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...computer may apply). This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Subscriptions to U.S. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO...may require a fee and credit card information. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered...
...computer may apply). This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Subscriptions to U.S. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO...may require a fee and credit card information. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered...
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... the model and serial numbers when you call your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. See the online specifications sheet for details on your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in the United States: This product...
... the model and serial numbers when you call your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. See the online specifications sheet for details on your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in the United States: This product...
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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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... sheet for details on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's supplied accessories. 14 For details on the computer configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Wireless keyboard Sub-woofer* Keyboard* Video...* Remote sensor controls (2) Remote control * Not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your...
... sheet for details on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's supplied accessories. 14 For details on the computer configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Wireless keyboard Sub-woofer* Keyboard* Video...* Remote sensor controls (2) Remote control * Not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your...
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... Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3 Click the Documentation button and follow the on-screen instructions to locate your computer. Provides basic information on the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system, the software programs included with your computer. Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. It also includes information...
... Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3 Click the Documentation button and follow the on-screen instructions to locate your computer. Provides basic information on the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system, the software programs included with your computer. Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. It also includes information...
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... from an i.LINK / IEEE 1394 camera or analog source. ❑ Create music CDs with Click to DVD™ software - VAIO Computer Quick Start Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software ❑ Create picture & video with: DVDs with : SonicStage™ software - Make picture or personal video DVDs. Burn ...your CDs. Burn music CDs from MP3, WMA, WAV, and OpenMG files; Burn music CDs of TIFF files for your computer, visit VAIO Life. create ATRAC CDs for slide shows; SonicStage™ Mastering Studio software - Sonic RecordNow!® software - For more information about using ...
... from an i.LINK / IEEE 1394 camera or analog source. ❑ Create music CDs with Click to DVD™ software - VAIO Computer Quick Start Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software ❑ Create picture & video with: DVDs with : SonicStage™ software - Make picture or personal video DVDs. Burn ...your CDs. Burn music CDs from MP3, WMA, WAV, and OpenMG files; Burn music CDs of TIFF files for your computer, visit VAIO Life. create ATRAC CDs for slide shows; SonicStage™ Mastering Studio software - Sonic RecordNow!® software - For more information about using ...
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...+R, or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 17 Unpacking Your Computer Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive...
...+R, or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 17 Unpacking Your Computer Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive...
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Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel 20 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories.
Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel 20 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories.
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...your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. * The media access indicator lights when reading or writing data with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 22 Refer to the ...™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. All products with each other. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 ...
...your compatible i.LINK device for a compatible digital device. * The media access indicator lights when reading or writing data with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 22 Refer to the ...™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. All products with each other. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 ...
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The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. Back panel WOOFER /CENTER FRONT REAR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - 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 VIDEO1 INPUT - 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The location of your computer.
The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. Back panel WOOFER /CENTER FRONT REAR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - 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 VIDEO1 INPUT - 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The location of your computer.
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...TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO computer models may have a DVI-D monitor port installed in this location. See your computer's specification sheet for details about supplied accessories. ** Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to your computer's specifications sheet for setup details. ‡... Connection for a video cable (optional). VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for details on supplied accessories. † Speaker system connections vary by model and manufacturer. See your computer. 26 See your speaker system for hardware...
...TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO computer models may have a DVI-D monitor port installed in this location. See your computer's specification sheet for details about supplied accessories. ** Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to your computer's specifications sheet for setup details. ‡... Connection for a video cable (optional). VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for details on supplied accessories. † Speaker system connections vary by model and manufacturer. See your computer. 26 See your speaker system for hardware...
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...jack Connection for the speaker cable. 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Headphones jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to enhance your computer's sound capability. Control the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is reached. 3 Power... 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. See your computer's online specifications sheet for connecting instructions. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain...
...jack Connection for the speaker cable. 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Headphones jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to enhance your computer's sound capability. Control the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is reached. 3 Power... 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. See your computer's online specifications sheet for connecting instructions. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain...
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...your wireless keyboard and insert the batteries before attempting to communicate with the computer. 3 Battery compartment Compartment for your VAIO® computer, based on the computer model purchased. About the wireless keyboard Set up your computer's supplied accessories. A wireless or a PS/2®* keyboard may be supplied... with a PS/2 connector that plugs into the keyboard port on page 41. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for the supplied AA batteries. * A ...
...your wireless keyboard and insert the batteries before attempting to communicate with the computer. 3 Battery compartment Compartment for your VAIO® computer, based on the computer model purchased. About the wireless keyboard Set up your computer's supplied accessories. A wireless or a PS/2®* keyboard may be supplied... with a PS/2 connector that plugs into the keyboard port on page 41. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for the supplied AA batteries. * A ...
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... becomes low. Inserting batteries into the wireless keyboard as shown. BUTTON Volume Mute Standby DESCRIPTION Increases (+) and decreases (-) the volume. Places the computer in Stand by clicking (wireless keyboard icon), located in the wireless keyboard. Do not mix old (used for extended periods of battery. When ...your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may also appear on the taskbar. VAIO Computer Quick Start KEY Windows DESCRIPTION The key with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu.
... becomes low. Inserting batteries into the wireless keyboard as shown. BUTTON Volume Mute Standby DESCRIPTION Increases (+) and decreases (-) the volume. Places the computer in Stand by clicking (wireless keyboard icon), located in the wireless keyboard. Do not mix old (used for extended periods of battery. When ...your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may also appear on the taskbar. VAIO Computer Quick Start KEY Windows DESCRIPTION The key with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu.
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...1 Opens and closes the optical drive 1 tray. INTERNET Starts the assigned Internet browser. * This PS/2® keyboard is supplied with certain VAIO computer models. MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Windows® Media Center. GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Media Center. MY ...MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. 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 additional keys and controls that plugs into the...
...1 Opens and closes the optical drive 1 tray. INTERNET Starts the assigned Internet browser. * This PS/2® keyboard is supplied with certain VAIO computer models. MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Windows® Media Center. GUIDE Opens the TV program guide of Media Center. MY ...MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. 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 additional keys and controls that plugs into the...
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.... Press any key briefly to restore sound. Press again to resume normal operation. 32 STANDBY Places the computer in Stand by mode to the beginning of the DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. VAIO Computer Quick Start BUTTON DESCRIPTION MAIL Starts the e-mail software program. STOP Stops media recording or playback. HELP...
.... Press any key briefly to restore sound. Press again to resume normal operation. 32 STANDBY Places the computer in Stand by mode to the beginning of the DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. VAIO Computer Quick Start BUTTON DESCRIPTION MAIL Starts the e-mail software program. STOP Stops media recording or playback. HELP...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... the wireless mouse as shown. When your wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 34 VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up the wireless mouse Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless mouse ✍ If your wireless mouse is not being...
... the wireless mouse as shown. When your wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 34 VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up the wireless mouse Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless mouse ✍ If your wireless mouse is not being...
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Remote Control 35 This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. 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. Remote control The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences.
Remote Control 35 This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. 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. Remote control The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences.
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...button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. PLAY button Press to begin recording. 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 text...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 reduce power consumption. 36 PAUSE button Press to fast-forward media at two speeds. Press again to resume playback.
...button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. PLAY button Press to begin recording. 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 text...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 reduce power consumption. 36 PAUSE button Press to fast-forward media at two speeds. Press again to resume playback.