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... here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to register your computer during the first session, you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® computer! Follow the on the computer. Page 1 Your new computer is designed to help you turn on -screen instructions to register your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, and...
... here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to register your computer during the first session, you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® computer! Follow the on the computer. Page 1 Your new computer is designed to help you turn on -screen instructions to register your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, and...
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Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking Your Computer Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2
Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking Your Computer Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2
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For details on the computer configuration purchased. Com puter and supplied accessories * T his ac c es s ory is not supplied with your Sony VAIO® computer. N ot s upplied with all V A I O ® c omputer models . Additional procedures are also provided for ...using the RAID Recovery program to configure the hard disk drives, change your c omputer's s upplied ac c es s ories . Click VAIO User Guide. Contains ...
For details on the computer configuration purchased. Com puter and supplied accessories * T his ac c es s ory is not supplied with your Sony VAIO® computer. N ot s upplied with all V A I O ® c omputer models . Additional procedures are also provided for ...using the RAID Recovery program to configure the hard disk drives, change your c omputer's s upplied ac c es s ories . Click VAIO User Guide. Contains ...
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... make custom data CDs or DVDs, or make backup copies of your Sony ATRAC CD Walkman; or make backup copies of your computer, visit VAIO Control Center. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with Sony software 4. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1. Click Software Information...
... make custom data CDs or DVDs, or make backup copies of your Sony ATRAC CD Walkman; or make backup copies of your computer, visit VAIO Control Center. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with Sony software 4. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1. Click Software Information...
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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. Page 7
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. Page 7
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A wireless or PS/2®1 keyboard may be supplied with your VAIO® computer, based on your computer's supplied accessories. 1 A P S/2 ® keyboard is equipped with a P S/2 type c onnec tor that plugs into the bac k panel of your V A I O ® c omputer. Page 16 About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your computer's specifications sheet for details on the computer model purchased. See your keyboard.
A wireless or PS/2®1 keyboard may be supplied with your VAIO® computer, based on your computer's supplied accessories. 1 A P S/2 ® keyboard is equipped with a P S/2 type c onnec tor that plugs into the bac k panel of your V A I O ® c omputer. Page 16 About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for your computer's specifications sheet for details on the computer model purchased. See your keyboard.
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...lights when the numeric keypad is not available with all software applications. Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to place the computer in lower case as you that perform specific functions. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to restore sound...the speaker sound. Windows The key with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. About the keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. Standby Press the button to advise you ...
...lights when the numeric keypad is not available with all software applications. Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to place the computer in lower case as you that perform specific functions. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to restore sound...the speaker sound. Windows The key with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. About the keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. Standby Press the button to advise you ...
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... Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to enable communication between your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. 1 See your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific... to scroll up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to perform specific mouse functions. Page 20 About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your c omputer's s pec ific ations s heet for details about s upplied ac c es s ories . Before...
... Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to enable communication between your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. 1 See your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific... to scroll up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to perform specific mouse functions. Page 20 About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your c omputer's s pec ific ations s heet for details about s upplied ac c es s ories . Before...
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Page 22 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.
Page 22 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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A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Page 28 The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device. About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port.
A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Page 28 The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device. About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port.
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See your VAIO® computer to communicate with the wireless keyboard and mouse1. 1 C ertain V A I O ® c omputer models are s upplied with a wireles s keyboard and mous e. Connecting the Radio Frequency Receiver The radio frequency receiver enables your c omputer's s pec ific ations s heet for details on s upplied ac c es s ories . Page 32
See your VAIO® computer to communicate with the wireless keyboard and mouse1. 1 C ertain V A I O ® c omputer models are s upplied with a wireles s keyboard and mous e. Connecting the Radio Frequency Receiver The radio frequency receiver enables your c omputer's s pec ific ations s heet for details on s upplied ac c es s ories . Page 32
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When attempting to use the wireless keyboard, you must be supplied with a wireless keyboard. Before attempting to connect the wireless keyboard, confirm that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly inserted into the keyboard before your wireless keyboard, it must enable communication between the computer and the keyboard. Page 34 Connecting a Wireless Keyboard Your VAIO® computer may be within 2 feet of the computer1. To connect your computer is turned on. 1 O perate the keyboard within 11 inches of the c omputer.
When attempting to use the wireless keyboard, you must be supplied with a wireless keyboard. Before attempting to connect the wireless keyboard, confirm that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly inserted into the keyboard before your wireless keyboard, it must enable communication between the computer and the keyboard. Page 34 Connecting a Wireless Keyboard Your VAIO® computer may be within 2 feet of the computer1. To connect your computer is turned on. 1 O perate the keyboard within 11 inches of the c omputer.
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... These devices may cause interference, causing your keyboard to stop working properly. Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may prevent proper operation. Avoid using a wireless keyboard The wireless keyboard requires unobstructed ...radio frequency receiver for proper operation. To maintain good communication, operate your wireless keyboard within 2 feet of the VAIO® computer. Confirm that may create interference, causing your wireless keyboard. Always use the same type and manufacture of obstructions that...
... These devices may cause interference, causing your keyboard to stop working properly. Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may prevent proper operation. Avoid using a wireless keyboard The wireless keyboard requires unobstructed ...radio frequency receiver for proper operation. To maintain good communication, operate your wireless keyboard within 2 feet of the VAIO® computer. Confirm that may create interference, causing your wireless keyboard. Always use the same type and manufacture of obstructions that...
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... patterns. Avoid surfaces such as this may be within 2 feet of the VAIO® computer. Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly inserted into the mouse before your computer is free of the mouse. A wireless optical mouse requires an appropriate surface texture in...within 11 inches of the mouse. Verify the radio frequency receiver is turned on. 1. Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse Your VAIO® computer may create interference, causing your mouse to stop working properly. Do not place metal furniture near your wireless mouse. To ...
... patterns. Avoid surfaces such as this may be within 2 feet of the VAIO® computer. Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly inserted into the mouse before your computer is free of the mouse. A wireless optical mouse requires an appropriate surface texture in...within 11 inches of the mouse. Verify the radio frequency receiver is turned on. 1. Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse Your VAIO® computer may create interference, causing your mouse to stop working properly. Do not place metal furniture near your wireless mouse. To ...
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For details on the back of the computer. 2. To connect the keyboard and m ouse Page 37 Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 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 mouse port on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse.
For details on the back of the computer. 2. To connect the keyboard and m ouse Page 37 Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 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 mouse port on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse.
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...jacks (com puter back panel detail) Jack color Description/Connection Orange Woofer/Center1 - Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a 5.1 channel speaker system, or you may wish to the color of the speaker jacks on the...with a 5 .1 c hannel s peaker s ys tem. See your speaker system, as the connection setup may be s upplied with your computer: Match the color of your computer. Review the connection instructions provided with c ertain V A I O ® c omputer models . Connect rear speakers (5.1 channel ...
...jacks (com puter back panel detail) Jack color Description/Connection Orange Woofer/Center1 - Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a 5.1 channel speaker system, or you may wish to the color of the speaker jacks on the...with a 5 .1 c hannel s peaker s ys tem. See your speaker system, as the connection setup may be s upplied with your computer: Match the color of your computer. Review the connection instructions provided with c ertain V A I O ® c omputer models . Connect rear speakers (5.1 channel ...
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... click OK. You may notice that some options are disabled or are not available. A shortcut menu appears. 4. Point to All Programs. 2. The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO. Page 40 Right-click in the Windows® taskbar, and point to InterVideo WindDVD 5, and the click on InterVideo WinDVD 5 for... VAIO window opens. 3. Select the Audio tab. 6. To enable S/PDIF, go to Audio Output Configuration and select Digital (S/PDIF) out to view the Setup dialog box. 5....
... click OK. You may notice that some options are disabled or are not available. A shortcut menu appears. 4. Point to All Programs. 2. The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO. Page 40 Right-click in the Windows® taskbar, and point to InterVideo WindDVD 5, and the click on InterVideo WinDVD 5 for... VAIO window opens. 3. Select the Audio tab. 6. To enable S/PDIF, go to Audio Output Configuration and select Digital (S/PDIF) out to view the Setup dialog box. 5....
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Setting Up Media Center Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer has the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system to set up your computing experience. This section describes how to enhance your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. Setting Up TV Connections Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control Connecting Other Devices Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Page 44 Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback.
Setting Up Media Center Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer has the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system to set up your computing experience. This section describes how to enhance your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. Setting Up TV Connections Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control Connecting Other Devices Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Page 44 Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback.
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Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access is supplied with certain video cables. Page 45 Depending on your in-home cable access, you may ... in your home. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in this section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment that are optional for details about your...
Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access is supplied with certain video cables. Page 45 Depending on your in-home cable access, you may ... in your home. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in this section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment that are optional for details about your...
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... (optional) from the combiner/transformer to the VHF/UHF port on your in standard antenna m ode (air) Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer is supplied with your computer. To connect in -home cable access, you may need to connect your home may require extra cables, adapters or ...connection equipment not supplied with certain video cables. The antenna system in your computer and the indoor/outdoor antenna system. Option 2 1. If you are connecting to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, you may require a VHF...
... (optional) from the combiner/transformer to the VHF/UHF port on your in standard antenna m ode (air) Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer is supplied with your computer. To connect in -home cable access, you may need to connect your home may require extra cables, adapters or ...connection equipment not supplied with certain video cables. The antenna system in your computer and the indoor/outdoor antenna system. Option 2 1. If you are connecting to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, you may require a VHF...