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... BE INACCURATE. Some of license agreements enclosed with this product. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Notice © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE...available to software may require a fee and credit card information. 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 this computer may apply). Reproduction in whole or in part, may not be...
... BE INACCURATE. Some of license agreements enclosed with this product. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Notice © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE...available to software may require a fee and credit card information. 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 this computer may apply). Reproduction in whole or in part, may not be...
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...numbers when you call your installed optical drives. See the online specifications sheet for details on your Sony Service Center. Disposal of the Environmental Protection Agency. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Record the model and...than 100 nW 3 The program backs the development and dissemination of your Sony VAIO® computer. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are located on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.eiae.org. Model Number: Serial...
...numbers when you call your installed optical drives. See the online specifications sheet for details on your Sony Service Center. Disposal of the Environmental Protection Agency. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Record the model and...than 100 nW 3 The program backs the development and dissemination of your Sony VAIO® computer. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are located on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.eiae.org. Model Number: Serial...
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... to the eyes, do not attempt to beam. As the laser beam used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface...rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open . To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to beam. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. For CD-RW: Danger-Invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet.
... to the eyes, do not attempt to beam. As the laser beam used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface...rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open . To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to beam. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. For CD-RW: Danger-Invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet.
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...Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or .... Model No.: PCVA-IMB7A (For models equipped with Canadian ICES-003. Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. IC RSS-210 (Canada) Operation is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be a 900 number or any other...
...Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or .... Model No.: PCVA-IMB7A (For models equipped with Canadian ICES-003. Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. IC RSS-210 (Canada) Operation is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be a 900 number or any other...
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... recover your computer's supplied accessories. 14 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 computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all VAIO® computer models. See your computer's specification sheet for details on your computer's operating system...
... recover your computer's supplied accessories. 14 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 computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all VAIO® computer models. See your computer's specification sheet for details on your computer's operating system...
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... and specifications of your model's specifications sheet. 15 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-screen instructions to locate your computer. The online specifications sheet...
... and specifications of your model's specifications sheet. 15 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-screen instructions to locate your computer. The online specifications sheet...
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Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 19 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer and supplied accessories. The location of these hardware features or accessories. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 19 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer and supplied accessories. The location of these hardware features or accessories. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
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... an S-video cable (optional). S-video In jack Connection for a microphone (optional). About the Front Panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture...
... an S-video cable (optional). S-video In jack Connection for a microphone (optional). About the Front Panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture...
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...telephone and modem line to order (CTO), may be supplied with a 5.1 speaker system. See your computer's specifications sheet for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO computer models may have a DVI-D monitor port installed in this location. Composite audio L In jack Connection ...Speaker system connections vary by model and manufacturer. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). See the information supplied with certain VAIO computer models. See your computer's specifications sheet for a video cable (optional). Composite...
...telephone and modem line to order (CTO), may be supplied with a 5.1 speaker system. See your computer's specifications sheet for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO computer models may have a DVI-D monitor port installed in this location. Composite audio L In jack Connection ...Speaker system connections vary by model and manufacturer. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). See the information supplied with certain VAIO computer models. See your computer's specifications sheet for a video cable (optional). Composite...
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... power is compatible with the speakers supplied with a sub-woofer unit to a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. 27 See your computer's online specifications sheet for connecting instructions. See the section, "To connect a sub-woofer unit" on the sub-woofer unit. The sub-woofer is on... Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your VAIO computer. Sub-woofer unit Right side Left side Front panel 1 Port The port extends the low frequency response to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit. 2 Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to the Sony online...
... power is compatible with the speakers supplied with a sub-woofer unit to a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. 27 See your computer's online specifications sheet for connecting instructions. See the section, "To connect a sub-woofer unit" on the sub-woofer unit. The sub-woofer is on... Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your VAIO computer. Sub-woofer unit Right side Left side Front panel 1 Port The port extends the low frequency response to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit. 2 Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to the Sony online...
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...174;* keyboard may be supplied with a PS/2 connector that plugs into the keyboard port 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 ..." on page 41. See your computer's specifications sheet for details on 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. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section...
...174;* keyboard may be supplied with a PS/2 connector that plugs into the keyboard port 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 ..." on page 41. See your computer's specifications sheet for details on 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. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard This section...
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... programs. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate the...
... programs. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate the...
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... INTERNET Starts the assigned Internet browser. * This PS/2® keyboard is supplied with certain VAIO computer models. 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... keys and controls that plugs into the keyboard port on the back panel of your computer's specifications sheet for details. 31 MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 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. 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... keys and controls that plugs into the keyboard port on the back panel of your computer's specifications sheet for details. 31 MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens and closes the optical drive 1 tray.
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... 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
... 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
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... chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. Press again to pause media playback. 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. (Press 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 ...
... chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. Press again to pause media playback. 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. (Press 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 ...
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Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's specific hardware configuration. 41
Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's specific hardware configuration. 41
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For details on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse. Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and mouse 47
For details on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse. Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and mouse 47
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... speakers Speaker (mini stereo plug) R-speaker Speaker power cable (black plug) Computer L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker cable* * This cable is already attached on the back of the left speaker into the ...a 5.1 speaker systems* go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to the back of the right speaker†. To connect 2-channel speakers 1 Plug the cable attached to view your computer's specifications sheet. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Speakers Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with the equipment. ...
... speakers Speaker (mini stereo plug) R-speaker Speaker power cable (black plug) Computer L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker cable* * This cable is already attached on the back of the left speaker into the ...a 5.1 speaker systems* go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to the back of the right speaker†. To connect 2-channel speakers 1 Plug the cable attached to view your computer's specifications sheet. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Speakers Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with the equipment. ...
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...-woofer unit Sub-woofer Connect to the Front/Headphone jack on computer's back panel Connect to DC-Out jack on computer's back panel R-speaker L-speaker AC Power (wall outlet) 49 See your computer. To connect a sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which requires a ...; You can also plug the right speaker's mini stereo plug into the speaker jack, located on the left side of your computer's specifications sheet for information about supplied accessories. 1 Insert the mini stereo plug of the cable that is attached to the right speaker ...
...-woofer unit Sub-woofer Connect to the Front/Headphone jack on computer's back panel Connect to DC-Out jack on computer's back panel R-speaker L-speaker AC Power (wall outlet) 49 See your computer. To connect a sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which requires a ...; You can also plug the right speaker's mini stereo plug into the speaker jack, located on the left side of your computer's specifications sheet for information about supplied accessories. 1 Insert the mini stereo plug of the cable that is attached to the right speaker ...
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... may be supplied with a 5.1 channel speaker system. To set up the speakers with your computer: ❑ Match the color of the mini stereo plugs (speaker system) to use your computer's specification sheet for details about supplied accessories. ‡ Certain VAIO computer models may vary. Connect a Sub-woofer†, control module, or Center speaker (5.1 channel speaker...
... may be supplied with a 5.1 channel speaker system. To set up the speakers with your computer: ❑ Match the color of the mini stereo plugs (speaker system) to use your computer's specification sheet for details about supplied accessories. ‡ Certain VAIO computer models may vary. Connect a Sub-woofer†, control module, or Center speaker (5.1 channel speaker...