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... ERROR-FREE. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be completed by third parties. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to U.S. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon...
... ERROR-FREE. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be completed by third parties. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to U.S. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon...
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...Never install telephone jacks in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM: Danger... the eyes, 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. Caution-The use only ...telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To ...
...Never install telephone jacks in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM: Danger... the eyes, 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. Caution-The use only ...telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To ...
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Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your fax software documentation. Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) sert à indiquer le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccord...or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is an indication of the maximum number of Service.' VAIO Computer Safety Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for ...
Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your fax software documentation. Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) sert à indiquer le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccord...or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is an indication of the maximum number of Service.' VAIO Computer Safety Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for ...
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If you can register your computer. Go to the Sony online support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which provides updates and supplemental information about the Sony software preinstalled on -screen instructions to register your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, and then click VAIO Control Center. Page 1 Your new...
If you can register your computer. Go to the Sony online support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which provides updates and supplemental information about the Sony software preinstalled on -screen instructions to register your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, and then click VAIO Control Center. Page 1 Your new...
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... Categories tab, then click the Documentation folder. 3. To view the online specifications sheet: Page 3 Contains features and specifications of your computer. Click Start in appearanc e. Your VAIO® computer is available with c ertain c omputer models or may not be supplied ... shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - Review the specifications sheet to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Provides information about...
... Categories tab, then click the Documentation folder. 3. To view the online specifications sheet: Page 3 Contains features and specifications of your computer. Click Start in appearanc e. Your VAIO® computer is available with c ertain c omputer models or may not be supplied ... shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - Review the specifications sheet to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Provides information about...
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...SonicStage software - Connect to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Go to locate your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Make picture or personal video DVDs. Click Recovery Guide. For online information about using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on -screen instructions to the Sony online support Web site at... of TIFF files for video, or capture footage from an i.LINK / IEEE 1394 camera or analog source. Create music CDs with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your model's specifications sheet.
...SonicStage software - Connect to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Go to locate your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Make picture or personal video DVDs. Click Recovery Guide. For online information about using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on -screen instructions to the Sony online support Web site at... of TIFF files for video, or capture footage from an i.LINK / IEEE 1394 camera or analog source. Create music CDs with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your model's specifications sheet.
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The location 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 i.LINK Port Page 6 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer and supplied accessories. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features or accessories....
The location 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 i.LINK Port Page 6 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer and supplied accessories. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features or accessories....
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... 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 Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia or xD-Picture Card ... The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. 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. Front panel Your...
... 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 Reads and writes data from and to SmartMedia or xD-Picture Card ... The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. 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. Front panel Your...
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See your computer's specification sheet 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 contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 ... for a PS/2 keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for details on hardware configuration. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. Page 10 About the Back Panel The back panel of your...
See your computer's specification sheet 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 contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 ... for a PS/2 keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for details on hardware configuration. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. Page 10 About the Back Panel The back panel of your...
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...This function is activated. Page 13 Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to restore sound. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Volume Control Press a ...Press the Num Lock key again to resume normal operation. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. When the indicator is set to place the computer in uppercase. The task associated with all software applications. Standby Press the button to type letters in Standby...
...This function is activated. Page 13 Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to restore sound. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the Start menu. Volume Control Press a ...Press the Num Lock key again to resume normal operation. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. When the indicator is set to place the computer in uppercase. The task associated with all software applications. Standby Press the button to type letters in Standby...
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... 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. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's online specifications sheet. Page 14 For details about supplied accessories, see your remote control...
... 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. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's online specifications sheet. Page 14 For details about supplied accessories, see your remote control...
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... window) 7 GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide for your area. 8 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to begin recording. PLAY button Press to select specific channels or enter text. Page 15 Press again to pause media playback. REPLAY button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. FWD button Press...
... window) 7 GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide for your area. 8 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to begin recording. PLAY button Press to select specific channels or enter text. Page 15 Press again to pause media playback. REPLAY button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. FWD button Press...
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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 19 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 19 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section.
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See the specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. To connect a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer on the model purchased. Page 20
See the specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. To connect a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer on the model purchased. Page 20
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... tration s hown here. Page 21 For information about s upplied ac c es s ories . Plug the cable attached to view your computer. 2. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. Insert the plug end of the AC adapter into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of... To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. See your c omputer'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 your computer's specifications sheet.
... tration s hown here. Page 21 For information about s upplied ac c es s ories . Plug the cable attached to view your computer. 2. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. Insert the plug end of the AC adapter into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of... To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. See your c omputer'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 your computer's specifications sheet.
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To connect the keyboard and m ouse Page 22 Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. Plug the keyboard cable into the mouse port on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse. For details on the back of the computer. 2. Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 1.
To connect the keyboard and m ouse Page 22 Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. Plug the keyboard cable into the mouse port on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse. For details on the back of the computer. 2. Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 1.
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...device (splitter). 3. Unplug your telephone cable from the wall jack and set aside. 2. To connect the telephone and m odem Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on your telephone wall jack. For help on the splitter device. 4. Connecting the ...Telephone and Modem Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect your installed modem with your computer's Ethernet port specification. Plug the other jack on connecting to a network, see your computer 3. Using incorrect cables or a telephone cable may...
...device (splitter). 3. Unplug your telephone cable from the wall jack and set aside. 2. To connect the telephone and m odem Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on your telephone wall jack. For help on the splitter device. 4. Connecting the ...Telephone and Modem Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect your installed modem with your computer's Ethernet port specification. Plug the other jack on connecting to a network, see your computer 3. Using incorrect cables or a telephone cable may...
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See the online Specifications sheet for your home. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your computer. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer's hardware configuration. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in this section. Page...
See the online Specifications sheet for your home. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your computer. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer's hardware configuration. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in this section. Page...
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...remove it gently and verify you want to use. 2. The style and location of front panel cover varies, depending on the computer model purchased. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the side panel. Do not force the ...card into the reader, in the proper direction. Opening a front panel cov er 1. See your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are...
...remove it gently and verify you want to use. 2. The style and location of front panel cover varies, depending on the computer model purchased. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the side panel. Do not force the ...card into the reader, in the proper direction. Opening a front panel cov er 1. See your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are...
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See the specifications sheet for your computer on its side. Removing a memory module 1. Unplug your computer and any cables, add-on both sides of the module, to gently eject it out. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory ...accessories, and peripheral equipment from the slot. 7. See Before upgrading your local retailer. Gently place the unit on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you purchased. Shut down on the latches, located on cards, or other components to...
See the specifications sheet for your computer on its side. Removing a memory module 1. Unplug your computer and any cables, add-on both sides of the module, to gently eject it out. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory ...accessories, and peripheral equipment from the slot. 7. See Before upgrading your local retailer. Gently place the unit on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you purchased. Shut down on the latches, located on cards, or other components to...