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... prohibited. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. Some of Sony. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of a separate user license agreement. Intel and Pentium are subject to change without notice... may not be identical to any time without notice and may require a fee and credit card information. VAIO Computer Safety Information Notice © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part, may require an additional charge. Product activation procedures and privacy ...
... prohibited. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. Some of Sony. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of a separate user license agreement. Intel and Pentium are subject to change without notice... may not be identical to any time without notice and may require a fee and credit card information. VAIO Computer Safety Information Notice © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part, may require an additional charge. Product activation procedures and privacy ...
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... desktop to report a gas leak in this product will increase eye hazard. To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. As the laser beam used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for the Sony Service... Center nearest you have purchased. Refer servicing to beam. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM: Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety ...
... desktop to report a gas leak in this product will increase eye hazard. To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. As the laser beam used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for the Sony Service... Center nearest you have purchased. Refer servicing to beam. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM: Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. VAIO Computer Safety Information Safety ...
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...spécifications techniques applicables d'Industrie Canada. Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your fax software documentation. La terminaison d'une interface peut consister... This Class B digital apparatus complies with TV and personal video recording features) Supplementary Television Broadcasting Receiving Apparatus - VAIO Computer Safety Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it...
...spécifications techniques applicables d'Industrie Canada. Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your fax software documentation. La terminaison d'une interface peut consister... This Class B digital apparatus complies with TV and personal video recording features) Supplementary Television Broadcasting Receiving Apparatus - VAIO Computer Safety Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it...
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... you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® computer! Go to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. For 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 register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site...
... you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® computer! Go to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration. For 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 register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site...
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... programs included with all of the accessories shown, depending on the computer configuration purchased. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO® Com puter Welcom e - It also includes information on your VAIO computer. Review the specifications sheet to recover your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs...
... programs included with all of the accessories shown, depending on the computer configuration purchased. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO® Com puter Welcom e - It also includes information on your VAIO computer. Review the specifications sheet to recover your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs...
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... DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your data with : SonicStage software - You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on -screen instructions to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Make picture or personal...
... DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your data with : SonicStage software - You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on -screen instructions to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Make picture or personal...
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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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Front panel Your computer may vary from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. 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 ... or accessories. 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 CompactFlash and Microdrive media.
Front panel Your computer may vary from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. 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 ... or accessories. 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 CompactFlash and Microdrive media.
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About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection ... port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on hardware configuration. See your computer's specification sheet for details on your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on the computer model purchased. Back panel The available ports and jacks on your...
About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection ... port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on hardware configuration. See your computer's specification sheet for details on your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on the computer model purchased. Back panel The available ports and jacks on your...
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Mute Press the button to place the computer in certain software applications. Standby Press the button to turn off ...the pointer on the taskbar. Pressing this key is not available with all software applications. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. Volume ...type letters in lower case as you type. When the indicator is set to advise you that perform specific functions. Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to clicking Start on the screen. This function...
Mute Press the button to place the computer in certain software applications. Standby Press the button to turn off ...the pointer on the taskbar. Pressing this key is not available with all software applications. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that your screen's scrolling pattern has changed. Volume ...type letters in lower case as you type. When the indicator is set to advise you that perform specific functions. Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator lights up to clicking Start on the screen. This function...
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... remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. 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. Rem ote Control 1 MY MUSIC button Press to... TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's online specifications sheet.
... remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. 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. Rem ote Control 1 MY MUSIC button Press to... TV menu. 3 STOP button Press to stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's online specifications sheet.
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... media playback. FWD button Press to begin recording. PLAY button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. Page 15 SKIP button Press to select specific channels or enter text. REPLAY button Press to move media forward, for your area. 8 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to move media backward, for example, one...
... media playback. FWD button Press to begin recording. PLAY button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. Page 15 SKIP button Press to select specific channels or enter text. REPLAY button Press to move media forward, for your area. 8 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to move media backward, for example, one...
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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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If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. Page 20 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. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency.
If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. Page 20 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. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency.
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... support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to the back of the right speaker into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. Plug the cable attached to view your computer's specifications sheet. See your computer. 2. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. To connect...
... support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to the back of the right speaker into a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. To connect 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1. Plug the cable attached to view your computer's specifications sheet. See your computer. 2. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with 2-channel speakers1. To connect...
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To connect the keyboard and m ouse Page 22 For details on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse. Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 1. Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2. Plug the keyboard cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer.
To connect the keyboard and m ouse Page 22 For details on the accessories supplied with a PS/2® keyboard and mouse. Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 1. Plug the mouse cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2. Plug the keyboard cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer.
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... telephone cable (optional) into the wall jack. To connect the modem 1. To connect the telephone and modem 1. Unplug your network administrator. To use your computer's Ethernet port specification. Insert the telephone's cable into the modem line jack located on the back panel of the jacks on your wall jack for both telephone...
... telephone cable (optional) into the wall jack. To connect the modem 1. To connect the telephone and modem 1. Unplug your network administrator. To use your computer's Ethernet port specification. Insert the telephone's cable into the modem line jack located on the back panel of the jacks on your wall jack for both telephone...
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... adapters or connection equipment that are optional for details about your computer's hardware configuration. Page 27 Depending on your in this section. 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. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in your home. See the online Specifications...
... adapters or connection equipment that are optional for details about your computer's hardware configuration. Page 27 Depending on your in this section. 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. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in your home. See the online Specifications...
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... panel cov er 1. Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it in the direction ...varies, depending on the side panel. If the memory card does not go into the reader. See your computer's memory card reader configuration. Insert the memory card into the reader, in the proper direction. Inserting a ...(s) may be located behind a protective cover on the front of the computer. Page 41 Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the...
... panel cov er 1. Locate the appropriate reader for details about your computer's specification sheet for the memory card you are inserting it in the direction ...varies, depending on the side panel. If the memory card does not go into the reader. See your computer's memory card reader configuration. Insert the memory card into the reader, in the proper direction. Inserting a ...(s) may be located behind a protective cover on the front of the computer. Page 41 Certain VAIO® computers do not have a covered memory card reader(s) or the readers may be located on the...
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...side. Remove the side cover. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. See the specifications sheet for your computer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your computer's configuration. Gently place the unit on cards, or other components to gently eject it ... type of the module and lift it from your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. Shut down on the latches, located on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer. See Removing the side cover. 4. Push down ...
...side. Remove the side cover. If necessary, remove any peripheral devices. 3. See the specifications sheet for your computer. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in your computer's configuration. Gently place the unit on cards, or other components to gently eject it ... type of the module and lift it from your computer and turn off all available memory slots filled. Shut down on the latches, located on the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer. See Removing the side cover. 4. Push down ...