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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 • • ...DVD collection • PC-enabled control for 200 audio CDs and/or movie DVDs • Operated through Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Automatic download of title, jacket cover and other information (Internet connection required...
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 • • ...DVD collection • PC-enabled control for 200 audio CDs and/or movie DVDs • Operated through Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Automatic download of title, jacket cover and other information (Internet connection required...
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...out , RCA video out, VGA out, Ethernet, multi-function bay and DC in . Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and... 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.... 3 USB 2.0, RJ-45 Ethernet, Printer, VGA out and DC in . ++ + Microsoft® Windows® XP compatible Exclude DVD RW drive models Exclude Bluetooth® integrated models Only available on Bluetooth®...
...out , RCA video out, VGA out, Ethernet, multi-function bay and DC in . Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and... 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.... 3 USB 2.0, RJ-45 Ethernet, Printer, VGA out and DC in . ++ + Microsoft® Windows® XP compatible Exclude DVD RW drive models Exclude Bluetooth® integrated models Only available on Bluetooth®...
VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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... DVD-ROM: 8X, CD-ROM: 24X Max. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 T TX S SZ...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...20" x 9.5" Model Exterior size AMB5 16" x 13.2" x 7" AMB6 14.5" x 20" x 7.5" AMB7 13.1" x 16.5" x 5.5" Microsoft® Windows® XP compatible Exclude DVD RW drive models + Exclude Bluetooth® integrated models ++ Only available on Bluetooth® integrated models All prices are suggested retail...
... DVD-ROM: 8X, CD-ROM: 24X Max. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 T TX S SZ...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...20" x 9.5" Model Exterior size AMB5 16" x 13.2" x 7" AMB6 14.5" x 20" x 7.5" AMB7 13.1" x 16.5" x 5.5" Microsoft® Windows® XP compatible Exclude DVD RW drive models + Exclude Bluetooth® integrated models ++ Only available on Bluetooth® integrated models All prices are suggested retail...
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...out , RCA video out, VGA out, Ethernet, multi function bay and DC in . Microsoft and Windows are not universally compatible. 3 Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies. 4 i.LINK is prohibited. VGP...VGP-PFS10V: 4 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA out, TV and S-Video ports. Sony, VAIO, Click to hard drive capacity. Printed in . Also includes swappable multi-function ...• • • • VGP-AC16V8 BPS3/BPS3A DESKTOPS VGC-RB Series • • • VGC-RC Series • • • VGC-VA Series • • • Battery Charger A/V DOCK...
...out , RCA video out, VGA out, Ethernet, multi function bay and DC in . Microsoft and Windows are not universally compatible. 3 Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies. 4 i.LINK is prohibited. VGP...VGP-PFS10V: 4 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA out, TV and S-Video ports. Sony, VAIO, Click to hard drive capacity. Printed in . Also includes swappable multi-function ...• • • • VGP-AC16V8 BPS3/BPS3A DESKTOPS VGC-RB Series • • • VGC-RC Series • • • VGC-VA Series • • • Battery Charger A/V DOCK...
Safety Information
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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. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The Wireless LAN ...uniform among participating nations. It is a registered trademark of computers and other trademarks are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®...
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. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The Wireless LAN ...uniform among participating nations. It is a registered trademark of computers and other trademarks are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®...
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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. n8 N Before Use ❑ MCE guide - Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system.
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. n8 N Before Use ❑ MCE guide - Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system.
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Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the ...
Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the ...
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The VAIO power indicator turns off any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to shut down your computer properly, as described below. 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 turn off automatically. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off .
The VAIO power indicator turns off any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to shut down your computer properly, as described below. 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 turn off automatically. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off .
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The task associated with your computer. C Volume control buttons Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. E Windows keys Display the Start menu. B Muting button Turns the volume on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 87). For details ...on and off. H Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard...
The task associated with your computer. C Volume control buttons Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. E Windows keys Display the Start menu. B Muting button Turns the volume on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 87). For details ...on and off. H Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard...
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If the wireless mouse is not being used for the mouse by clicking (wireless mouse icon) on the taskbar. Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Change the settings. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery power level for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced.
If the wireless mouse is not being used for the mouse by clicking (wireless mouse icon) on the taskbar. Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Change the settings. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery power level for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced.
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... "all open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play the disc on what type of player you can...speakers. If the region code of the world. If the Audio CD window appears, click to select an option. If you have audio devices connected, this DVD in which region and on this player. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc, then click Start, point...
... "all open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play the disc on what type of player you can...speakers. If the region code of the world. If the Audio CD window appears, click to select an option. If you have audio devices connected, this DVD in which region and on this player. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc, then click Start, point...
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... copy, right-click the file(s) or folder(s), point to Send To, and then click the optical disc drive* name. 4 Close the window. 5 Click Start and then My Computer. 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD. 7 In the CD Writing Tasks box, click...type of your system's hardware configuration. To copy files to a disc ! Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media.
... copy, right-click the file(s) or folder(s), point to Send To, and then click the optical disc drive* name. 4 Close the window. 5 Click Start and then My Computer. 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD. 7 In the CD Writing Tasks box, click...type of your system's hardware configuration. To copy files to a disc ! Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media.
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...describes how to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE guide. To access the online MCE guide 1 Click Start, point to set up your computing experience. Media Center provides you with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to... enhance your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer has a TV tuner board installed...
...describes how to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE guide. To access the online MCE guide 1 Click Start, point to set up your computing experience. Media Center provides you with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to... enhance your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer has a TV tuner board installed...
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n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). F RECORDED TV button Press to the previous window. H Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) I CLEAR button Use to reduce ...
n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). F RECORDED TV button Press to the previous window. H Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press Enter or OK to activate the channel selection.) I CLEAR button Use to reduce ...
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...a protective cover on the configuration of the computer). n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot is automatically detected by your My Computer window as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the front of the computer. You need to open the cover before accessing...your fingertip. 2 Locate the Memory Stick media slot. 3 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing toward the front of the computer and insert it into the Memory Stick media slot in the direction of the arrow. 4 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the ...
...a protective cover on the configuration of the computer). n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot is automatically detected by your My Computer window as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the front of the computer. You need to open the cover before accessing...your fingertip. 2 Locate the Memory Stick media slot. 3 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing toward the front of the computer and insert it into the Memory Stick media slot in the direction of the arrow. 4 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the ...
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.... Do not insert more information on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details. To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if it into... the Memory Stick media slot. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To view the contents of data files saved in the correct direction as you insert it does not... of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with both ...
.... Do not insert more information on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details. To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if it into... the Memory Stick media slot. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To view the contents of data files saved in the correct direction as you insert it does not... of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with both ...
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... appears. 2 Click Next. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you 're ready to connect to the Internet. Once you set up a dial-up your telephone cable, you need to connect your computer to a telephone line via a telephone cable... instructions. 3 If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click New Connection Wizard. If the Location Information window appears, follow the on -screen instructions.
... appears. 2 Click Next. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you 're ready to connect to the Internet. Once you set up a dial-up your telephone cable, you need to connect your computer to a telephone line via a telephone cable... instructions. 3 If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click New Connection Wizard. If the Location Information window appears, follow the on -screen instructions.
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... a USB floppy disk drive You can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6 Click Close to close the... Safely Remove Hardware window. 7 Remove the floppy disk drive from the computer. If the computer is off . A message appears stating it is on the taskbar...
... a USB floppy disk drive You can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6 Click Close to close the... Safely Remove Hardware window. 7 Remove the floppy disk drive from the computer. If the computer is off . A message appears stating it is on the taskbar...
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To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet (1). 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your version of a USB printer cable (2) into the USB port and the other end to print documents.
To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet (1). 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your version of a USB printer cable (2) into the USB port and the other end to print documents.
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n 86 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central The VAIO Central utility allows you open VAIO Central as a limited user. The setting of the desired item has been changed. ✍ Some of the control items will not be visible if you to All Programs, and click VAIO Central. The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start, point to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior.
n 86 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central The VAIO Central utility allows you open VAIO Central as a limited user. The setting of the desired item has been changed. ✍ Some of the control items will not be visible if you to All Programs, and click VAIO Central. The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start, point to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior.