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... Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony online support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then...
... Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony online support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then...
VAIO User Guide
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Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking Your Computer Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking Your Computer Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
VAIO User Guide
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...the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - The VGC-517G model is supplied with two (2) "AA" alkaline batteries for the wireless mouse, and four (4) "AA" manganese batteries for the remote control. Com puter and supplied accessories *The VGC-V520G ...Recovery CDs. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with ...
...the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - The VGC-517G model is supplied with two (2) "AA" alkaline batteries for the wireless mouse, and four (4) "AA" manganese batteries for the remote control. Com puter and supplied accessories *The VGC-V520G ...Recovery CDs. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with ...
VAIO User Guide
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... your CDs. Back up your model's specifications sheet. SonicStage Mastering Studio software - You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on your CDs. Use JPEG, BMP, of your computer, visit VAIO Life. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. For more information about...
... your CDs. Back up your model's specifications sheet. SonicStage Mastering Studio software - You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on your CDs. Use JPEG, BMP, of your computer, visit VAIO Life. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. For more information about...
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... menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with six (6) "AA" alkaline batteries for the wireless keyboard and mouse, and two (2) "AA" manganese batteries for the wireless keyboard and remote control. Com puter and supplied accessories *The VGC-V520G model is supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support...
... menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with six (6) "AA" alkaline batteries for the wireless keyboard and mouse, and two (2) "AA" manganese batteries for the wireless keyboard and remote control. Com puter and supplied accessories *The VGC-V520G model is supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support...
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... DVDs. Drag-and-drop to recover your computer, visit VAIO Life. Page 6 1. Go to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. Other A software library containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. Click Start...using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or...
... DVDs. Drag-and-drop to recover your computer, visit VAIO Life. Page 6 1. Go to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. Other A software library containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. Click Start...using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or...
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... information on the accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of your VAIO computer. Com puter and supplied accessories *The VGC-V520G model is supplied with six (6) "AA...
... information on the accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of your VAIO computer. Com puter and supplied accessories *The VGC-V520G model is supplied with six (6) "AA...
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...optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with : Sonic RecordNow!® software - Other A software library containing the Microsoft® software ...and Sony® end-user license agreements. Go to locate your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that enables you to the...
...optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with : Sonic RecordNow!® software - Other A software library containing the Microsoft® software ...and Sony® end-user license agreements. Go to locate your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that enables you to the...
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Front panel 1 Infrared receiver1 Enables communication with a s ingle infrared rec eiver. Handling the computer Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. T he loc ation of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 6 ...indicator Lights when the power is in Stand by mode. 5 Stereo speakers (built-in speakers and indicator lights. Handle the computer carefully when adjusting the monitor's viewPaingge 11 About the Front Panel The front panel of this feature may vary, depending on or...
Front panel 1 Infrared receiver1 Enables communication with a s ingle infrared rec eiver. Handling the computer Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. T he loc ation of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 6 ...indicator Lights when the power is in Stand by mode. 5 Stereo speakers (built-in speakers and indicator lights. Handle the computer carefully when adjusting the monitor's viewPaingge 11 About the Front Panel The front panel of this feature may vary, depending on or...
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... 4 Power indicator Lights when the power is on or when the computer is in Stand by mode. 5 Stereo speakers (built-in speakers and indicator lights. T he loc ation of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software... or lower volume. 1 Y our c omputer is equipped with a s ingle infrared rec eiver. Handling the computer Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. Handle the computer carefully when adjusting the monitor's viewPaingge 13 Front panel 1 Infrared receiver1 Enables communication with the remote control, to ...
... 4 Power indicator Lights when the power is on or when the computer is in Stand by mode. 5 Stereo speakers (built-in speakers and indicator lights. T he loc ation of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software... or lower volume. 1 Y our c omputer is equipped with a s ingle infrared rec eiver. Handling the computer Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. Handle the computer carefully when adjusting the monitor's viewPaingge 13 Front panel 1 Infrared receiver1 Enables communication with the remote control, to ...
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Back panel 1 Back panel (removable) Slide the back panel up to access the audio, video, USB, and i.LINK ports located on replacing or increasing your computer's memory, see the section, Installing Memory. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer's interior panel. 2 Back panel release tab Press the release tab to enable lowering of the back panel. 3 Cable guides Pass the (1)TV coaxial, (2) network, and (3) modem cables through these guides to prevent accidental unplugging. Page 15 For information on your VAIO® computer provides access to the memory modules.
Back panel 1 Back panel (removable) Slide the back panel up to access the audio, video, USB, and i.LINK ports located on replacing or increasing your computer's memory, see the section, Installing Memory. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer's interior panel. 2 Back panel release tab Press the release tab to enable lowering of the back panel. 3 Cable guides Pass the (1)TV coaxial, (2) network, and (3) modem cables through these guides to prevent accidental unplugging. Page 15 For information on your VAIO® computer provides access to the memory modules.
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... hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of these connections. About the Interior Panel Your VAIO® computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Audio In jack Connection for an audio cable (supplied). 2 VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV... (2) Connections for an S-video cable (optional). Interior panel Audio, video, USB, and i.LINK® ports and jacks are located on an interior panel of your computer.
... hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of these connections. About the Interior Panel Your VAIO® computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Audio In jack Connection for an audio cable (supplied). 2 VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV... (2) Connections for an S-video cable (optional). Interior panel Audio, video, USB, and i.LINK® ports and jacks are located on an interior panel of your computer.
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... these connections. Bottom panel 1 S-video In jack1 Connection for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 5 Ethernet port Page 18 About the Interior Panel Your VAIO® computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Audio In jack Connection for an audio cable (supplied). 2 VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV... (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for an S-video cable (optional). The back panel slides up to provide access to these hardware features and the location of your computer.
... these connections. Bottom panel 1 S-video In jack1 Connection for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 5 Ethernet port Page 18 About the Interior Panel Your VAIO® computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Audio In jack Connection for an audio cable (supplied). 2 VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV... (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for an S-video cable (optional). The back panel slides up to provide access to these hardware features and the location of your computer.
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... message may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 1 Y our wireles s keyboard may vary, based on the computer model purchased. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of batteries can check your wireless keyboard is low....appear on is supplied with a wireless keyboard that has a standard key arrangement and additional keys that perform specific functions. About the Wireless Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is only available with manganese batteries. After setting up a wireless keyboard Insert AA batteries1 (supplied) into the wireless keyboard If your c omputer....
... message may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 1 Y our wireles s keyboard may vary, based on the computer model purchased. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of batteries can check your wireless keyboard is low....appear on is supplied with a wireless keyboard that has a standard key arrangement and additional keys that perform specific functions. About the Wireless Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is only available with manganese batteries. After setting up a wireless keyboard Insert AA batteries1 (supplied) into the wireless keyboard If your c omputer....
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... extended periods of battery - To set up your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may also appear on the computer model purchased. For instructions, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Keyboard. You can damage the keyboard. Inserting batteries into the ... based on the screen when the keyboard's battery power is supplied with manganese batteries. Page 23 About the Wireless Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is low. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the Windows® taskbar notification ...
... extended periods of battery - To set up your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may also appear on the computer model purchased. For instructions, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Keyboard. You can damage the keyboard. Inserting batteries into the ... based on the screen when the keyboard's battery power is supplied with manganese batteries. Page 23 About the Wireless Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is low. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the Windows® taskbar notification ...
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Before attempting to use the wireless optical mouse with a wireless optical mouse. About the Mouse Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. 3 Indicators1 Page 36 Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to scroll ... (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Mouse.
Before attempting to use the wireless optical mouse with a wireless optical mouse. About the Mouse Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. 3 Indicators1 Page 36 Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to scroll ... (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Mouse.
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... to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Mouse. About the Mouse Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. 3 Indicators1 Page 38 Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform...
... to turn the mouse on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Mouse. About the Mouse Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. 3 Indicators1 Page 38 Wireless m ouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform...
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...Press to rewind or fast-forward. See Channel number buttons. 12 REC button Press to begin recording. (Note: The REC function is available for VAIO Zone software only.) REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is only available after setting up the TV channels...Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain VAIO Zone functions are running.) 11 ENTER button Press to view a shortcut menu of available VAIO Zone software options. PREV and NEXT buttons Page 41 5 RECD TV button Press to...
...Press to rewind or fast-forward. See Channel number buttons. 12 REC button Press to begin recording. (Note: The REC function is available for VAIO Zone software only.) REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is only available after setting up the TV channels...Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain VAIO Zone functions are running.) 11 ENTER button Press to view a shortcut menu of available VAIO Zone software options. PREV and NEXT buttons Page 41 5 RECD TV button Press to...
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... a photo slide show. 17 Direction arrows and ENTER button Press a direction arrow to begin playback. PAUSE button Press to display the playback controls in VAIO Zone software. To set up the remote control Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the rem ote control Page 42 Press to move back to...this button. 16 TOOLS button Press to display an option menu while using VAIO Zone software. 15 VAIO button Press to start VAIO Zone software. STOP button Press to stop playback. 13 MUSIC button Press to listen to music using VAIO Zone software. 14 CD/DVD button Press to play DVDs or audio ...
... a photo slide show. 17 Direction arrows and ENTER button Press a direction arrow to begin playback. PAUSE button Press to display the playback controls in VAIO Zone software. To set up the remote control Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the rem ote control Page 42 Press to move back to...this button. 16 TOOLS button Press to display an option menu while using VAIO Zone software. 15 VAIO button Press to start VAIO Zone software. STOP button Press to stop playback. 13 MUSIC button Press to listen to music using VAIO Zone software. 14 CD/DVD button Press to play DVDs or audio ...
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.... Press again to hide this menu. 8 GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide. (Note: The TV program guide is available for VAIO Zone software only.) REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is only available after setting up the TV channels in... the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain VAIO Zone functions are running.) 11 ENTER button Press to view a shortcut menu of available VAIO Zone software options. PREV and NEXT buttons Page 45
.... Press again to hide this menu. 8 GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide. (Note: The TV program guide is available for VAIO Zone software only.) REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is only available after setting up the TV channels in... the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain VAIO Zone functions are running.) 11 ENTER button Press to view a shortcut menu of available VAIO Zone software options. PREV and NEXT buttons Page 45