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... The power button turns the computer on/off. 15 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is placed in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The light turns off . 7 ... Stick Duo media. 12 Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white when the computer is on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. i.LINK is in Standby mode. 1T...
... The power button turns the computer on/off. 15 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is placed in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The light turns off . 7 ... Stick Duo media. 12 Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to a memory card reader. 6 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is white when the computer is on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. i.LINK is in Standby mode. 1T...
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... your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on the computer model purchased. Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. See your computer...
... your computer may vary from those shown in this illustration, based on the computer model purchased. Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. See your computer...
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... cable (optional). 9 Modem line jack3 Connection for an RJ-11 telephone cable (optional). 10 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 11 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN...
... cable (optional). 9 Modem line jack3 Connection for an RJ-11 telephone cable (optional). 10 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 11 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN...
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... shortcut menu in Stand by clicking (wireless keyboard icon), located in the wireless keyboard. Pressing this key is equivalent to reduce power consumption. Standby Places the computer in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to perform basic math calculations. A warning ...Mute Turns the sound off. Press any key briefly to deactivate the numeric keypad. AlwPaaygseu1s6e You can check your keyboard's battery power level by mode to clicking Start on the taskbar. Press again to perform certain tasks. KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function...
... shortcut menu in Stand by clicking (wireless keyboard icon), located in the wireless keyboard. Pressing this key is equivalent to reduce power consumption. Standby Places the computer in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to perform basic math calculations. A warning ...Mute Turns the sound off. Press any key briefly to deactivate the numeric keypad. AlwPaaygseu1s6e You can check your keyboard's battery power level by mode to clicking Start on the taskbar. Press again to perform certain tasks. KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function...
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... Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to restore sound. Press the Mute button again to perform basic math calculations. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific..., Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the screen. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to deactivate the numeric keypad. Applications Page 18 About the Keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one...
... Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to restore sound. Press the Mute button again to perform basic math calculations. VAIO Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific..., Left, and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the screen. Press the Power button or any key briefly, to deactivate the numeric keypad. Applications Page 18 About the Keyboard (wired) Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one...
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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 Press to use the wireless optical mouse with a wireless optical mouse1. Wireless m ouse (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse...
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 Press to use the wireless optical mouse with a wireless optical mouse1. Wireless m ouse (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse...
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Using incompatible batteries or mixing used/new batteries can check your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the wireless mouse. Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse as shown. Do not mix old (used for ...
Using incompatible batteries or mixing used/new batteries can check your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the wireless mouse. Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse as shown. Do not mix old (used for ...
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...up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to perform specific mouse functions. Wireless m ouse (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section,... Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the ...
...up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to perform specific mouse functions. Wireless m ouse (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section,... Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse. About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your VAIO® computer and the ...
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... and manufacture of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. Page 23 Using incompatible batteries or mixing used/new batteries can check your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the wireless mouse. Do not mix old (used for details about s upplied ac c es s ories . You can...
... and manufacture of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. Page 23 Using incompatible batteries or mixing used/new batteries can check your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the wireless mouse. Do not mix old (used for details about s upplied ac c es s ories . You can...
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... channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to view videos from your video collection. 13...
... channel selection.) 9 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Stand by mode to reduce power consumption. 11 MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show. 12 MY VIDEOS button Press to view videos from your video collection. 13...
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... i.LINK port on installation and use. See the instructions supplied with your i.LINK device for more information on your computer. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port. Page 28 Plug the other end of the cable... i.LINK device and on your computer. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 6-pin connector.
... i.LINK port on installation and use. See the instructions supplied with your i.LINK device for more information on your computer. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port. Page 28 Plug the other end of the cable... i.LINK device and on your computer. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 6-pin connector.
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... Keyboard and Mouse Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 29 The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware...
... Keyboard and Mouse Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 29 The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware...
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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. Page 30 See the specifications sheet for your computer on the model purchased. 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 details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. 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. Page 30 See the specifications sheet for your computer on the model purchased. 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 details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency.
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... to connect the wireless mouse, confirm that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly installed. Turn the wireless mouse over and slide the power button to stop working properly. Connecting the m ouse Additional information about s upplied ac c es s ories . Page 35 Press the... 11 inches of the radio frequency receiver first, and then press the CONNECT button on . 1. Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse Your VAIO® computer may prevent proper operation. Avoid using a wireless optical mouse A wireless optical mouse requires unobstructed communication with a...
... to connect the wireless mouse, confirm that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly installed. Turn the wireless mouse over and slide the power button to stop working properly. Connecting the m ouse Additional information about s upplied ac c es s ories . Page 35 Press the... 11 inches of the radio frequency receiver first, and then press the CONNECT button on . 1. Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse Your VAIO® computer may prevent proper operation. Avoid using a wireless optical mouse A wireless optical mouse requires unobstructed communication with a...
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To connect the power cords Page 41 Connecting the Power Cords 1. Plug both the display and computer power cords into the back of the computer. 2. Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip.
To connect the power cords Page 41 Connecting the Power Cords 1. Plug both the display and computer power cords into the back of the computer. 2. Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip.
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See the section, Setting Up Media Center. 1. Press the power button on the computer to turn on the computer. If your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition installed, set up the ... use these features before you to turn on your com puter Page 42 To turn on the power. 3. Press the power button on the display to restart your computer. Respond to turn on the power. Press the power button on the right speaker to this prompt immediately. Turning On Your Computer When you start...
See the section, Setting Up Media Center. 1. Press the power button on the computer to turn on the computer. If your computer has Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition installed, set up the ... use these features before you to turn on your com puter Page 42 To turn on the power. 3. Press the power button on the display to restart your computer. Respond to turn on the power. Press the power button on the right speaker to this prompt immediately. Turning On Your Computer When you start...
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Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. Wait for your computer to turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off any prompts about saving your computer for more than six seconds to force your computer 1. Turn off . 4. Page 54 You may ... your computer. Select the Turn Off option. To avoid loss of time. About the Power button If your computer stops responding, press and hold the Power button for an extended period of data, do not use the Power button to turn off your system to shut down on the first attempt. The Turn...
Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. Wait for your computer to turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off any prompts about saving your computer for more than six seconds to force your computer 1. Turn off . 4. Page 54 You may ... your computer. Select the Turn Off option. To avoid loss of time. About the Power button If your computer stops responding, press and hold the Power button for an extended period of data, do not use the Power button to turn off your system to shut down on the first attempt. The Turn...
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... features mentioned in this section. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on the computer purchased. Always turn the power off before you open the computer or connect your computer Disconnect the computer from the illustrations, depending on cards, and other components...with an unpainted metal portion of electronic equipment. Your computer may be equipped with all of your computer may vary from its power source may occur to remove. Overview The upgrading procedures described in this section assume that produce or hold static electricity (for example...
... features mentioned in this section. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, add-on the computer purchased. Always turn the power off before you open the computer or connect your computer Disconnect the computer from the illustrations, depending on cards, and other components...with an unpainted metal portion of electronic equipment. Your computer may be equipped with all of your computer may vary from its power source may occur to remove. Overview The upgrading procedures described in this section assume that produce or hold static electricity (for example...
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Page 67 Replace the side cover. 6. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Turn on card. 7. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See Replacing the cover. 8. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9.
Page 67 Replace the side cover. 6. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Turn on card. 7. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See Replacing the cover. 8. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9.
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... holder with screws. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the new drive to the drive holder with the tracks on its side. 3. Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw(s). 7. Remove the side cover and place the unit on the inside of the...
... holder with screws. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the new drive to the drive holder with the tracks on its side. 3. Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw(s). 7. Remove the side cover and place the unit on the inside of the...