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...MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Use of the software may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Some of such software is prohibited. Refer to current retail versions. 2 Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2006...Inc. The software described herein is governed by third parties. IN NO EVENT SHALL 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 YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR...
...MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Use of the software may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Some of such software is prohibited. Refer to current retail versions. 2 Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2006...Inc. The software described herein is governed by third parties. IN NO EVENT SHALL 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 YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR...
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...of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that ... respective owners. Certain product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to the documentation that...
...of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that ... respective owners. Certain product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to the documentation that...
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... 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.eiae.org. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your computer in a location subject to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during...
... 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.eiae.org. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your computer in a location subject to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during...
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... Gateway Blvd., Ft. 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. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: (For...
... Gateway Blvd., Ft. 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. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: (For...
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... the interference by turning the equipment off and on the telephone line may be determined by one or more of the equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be attached to this...technician for this equipment is no guarantee that has the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with the FCC if you disconnect the ... jack. If this product is separately shown on the Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. However, there is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may be...
... the interference by turning the equipment off and on the telephone line may be determined by one or more of the equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be attached to this...technician for this equipment is no guarantee that has the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with the FCC if you disconnect the ... jack. If this product is separately shown on the Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. However, there is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may be...
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... to the telephone line, ensure the installation 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. Please use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send... may not be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to use a surge arrestor against electrical surges. If you , call 1-888...
... to the telephone line, ensure the installation 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. Please use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send... may not be a 900 number or any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to use a surge arrestor against electrical surges. If you , call 1-888...
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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 Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas) © 2007 Sony Corporation/ Printed in China 3-093-637-11(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 Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas) © 2007 Sony Corporation/ Printed in China 3-093-637-11(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 ...45 Using PC Cards ...63 Using the ExpressCard Module ...66 Using the Memory Stick Media ...70 Using Other Memory Cards ...76 Using the Internet...79 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...80
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 ...45 Using PC Cards ...63 Using the ExpressCard Module ...66 Using the Memory Stick Media ...70 Using Other Memory Cards ...76 Using the Internet...79 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...80
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... Connecting a Printer ...89 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...90 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...93 Setting the Password ...94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...102 Precautions ...108 On Handling the LCD Screen ...109 On Using...
... Connecting a Printer ...89 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...90 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...93 Setting the Password ...94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...101 Adding and Removing Memory...102 Precautions ...108 On Handling the LCD Screen ...109 On Using...
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...includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this ...manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an...
...includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this ...manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an...
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...your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. 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, http://www.sony.ca/...support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or...
...your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. 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, http://www.sony.ca/...support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or...
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...) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 16) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 19) n9 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not... originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Make sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up...
...) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 16) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 19) n9 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not... originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Make sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up...
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See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 97) 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 (...
See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 97) 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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... . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . MONITOR OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off , the optical disc is not being used . n 15 N Getting Started About the ...Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in its help file. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the indicator lights...
... . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . MONITOR OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off , the optical disc is not being used . n 15 N Getting Started About the ...Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in its help file. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the indicator lights...
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... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 21) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 28) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the ... (page 70) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 76) ❑ Using the Internet (page 79) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 80) n 20 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 21) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 28) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the ... (page 70) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 76) ❑ Using the Internet (page 79) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 80) 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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...(-) the volume. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. S3: Opens the Media Center Start menu (on and off. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function... key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in the foreground Internet ...
...(-) the volume. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. S3: Opens the Media Center Start menu (on and off. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function... key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in the foreground Internet ...
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... switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in certain software applications. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches ...to batteries wear out. G Indicators (Battery): turns on the computer screen. K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers ...
... switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in certain software applications. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches ...to batteries wear out. G Indicators (Battery): turns on the computer screen. K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers ...
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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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... new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard. Before attempting to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. To maintain good communication, operate ... Four AA alkaline batteries are properly installed. Always use the same type and manufacture of your computer. Confirm that exchange radio signals on the back of battery. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the...
... new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard. Before attempting to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. To maintain good communication, operate ... Four AA alkaline batteries are properly installed. Always use the same type and manufacture of your computer. Confirm that exchange radio signals on the back of battery. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the...