Safety Information
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...specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of a separate user license agreement. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO...be transported or used outside the United States. customers only. VAIO Computer Safety Information Notice © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part, may be...
...specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of a separate user license agreement. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO...be transported or used outside the United States. customers only. VAIO Computer Safety Information Notice © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part, may be...
Safety Information
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... rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open . VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . For questions regarding... product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to reduce ...
... rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open . VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . For questions regarding... product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to reduce ...
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... Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other number for any person to use a computer or other ...est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Appareils supplémentaires de réception de télévision, Canada. VAIO Computer Safety Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is an indication of...
... Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other number for any person to use a computer or other ...est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Appareils supplémentaires de réception de télévision, Canada. VAIO Computer Safety Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it is an indication of...
VAIO User Guide
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... the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental 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. For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click...
... the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental 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. For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click...
VAIO User Guide
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... taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. It also includes information on your computer. Review the specifications sheet to the Internet. The online specifications sheet provides information about supplied accessories and your computer. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - See your c omputer's s pec ific ation s heet for details on the...
... taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. It also includes information on your computer. Review the specifications sheet to the Internet. The online specifications sheet provides information about supplied accessories and your computer. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - See your c omputer's s pec ific ation s heet for details on the...
VAIO User Guide
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...!® software - Use JPEG, BMP, of your CDs. Back up your computer, visit VAIO Life. Drag-and-drop to locate your Sony ATRAC CD Walkman; Go to VAIO life. See your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for your model's specifications sheet. Make picture or personal video DVDs. create ATRAC CDs for more information...
...!® software - Use JPEG, BMP, of your CDs. Back up your computer, visit VAIO Life. Drag-and-drop to locate your Sony ATRAC CD Walkman; Go to VAIO life. See your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for your model's specifications sheet. Make picture or personal video DVDs. create ATRAC CDs for more information...
VAIO User Guide
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... 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 Remote Control About the...
... 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 Remote Control About the...
VAIO User Guide
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Front panel Your computer may vary from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. 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 SmartMedia (SM)/xD-Picture Card memory card reader...in this section. Page 7 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 CompactFlash and Microdrive media. About the ...
Front panel Your computer may vary from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. 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 SmartMedia (SM)/xD-Picture Card memory card reader...in this section. Page 7 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 CompactFlash and Microdrive media. About the ...
VAIO User Guide
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...Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for details on your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on hardware configuration. About ...the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. Page 10 Back panel The available ports and jacks on the computer model purchased. See your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on your computer's specification sheet for a parallel device, such as a ...
...Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for details on your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on hardware configuration. About ...the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. Page 10 Back panel The available ports and jacks on the computer model purchased. See your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on your computer's specification sheet for a parallel device, such as a ...
VAIO User Guide
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...numeric keypad area are used to restore sound. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock indicator lights up to increase (+) or decrease (-) .... (The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to place the computer in certain software applications. Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to advise you... arrow and correction keys on the screen. When the indicator is activated. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays...
...numeric keypad area are used to restore sound. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock indicator lights up to increase (+) or decrease (-) .... (The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to place the computer in certain software applications. Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to advise you... arrow and correction keys on the screen. When the indicator is activated. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays...
VAIO User Guide
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... button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to your remote control. Page 15 For details about supplied accessories, see your computer's online specifications sheet. Remote control The Media Center remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. About the Remote Control The Media Center...
... button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to your remote control. Page 15 For details about supplied accessories, see your computer's online specifications sheet. Remote control The Media Center remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. About the Remote Control The Media Center...
VAIO User Guide
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... to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. SKIP button Press to select specific channels or enter text. RECORD button Press to move media backward at three speeds. Page 16 REPLAY button Press to begin media playback. 4 BACK button...
... to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. SKIP button Press to select specific channels or enter text. RECORD button Press to move media backward at three speeds. Page 16 REPLAY button Press to begin media playback. 4 BACK button...
VAIO User Guide
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See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 20 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section.
See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 20 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section.
VAIO User Guide
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To connect a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased.See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. Page 21 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display.
To connect a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased.See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. Page 21 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display.
VAIO User Guide
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For information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for more ...Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the Headphones jack located on the back of your computer. 3. See your computer's specifications sheet. To connect the com puter and speakers 1 Y our s upplied s peakers may vary in appearanc e... strip. To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1.
For information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet for more ...Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the Headphones jack located on the back of your computer. 3. See your computer's specifications sheet. To connect the com puter and speakers 1 Y our s upplied s peakers may vary in appearanc e... strip. To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1.
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... splitter device. 4. For help on the back panel of the splitter device into the modem line jack located on connecting to a network, see your computer's Ethernet port specification. Page 24 Unplug your wall jack for both telephone and modem lines, purchase an additional RJ-11 telephone cable and a "1-to-2" jack adapter device...
... splitter device. 4. For help on the back panel of the splitter device into the modem line jack located on connecting to a network, see your computer's Ethernet port specification. Page 24 Unplug your wall jack for both telephone and modem lines, purchase an additional RJ-11 telephone cable and a "1-to-2" jack adapter device...
VAIO User Guide
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... about your computer's hardware configuration. Your VAIO® 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 28 Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in this section. See the online Specifications sheet for...
... about your computer's hardware configuration. Your VAIO® 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 28 Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in this section. See the online Specifications sheet for...
VAIO User Guide
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To view the installed hardware configuration for your computer's installed memory card readers. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the memory card readers described in this section, depending on the computer model or configuration purchased. Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers This section provides basic information about using your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About Your Memory Card Readers Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card About Memory Stick Media Sharing Memory Cards Page 43
To view the installed hardware configuration for your computer's installed memory card readers. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the memory card readers described in this section, depending on the computer model or configuration purchased. Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers This section provides basic information about using your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. About Your Memory Card Readers Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card About Memory Stick Media Sharing Memory Cards Page 43
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...Memory Card Your memory card reader(s) may be located behind a protective cover on the front of the computer. Do not force the card into the reader, in the proper direction. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the...card into the reader. The style and location of the arrow on the media. See your computer's memory card reader configuration. Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it in the direction of front panel cover varies...
...Memory Card Your memory card reader(s) may be located behind a protective cover on the front of the computer. Do not force the card into the reader, in the proper direction. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the...card into the reader. The style and location of the arrow on the media. See your computer's memory card reader configuration. Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it in the direction of front panel cover varies...
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... the illustrations, depending on cards, and other components that produce or hold static electricity (for your computer to the integrated circuits. Always turn the power off before you open the computer or connect your computer, see the online specifications sheet. Overview The upgrading procedures described in this section. The interior hardware configuration of your...
... the illustrations, depending on cards, and other components that produce or hold static electricity (for your computer to the integrated circuits. Always turn the power off before you open the computer or connect your computer, see the online specifications sheet. Overview The upgrading procedures described in this section. The interior hardware configuration of your...