sides. Use a stable work surface large enough to take account of the following ergonomic...
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Sit in a chair with good back support. You can also purchase accessories for your computer, especially on the center of the speaker grill, to avoid bright spots on the display. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting ...
Sit in a chair with good back support. You can also purchase accessories for your computer, especially on the center of the speaker grill, to avoid bright spots on the display. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting ...
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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- speeds.
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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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... once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is supplied with applications that support it). D Power switch Slide the switch to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to enable communication between ... the mouse batteries are running out of a ball. E CONNECT button Press to drop the item. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left...
... once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is supplied with applications that support it). D Power switch Slide the switch to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to enable communication between ... the mouse batteries are running out of a ball. E CONNECT button Press to drop the item. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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.
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... with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 ...(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. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD...
... with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 ...(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. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD...
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... ! This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the disc packaging carefully to read the notices on the... 2.1 format. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a Dual Disc may not play on your computer's optical disc drives. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE...discs that are not compliant with your computer does not support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-...
... ! This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the disc packaging carefully to read the notices on the... 2.1 format. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a Dual Disc may not play on your computer's optical disc drives. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE...discs that are not compliant with your computer does not support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-...
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...to enhance your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. 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. See the online MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. ...
...to enhance your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. 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. See the online MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. ...
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... the latest information on Memory Stick media, visit 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 Latin American countries or areas. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with compatible products, such...
... the latest information on Memory Stick media, visit 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 Latin American countries or areas. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with compatible products, such...
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....com/en/. This could cause a malfunction. 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. Avoid accidental erasure of data files saved ... Be sure to use the preinstalled Memory Stick Formatter software to view the list of your valuable data. 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 ...
....com/en/. This could cause a malfunction. 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. Avoid accidental erasure of data files saved ... Be sure to use the preinstalled Memory Stick Formatter software to view the list of your valuable data. 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 ...
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... only with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card. Do not attempt to insert a memory... players, and other memory cards. Always insert the correct memory card into the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. !
... only with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card. Do not attempt to insert a memory... players, and other memory cards. Always insert the correct memory card into the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. !
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... represent hexadecimal digits with another computer. *1 If you want to communicate between two or more computers, you need to configure all these computers in the Preferred networks. 16 Click Advanced. The computer is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; 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. Your network name appears in the exact same way. wireless access points are not used at the bottom of (decimal) 10 to 15. ✍ An ad-hoc network does not support...
... represent hexadecimal digits with another computer. *1 If you want to communicate between two or more computers, you need to configure all these computers in the Preferred networks. 16 Click Advanced. The computer is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; 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. Your network name appears in the exact same way. wireless access points are not used at the bottom of (decimal) 10 to 15. ✍ An ad-hoc network does not support...
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... at each end). ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available, depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your software for example, an HDD or a CDRW drive) before you connect...applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you 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 country or area of your residency. ❑ An i.LINK...
... at each end). ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available, depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your software for example, an HDD or a CDRW drive) before you connect...applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you 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 country or area of your residency. ❑ An i.LINK...