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... and content management technology. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to this product. 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. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH...Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may require a fee and credit card information. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Software specifications are available to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, ...
... and content management technology. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to this product. 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. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH...Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may require a fee and credit card information. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Software specifications are available to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, ...
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VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring .... To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to report a gas leak in this product will increase eye hazard. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet. Avoid direct exposure to beam. See the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. Refer servicing to...
VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring .... To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to report a gas leak in this product will increase eye hazard. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open the cabinet. Avoid direct exposure to beam. See the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. Refer servicing to...
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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 raccordés à une interface...consist of any combination of devices subject only to your fax software documentation. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Canadian ICES-003. VAIO Computer Safety Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use...
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 raccordés à une interface...consist of any combination of devices subject only to your fax software documentation. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Canadian ICES-003. VAIO Computer Safety Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use...
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... Information folder, then click Software Information. Page 1 The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which provides updates and supplemental information about the Sony software preinstalled on the computer. Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software programs included with your...
... Information folder, then click Software Information. Page 1 The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which provides updates and supplemental information about the Sony software preinstalled on the computer. Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software programs included with your...
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...; Com puter User Guide - To view the online specifications sheet: Page 3 For details on your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, then click VAIO Control Center. 2. Contains features and specifications of your computer. The online specifications sheet provides information about supplied accessories and your...
...; Com puter User Guide - To view the online specifications sheet: Page 3 For details on your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, then click VAIO Control Center. 2. Contains features and specifications of your computer. The online specifications sheet provides information about supplied accessories and your...
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... layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your Sony ATRAC CD Walkman; Connect to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Click the Documentation button and follow the on your model's specifications sheet. import MPEG, AVI, or Microsoft®...
... layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your Sony ATRAC CD Walkman; Connect to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Click the Documentation button and follow the on your model's specifications sheet. import MPEG, AVI, or Microsoft®...
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The location of these hardware features or accessories. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. 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 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 ...
The location of these hardware features or accessories. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. 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 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 ...
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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 ... data from the illustrations shown in this section. Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. Front panel Your computer may vary from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of 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 ... data from the illustrations shown in this section. Page 7 About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories. Front panel Your computer may vary from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of your...
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See your computer's specification sheet for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for details on hardware configuration. Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord... for a PS/2 keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. Page 10 Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on your...
See your computer's specification sheet for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for details on hardware configuration. Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord... for a PS/2 keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. Page 10 Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on your...
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...off , the directional arrow and correction keys on the screen. Page 13 About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the...math calculations. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to place the computer in uppercase. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (The Num Lock... key again to type letters in Standby mode. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to advise you that the keyboard is ...
...off , the directional arrow and correction keys on the screen. Page 13 About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the Microsoft® Windows® logo, displays the...math calculations. Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to place the computer in uppercase. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (The Num Lock... key again to type letters in Standby mode. Windows The key with additional keys that perform specific functions. Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to advise you that the keyboard is ...
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..., see your music playlists. 2 MY TV button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to your computer's online specifications sheet. Remote control The Media Center remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. Page 14 This section... describes the basic functions of your remote control. About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with certain VAIO® computer...
..., see your music playlists. 2 MY TV button Press to view the My TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to your computer's online specifications sheet. Remote control The Media Center remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. Page 14 This section... describes the basic functions of your remote control. About the Remote Control The Media Center remote control is supplied with certain VAIO® computer...
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... view the TV program guide for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. REW button Press to select specific channels or enter text. Page 15 PLAY button Press to begin recording. SKIP button Press to move media backward, for your area. 8 Channel number buttons...
... view the TV program guide for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. REW button Press to select specific channels or enter text. Page 15 PLAY button Press to begin recording. SKIP button Press to move media backward, for your area. 8 Channel number buttons...
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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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Page 20 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. 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 monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased.
Page 20 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. 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 monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased.
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... 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. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. To connect the com puter and speakers 1 Y our s upplied s peakers...
... 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. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. To connect the com puter and speakers 1 Y our s upplied s peakers...
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Plug the keyboard cable into the mouse port 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 For details on the back of the computer. Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse.
Plug the keyboard cable into the mouse port 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 For details on the back of the computer. Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse.
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...network, see your network administrator. Plug another telephone cable (optional) into the modem line jack located on the back panel of your computer 3. For help on connecting to the Ethernet port, depending on the splitter device. 4. Unplug your telephone from the wall jack. ..., excessive heat, or fire in the Ethernet port. Plug the other jack on your computer's Ethernet port specification. Insert the plug end of the computer. 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...
...network, see your network administrator. Plug another telephone cable (optional) into the modem line jack located on the back panel of your computer 3. For help on connecting to the Ethernet port, depending on the splitter device. 4. Unplug your telephone from the wall jack. ..., excessive heat, or fire in the Ethernet port. Plug the other jack on your computer's Ethernet port specification. Insert the plug end of the computer. 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...
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... equipment that are optional for details about your computer's hardware configuration. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer. Page 27 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, TV monitor or display, and TV programming...
... equipment that are optional for details about your computer's hardware configuration. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer. Page 27 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, TV monitor or display, and TV programming...
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...of the arrow on the media. The style and location of front panel cover varies, depending on the computer model purchased. Insert the memory card into the reader. See your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it gently and verify you want to use. 2. Do... not force the card into the reader, in the proper direction. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or...
...of the arrow on the media. The style and location of front panel cover varies, depending on the computer model purchased. Insert the memory card into the reader. See your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it gently and verify you want to use. 2. Do... not force the card into the reader, in the proper direction. Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or...
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... of memory installed in your computer. Store the module in your computer. Push down your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. Your computer may vary, depending on the system configuration you purchased. See the specifications sheet for your computer on both sides of preinstalled ...on cards, or other components to remove. 6. Shut down on the latches, located on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer's configuration. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the amount...
... of memory installed in your computer. Store the module in your computer. Push down your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. Your computer may vary, depending on the system configuration you purchased. See the specifications sheet for your computer on both sides of preinstalled ...on cards, or other components to remove. 6. Shut down on the latches, located on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer's configuration. For memory replacement or upgrades, use the correct memory module for details about the amount...