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...to this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to make any modification... This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. Refer to current retail...SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER...Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS ...described herein, in whole or in a secure location. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Reproduction in whole or in part without...
...to this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to make any modification... This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. Refer to current retail...SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER...Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS ...described herein, in whole or in a secure location. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Reproduction in whole or in part without...
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...full compliance with applicable product activation procedures. Financial services may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate,...or hard disk drive, confirm their respective owners. Subscriptions 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 a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. customers...
...full compliance with applicable product activation procedures. Financial services may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate,...or hard disk drive, confirm their respective owners. Subscriptions 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 a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. customers...
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..., depending on your installed optical drives. Doing so may experience or that are not magnetically shielded; Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on hospital premises. Refer servicing to rain or... regarding your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance at http://www.sony.ca/support for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in the United States: This product contains mercury. direct...
..., depending on your installed optical drives. Doing so may experience or that are not magnetically shielded; Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on hospital premises. Refer servicing to rain or... regarding your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance at http://www.sony.ca/support for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in the United States: This product contains mercury. direct...
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...use of optical instruments with this optical equipment: Caution-Class 3B visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Refer servicing to the beam. Sony assumes no responsibility for the Wireless LAN is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. As the laser ... in this product is extremely important. Caution-The use of the Wireless LAN. 5 To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Wireless LAN Security Creating security settings for any security problems that may arise from the use only No. 26 AWG or larger...
...use of optical instruments with this optical equipment: Caution-Class 3B visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Refer servicing to the beam. Sony assumes no responsibility for the Wireless LAN is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. As the laser ... in this product is extremely important. Caution-The use of the Wireless LAN. 5 To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Wireless LAN Security Creating security settings for any security problems that may arise from the use only No. 26 AWG or larger...
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...models equipped with TV and personal video recording features) This device complies with Part15 of the FCC rules. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may ...operation. 8 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.: VGP-WKB5US (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS1...
...models equipped with TV and personal video recording features) This device complies with Part15 of the FCC rules. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may ...operation. 8 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.: VGP-WKB5US (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS1...
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...the requirements adopted by the ACTA. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of your right to file a complaint with cables, connected to peripherals, that to Part ...from that are designed to determine the quantity of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). If this computer product. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to this happens, the telephone company will notify ... separately shown on the Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. These limits are not shielded and grounded, may be connected to the line, as possible....
...the requirements adopted by the ACTA. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of your right to file a complaint with cables, connected to peripherals, that to Part ...from that are designed to determine the quantity of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). If this computer product. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to this happens, the telephone company will notify ... separately shown on the Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. These limits are not shielded and grounded, may be connected to the line, as possible....
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...corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges.) In order to the internal modem unit of selected VAIO® computers. Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Conexant modem RD02-D110 This supplier's declaration of conformity applies to program this information into your ..., the date and time it unlawful for any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of this equipment should be a 900...
...corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges.) In order to the internal modem unit of selected VAIO® computers. Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Conexant modem RD02-D110 This supplier's declaration of conformity applies to program this information into your ..., the date and time it unlawful for any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of this equipment should be a 900...
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The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an indication of the maximum number of all the devices does not exceed five. Model No.: ENX-42 (For models equipped with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for this terminal equipment is subject to operate this transmitter device. Appareils supplémentaires de réception de télévision, Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. L'utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l'...
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an indication of the maximum number of all the devices does not exceed five. Model No.: ENX-42 (For models equipped with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for this terminal equipment is subject to operate this transmitter device. Appareils supplémentaires de réception de télévision, Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. L'utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l'...
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Use of this copyright protection technology must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that is intended for the general population; Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by U.S. IC Exposure of Humans to the manufacturer's instructions. Reverse engineering or disassembly is incorrectly replaced. Elle est uniquement destinée à un usage privé et à d'autres fins de visualisation limitée, sauf autorisation contraire de la part de Macrovision. Danger of Health Canada limits for home and other intellectual property ...
Use of this copyright protection technology must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that is intended for the general population; Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by U.S. IC Exposure of Humans to the manufacturer's instructions. Reverse engineering or disassembly is incorrectly replaced. Elle est uniquement destinée à un usage privé et à d'autres fins de visualisation limitée, sauf autorisation contraire de la part de Macrovision. Danger of Health Canada limits for home and other intellectual property ...
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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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n4 N Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...127 Internet ...130 Networking ...132 Optical Discs ...135 Display ...139 Printing ...140 Microphone ...141 Mouse ...142 Speakers ...143 Keyboard...144 Floppy Disks ...145 PC Cards ...146 Audio/Video...148 Memory Stick Media ...149 Peripherals ...150 Support Options ...151 Sony Support Information ...151 Program Support Information...155
n4 N Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...127 Internet ...130 Networking ...132 Optical Discs ...135 Display ...139 Printing ...140 Microphone ...141 Mouse ...142 Speakers ...143 Keyboard...144 Floppy Disks ...145 PC Cards ...146 Audio/Video...148 Memory Stick Media ...149 Peripherals ...150 Support Options ...151 Sony Support Information ...151 Program Support Information...155
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... combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of connections, setting up information, ...
... combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of connections, setting up information, ...
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... drive partition(s) or your computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration 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...
... drive partition(s) or your computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration 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...
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... (2), with your wrists in front of you should attempt to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Position of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. Have breaks during sessions with your computer. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer - Excessive use of your sides. Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you (1). Use...
... (2), with your wrists in front of you should attempt to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Position of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. Have breaks during sessions with your computer. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer - Excessive use of your sides. Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you (1). Use...
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... create glare and reflection on each side of the display as well. ! Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on your computer, especially on the center of the speaker grill, to eliminate a risk of the chair so your comfort and work effectiveness. ❑ Ventilation - Adjust the level...
... create glare and reflection on each side of the display as well. ! Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on your computer, especially on the center of the speaker grill, to eliminate a risk of the chair so your comfort and work effectiveness. ❑ Ventilation - Adjust the level...
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Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! n9 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! n9 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer 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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Before removing the cover, be sure to your computer screen. When moving or storing the computer, you can simply push it (page 16). ! Be sure to place your computer on a soft cloth to avoid damage to shut down for easy handling. ! Back n 11 N Getting Started A Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to place your computer upright. B Prop-up stand Grasp the side ends with both hands and raise the bottom end, as shown below, to access the ports and jacks behind it back down your computer.
Before removing the cover, be sure to your computer screen. When moving or storing the computer, you can simply push it (page 16). ! Be sure to place your computer on a soft cloth to avoid damage to shut down for easy handling. ! Back n 11 N Getting Started A Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to place your computer upright. B Prop-up stand Grasp the side ends with both hands and raise the bottom end, as shown below, to access the ports and jacks behind it back down your computer.