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... described herein is prohibited. Subscriptions to any time without prior written approval. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, ...institutions. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this computer may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet ...
... described herein is prohibited. Subscriptions to any time without prior written approval. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, ...institutions. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this computer may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet ...
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...ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your Sony Service Center. Model Number: Serial Number: Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may be regulated if sold in which is a U.S. For questions ...regarding your product or for details on your Sony VAIO® computer. For customers in a secure location. The targeted products are located on the back panel of computers and other office equipment. Keyboard Properties: VGP-WKB2 (This keyboard is not...
...ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your Sony Service Center. Model Number: Serial Number: Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may be regulated if sold in which is a U.S. For questions ...regarding your product or for details on your Sony VAIO® computer. For customers in a secure location. The targeted products are located on the back panel of computers and other office equipment. Keyboard Properties: VGP-WKB2 (This keyboard is not...
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Getting Started Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
Getting Started Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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... batteries (6)* Infrared receiver* Remote sensor controls (2) Remote control * Not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. See your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all VAIO® computer models. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's specification sheet for details on the...
... batteries (6)* Infrared receiver* Remote sensor controls (2) Remote control * Not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. See your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all VAIO® computer models. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's specification sheet for details on the...
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... support, safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ About RAID Systems - Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To view the online specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3 Click the Documentation button and follow the on setting up and...
... support, safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ About RAID Systems - Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To view the online specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3 Click the Documentation button and follow the on setting up and...
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...CD Walkman; To access this software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to DVD™ software - VAIO Computer Quick Start Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software ❑ Create picture & video with: DVDs with : SonicStage™ software - or make backup copies of your CDs. For more...DVR-MS files for video, or capture footage from an i.LINK / IEEE 1394 camera or analog source. ❑ Create music CDs with Click to VAIO life. 16 Burn music CDs from MP3, WMA, WAV, and OpenMG files; create ATRAC CDs for slide shows; Burn music CDs of your CDs...
...CD Walkman; To access this software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to DVD™ software - VAIO Computer Quick Start Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software ❑ Create picture & video with: DVDs with : SonicStage™ software - or make backup copies of your CDs. For more...DVR-MS files for video, or capture footage from an i.LINK / IEEE 1394 camera or analog source. ❑ Create music CDs with Click to VAIO life. 16 Burn music CDs from MP3, WMA, WAV, and OpenMG files; create ATRAC CDs for slide shows; Burn music CDs of your CDs...
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...RW, double layer DVD+R, and double layer DVD-R media (when it becomes available) cannot be used to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Unpacking Your Computer Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). Other A ... software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 17 For online information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. ✍ You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit...
...RW, double layer DVD+R, and double layer DVD-R media (when it becomes available) cannot be used to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Unpacking Your Computer Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). Other A ... software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 17 For online information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. ✍ You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit...
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The location of these hardware features or accessories. Front panel 20 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
The location of these hardware features or accessories. Front panel 20 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices.
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.... Refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 22 Before connecting compatible...174;, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button ...
.... Refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 22 Before connecting compatible...174;, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button ...
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The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration, based on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 keyboard. 24 The location of your computer. Back panel WOOFER /CENTER FRONT REAR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - VIDEO1 INPUT - 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories.
The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration, based on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 keyboard. 24 The location of your computer. Back panel WOOFER /CENTER FRONT REAR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - VIDEO1 INPUT - 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories.
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...to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is available with certain VAIO computer models. See your computer's specifications sheet for an audio cable (optional). See your computer's specification sheet for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO computer models may have a DVI-D monitor port installed in ...an S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for details about supplied accessories. ** Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to your computer. 26 Composite video In jack Connection for details on supplied accessories. † Speaker system connections vary...
...to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is available with certain VAIO computer models. See your computer's specifications sheet for an audio cable (optional). See your computer's specification sheet for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO computer models may have a DVI-D monitor port installed in ...an S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for details about supplied accessories. ** Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to your computer. 26 Composite video In jack Connection for details on supplied accessories. † Speaker system connections vary...
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... jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to enhance your computer's online specifications sheet for connecting instructions. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your VAIO computer. Control the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is reached. 3 Power ... response to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit. 2 Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Go to turn on page 49, for information about supplied accessories.
... jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to enhance your computer's online specifications sheet for connecting instructions. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your VAIO computer. Control the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is reached. 3 Power ... response to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit. 2 Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Go to turn on page 49, for information about supplied accessories.
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...up your wireless keyboard and insert the batteries before attempting to communicate with the computer. 3 Battery compartment Compartment for the supplied AA batteries. * A PS/2® keyboard is equipped with your computer's supplied accessories. A wireless or a PS/2®* keyboard may be supplied ...plugs into the keyboard port on the back panel of your keyboard. See your computer's specifications sheet for details on your VAIO® computer, based on page 41. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for...
...up your wireless keyboard and insert the batteries before attempting to communicate with the computer. 3 Battery compartment Compartment for the supplied AA batteries. * A PS/2® keyboard is equipped with your computer's supplied accessories. A wireless or a PS/2®* keyboard may be supplied ...plugs into the keyboard port on the back panel of your keyboard. See your computer's specifications sheet for details on your VAIO® computer, based on page 41. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for...
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... damage the keyboard. A warning message may need to clicking Start on the screen when the keyboard's battery power becomes low. Places the computer in Stand by clicking (wireless keyboard icon), located in the wireless keyboard. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used/new batteries can check your ...battery. Pressing this key is not being used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the Windows® taskbar notification area. VAIO Computer Quick Start KEY Windows DESCRIPTION The key with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu.
... damage the keyboard. A warning message may need to clicking Start on the screen when the keyboard's battery power becomes low. Places the computer in Stand by clicking (wireless keyboard icon), located in the wireless keyboard. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used/new batteries can check your ...battery. Pressing this key is not being used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the Windows® taskbar notification area. VAIO Computer Quick Start KEY Windows DESCRIPTION The key with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu.
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... the My Music window of Media Center. See your VAIO® computer. About the Keyboard About the VAIO keyboard with Media Center features Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a keyboard* that has a standard key arrangement with certain VAIO computer models. GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of your computer's specifications sheet for details. 31 EJECT 2 Opens and...
... the My Music window of Media Center. See your VAIO® computer. About the Keyboard About the VAIO keyboard with Media Center features Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a keyboard* that has a standard key arrangement with certain VAIO computer models. GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of your computer's specifications sheet for details. 31 EJECT 2 Opens and...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start BUTTON DESCRIPTION MAIL Starts the e-mail software program. STOP Stops media recording or playback. Press again to the next DVD chapter, video track, .../PAUSE Pauses the movie, video, slide show, or audio track. VOLUME knob Increases (+) and decreases (-) the volume as you turn the knob. STANDBY Places the computer in Stand by mode to resume normal operation. 32 MUTE Turns the sound off. Press any key briefly to reduce power consumption. Press again to...
VAIO Computer Quick Start BUTTON DESCRIPTION MAIL Starts the e-mail software program. STOP Stops media recording or playback. Press again to the next DVD chapter, video track, .../PAUSE Pauses the movie, video, slide show, or audio track. VOLUME knob Increases (+) and decreases (-) the volume as you turn the knob. STANDBY Places the computer in Stand by mode to resume normal operation. 32 MUTE Turns the sound off. Press any key briefly to reduce power consumption. Press again to...
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About the Wireless Mouse About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your computer's specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories. 33 Wireless mouse 4 5 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to scroll ... to turn the mouse on or off. 5 CONNECT button Press to use the wireless mouse with a wireless mouse*. Before attempting to enable communication between your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. * See your computer, see the section, "Connecting the Wireless Mouse."
About the Wireless Mouse About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your computer's specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories. 33 Wireless mouse 4 5 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to scroll ... to turn the mouse on or off. 5 CONNECT button Press to use the wireless mouse with a wireless mouse*. Before attempting to enable communication between your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. * See your computer, see the section, "Connecting the Wireless Mouse."
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... replacing batteries in the Windows® taskbar notification area. When your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the wireless mouse. VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up the wireless mouse Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless mouse ✍ If your wireless mouse does not operate...
... replacing batteries in the Windows® taskbar notification area. When your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the wireless mouse. VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up the wireless mouse Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless mouse ✍ If your wireless mouse does not operate...
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This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. Remote Control 35 Remote control The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. About the Remote Control About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system.
This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. Remote Control 35 Remote control The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. About the Remote Control About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with VAIO Digital Studio® computers that are equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system.
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... seven seconds of recorded TV or video. REW button Press to reduce power consumption. 36 Press again to stop media playback or TV recording session. VAIO Computer Quick Start 1 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to your area. 8 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter...Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to move media backward at three speeds. REPLAY button Press to pause media playback. PAUSE button Press to move media ...
... seven seconds of recorded TV or video. REW button Press to reduce power consumption. 36 Press again to stop media playback or TV recording session. VAIO Computer Quick Start 1 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to your area. 8 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter...Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to move media backward at three speeds. REPLAY button Press to pause media playback. PAUSE button Press to move media ...