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...OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Use of such software is a registered trademark of Sony. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered... specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to software may not necessarily be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this computer ...
...OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Use of such software is a registered trademark of Sony. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered... specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to software may not necessarily be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this computer ...
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... site at http://www.eiae.org. See the online specifications sheet for details on the system configuration you have purchased. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your Sony VAIO® computer. It is an international program that this product may vary, depending on your Sony Service Center. For questions regarding your product or for...
... site at http://www.eiae.org. See the online specifications sheet for details on the system configuration you have purchased. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your Sony VAIO® computer. It is an international program that this product may vary, depending on your Sony Service Center. For questions regarding your product or for...
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... open . Avoid direct exposure to beam. To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open . Danger-Visible...cabinet. to reduce the risk of fire, use of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the...cord. 4 Avoid direct exposure to beam. VAIO Computer Safety Information ❑ To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution-For ADSL and V.90...
... open . Avoid direct exposure to beam. To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open . Danger-Visible...cabinet. to reduce the risk of fire, use of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the...cord. 4 Avoid direct exposure to beam. VAIO Computer Safety Information ❑ To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution-For ADSL and V.90...
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... on your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. 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 provides updates and supplemental information about the Sony software preinstalled on -screen instructions to register your computer during the...
... on your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. 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 provides updates and supplemental information about the Sony software preinstalled on -screen instructions to register your computer during the...
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... all V A I O ® c omputer models . Click Start in appearanc e. Page 3 N ot s upplied with all of your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Click VAIO User Guide. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's hardware configuration. Your VAIO® computer is available with your computer, and solving common problems. To access the online User Guide: 1. Manuals ...
... all V A I O ® c omputer models . Click Start in appearanc e. Page 3 N ot s upplied with all of your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Click VAIO User Guide. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's hardware configuration. Your VAIO® computer is available with your computer, and solving common problems. To access the online User Guide: 1. Manuals ...
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... this software information: 1. SonicStage Mastering Studio software - Click Software Information. From the VAIO Support Central menu, click VAIO Documentation. 3. 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...to DVD software - or make backup copies of your CDs. Back up your Sony ATRAC CD Walkman; To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±...
... this software information: 1. SonicStage Mastering Studio software - Click Software Information. From the VAIO Support Central menu, click VAIO Documentation. 3. 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...to DVD software - or make backup copies of your CDs. Back up your Sony ATRAC CD Walkman; To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±...
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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 Wireless Mouse ...
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 Wireless Mouse ...
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...accessories. Front panel Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks 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 ... and writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. Page 8 About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to CompactFlash and Microdrive media.
...accessories. Front panel Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks 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 ... and writes data from the illustrations shown in this section. Page 8 About the Front Panel The front panel 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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... vary from those shown in this illustration, based on the computer model purchased. Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer's specification sheet for details on your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. Page 11 The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports.../2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer.
... vary from those shown in this illustration, based on the computer model purchased. Back panel The available ports and jacks on your computer's specification sheet for details on your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. Page 11 The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports.../2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer.
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Page 14 About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for details on your computer's supplied accessories. 1A P S/2 ® keyboard is equipped with your VAIO® computer, based on the computer model purchased. A wireless or PS/2®1 keyboard may be supplied with a P S/2 type c onnec tor that plugs into the bac k panel of your keyboard. See your computer's specifications sheet for your V A I O ® c omputer.
Page 14 About the Keyboard This section describes the special and standard functions available for details on your computer's supplied accessories. 1A P S/2 ® keyboard is equipped with your VAIO® computer, based on the computer model purchased. A wireless or PS/2®1 keyboard may be supplied with a P S/2 type c onnec tor that plugs into the bac k panel of your keyboard. See your computer's specifications sheet for your V A I O ® c omputer.
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... instructions, see the section, Connecting a Wireless Keyboard. Identifying keys and functions Your keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the computer. 3 Battery compartment Compartment for the supplied AA batteries. Wireless keyboard Page 15 Wireless keyboard (bottom ) 1 Keyboard feet Extend .... 2 CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to establish communication between the keyboard and the computer. About the wireless keyboard Set up your wireless keyboard and insert the batteries before attempting to communicate with additional keys that perform...
... instructions, see the section, Connecting a Wireless Keyboard. Identifying keys and functions Your keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the computer. 3 Battery compartment Compartment for the supplied AA batteries. Wireless keyboard Page 15 Wireless keyboard (bottom ) 1 Keyboard feet Extend .... 2 CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to establish communication between the keyboard and the computer. About the wireless keyboard Set up your wireless keyboard and insert the batteries before attempting to communicate with additional keys that perform...
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...sound. Press the button to resume normal operation. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to place the computer in Standby mode. About the Keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to the next....18 The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to perform basic math calculations. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along ...
...sound. Press the button to resume normal operation. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to place the computer in Standby mode. About the Keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to the next....18 The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (The Num Lock indicator lights.) Press the Num Lock key again to perform basic math calculations. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along ...
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... the wireless mouse Page 20 Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to perform specific mouse functions. About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. To set up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button...
... the wireless mouse Page 20 Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to perform specific mouse functions. About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. To set up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button...
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... the wireless mouse Page 22 About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. Wireless...
... the wireless mouse Page 22 About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. Wireless...
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... channels, and set viewing preferences. Page 24 For details about supplied accessories, see your remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's online specifications sheet. Remote control The Media Center remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. About the Remote Control The Media Center...
... channels, and set viewing preferences. Page 24 For details about supplied accessories, see your remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's online specifications sheet. Remote control The Media Center remote control can start and stop media playback or TV recording session. About the Remote Control The Media Center...
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... of TV or video. REW button Press to move media backward at three speeds. PLAY button Press to begin recording. RECORD button Press to select specific channels or enter text.
... of TV or video. REW button Press to move media backward at three speeds. PLAY button Press to begin recording. RECORD button Press to select specific channels or enter text.
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See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Radio Frequency Receiver Connecting a Wireless Keyboard Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse ... for Your Speaker System Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 29 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in the section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with...
See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Radio Frequency Receiver Connecting a Wireless Keyboard Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse ... for Your Speaker System Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 29 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in the section. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with...
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Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. 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 the display. See the specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. Page 30 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.
Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. 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 the display. See the specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. Page 30 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.
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To connect the keyboard and m ouse Page 36 For details 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. 2. Plug the keyboard cable into the mouse 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 36 For details 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. 2. Plug the keyboard cable into the mouse 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.
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To use your computer's Ethernet port specification. To connect the telephone and modem 1. Insert the telephone's cable into one end of a second telephone cable (optional) into the other end of the computer. Connect 10BASE-T,100BASE-TX,or 1000BASE-T cables to the Ethernet port, depending on your wall... back panel of the cable into the modem line jack located on the splitter device. 4. To connect the telephone and m odem Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on connecting to a network, see your telephone cable from the wall jack and set ...
To use your computer's Ethernet port specification. To connect the telephone and modem 1. Insert the telephone's cable into one end of a second telephone cable (optional) into the other end of the computer. Connect 10BASE-T,100BASE-TX,or 1000BASE-T cables to the Ethernet port, depending on your wall... back panel of the cable into the modem line jack located on the splitter device. 4. To connect the telephone and m odem Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on connecting to a network, see your telephone cable from the wall jack and set ...