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...
2006 VAIO Accessories Guide
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...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 ...and DC in . All products with an i.LINK connector may vary. 2 DVD media/formats are registered trademarks of Sony used only to hard drive capacity. All rights reserved. Printed in . cation Camera VGP-UVC100 Standard Capacity Battery VGP... multi-function bay, battery charger and PC lock. Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are trademarks of...
...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 ...and DC in . All products with an i.LINK connector may vary. 2 DVD media/formats are registered trademarks of Sony used only to hard drive capacity. All rights reserved. Printed in . cation Camera VGP-UVC100 Standard Capacity Battery VGP... multi-function bay, battery charger and PC lock. Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are trademarks of...
Safety Information
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... prohibited. Software specifications are located on the back panel of the computer, and may be transported or used outside the United States. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. Model Number:... Serial Number: Notice © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE ...
... prohibited. Software specifications are located on the back panel of the computer, and may be transported or used outside the United States. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. Model Number:... Serial Number: Notice © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE ...
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...voluntarily. PS/2 is a U.S. The program backs the development and dissemination of Sony. 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 ... is an international program 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 that effectively reduce energy consumption. Microsoft, Windows...
...voluntarily. PS/2 is a U.S. The program backs the development and dissemination of Sony. 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 ... is an international program 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 that effectively reduce energy consumption. Microsoft, Windows...
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... of this product may vary, depending on your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Keyboard Properties: VGP-WKB2 Carrier frequency Output power 27.095 - 27.145MHz Less than 1,800 nW ...desktop to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during an electrical storm. ❑ Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. Safety Information and Caution Your computer...
... of this product may vary, depending on your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Keyboard Properties: VGP-WKB2 Carrier frequency Output power 27.095 - 27.145MHz Less than 1,800 nW ...desktop to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during an electrical storm. ❑ Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. Safety Information and Caution Your computer...
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... with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Declaration of the FCC rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: 858-942-2230 This phone...
... with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Declaration of the FCC rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: 858-942-2230 This phone...
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...commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for repair or warranty information, please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. A telephone plug and jack used to radio and television reception. If trouble is a ...label that temporary discontinuance of this equipment should not exceed five (5.0). Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers...
...commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for repair or warranty information, please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. A telephone plug and jack used to radio and television reception. If trouble is a ...label that temporary discontinuance of this equipment should not exceed five (5.0). Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers...
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...or long distance transmission charges.) In order to send any other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of selected VAIO® computers. Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Conexant modem RD02-D110 This supplier's declaration of conformity applies to the internal modem unit of the sending ...transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time 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
...or long distance transmission charges.) In order to send any other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of selected VAIO® computers. Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Conexant modem RD02-D110 This supplier's declaration of conformity applies to the internal modem unit of the sending ...transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time 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
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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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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 ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Mouse ...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the TV Function ...47 Using the Memory Stick Media ...63 Using Other Memory Cards ...67 Using the Internet...71
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 ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Mouse ...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the TV Function ...47 Using the Memory Stick Media ...63 Using Other Memory Cards ...67 Using the Internet...71
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... an i.LINK Device ...80 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...84 Setting the Password ...85 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...88 Using the Power Saving Modes ...89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...92 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...93 Opening and Closing the Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...97 Installing an Add-on Card...
... an i.LINK Device ...80 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...84 Setting the Password ...85 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...88 Using the Power Saving Modes ...89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...92 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...93 Opening and Closing the Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...97 Installing an Add-on Card...
User Guide
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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...customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Provides information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. Provides an overview of your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ...program to configure the hard disk drives, change your computer. To access this manual) - Contains features of your computer's RAID array, or to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ RAID guide - Additional ...
...customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Provides information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. Provides an overview of your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ...program to configure the hard disk drives, change your computer. To access this manual) - Contains features of your computer's RAID array, or to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ RAID guide - Additional ...
User Guide
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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. Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. n8 N Before Use ❑ MCE guide (Selected models only) -
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. Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. n8 N Before Use ❑ MCE guide (Selected models only) -
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Make sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the ...first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your computer for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner,...
Make sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the ...first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your computer for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner,...
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.... *3 On selected models only. B Drive 1 eject button (page 38) n 13 N Getting Started C Optical disc drive 2 (page 38) See the online Specifications for your computer's hardware configuration. D Drive 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®) memory card slot...
.... *3 On selected models only. B Drive 1 eject button (page 38) n 13 N Getting Started C Optical disc drive 2 (page 38) See the online Specifications for your computer's hardware configuration. D Drive 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®) memory card slot...
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...Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is not being used. Indicator VAIO power Standby Media Access Drive Functions Illuminates when the computer is on . Illuminates when data is off when... the computer is read from or written to a memory card. (Do...
...Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is not being used. Indicator VAIO power Standby Media Access Drive Functions Illuminates when the computer is on . Illuminates when data is off when... the computer is read from or written to a memory card. (Do...
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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 the computer. 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 3 Click Turn Off. 4 Respond to any peripherals connected to turn off . The VAIO power indicator turns off automatically. n 28 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 the computer. 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 3 Click Turn Off. 4 Respond to any peripherals connected to turn off . The VAIO power indicator turns off automatically. n 28 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below.
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 38) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 63) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 67) ❑ Using the Internet (page 71) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 38) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 63) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 67) ❑ Using the Internet (page 71) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...menu. H Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. G Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key varies among ...software applications. C Volume control buttons Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. Using the Wireless Keyboard A Function keys Perform certain tasks. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your...
...menu. H Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. G Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key varies among ...software applications. C Volume control buttons Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. Using the Wireless Keyboard A Function keys Perform certain tasks. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your...