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... FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Use of such software is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Software specifications are located on the back panel of license agreements enclosed with this product. USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END ... DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Some of the computer, and may not be transported or used outside the United States. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are ...
... FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Use of such software is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Software specifications are located on the back panel of license agreements enclosed with this product. USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END ... DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Some of the computer, and may not be transported or used outside the United States. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are ...
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... or registered trademarks of Sony. registered trademark of IBM Corporation. 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 ...Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of products with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). 3 The program backs the development and dissemination of... guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that promotes...
... or registered trademarks of Sony. registered trademark of IBM Corporation. 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 ...Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of products with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). 3 The program backs the development and dissemination of... guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that promotes...
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...://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may be easily accessible. 4 For disposal or recycling information, please contact your desktop to report a gas leak in the vicinity of this product may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. For customers in wet locations unless the jack is specifically...
...://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may be easily accessible. 4 For disposal or recycling information, please contact your desktop to report a gas leak in the vicinity of this product may vary, depending on your installed optical drives. For customers in wet locations unless the jack is specifically...
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... the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Additional procedures are also provided for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery 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...
... the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Additional procedures are also provided for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery 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...
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See the online Specifications for your computer's specific hardware configuration. n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the model you purchased. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown below, depending on the following pages. ! The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section.
See the online Specifications for your computer's specific hardware configuration. n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the model you purchased. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown below, depending on the following pages. ! The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section.
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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 capabilities. *3 On selected models only. 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...
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 capabilities. *3 On selected models only. 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...
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... display is not compliant with all of the hardware features described in this section. If your computer's specific hardware configuration. To connect a display 1 If you purchased. Connecting a Display (Monitor) A display may be equipped with the HDCP specification. 2 If you want to the DVI-D port. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may...
... display is not compliant with all of the hardware features described in this section. If your computer's specific hardware configuration. To connect a display 1 If you purchased. Connecting a Display (Monitor) A display may be equipped with the HDCP specification. 2 If you want to the DVI-D port. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may...
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Your computer is compliant with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) specification and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protected, highquality contents on such models. n 18 N ...Getting Started ! This enables you will not be able to play and view a wide variety of copyright protection. If your computer to play or...
Your computer is compliant with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) specification and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protected, highquality contents on such models. n 18 N ...Getting Started ! This enables you will not be able to play and view a wide variety of copyright protection. If your computer to play or...
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Connect 10BASE-T, 100BASE- Using incorrect cables or a phone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the network (Ethernet) port. n 24 N Getting Started ! TX, or 1000BASE-T cables to a network, see your computer's network (Ethernet) port specification. Your computer has a protective sticker covering the network (Ethernet) port located on your network administrator. For help on connecting to the network (Ethernet) port, depending on the back of the computer.
Connect 10BASE-T, 100BASE- Using incorrect cables or a phone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the network (Ethernet) port. n 24 N Getting Started ! TX, or 1000BASE-T cables to a network, see your computer's network (Ethernet) port specification. Your computer has a protective sticker covering the network (Ethernet) port located on your network administrator. For help on connecting to the network (Ethernet) port, depending on the back of the computer.
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... key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. B Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. D Standby button Provides for the lower level of power consumption. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with each function key varies among software applications. G Directional arrow ...math calculations. C Volume control buttons Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. E Windows keys Display the Start menu.
... key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. B Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. D Standby button Provides for the lower level of power consumption. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with each function key varies among software applications. G Directional arrow ...math calculations. C Volume control buttons Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. E Windows keys Display the Start menu.
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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 the middle of the tray with one or two optical disc drives. Doing so may be equipped with the...tray by pushing it in gently. ! The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). See the online Specifications for your computer's hardware configuration. 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...
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 the middle of the tray with one or two optical disc drives. Doing so may be equipped with the...tray by pushing it in gently. ! The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). See the online Specifications for your computer's hardware configuration. 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...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Optical disc drive DVD-ROM CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD±RW (Supporting DVD+R DL) DVD±RW/+R ...-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM 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 your optical disc drive supports.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Optical disc drive DVD-ROM CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD±RW (Supporting DVD+R DL) DVD±RW/+R ...-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM 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 your optical disc drive supports.
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A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that are not compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard. ! This product is a...side with discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Optical disc drive Plays Blu-ray CD, CD-R, CD-RW, ...
A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that are not compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard. ! This product is a...side with discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Optical disc drive Plays Blu-ray CD, CD-R, CD-RW, ...
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... to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc ! n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs, DVDs, and Blu... 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 Devices with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to...
... to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc ! n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs, DVDs, and Blu... 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 Devices with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to...
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See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. 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 the ... DVD software 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 you want to use . For instructions on how to use the...
See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. 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 the ... DVD software 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 you want to use . For instructions on how to use the...
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...and other equipment. 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 as music recording and playback. See the online Specifications for more information on -screen guide 1 Click... Start, point to enhance your TV, set up your computing experience. Media Center provides you with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating...
...and other equipment. 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 as music recording and playback. See the online Specifications for more information on -screen guide 1 Click... Start, point to enhance your TV, set up your computing experience. Media Center provides you with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating...
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... additional options that are available for your video collection. 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 the previous window. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to backspace and delete entered text. G GUIDE button...
... additional options that are available for your video collection. 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 the previous window. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to backspace and delete entered text. G GUIDE button...
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...Schemes. Using Normal Mode This is in use. 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. To save power while not working, you ...to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain amount of the computer when it is the normal state of time, click Start and Control Panel. To set the timer for the computer to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate.
...Schemes. Using Normal Mode This is in use. 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. To save power while not working, you ...to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain amount of the computer when it is the normal state of time, click Start and Control Panel. To set the timer for the computer to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate.
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...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 connectors on the memory module. n 92 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer... and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid the ...
...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 connectors on the memory module. n 92 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer... and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To avoid the ...
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... hard disk drives. The identified drives, including those for more information on how to correct the drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site. * Drive mapping refers to the assignment of Independent Disks (RAID) technology. For more information. Replacing... the original hard disk drive. See the online Specifications for details about the installed hard disk drive. n 108 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing the Hard Disk Drive Your computer may be changed. The installation information provided in the computer. ✍ Certain models may already have purchased ...
... hard disk drives. The identified drives, including those for more information on how to correct the drive mapping, visit the Sony online support Web site. * Drive mapping refers to the assignment of Independent Disks (RAID) technology. For more information. Replacing... the original hard disk drive. See the online Specifications for details about the installed hard disk drive. n 108 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing the Hard Disk Drive Your computer may be changed. The installation information provided in the computer. ✍ Certain models may already have purchased ...