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SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of their respective owners. 2 Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of such software is governed by third parties. Updates and ... THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. VAIO Computer Safety Information Notice © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Certain product(s) included with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form ...
SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of their respective owners. 2 Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of such software is governed by third parties. Updates and ... THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. VAIO Computer Safety Information Notice © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Certain product(s) included with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form ...
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... direct exposure to beam. To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Avoid direct exposure to beam. See the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. For questions regarding your product or for details... http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to qualified personnel only. VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical...
... direct exposure to beam. To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. Avoid direct exposure to beam. See the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. For questions regarding your product or for details... http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to qualified personnel only. VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical...
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... - The termination on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the ... Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your fax software documentation. Appareils supplémentaires de réception de télévision, Canada. VAIO Computer Safety Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United...
... - The termination on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the ... Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your fax software documentation. Appareils supplémentaires de réception de télévision, Canada. VAIO Computer Safety Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United...
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... become familiar with the hardware and software programs included with your computer. View 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. You are not able to...
... become familiar with the hardware and software programs included with your computer. View 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. You are not able to...
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...: Page 3 See your c omputer's s pec ific ation s heet for details on your computer's supplied accessories. Review the specifications sheet to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Com puter and supplied accessories * T his ac c es s ory is not supplied with c ertain c omputer models or may not be supplied with...
...: Page 3 See your c omputer's s pec ific ation s heet for details on your computer's supplied accessories. Review the specifications sheet to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Com puter and supplied accessories * T his ac c es s ory is not supplied with c ertain c omputer models or may not be supplied with...
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...Back up your computer, visit VAIO Control Center. import MPEG, AVI, or Microsoft® DVR-MS files for your model's specifications sheet. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, then click VAIO Control Center. 2. Connect to locate your Sony ATRAC CD ... for slide shows; 1. Burn music CDs of your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on -screen instructions to the Internet. 2. From the VAIO Control Center menu, click the Categories tab, then click...
...Back up your computer, visit VAIO Control Center. import MPEG, AVI, or Microsoft® DVR-MS files for your model's specifications sheet. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, then click VAIO Control Center. 2. Connect to locate your Sony ATRAC CD ... for slide shows; 1. Burn music CDs of your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on -screen instructions to the Internet. 2. From the VAIO Control Center menu, click the Categories tab, then click...
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... supplied accessories. The location of these hardware features or accessories. Your computer 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...
... supplied accessories. The location of these hardware features or accessories. Your computer 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...
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... to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. 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 ... The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. 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 Reads and writes data...
... to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. 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 ... The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. 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 Reads and writes data...
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The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on the computer model purchased. Page 10 Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection ... Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer. See your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer's specification sheet for details on hardware configuration.
The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on the computer model purchased. Page 10 Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection ... Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer. See your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer's specification sheet for details on hardware configuration.
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... up to advise you that the keyboard is equivalent to advise you that perform specific functions. Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock indicator lights up to clicking the right mouse...applications. This function is off , the directional arrow and correction keys on the taskbar. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. Volume ...indicator is equivalent to clicking Start on the numeric keypad area are used to place the computer in certain software applications. Press the Mute button again to deactivate the numeric keypad. ...
... up to advise you that the keyboard is equivalent to advise you that perform specific functions. Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock indicator lights up to clicking the right mouse...applications. This function is off , the directional arrow and correction keys on the taskbar. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. Volume ...indicator is equivalent to clicking Start on the numeric keypad area are used to place the computer in certain software applications. Press the Mute button again to deactivate the numeric keypad. ...
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... to stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. 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. Page 14 For details about supplied accessories, see...
... to stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. 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. Page 14 For details about supplied accessories, see...
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... to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. 6 RECORDED TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window) 7 GUIDE button Press to select specific channels or enter text. PLAY button Press to move media backward at three speeds. SKIP button Press to begin recording. REW button Press to fast...
... to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. 6 RECORDED TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window) 7 GUIDE button Press to select specific channels or enter text. PLAY button Press to move media backward at three speeds. SKIP button Press to begin recording. REW button Press to fast...
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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 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
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Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency. 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 Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your computer on the model purchased. See the specifications sheet for 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. Page 20
Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency. 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 Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your computer on the model purchased. See the specifications sheet for 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. Page 20
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...your computer's specifications sheet. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. To connect the com puter and speakers 1 Y our s upplied s peakers may vary in appearanc e from the illus tration s hown here. Page 21 See your computer. 2.... Insert the plug end of 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 the ...
...your computer's specifications sheet. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. To connect the com puter and speakers 1 Y our s upplied s peakers may vary in appearanc e from the illus tration s hown here. Page 21 See your computer. 2.... Insert the plug end of 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 the ...
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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 For details on the back of the computer. 2. Plug the keyboard cable into the mouse port on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse. Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer.
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 For details on the back of the computer. 2. Plug the keyboard cable into the mouse port on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse. Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer.
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...an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the Ethernet port. Connecting the Telephone and Modem Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect your installed modem with your wall jack for both telephone and modem lines, ...into the other end of the cable into the wall jack. 5. For help on an optional "1-to a network, see your computer's Ethernet port specification. Unplug your computer 3. Plug another telephone cable (optional) into the modem line jack located on the back panel of the splitter device into the wall...
...an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the Ethernet port. Connecting the Telephone and Modem Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect your installed modem with your wall jack for both telephone and modem lines, ...into the other end of the cable into the wall jack. 5. For help on an optional "1-to a network, see your computer's Ethernet port specification. Unplug your computer 3. Plug another telephone cable (optional) into the modem line jack located on the back panel of the splitter device into the wall...
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...Specifications sheet for your computer. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment that are optional for details about your computer's hardware configuration. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your home. 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...
...Specifications sheet for your computer. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment that are optional for details about your computer's hardware configuration. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your home. 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...
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Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it in the direction of the arrow on the media. Insert the memory card into the reader ... and location of front panel cover varies, depending on the side panel. Page 41 See your computer's memory card reader configuration. Do not force the card into the reader. Opening a front panel cov er 1. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the...
Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it in the direction of the arrow on the media. Insert the memory card into the reader ... and location of front panel cover varies, depending on the side panel. Page 41 See your computer's memory card reader configuration. Do not force the card into the reader. Opening a front panel cov er 1. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the...
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... the system configuration you add or remove the memory in an anti-static package. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your printer. 2. Unplug your computer. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory Page 51 For memory replacement or upgrades, use the...
... the system configuration you add or remove the memory in an anti-static package. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your printer. 2. Unplug your computer. Rem ov ing/Installing m em ory Page 51 For memory replacement or upgrades, use the...