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... 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...
... 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...
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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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... problems. To access the online User Guide: 1. Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Your VAIO® computer is available with your computer. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO® Com puter Welcom e - Contains features and specifications of...
... problems. To access the online User Guide: 1. Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Your VAIO® computer is available with your computer. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO® Com puter Welcom e - Contains features and specifications of...
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... more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1. create ATRAC CDs for slide shows; Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with : SonicStage software - You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on -screen instructions to make custom data CDs or DVDs, or make backup copies of your...
... more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1. create ATRAC CDs for slide shows; Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with : SonicStage software - You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on -screen instructions to make custom data CDs or DVDs, or make backup copies of your...
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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 SmartMedia or xD-Picture Card media. 4 CompactFlash...174; and Microdrive memory card reader Reads and writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. Front panel Your computer may vary from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 ...
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 SmartMedia or xD-Picture Card media. 4 CompactFlash...174; and Microdrive memory card reader Reads and writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. Front panel Your computer may vary from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 ...
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The light turns off . 15 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. The i.PLaIgNeK 8 i.LINK is placed in Standby mode or turned off. 7 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from... access indicator Light is amber while the hard disk drive is reading and writing data. 14 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off when the computer is in Standby mode. 1 T he media ac c es s indic ator lights when reading or writing data with the Sec ...
The light turns off . 15 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. The i.PLaIgNeK 8 i.LINK is placed in Standby mode or turned off. 7 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from... access indicator Light is amber while the hard disk drive is reading and writing data. 14 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off when the computer is in Standby mode. 1 T he media ac c es s indic ator lights when reading or writing data with the Sec ...
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.... When the indicator is set to advise you type. When the indicator is activated. Mute Press the button to place the computer in lower case as you that the keyboard is off the speaker sound. This function is equivalent to resume normal operation. Press...Page 13 Directional Arrows The Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the taskbar. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with all software applications. When the indicator is equivalent to perform basic math calculations. Scroll Lock...
.... When the indicator is set to advise you type. When the indicator is activated. Mute Press the button to place the computer in lower case as you that the keyboard is off the speaker sound. This function is equivalent to resume normal operation. Press...Page 13 Directional Arrows The Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the taskbar. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with all software applications. When the indicator is equivalent to perform basic math calculations. Scroll Lock...
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Rem ote Control 1 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to 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. For details about supplied accessories...
Rem ote Control 1 MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to 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. For details about supplied accessories...
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... or 6-pin i.LINK port on installation and use. Page 19 See the instructions supplied with your i.LINK device for more information on your computer. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your...the cable into this port. 2. 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 6-pin connector. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply ...
... or 6-pin i.LINK port on installation and use. Page 19 See the instructions supplied with your i.LINK device for more information on your computer. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your...the cable into this port. 2. 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 6-pin connector. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply ...
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...appearanc e from the illus tration s hown here. To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. 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 information about s upplied ac c es s ...back of the right speaker into the L Out jack on the back panel of the right speaker. 2. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the Headphones jack located on the...
...appearanc e from the illus tration s hown here. To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. 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 information about s upplied ac c es s ...back of the right speaker into the L Out jack on the back panel of the right speaker. 2. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. Plug the cable attached to the back of the left speaker into the Headphones jack located on the...
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... pec ific ations s heet for TV, DVD, and music viewing, personal video recording, and music playback. Setting Up Media Center Certain VAIO computer models have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system installed, enhancing your TV, set-top box, and other .... Setting Up TV Connections Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Controls Connecting Other Devices Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer 1 Y our c omputer may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition...
... pec ific ations s heet for TV, DVD, and music viewing, personal video recording, and music playback. Setting Up Media Center Certain VAIO computer models have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition1 operating system installed, enhancing your TV, set-top box, and other .... Setting Up TV Connections Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Controls Connecting Other Devices Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer 1 Y our c omputer may not be equipped with M ic ros oft® Windows ® XP M edia C enter E dition...
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Depending on your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your home. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of cable service connection available in this section. Page 28 Setting Up TV Connections The best method of...
Depending on your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your home. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of cable service connection available in this section. Page 28 Setting Up TV Connections The best method of...
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... antenna system, you may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with certain video cables. Depending on the back panel of your computer and the indoor/outdoor antenna system. Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) from the combiner/transformer to the VHF/UHF port on the combiner.../transformer. 2. To connect in standard antenna m ode (air) Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your in your home may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional) to connect your...
... antenna system, you may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment not supplied with certain video cables. Depending on the back panel of your computer and the indoor/outdoor antenna system. Connect the TV coaxial cable (supplied) from the combiner/transformer to the VHF/UHF port on the combiner.../transformer. 2. To connect in standard antenna m ode (air) Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your in your home may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (optional) to connect your...
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...) directly into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on the back panel of your computer. 2. Your VCR or camcorder may have either standard video or S-video connection capability. Your computer has both audio and video connection capability. Connect the other ends of the dual audio cable to your... audio In jacks. You can locate the appropriate connections on the back panel or behind the lower bottom panel on the front of the computer. Connect the other devices to your VAIO® computer. Page 36 Connecting a device with a stereo A/V dubbing cable 1.
...) directly into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on the back panel of your computer. 2. Your VCR or camcorder may have either standard video or S-video connection capability. Your computer has both audio and video connection capability. Connect the other ends of the dual audio cable to your... audio In jacks. You can locate the appropriate connections on the back panel or behind the lower bottom panel on the front of the computer. Connect the other devices to your VAIO® computer. Page 36 Connecting a device with a stereo A/V dubbing cable 1.
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... are not able to register your investment. If you are prompted to register your computer during the first session, you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Page 42 Protect your computer the first time you may be having with Sony Sony Customer Support - Go to complete the registration process.
... are not able to register your investment. If you are prompted to register your computer during the first session, you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Page 42 Protect your computer the first time you may be having with Sony Sony Customer Support - Go to complete the registration process.
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Page 44 T o view the s pec ific ations for the ins talled memory c ard readers for your computer's memory card readers to transfer data between digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. You can use your c omputer, s ee the online s ...pec ific ations s heet. About Your Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers1 that are compatible with all of the memory c ard readers s hown here, or the c onfiguration may not be different...
Page 44 T o view the s pec ific ations for the ins talled memory c ard readers for your computer's memory card readers to transfer data between digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. You can use your c omputer, s ee the online s ...pec ific ations s heet. About Your Memory Card Readers Your VAIO® computer is equipped with memory card readers1 that are compatible with all of the memory c ard readers s hown here, or the c onfiguration may not be different...
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...arrow on the media. Inserting a Memory Card Your memory card reader(s) may be located behind a protective cover on the computer model purchased. See your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it and verify you want to use. 2. Do not force ...easily, remove it in the direction of the computer. Insert the memory card into the reader. Opening a front panel cov er 1. Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's memory card reader configuration. Page 45 Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s)...
...arrow on the media. Inserting a Memory Card Your memory card reader(s) may be located behind a protective cover on the computer model purchased. See your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it and verify you want to use. 2. Do not force ...easily, remove it in the direction of the computer. Insert the memory card into the reader. Opening a front panel cov er 1. Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's memory card reader configuration. Page 45 Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s)...
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...same features and benefits of Memory Stick PRO media, in a form that is 1/3 smaller in size. Visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the media while the write-protect tab in size. Memory ... write-protec t tab, or the write-protec t tab is only transferred between software programs and Memory Stick media formats may vary. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. Provides copyright protection with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. To protect data on ...
...same features and benefits of Memory Stick PRO media, in a form that is 1/3 smaller in size. Visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the media while the write-protect tab in size. Memory ... write-protec t tab, or the write-protec t tab is only transferred between software programs and Memory Stick media formats may vary. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. Provides copyright protection with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. To protect data on ...
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Save the card's contents to your computer, follow these steps: 1. See the information supplied with the device for details how to format the memory card. If your device does not recognize memory card that has been formatted by using the device, not your computer. Reformat the memory card using it in the device first. Page 48 Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to share your memory card between your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must be formatted properly. Format the memory card by your hard disk drive. 2.
Save the card's contents to your computer, follow these steps: 1. See the information supplied with the device for details how to format the memory card. If your device does not recognize memory card that has been formatted by using the device, not your computer. Reformat the memory card using it in the device first. Page 48 Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to share your memory card between your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must be formatted properly. Format the memory card by your hard disk drive. 2.
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This section describes how to increase the functionality of your system. Overview About Opening the Computer About Add-on your VAIO® computer. Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on Card Installation About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 49
This section describes how to increase the functionality of your system. Overview About Opening the Computer About Add-on your VAIO® computer. Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades and maintenance on Card Installation About Installing Memory About the Lithium Battery About Hard Disk Drive Installation Page 49