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5 Media access indicator1 Light is amber when reading or writing data to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on /off . 7 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 8 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 9... an IEEE 1394 connection. i.LINK is placed in Standby mode or turned off . 15 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC). 13 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while the ...
5 Media access indicator1 Light is amber when reading or writing data to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on /off . 7 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 8 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 9... an IEEE 1394 connection. i.LINK is placed in Standby mode or turned off . 15 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC). 13 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while the ...
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... the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on your computer. Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard...
... the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on your computer. Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard...
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... Connection for an RJ-11 telephone cable (optional). 10 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack2 Connection for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 11 Ethernet port Page 11 Composite video In jack2 Connection for a microphone (optional...
... Connection for an RJ-11 telephone cable (optional). 10 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for an audio cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack2 Connection for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 11 Ethernet port Page 11 Composite video In jack2 Connection for a microphone (optional...
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... Windows The key with each function key may vary from one application to place the computer in certain software applications. Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to advise you...Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock indicator lights up to advise you type. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that your screen's scrolling pattern ...letters appear in uppercase. Pressing this key is activated. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to perform basic math calculations. Applications The Applications key displays a...
... Windows The key with each function key may vary from one application to place the computer in certain software applications. Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to advise you...Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock indicator lights up to advise you type. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that your screen's scrolling pattern ...letters appear in uppercase. Pressing this key is activated. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to perform basic math calculations. Applications The Applications key displays a...
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... 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. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to view videos from your...
... 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. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to view videos from your...
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... locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your computer. See the instructions supplied with your i.LINK device for more information on your computer. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. Page 19 A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply... installation and use. Plug the other end of the cable into this port. 2. Use the symbol to a connected i.LINK device. About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 6-pin connector.
... locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your computer. See the instructions supplied with your i.LINK device for more information on your computer. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. Page 19 A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply... installation and use. Plug the other end of the cable into this port. 2. Use the symbol to a connected i.LINK device. About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 6-pin connector.
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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. 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
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If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type 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 equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. Page 21 To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1.
If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type 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 equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. Page 21 To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1.
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...s pec ific ations s heet for more information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your computer. 3. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. Plug the cable attached to the back of the... right speaker into the DC In jack on the back panel of the left speaker into a grounded AC wall outlet or power...
...s pec ific ations s heet for more information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your computer. 3. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. Plug the cable attached to the back of the... right speaker into the DC In jack on the back panel of the left speaker into a grounded AC wall outlet or power...
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Plug both the display and computer power cords into the back of the computer. 2. To connect the power cords Page 25 Connecting the Power Cords 1. Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip.
Plug both the display and computer power cords into the back of the computer. 2. To connect the power cords Page 25 Connecting the Power Cords 1. Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip.
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... equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you turn on the computer to restart your computer. Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer for more information about s upplied ac c es s ories . Press the power button on the power. If your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet ... right speaker1 to use these features before you to turn on the computer. Page 26 Respond to turn on the display to this prompt immediately. Press the power button on the power. 2. See your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition installed, set...
... equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you turn on the computer to restart your computer. Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer for more information about s upplied ac c es s ories . Press the power button on the power. If your c omputer's online s pec ific ations s heet ... right speaker1 to use these features before you to turn on the computer. Page 26 Respond to turn on the display to this prompt immediately. Press the power button on the power. 2. See your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition installed, set...
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Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off the computer. Page 38 To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power button to turn off your computer for an extended period of time.
Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off the computer. Page 38 To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power button to turn off your computer for an extended period of time.
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Respond to stop using your computer for your computer to your computer. If you plan to any peripheral devices connected to turn off . 4. Page 39 Wait for a short period of time, use Stand by mode. Select the Turn Off option. Turn off any prompts about saving your documents. 3. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off your computer 1. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2.
Respond to stop using your computer for your computer to your computer. If you plan to any peripheral devices connected to turn off . 4. Page 39 Wait for a short period of time, use Stand by mode. Select the Turn Off option. Turn off any prompts about saving your documents. 3. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off your computer 1. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2.
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About the power button If your computer stops responding, press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to shut down on the first attempt. Page 40 You may need to repeat this procedure if your system to force your computer does not shut down .
About the power button If your computer stops responding, press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to shut down on the first attempt. Page 40 You may need to repeat this procedure if your system to force your computer does not shut down .
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...handle materials that produce or hold static electricity (for your computer to remove. Always turn the power off before you plan to peripheral equipment. Otherwise, damage may occur to disconnect your computer from its power source and from telecommunications links, networks, or modems before... ESD workstation. To view the specific hardware configuration for example, cellophane wrappers). Page 50 Before upgrading your computer may vary from its power source may result in personal injury or equipment damage. Overview The upgrading procedures described in this section assume...
...handle materials that produce or hold static electricity (for your computer to remove. Always turn the power off before you plan to peripheral equipment. Otherwise, damage may occur to disconnect your computer from its power source and from telecommunications links, networks, or modems before... ESD workstation. To view the specific hardware configuration for example, cellophane wrappers). Page 50 Before upgrading your computer may vary from its power source may result in personal injury or equipment damage. Overview The upgrading procedures described in this section assume...
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Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Replace the side cover. Page 54 Turn on card. 7. See Replacing the cover. 8. 6. Attach any internal cables that the card requires.
Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Replace the side cover. Page 54 Turn on card. 7. See Replacing the cover. 8. 6. Attach any internal cables that the card requires.
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... on the inside of the drive to the holes in your new drive as a slave, using the configuration instructions supplied with the tracks on your computer. 6. Page 59 See Removing the side cover. 4. Slide the new drive into position. 12. Remove the side cover and place the unit on...(s). 7. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive in the drive holder. 9. Slide the drive holder out. Reconnect the IDE and power connectors to the drive holder. 10. 3. Secure the drive to lock the drive holder back into the drive holder, aligning the holes on its ...
... on the inside of the drive to the holes in your new drive as a slave, using the configuration instructions supplied with the tracks on your computer. 6. Page 59 See Removing the side cover. 4. Slide the new drive into position. 12. Remove the side cover and place the unit on...(s). 7. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive in the drive holder. 9. Slide the drive holder out. Reconnect the IDE and power connectors to the drive holder. 10. 3. Secure the drive to lock the drive holder back into the drive holder, aligning the holes on its ...
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...applies the NTFS format. 1 Drive mapping refers to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with memory c ard readers . Connect the second power connector to the as Drive C or Drive D whic h identify the original hard dis k drive. 2 Y our c omputer may be ...Replacing the cover. 16. Under the file directory, go to your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. The Computer Management window appears. 4. Right-click on -screen instructions to display a shortcut menu. 7. Select New Partition. Identifying the additional hard disk space...
...applies the NTFS format. 1 Drive mapping refers to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with memory c ard readers . Connect the second power connector to the as Drive C or Drive D whic h identify the original hard dis k drive. 2 Y our c omputer may be ...Replacing the cover. 16. Under the file directory, go to your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. The Computer Management window appears. 4. Right-click on -screen instructions to display a shortcut menu. 7. Select New Partition. Identifying the additional hard disk space...
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...media). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. If you are using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that a CD or DVD is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on . About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. ...Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a disk...
...media). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. If you are using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that a CD or DVD is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on . About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. ...Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a disk...
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.... Verify that the monitor is not in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. Page 63 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into...
.... Verify that the monitor is not in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. Page 63 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into...