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... of license agreements enclosed with this computer may not be completed by third parties. Sony Electronics Inc. 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 any time without...additions to U.S. 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 trademarks of Sony. Financial services may require an additional charge. customers only...
... of license agreements enclosed with this computer may not be completed by third parties. Sony Electronics Inc. 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 any time without...additions to U.S. 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 trademarks of Sony. Financial services may require an additional charge. customers only...
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... proprietors can participate voluntarily. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. Keyboard Properties: VGP-WKB2 (This keyboard is not supplied with all VAIO® computer models) Carrier frequency Output power 27.045 MHz Less than 1,800 nW... See the online specifications sheet for energy efficiency. It is a U.S. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your Sony VAIO® computer. ENERGY STAR is an open system in which is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with...
... proprietors can participate voluntarily. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. Keyboard Properties: VGP-WKB2 (This keyboard is not supplied with all VAIO® computer models) Carrier frequency Output power 27.045 MHz Less than 1,800 nW... See the online specifications sheet for energy efficiency. It is a U.S. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your Sony VAIO® computer. ENERGY STAR is an open system in which is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with...
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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! Getting Started Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13
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... utility to recover your computer's supplied accessories. 14 VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all VAIO® computer models. See your computer's specification sheet for details on the computer configuration purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with...
... utility to recover your computer's supplied accessories. 14 VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all VAIO® computer models. See your computer's specification sheet for details on the computer configuration purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with...
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... information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - This guide is available only with basic information about RAID configuration. 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...
... information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - This guide is available only with basic information about RAID configuration. 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...
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... records or cassette tapes. create ATRAC CDs for your collection of your CDs and DVDs. Sonic RecordNow!® software - VAIO Computer Quick Start Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software ❑ Create picture & video with: DVDs with : SonicStage™ software - Burn music CDs of your CDs... footage from MP3, WMA, WAV, and OpenMG files; Use JPEG, BMP, of your CDs. ❑ Back up your computer, visit VAIO Life. For more information about using the Sony software programs preinstalled on your data with: Sonic RecordNow!® software - Make picture or personal video DVDs.
... records or cassette tapes. create ATRAC CDs for your collection of your CDs and DVDs. Sonic RecordNow!® software - VAIO Computer Quick Start Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software ❑ Create picture & video with: DVDs with : SonicStage™ software - Burn music CDs of your CDs... footage from MP3, WMA, WAV, and OpenMG files; Use JPEG, BMP, of your CDs. ❑ Back up your computer, visit VAIO Life. For more information about using the Sony software programs preinstalled on your data with: Sonic RecordNow!® software - Make picture or personal video DVDs.
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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. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. 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
Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. 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
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...Digital (SD), Memory Stick®, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. Refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK ...devices. 17 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for information on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from ...
...Digital (SD), Memory Stick®, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. Refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK ...devices. 17 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for information on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from ...
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Back panel WOOFER /CENTER FRONT REAR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. The location of your computer. VIDEO1 INPUT - 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. 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
Back panel WOOFER /CENTER FRONT REAR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. The location of your computer. VIDEO1 INPUT - 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. 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
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... Connection for hardware configuration details †† An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is available with your computer's specification sheet for details about supplied accessories. ** Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to your computer's specifications sheet for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). Composite video...
... Connection for hardware configuration details †† An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is available with your computer's specification sheet for details about supplied accessories. ** Certain VAIO® computers that are configured to your computer's specifications sheet for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). Composite video...
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... Connects the sub-woofer unit to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your VAIO computer. The sub-woofer is on. 4 Speaker jack Connection for connecting instructions. See your computer's online specifications sheet for information about supplied...
... Connects the sub-woofer unit to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your VAIO computer. The sub-woofer is on. 4 Speaker jack Connection for connecting instructions. See your computer's online specifications sheet for information about supplied...
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...the keyboard port on page 41. For instructions, see the section, "Connecting a Wireless Keyboard" on the back panel of your VAIO® computer. 28 Wireless keyboard (bottom) 1 Keyboard feet Extend the feet to adjust the keyboard height. 2 CONNECT button Press to enable the... wireless keyboard to establish communication between the keyboard and the computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for the supplied AA batteries. * A PS/2...
...the keyboard port on page 41. For instructions, see the section, "Connecting a Wireless Keyboard" on the back panel of your VAIO® computer. 28 Wireless keyboard (bottom) 1 Keyboard feet Extend the feet to adjust the keyboard height. 2 CONNECT button Press to enable the... wireless keyboard to establish communication between the keyboard and the computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for the supplied AA batteries. * A PS/2...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start KEY Windows DESCRIPTION The key with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. BUTTON Volume Mute Standby DESCRIPTION Increases (+) and ... not mix old (used /new batteries can check your keyboard's battery power level by mode to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 30 Places the computer in Stand by clicking (wireless keyboard icon), located in the wireless keyboard. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in...
VAIO Computer Quick Start KEY Windows DESCRIPTION The key with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. BUTTON Volume Mute Standby DESCRIPTION Increases (+) and ... not mix old (used /new batteries can check your keyboard's battery power level by mode to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 30 Places the computer in Stand by clicking (wireless keyboard icon), located in the wireless keyboard. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in...
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.... MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. See your VAIO® computer. MY PICTURES Opens the My Pictures window of Windows® Media Center. MY TV Opens the My TV 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 a PS/2 connector that support Microsoft® Windows®...
.... MY MUSIC Opens the My Music window of Media Center. MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. See your VAIO® computer. MY PICTURES Opens the My Pictures window of Windows® Media Center. MY TV Opens the My TV 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 a PS/2 connector that support Microsoft® Windows®...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start BUTTON DESCRIPTION MAIL Starts the e-mail software program. HELP Starts the Media Center Help, if Media Center software is running. (If Media Center ... the movie, video, slide show, or audio track. Press twice to return to the next DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. STANDBY Places the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption.
VAIO Computer Quick Start BUTTON DESCRIPTION MAIL Starts the e-mail software program. HELP Starts the Media Center Help, if Media Center software is running. (If Media Center ... the movie, video, slide show, or audio track. Press twice to return to the next DVD chapter, video track, or audio track. STANDBY Places the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption.
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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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... mouse. When your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the wireless mouse. Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse as shown. 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...
... mouse. When your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the wireless mouse. Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse as shown. 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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Remote control The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. Remote Control 35 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. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. Remote Control 35 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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...TV button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to resume playback. REW button Press to move media backward at three speeds. 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 pause media playback. FWD button Press to begin recording. PLAY button Press to fast-forward media at two speeds. ...
...TV button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to resume playback. REW button Press to move media backward at three speeds. 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 pause media playback. FWD button Press to begin recording. PLAY button Press to fast-forward media at two speeds. ...