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For disposal or recycling information, please contact your desktop to report a gas leak in the United States. ... do not expose 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 easily accessible. 4 Disposal of the leak. ...product contains mercury. For customers in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. For questions regarding your installed optical drives. See the online...
For disposal or recycling information, please contact your desktop to report a gas leak in the United States. ... do not expose 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 easily accessible. 4 Disposal of the leak. ...product contains mercury. For customers in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. For questions regarding your installed optical drives. See the online...
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...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with TV and personal video recording features) This device complies with Part 15... operation. Operation is subject to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft.
...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with TV and personal video recording features) This device complies with Part 15... operation. Operation is subject to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft.
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... by the ACTA. If this product is part of devices which the receiver is separately shown on the Web at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. A telephone plug and jack used to radio and television reception. For earlier products, the REN is connected. ❑ Consult..., as possible. Repair of this equipment causes harm 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/. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that any changes or modifications not expressly...
... by the ACTA. If this product is part of devices which the receiver is separately shown on the Web at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. A telephone plug and jack used to radio and television reception. For earlier products, the REN is connected. ❑ Consult..., as possible. Repair of this equipment causes harm 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/. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that any changes or modifications not expressly...
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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 China 2-682-440-11(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 China 2-682-440-11(1)
User Guide
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...computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click RAID guide. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO.../ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - The online Specifications describe the ...
...computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click RAID guide. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO.../ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - The online Specifications describe the ...
User Guide
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Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. To access this on-screen 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 (Selected models only) -
Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. To access this on-screen 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 (Selected models only) -
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... upper arms hang naturally at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides of your computer to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Ventilation - Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your computer - Leave at your wrists in front of you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations...
... upper arms hang naturally at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides of your computer to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Ventilation - Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your computer - Leave at your wrists in front of you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations...
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... posture - Sit in the proper position. ❑ Lighting - You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in a chair with good back support and armrests. A footrest may make you , with relaxed, upright posture - Use the display's tilting feature to your comfort and work effectiveness. You can also purchase...
... posture - Sit in the proper position. ❑ Lighting - You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in a chair with good back support and armrests. A footrest may make you , with relaxed, upright posture - Use the display's tilting feature to your comfort and work effectiveness. You can also purchase...
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... 2 eject button (page 38) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*1 (page 76) F i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 80) G VAIO power indicator (page 15) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 76) I SM/xD-Picture Card slot (page 67) J CF (CompactFlash... Started C Optical disc drive 2 (page 38) See the online Specifications for your computer's hardware configuration. Front A Optical disc drive 1 (page 38) See the online Specifications for your computer's hardware configuration. speeds. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO media with high speed and high capacity ...
... 2 eject button (page 38) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*1 (page 76) F i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 80) G VAIO power indicator (page 15) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 76) I SM/xD-Picture Card slot (page 67) J CF (CompactFlash... Started C Optical disc drive 2 (page 38) See the online Specifications for your computer's hardware configuration. Front A Optical disc drive 1 (page 38) See the online Specifications for your computer's hardware configuration. speeds. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO media with high speed and high capacity ...
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...) N Line In jack O FRONT jack P REAR jack Q WOOFER/CENTER jack R Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 76) S Keyboard port T Mouse port *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- Back A Modem port (page 22) B AC In port (page 25) C S/PDIF OPTICAL OUT port Connect digital equipment such as an AV amplifier...
...) N Line In jack O FRONT jack P REAR jack Q WOOFER/CENTER jack R Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 76) S Keyboard port T Mouse port *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- Back A Modem port (page 22) B AC In port (page 25) C S/PDIF OPTICAL OUT port Connect digital equipment such as an AV amplifier...
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... function is supplied with applications that support it). This will help you save battery power. A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is... available only with your computer. C Right button Press the right button once to drop the item. Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse...
... function is supplied with applications that support it). This will help you save battery power. A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is... available only with your computer. C Right button Press the right button once to drop the item. Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse...
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Optical disc drive DVD-ROM CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD±RW (Supporting DVD+R DL) DVD±RW/+R DL/RAM DVD±RW (Supporting DVD±R DL) DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Plays CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, most DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL (Double ... optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table...
Optical disc drive DVD-ROM CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD±RW (Supporting DVD+R DL) DVD±RW/+R DL/RAM DVD±RW (Supporting DVD±R DL) DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Plays CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, most DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL (Double ... optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table...
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... the region of AACS protected media may not support movie playback on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Supports writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is not possible. VAIO computers may require an HDCP compliant output and...
... the region of AACS protected media may not support movie playback on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Supports writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is not possible. VAIO computers may require an HDCP compliant output and...
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Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc ! A new window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy ... 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 Devices with Removable Storage. To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the...DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (page 39)to find the type of your system's hardware configuration. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the...
Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc ! A new window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy ... 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 Devices with Removable Storage. To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the...DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (page 39)to find the type of your system's hardware configuration. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the...
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See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs, ... to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to start the desired DVD software to play the DVD. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the...
See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs, ... to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to start the desired DVD software to play the DVD. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the...
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.... See the online Specifications for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE guide. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well... Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. This section describes how to enhance your computer's hardware configuration.
.... See the online Specifications for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE guide. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well... Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. This section describes how to enhance your computer's hardware configuration.
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...B MY TV button Press to pause media playback. REW button Press to move media backward at three speeds. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your music playlists. REPLAY button Press to move media backward, for using Media Center features, including TV channel ...selection. C STOP button Press to begin media playback. FWD button Press to your computer supports the TV function, then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. RECORD button...
...B MY TV button Press to pause media playback. REW button Press to move media backward at three speeds. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your music playlists. REPLAY button Press to move media backward, for using Media Center features, including TV channel ...selection. C STOP button Press to begin media playback. FWD button Press to your computer supports the TV function, then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. RECORD button...
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... as of January 2006. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with an erasure prevention switch to set or release write-protection. For the latest information on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/ VAIO/ for customers in USA...
... as of January 2006. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with an erasure prevention switch to set or release write-protection. For the latest information on Memory Stick media, visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/ VAIO/ for customers in USA...
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... the slot if you insert it smoothly. To view the contents 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 standard- See the help file...on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. and duosize media. Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer. ✍ The computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick combo slot ...
... the slot if you insert it smoothly. To view the contents 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 standard- See the help file...on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For more than one Memory Stick media into the slot. and duosize media. Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer. ✍ The computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick combo slot ...
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...memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the wrong slot and can cause damage to insert a different memory card or memory card adapter into the appropriate memory card slot. Your computer has been tested and...card into a different memory card slot. Do not attempt to your computer. Do not force the memory card in or out of compatibility. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use Memory Cards The memory card slots on your computer support the following memory cards: ❑ CF (CompactFlash) memory card ...
...memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the wrong slot and can cause damage to insert a different memory card or memory card adapter into the appropriate memory card slot. Your computer has been tested and...card into a different memory card slot. Do not attempt to your computer. Do not force the memory card in or out of compatibility. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use Memory Cards The memory card slots on your computer support the following memory cards: ❑ CF (CompactFlash) memory card ...