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... described herein is governed by the terms of license agreements enclosed with this product. Use of such software is prohibited. Software specifications are located on the back panel of your Sony Service Center. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to online service providers may include features such as... information contained herein at any machine-readable form without notice and may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Financial services may require an additional charge.
... described herein is governed by the terms of license agreements enclosed with this product. Use of such software is prohibited. Software specifications are located on the back panel of your Sony Service Center. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to online service providers may include features such as... information contained herein at any machine-readable form without notice and may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Financial services may require an additional charge.
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...specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). 3 The Wireless LAN functionality, which is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony...registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. 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 ...
...specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). 3 The Wireless LAN functionality, which is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony...registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. 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 ...
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...10065; Do not use the modem or a telephone to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your desktop to report a gas leak in the vicinity of this product may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. For customers in the .... ❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may be easily accessible. 4
...10065; Do not use the modem or a telephone to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your desktop to report a gas leak in the vicinity of this product may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. For customers in the .... ❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may be easily accessible. 4
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.... To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to configure the hard disk drives, change your VAIO computer. Provides an overview of your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your computer. Additional procedures are also ...provided for using the RAID Recovery program to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/...
.... To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to configure the hard disk drives, change your VAIO computer. Provides an overview of your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your computer. Additional procedures are also ...provided for using the RAID Recovery program to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/...
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...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...page 74) *1 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *3 On selected models only. Front A Optical disc drive 1 (page 38) See the online Specifications for your computer's hardware configuration. B Drive 1 eject button (page 38) n...
...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...page 74) *1 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *3 On selected models only. Front A Optical disc drive 1 (page 38) See the online Specifications for your computer's hardware configuration. B Drive 1 eject button (page 38) n...
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... task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. For details on and off. G Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen. F Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer. C Volume control buttons Increases (+) or decreases (-) the...
... task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. For details on and off. G Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen. F Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer. C Volume control buttons Increases (+) or decreases (-) the...
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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may cause the computer to malfunction. Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. ! See the online Specifications for your computer's hardware configuration. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with ...place. 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) on the top or bottom optical disc drive, depending on your computer's specific hardware configuration.
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may cause the computer to malfunction. Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. ! See the online Specifications for your computer's hardware configuration. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with ...place. 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) on the top or bottom optical disc drive, depending on your computer's specific hardware configuration.
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...), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to - 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...
...), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to - 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...
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... for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in relation to DVD drives). Records to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Optical disc drive Plays Blu-ray CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, most DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL...
... for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in relation to DVD drives). Records to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Optical disc drive Plays Blu-ray CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, most DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL...
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Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc ! To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window appears, click ...(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 Devices with Removable Storage. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media.
Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc ! To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window appears, click ...(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 Devices with Removable Storage. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media.
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...software, see the help file on your DVD software. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. To copy files 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...39) to find the type of your DVD software. 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 optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to start the DVD ...
...software, see the help file on your DVD software. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. To copy files 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...39) to find the type of your DVD software. 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 optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to start the DVD ...
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...-screen MCE guide for 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. To access this on Media Center features. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner... TV, set-top box, and other equipment. Media Center provides you with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to set up your computing experience.
...-screen MCE guide for 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. To access this on Media Center features. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner... TV, set-top box, and other equipment. Media Center provides you with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to set up your computing experience.
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...for your video collection. n 58 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 Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK... to activate the channel selection.) I CLEAR button Press to reduce power consumption. J STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to backspace and delete entered text....
...for your video collection. n 58 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 Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK... to activate the channel selection.) I CLEAR button Press to reduce power consumption. J STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to backspace and delete entered text....
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... is the normal state of time, click Start and Control Panel. n 89 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the computer screen or the hard disk. Using Normal Mode This is in use. Click Performance...
... is the normal state of time, click Start and Control Panel. n 89 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the computer screen or the hard disk. Using Normal Mode This is in use. Click Performance...
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... contact your model, see the online Specifications. For the type of module and amount of your guarantee due to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the...; Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 108) ❑ Installing the IDE Device (page 117) For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 92 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
... contact your model, see the online Specifications. For the type of module and amount of your guarantee due to install a new memory module. ❑ You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You do not touch the...; Installing the Hard Disk Drive (page 108) ❑ Installing the IDE Device (page 117) For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 92 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology.
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...on how to correct the drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site. * Drive mapping refers to a specific drive, such as Drive C or Drive D which identifies the original hard disk drive. For more information. Visit the Sony online support Web site for details about the installed ...section may not apply if you may need to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. n 108 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing the Hard Disk Drive Your computer may be changed. Review the manufacturer's information provided with open internal bays to correct the drive mapping, and/or create...
...on how to correct the drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site. * Drive mapping refers to a specific drive, such as Drive C or Drive D which identifies the original hard disk drive. For more information. Visit the Sony online support Web site for details about the installed ...section may not apply if you may need to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. n 108 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing the Hard Disk Drive Your computer may be changed. Review the manufacturer's information provided with open internal bays to correct the drive mapping, and/or create...
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...your installation of the device may cause damage to remove foreign objects, if any foreign objects, for compatibility with the VAIO computer. ❑ Installation of the computer. Sony Corporation assumes no liability for such repair. Notes on the internal boards of the IDE device must be carried out ... sure to hold 5-inch IDE devices. Ask the dealer or manufacturer of your own risk. See the online Specifications for details about installing the IDE device, visit the Sony online support Web site. ❑ Keep any , and replace the covers and panels before you have any questions...
...your installation of the device may cause damage to remove foreign objects, if any foreign objects, for compatibility with the VAIO computer. ❑ Installation of the computer. Sony Corporation assumes no liability for such repair. Notes on the internal boards of the IDE device must be carried out ... sure to hold 5-inch IDE devices. Ask the dealer or manufacturer of your own risk. See the online Specifications for details about installing the IDE device, visit the Sony online support Web site. ❑ Keep any , and replace the covers and panels before you have any questions...
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... files from the help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. For operating system support, you can visit 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 the sequence...
... files from the help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. For operating system support, you can visit 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 the sequence...
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... Program Support Information (page 165). VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 165). VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 165). VAIO® Central Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing...
... Program Support Information (page 165). VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 165). VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 165). VAIO® Central Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing...
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You can set up one or more VAIO computers as VAIO Documentation, product specifications, serial number, model name, service tag information, survey, registration, etc. VAIO® Security Center Sony Electronics Inc. Sony cares about the software, see Program Support Information (page 165). VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to common support needs, such as "media servers...
You can set up one or more VAIO computers as VAIO Documentation, product specifications, serial number, model name, service tag information, survey, registration, etc. VAIO® Security Center Sony Electronics Inc. Sony cares about the software, see Program Support Information (page 165). VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to common support needs, such as "media servers...