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... of high technology and easy-to complete the registration process. Go to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. For information about your computer. Go to the Sony online support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. You are not able to register...
... of high technology and easy-to complete the registration process. Go to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. For information about your computer. Go to the Sony online support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. You are not able to register...
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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 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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... system and preinstalled software. Contains features and specifications of the accessories shown, depending on your Sony VAIO® computer. It also includes information on the accessories supplied with your computer's RAID array, or to configure the hard disk drives, change your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. ...
... system and preinstalled software. Contains features and specifications of the accessories shown, depending on your Sony VAIO® computer. It also includes information on the accessories supplied with your computer's RAID array, or to configure the hard disk drives, change your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. ...
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... available) cannot be used to the Internet. 2. Specifications - Drag-and-drop to locate your VAIO computer. From the VAIO Control Center menu, click the Categories tab, then click the Documentation folder. 3. Create picture & video with: DVDs with Sony software 4. To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Creating CDs or DVDs with Click to the...
... available) cannot be used to the Internet. 2. Specifications - Drag-and-drop to locate your VAIO computer. From the VAIO Control Center menu, click the Categories tab, then click the Documentation folder. 3. Create picture & video with: DVDs with Sony software 4. To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Creating CDs or DVDs with Click to the...
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...your lower arms are parallel to 26 inches directly in a relaxed, comfortable position. Keep your work surface - not angled up your new computer, find the best position. Take breaks during sessions with relaxed, upright posture - Position the display 18 to the floor. Choose a ...enable proper ventilation. Placement of the keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - Use the palmrest briefly, for your computer. While typing, never use your hands on the floor. The keyboard should be directly in a chair with a relaxed hand, and use the ...
...your lower arms are parallel to 26 inches directly in a relaxed, comfortable position. Keep your work surface - not angled up your new computer, find the best position. Take breaks during sessions with relaxed, upright posture - Position the display 18 to the floor. Choose a ...enable proper ventilation. Placement of the keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation - Use the palmrest briefly, for your computer. While typing, never use your hands on the floor. The keyboard should be directly in a chair with a relaxed hand, and use the ...
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The location of these hardware features or accessories. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer and supplied 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. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard About the ...
The location of these hardware features or accessories. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer and supplied 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. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard About the ...
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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 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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... and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. Front panel Your computer may vary from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive memory card reader Reads and writes data from the illustrations shown in...
... and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. Front panel Your computer may vary from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive memory card reader Reads and writes data from the illustrations shown in...
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Composite audio L In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). Page 9 Composite video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Microphone jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). S-video In jack Connection for a microphone (optional). Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). 9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® memory card ...
Composite audio L In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). Page 9 Composite video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Microphone jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). S-video In jack Connection for a microphone (optional). Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). 9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® memory card ...
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... power indicator light is green when the computer is on and is amber when the computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To open the upper and lower front panel covers The front of Sony used only to designate that have a drive... eject button located on operating conditions and proper connection. To open and close the optical disc drive doors Your computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments ...
... power indicator light is green when the computer is on and is amber when the computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To open the upper and lower front panel covers The front of Sony used only to designate that have a drive... eject button located on operating conditions and proper connection. To open and close the optical disc drive doors Your computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments ...
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Page 12 About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories.
Page 12 About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories.
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Page 13 Back panel 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard. 3 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 4 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. Back panel The location of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration, based on the computer model purchased.
Page 13 Back panel 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard. 3 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 4 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. Back panel The location of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration, based on the computer model purchased.
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TV Out (S-video/video) jack Connection for standard (VGA) monitor. Woofer/Center jack2 Connection for a Sub-woofer3, control module, or center speaker (5.1 speaker system*) Rear jack Connection for rear speakers (5.1 speaker system*) 7 Monitor port Connection for an S-video cable. Front/Headphones jack Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 11 Ethernet port Page 14 DVI-D monitor port Connection for a DVI monitor. 8 Modem line jack4 Connection for an RJ-11 telephone cable (optional). 9 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 10 S/PDIF Optical ...
TV Out (S-video/video) jack Connection for standard (VGA) monitor. Woofer/Center jack2 Connection for a Sub-woofer3, control module, or center speaker (5.1 speaker system*) Rear jack Connection for rear speakers (5.1 speaker system*) 7 Monitor port Connection for an S-video cable. Front/Headphones jack Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 11 Ethernet port Page 14 DVI-D monitor port Connection for a DVI monitor. 8 Modem line jack4 Connection for an RJ-11 telephone cable (optional). 9 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 10 S/PDIF Optical ...
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See your s peaker s ys tem for a video cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack Connection for details on s upplied ac c es s ories . 2 Speaker s ys tem c onnec tions vary by model and manufac turer. See the information s upplied with your c omputer's s pec ific ations s heet for an audio cable (optional). Composite video In jack Connection for s etup details . 3 A Sub-woofer is available with c ertain V A I O c omputer models may be s upplied with a 5 .1 s peaker s ys tem. Page 15 S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 14 VHF/UHF port ...
See your s peaker s ys tem for a video cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack Connection for details on s upplied ac c es s ories . 2 Speaker s ys tem c onnec tions vary by model and manufac turer. See the information s upplied with your c omputer's s pec ific ations s heet for an audio cable (optional). Composite video In jack Connection for s etup details . 3 A Sub-woofer is available with c ertain V A I O c omputer models may be s upplied with a 5 .1 s peaker s ys tem. Page 15 S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 14 VHF/UHF port ...
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See your computer's specifications sheet for your V A I O ® c omputer. About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for details on the computer model purchased. Page 16 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 keyboard.
See your computer's specifications sheet for your V A I O ® c omputer. About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for details on the computer model purchased. Page 16 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 keyboard.
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Identifying keys and functions Your keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the computer. 3 Battery compartment Compartment for the supplied AA batteries. About the wireless keyboard Set up your wireless keyboard and insert the batteries before attempting to communicate ... 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. For instructions, see the section, Connecting a Wireless Keyboard.
Identifying keys and functions Your keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the computer. 3 Battery compartment Compartment for the supplied AA batteries. About the wireless keyboard Set up your wireless keyboard and insert the batteries before attempting to communicate ... 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. For instructions, see the section, Connecting a Wireless Keyboard.
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... the right mouse button. A warning message may also appear on the screen. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the taskbar. Places the computer in the Windows® taskbar notification area. Press any key briefly to resume normal To set up , down, left, and right arrow keys move the...
... the right mouse button. A warning message may also appear on the screen. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the taskbar. Places the computer in the Windows® taskbar notification area. Press any key briefly to resume normal To set up , down, left, and right arrow keys move the...
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... that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. This function is off , the letters appear in uppercase. About the keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Mute Press the button to...indicator lights up to clicking Start on the numeric keypad area are used to place the computer in certain software applications. Standby Press the button to perform certain tasks. VAIO keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. Volume Control...
... that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. This function is off , the letters appear in uppercase. About the keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Mute Press the button to...indicator lights up to clicking Start on the numeric keypad area are used to place the computer in certain software applications. Standby Press the button to perform certain tasks. VAIO keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. Volume Control...
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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 attempting to use the wireless optical mouse ... ) 1 Power switch 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. Page 20 Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse...
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 attempting to use the wireless optical mouse ... ) 1 Power switch 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. Page 20 Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse...
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Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse as shown. When your wireless mouse is not being used for your wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Always use the same type and manufacture of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. Do not mix old (used /new batteries can check the battery power level for extended periods of battery. Page 21 You can damage the mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the Windows® taskbar notification area....
Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse as shown. When your wireless mouse is not being used for your wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Always use the same type and manufacture of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. Do not mix old (used /new batteries can check the battery power level for extended periods of battery. Page 21 You can damage the mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the Windows® taskbar notification area....