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 • • ...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...
2006 VAIO Accessories Guide
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...out and DC in. ++ + Microsoft® Windows® XP compatible Exclude DVD RW drive models Exclude Bluetooth® integrated models Only available on Bluetooth® integrated models All Prices are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are suggested retail prices. 1... S370, S380 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 • • ...
...out and DC in. ++ + Microsoft® Windows® XP compatible Exclude DVD RW drive models Exclude Bluetooth® integrated models Only available on Bluetooth® integrated models All Prices are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are suggested retail prices. 1... S370, S380 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 • • ...
Safety Information
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... other office equipment. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined 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 ...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. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). 3 Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows...
... other office equipment. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined 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 ...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. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). 3 Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows...
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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... front of the chair so your feet are flat on the display. A footrest may make you , with the top of the display - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the floor. avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward. ❑ Viewing angle of the screen at...
... front of the chair so your feet are flat on the display. A footrest may make you , with the top of the display - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the floor. avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward. ❑ Viewing angle of the screen at...
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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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...or to perform basic math calculations. Using the Wireless Keyboard A Function keys Perform certain tasks. E Windows keys Display the Start menu. G Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen. F Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. C Volume control buttons ... software applications. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer. D Standby button Provides for the lower level of power consumption.
...or to perform basic math calculations. Using the Wireless Keyboard A Function keys Perform certain tasks. E Windows keys Display the Start menu. G Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen. F Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. C Volume control buttons ... software applications. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer. D Standby button Provides for the lower level of power consumption.
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The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Change the settings. Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. n 37 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. 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. Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. n 37 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. If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
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n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to start the desired CD software, such as the SonicStage software.
n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to start the desired CD software, such as the SonicStage software.
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...the CD Writing Tasks box, click Write these files 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, right-click the file(s) or...drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (page 39)to find the type of your system's hardware configuration. A new window appears 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.
...the CD Writing Tasks box, click Write these files 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, right-click the file(s) or...drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (page 39)to find the type of your system's hardware configuration. A new window appears 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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... MCE guide for your TV, set up your computer's hardware configuration. Media Center provides you with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system 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...
... MCE guide for your TV, set up your computer's hardware configuration. Media Center provides you with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system 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...
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n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. E VOL buttons Press to the previous window. J STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to view videos from your area. L MY VIDEOS button Press to reduce power consumption. F RECORDED TV button Press to view additional options...
n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. E VOL buttons Press to the previous window. J STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to view videos from your area. L MY VIDEOS button Press to reduce power consumption. F RECORDED TV button Press to view additional options...
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... memory card slots. To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Flip the upper front panel down, using your My Computer window as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the front of the computer. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot is automatically detected by your system...
... memory card slots. To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Flip the upper front panel down, using your My Computer window as a local drive, under the appropriate letter (depending on the front of the computer. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot is automatically detected by your system...
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... one Memory Stick media into the slot. 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- Be sure to view the...software for details. To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer. ✍ The computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick combo slot that is compatible with the arrow ...
... one Memory Stick media into the slot. 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- Be sure to view the...software for details. To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer. ✍ The computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick combo slot that is compatible with the arrow ...
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... set up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click New Connection Wizard. If the Location Information window appears, follow the on-screen instructions. 3 If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to the Internet, and click Next. 4 Follow...2 Click Next. Once you need to connect your telephone cable connection, you're ready to connect to the Internet. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you have set up a dial-up your...
... set up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click New Connection Wizard. If the Location Information window appears, follow the on-screen instructions. 3 If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to the Internet, and click Next. 4 Follow...2 Click Next. Once you need to connect your telephone cable connection, you're ready to connect to the Internet. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you have set up a dial-up your...
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...OK. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 5 Make sure the floppy disk drive is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6 Click Close to close... the Safely Remove Hardware window. 7 Disconnect the floppy disk drive 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 on the taskbar. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is off . To disconnect...
...OK. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 5 Make sure the floppy disk drive is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6 Click Close to close... the Safely Remove Hardware window. 7 Disconnect the floppy disk drive 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 on the taskbar. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is off . To disconnect...
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To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into the USB port and the other end to your printer. n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) into an AC outlet (1). 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents.
To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into the USB port and the other end to your printer. n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) into an AC outlet (1). 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents.
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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. To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start, point to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior. The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. n 88 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. To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start, point to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior. The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings. 3 Once finished, click OK. n 88 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.
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... disconnect the system from its power source and from ESD. If such a station is not detected by the computer or Windows becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of memory modules may cause damage to your system. Improper installation of your...are ready to change the module. Notes on your computer's hardware configuration. n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you open the memory module package until you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in this...
... disconnect the system from its power source and from ESD. If such a station is not detected by the computer or Windows becomes unstable, contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of memory modules may cause damage to your system. Improper installation of your...are ready to change the module. Notes on your computer's hardware configuration. n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you open the memory module package until you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in this...
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n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory. You can view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Central. 3 Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window. 4 Double-click the System Information folder. 5 Double-click the System Information icon. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer.
n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory. You can view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Central. 3 Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window. 4 Double-click the System Information folder. 5 Double-click the System Information icon. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer.