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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...
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...'s s pec ific ation s heet for details on your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. It also includes information on the accessories supplied with your VAIO computer. Page 3 Contains features and specifications of your computer, and solving common problems. To access the online User Guide: 1. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with c ertain c omputer models or...
...'s s pec ific ation s heet for details on your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. It also includes information on the accessories supplied with your VAIO computer. Page 3 Contains features and specifications of your computer, and solving common problems. To access the online User Guide: 1. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with c ertain c omputer models or...
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...specifications sheet. or make backup copies of your CDs. Back up your data with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). Use JPEG, BMP, of your computer, visit VAIO Life. create ATRAC CDs for slide shows; You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony... software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with : Sonic RecordNow!® software - Drag...
...specifications sheet. or make backup copies of your CDs. Back up your data with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). Use JPEG, BMP, of your computer, visit VAIO Life. create ATRAC CDs for slide shows; You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony... software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with : Sonic RecordNow!® software - Drag...
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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 Remote Control ...
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 Remote Control ...
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...specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 SmartMedia (SM)/xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia or xD-Picture Card media. 4 CompactFlash® and Microdrive memory card reader Reads and writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. Front panel Your computer... and jacks may vary from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. 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 CompactFlash and Microdrive media. The ...
...specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 SmartMedia (SM)/xD-Picture Card memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia or xD-Picture Card media. 4 CompactFlash® and Microdrive memory card reader Reads and writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. Front panel Your computer... and jacks may vary from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. 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 CompactFlash and Microdrive media. The ...
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... Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on your computer's specification sheet for details on hardware configuration.... The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. Page 10 See your...
... Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on your computer's specification sheet for details on hardware configuration.... The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. Page 10 See your...
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...perform basic math calculations. Pressing this key is not available 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 place the computer in certain software applications. Windows The key with each function key may vary from ...the button to perform certain tasks. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with all software applications. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the...
...perform basic math calculations. Pressing this key is not available 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 place the computer in certain software applications. Windows The key with each function key may vary from ...the button to perform certain tasks. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with all software applications. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the...
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... video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's online specifications sheet. About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with certain VAIO® computer models that are equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system.
... video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's online specifications sheet. About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with certain VAIO® computer models that are equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system.
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... move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. Page 16 REPLAY button Press to select specific channels or enter text. PLAY button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV...
... move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. Page 16 REPLAY button Press to select specific channels or enter text. PLAY button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV...
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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. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. 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
If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. 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
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... 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. Plug the jack end of the AC adapter into the L Out jack on the back of your computer's specifications sheet. Insert the plug end of the AC adapter into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of the right speaker. 4....'s online 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 the back of the right speaker. 2. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. For information about s upplied ac c es s ories .
... 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. Plug the jack end of the AC adapter into the L Out jack on the back of your computer's specifications sheet. Insert the plug end of the AC adapter into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of the right speaker. 4....'s online 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 the back of the right speaker. 2. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. For information about s upplied ac c es s ories .
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... in the Ethernet port. To connect the telephone and m odem Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on an optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter). 3. Unplug your computer's Ethernet port specification. Insert the telephone's cable into one end of a second telephone cable...of the cable into the modem line jack located on your telephone cable from the wall jack and set aside. 2. To use your computer 3. Plug another telephone cable (optional) into the wall jack. 5. Plug the other jack on connecting to a network, see your ...
... in the Ethernet port. To connect the telephone and m odem Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on an optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter). 3. Unplug your computer's Ethernet port specification. Insert the telephone's cable into one end of a second telephone cable...of the cable into the modem line jack located on your telephone cable from the wall jack and set aside. 2. To use your computer 3. Plug another telephone cable (optional) into the wall jack. 5. Plug the other jack on connecting to a network, see your ...
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... in your home. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in this section. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. Page 28
... in your home. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in this section. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. Page 28
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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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...on the media. If the memory card does not go into the reader. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the side panel. See your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it and verify you want to ...use. 2. Do not force the card into the reader easily, remove it in the direction of front panel cover varies, depending on the front of the computer. Opening a front panel ...
...on the media. If the memory card does not go into the reader. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the side panel. See your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it and verify you want to ...use. 2. Do not force the card into the reader easily, remove it in the direction of front panel cover varies, depending on the front of the computer. Opening a front panel ...
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... cover you are familiar with the general terminology associated with an unpainted metal portion of electronic equipment. To view the specific hardware configuration for example, cellophane wrappers). Page 50 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on cards,...and other components that produce or hold static electricity (for your computer from its power source and from the illustrations, depending on cards or other components. Failure to disconnect your computer, see the online specifications sheet. Overview The upgrading procedures described in this section.
... cover you are familiar with the general terminology associated with an unpainted metal portion of electronic equipment. To view the specific hardware configuration for example, cellophane wrappers). Page 50 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on cards,...and other components that produce or hold static electricity (for your computer from its power source and from the illustrations, depending on cards or other components. Failure to disconnect your computer, see the online specifications sheet. Overview The upgrading procedures described in this section.
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... and type of preinstalled memory may ship with all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer's configuration. Gently place the unit on cards, or other components to remove. 6. Rem ov ing/Installing m em...
... and type of preinstalled memory may ship with all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer's configuration. Gently place the unit on cards, or other components to remove. 6. Rem ov ing/Installing m em...
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...-click to your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Click Start in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. 1. 13. Select Manage. See the online Specifications s heet for more information about your computer. The Computer Management window appears. 4. Follow the wizard's on to align pin 1 on the new drive. 14. Connect the second drive connector to Storage...
...-click to your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Click Start in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. 1. 13. Select Manage. See the online Specifications s heet for more information about your computer. The Computer Management window appears. 4. Follow the wizard's on to align pin 1 on the new drive. 14. Connect the second drive connector to Storage...
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... incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Click Start in the Windows...
... incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help And Support Center menu appears. 2. Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on -screen instructions according to your specific situation. Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Click Start in the Windows...