2006 VAIO Accessories Guide
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Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Neoprene Protection...S360/P, S200, S100 series VGP-AMC1 VGN-TX800, TX700, TX600 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 series VGN-UX180P Desktops RB Series RC Series VA Series XL Series $89.99 • • • $149.99 • • ... 16.5" x 5.5" VGP-AMB8 13" x 17" x 3.5" VGP-AMB9 12" x 17.5" x 3" VGP-AML1 12.6" x 17.8" x 3.5" * Available only on Sony Style® stores or website. 200 Disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1B2 $749.99 • Centralized storage for audio CD and movie DVD collection...
Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Neoprene Protection...S360/P, S200, S100 series VGP-AMC1 VGN-TX800, TX700, TX600 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 series VGN-UX180P Desktops RB Series RC Series VA Series XL Series $89.99 • • • $149.99 • • ... 16.5" x 5.5" VGP-AMB8 13" x 17" x 3.5" VGP-AMB9 12" x 17.5" x 3" VGP-AML1 12.6" x 17.8" x 3.5" * Available only on Sony Style® stores or website. 200 Disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1B2 $749.99 • Centralized storage for audio CD and movie DVD collection...
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...174; devices varies. 4 Shown with each other trademarks are trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other . ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in . Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Memory Card ..., S400, S370, S380 Series VGN-S360/P, S200, S100 series VGN-TX800, TX700, TX600 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 series VGN-UX180P Desktops RB Series RC Series VA Series XL Series $39.99 • • $149.99 $69.99 $79.99 • • • ...
...174; devices varies. 4 Shown with each other trademarks are trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other . ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in . Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Memory Card ..., S400, S370, S380 Series VGN-S360/P, S200, S100 series VGN-TX800, TX700, TX600 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 series VGN-UX180P Desktops RB Series RC Series VA Series XL Series $39.99 • • $149.99 $69.99 $79.99 • • • ...
VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 T TX S SZ B BX FJ FS FE A AX SERIES: Model # NOTEBOOKS VGN-AX570G, AX580G VGN-A790 VGN-A600 Series VGN-A290, ... VGN-S500, S400, S370, S380 Series VGN-S360/P, S200, S100 Series VGN-TX600, TX700 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 Series DESKTOPS VGC-RB Series VGC-RC Series VGC-VA Series Neoprene Case VGP-XXXX $22.99 Portfolio Case Protection Case Leather Protection Case Protection Case Carrying Case Brief Case PCGA-CK5Z...
VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 T TX S SZ B BX FJ FS FE A AX SERIES: Model # NOTEBOOKS VGN-AX570G, AX580G VGN-A790 VGN-A600 Series VGN-A290, ... VGN-S500, S400, S370, S380 Series VGN-S360/P, S200, S100 Series VGN-TX600, TX700 Series VGN-T300 Series VGN-T200 Series, T100 Series DESKTOPS VGC-RB Series VGC-RC Series VGC-VA Series Neoprene Case VGP-XXXX $22.99 Portfolio Case Protection Case Leather Protection Case Protection Case Carrying Case Brief Case PCGA-CK5Z...
VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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...T200 Series, T100 Series • • • • • • VGP-AC16V8 BPS3/BPS3A DESKTOPS VGC-RB Series • • • VGC-RC Series • • • VGC-VA Series • • • Battery Charger A/V DOCK Docking Station VGP-BC1 VGP-PRFS10V VGP-XXXX ... i.LINK is prohibited. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is a trademark of Sony. VGP-PFS10V: 4 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA out, TV and S-Video ports. Sony, VAIO, Click to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with Hard Drive not...
...T200 Series, T100 Series • • • • • • VGP-AC16V8 BPS3/BPS3A DESKTOPS VGC-RB Series • • • VGC-RC Series • • • VGC-VA Series • • • Battery Charger A/V DOCK Docking Station VGP-BC1 VGP-PRFS10V VGP-XXXX ... i.LINK is prohibited. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is a trademark of Sony. VGP-PFS10V: 4 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA out, TV and S-Video ports. Sony, VAIO, Click to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with Hard Drive not...
Safety Information
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... your Sony VAIO® computer. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Electronics ...Inc. Some of the computer, and may be transported or used outside the United States. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed...
... your Sony VAIO® computer. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Electronics ...Inc. Some of the computer, and may be transported or used outside the United States. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed...
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... of IBM Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers.... Important information for energy efficiency. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to U.S. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of computers and other trademarks are uniform among...
... of IBM Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers.... Important information for energy efficiency. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to U.S. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of computers and other trademarks are uniform among...
Safety Information
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... Center nearest you have purchased. For questions regarding your product or for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.eiae.org. Keyboard Properties: VGP-WKB2 Carrier frequency Output power 27.095 - 27....United States. Disposal of this product may vary, depending on your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may be regulated if sold in the United States: This product contains mercury.
... Center nearest you have purchased. For questions regarding your product or for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://www.eiae.org. Keyboard Properties: VGP-WKB2 Carrier frequency Output power 27.095 - 27....United States. Disposal of this product may vary, depending on your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may be regulated if sold in the United States: This product contains mercury.
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... (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on , the user is subject to the following measures: 7 Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off...These devices comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation of the device. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/.
... (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on , the user is subject to the following measures: 7 Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off...These devices comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation of the device. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/.
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...discontinuance of your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to an incoming call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. If requested, this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will...the equipment from that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. Also, you to make changes in this manual could affect the operations of this computer product. Repair of the equipment. If your right to the telephone line. Please use a surge arrestor against electrical surges. 8 ❑...
...discontinuance of your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to an incoming call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. If requested, this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will...the equipment from that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. Also, you to make changes in this manual could affect the operations of this computer product. Repair of the equipment. If your right to the telephone line. Please use a surge arrestor against electrical surges. 8 ❑...
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Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to program this information into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation. 9 Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Conexant ... date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of selected VAIO® computers.
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to program this information into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation. 9 Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Conexant ... date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of selected VAIO® computers.
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VAIO Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ (for customers in Latin American countries or areas) © 2006 Sony Corporation/ Printed in U.S.A. 2-668-581-11(1)
VAIO Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ (for customers in Latin American countries or areas) © 2006 Sony Corporation/ Printed in U.S.A. 2-668-581-11(1)
User Guide
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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Setting Up Your Computer ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Mouse ...36 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the TV Function ...46 Using the Memory Stick Media ...62 Using Other Memory Cards ...66 Using the Internet...70
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Setting Up Your Computer ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Mouse ...36 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the TV Function ...46 Using the Memory Stick Media ...62 Using Other Memory Cards ...66 Using the Internet...70
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... an i.LINK Device ...79 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...83 Setting the Password ...84 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...90 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...91 Opening and Closing the Computer...92 Adding and Removing Memory...95 Installing an Add-on Card...
... an i.LINK Device ...79 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...83 Setting the Password ...84 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...86 Using the Power Saving Modes ...87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...90 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...91 Opening and Closing the Computer...92 Adding and Removing Memory...95 Installing an Add-on Card...
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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your purchase of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your purchase of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
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...and software configuration of RAID systems and the various RAID levels (or types) that can be configured with your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - To view the online Specifications: 1 ...Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for using the RAID Recovery program to configure...
...and software configuration of RAID systems and the various RAID levels (or types) that can be configured with your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - To view the online Specifications: 1 ...Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for using the RAID Recovery program to configure...
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To access this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE guide. Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. n8 N Before Use ❑ MCE guide -
To access this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE guide. Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. n8 N Before Use ❑ MCE guide -
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..., do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ ...page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 15) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 16) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Make sure to...
..., do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ ...page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 15) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 16) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Make sure to...
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D Drive 2 eject button (page 40) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*1 (page 75) F i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 port (page 79) G VAIO power indicator (page 15) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 75) I SM/xD-Picture Card slot (page 66) J CF (CompactFlash®) memory card slot ... 72) S S VIDEO In port (page 73) T Composite Video In jack (page 73) U Composite Audio In jacks (page 73) *1 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO high speed and high capacity capabilities. Front A Optical disc drive 1 (page 40) See the online Specifications...
D Drive 2 eject button (page 40) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*1 (page 75) F i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 port (page 79) G VAIO power indicator (page 15) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 75) I SM/xD-Picture Card slot (page 66) J CF (CompactFlash®) memory card slot ... 72) S S VIDEO In port (page 73) T Composite Video In jack (page 73) U Composite Audio In jacks (page 73) *1 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO high speed and high capacity capabilities. Front A Optical disc drive 1 (page 40) See the online Specifications...
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... not being used. Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the memory card is read from or written to the hard disk or optical disc... drive. Indicator VAIO power Standby Media Access Drive Functions Illuminates when the computer is off when the computer is on . Illuminates in orange only when the computer is equipped with the following indicator lights.
... not being used. Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the memory card is read from or written to the hard disk or optical disc... drive. Indicator VAIO power Standby Media Access Drive Functions Illuminates when the computer is off when the computer is on . Illuminates in orange only when the computer is equipped with the following indicator lights.
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The Turn off computer window appears. 3 Click Turn Off. 4 Respond to any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. n 30 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off . The VAIO power indicator turns off automatically.
The Turn off computer window appears. 3 Click Turn Off. 4 Respond to any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. n 30 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off . The VAIO power indicator turns off automatically.