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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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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! 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
VAIO User Guide
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... accessories shown, depending on the system configuration purchased. Com puter and supplied accessories *The VGC-V520G model is supplied with all of your computer's hardware configuration. Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - To access the online User Guide: 1. To...programs included with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your system. Contains information on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be ...
... accessories shown, depending on the system configuration purchased. Com puter and supplied accessories *The VGC-V520G model is supplied with all of your computer's hardware configuration. Manuals VAIO® Com puter Safety Inform ation - To access the online User Guide: 1. To...programs included with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your system. Contains information on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be ...
VAIO User Guide
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...; taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with Click to locate your collection of your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Drag-and-drop to recover your CDs. Click Welcome to the...
...; taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on VAIO computers equipped with Click to locate your collection of your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Drag-and-drop to recover your CDs. Click Welcome to the...
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... guidelines and owner information. VAIO® Com puter Welcom e - The VGC-517G model is 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. The...VAIO computer. Com puter and supplied accessories *The VGC-V520G model is supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of your computer...
... guidelines and owner information. VAIO® Com puter Welcom e - The VGC-517G model is 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. The...VAIO computer. Com puter and supplied accessories *The VGC-V520G model is supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of your computer...
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...layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on -screen instructions to recover your computer, visit VAIO Life. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. Other A software library containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. Page 6 Go to the Internet. 2. Click ...the Documentation link and follow the on VAIO computers equipped with Click to make custom data CDs or DVDs, or make backup ...
...layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on -screen instructions to recover your computer, visit VAIO Life. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. Other A software library containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. Page 6 Go to the Internet. 2. Click ...the Documentation link and follow the on VAIO computers equipped with Click to make custom data CDs or DVDs, or make backup ...
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Com puter and supplied accessories *The VGC-V520G model is supplied with two (2) "AA" alkaline batteries for the wireless mouse, and four (4) "AA" manganese batteries for the remote control. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - The... taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. 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. For details on the accessories...
Com puter and supplied accessories *The VGC-V520G model is supplied with two (2) "AA" alkaline batteries for the wireless mouse, and four (4) "AA" manganese batteries for the remote control. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - The... taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. 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. For details on the accessories...
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... of your model's specifications sheet. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on -screen instructions to make custom data CDs or DVDs, or make backup copies of your computer, visit VAIO Life. Connect to recover your CDs and DVDs. Make... picture or personal video DVDs. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with Click to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. SonicStage Mastering Studio...
... of your model's specifications sheet. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using the Sony software programs preinstalled on -screen instructions to make custom data CDs or DVDs, or make backup copies of your computer, visit VAIO Life. Connect to recover your CDs and DVDs. Make... picture or personal video DVDs. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with Click to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. SonicStage Mastering Studio...
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...TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 1 Y our c omputer is equipped with a s ingle infrared rec eiver. Handle the computer carefully when adjusting the monitor's viewPaingge 11 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 Infrared receiver1 Enables... indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 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. Handling the...
...TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 1 Y our c omputer is equipped with a s ingle infrared rec eiver. Handle the computer carefully when adjusting the monitor's viewPaingge 11 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 Infrared receiver1 Enables... indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 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. Handling the...
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... is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 4 Power indicator Lights when the power is on or when the computer is equipped with built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 6 Infrared receiver1 Enables communication...infrared rec eiver. T he loc ation of your VAIO® computer is in Stand by mode. 5 Stereo speakers (built-in speakers and indicator lights. Handle the computer carefully when adjusting the monitor's viewPaingge 13 Handling the computer Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. Front panel 1 ...
... is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is in use. 4 Power indicator Lights when the power is on or when the computer is equipped with built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 6 Infrared receiver1 Enables communication...infrared rec eiver. T he loc ation of your VAIO® computer is in Stand by mode. 5 Stereo speakers (built-in speakers and indicator lights. Handle the computer carefully when adjusting the monitor's viewPaingge 13 Handling the computer Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. Front panel 1 ...
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... back panel up to access the audio, video, USB, and i.LINK ports located on replacing or increasing your VAIO® computer provides access to enable lowering of your computer's memory, see the section, Installing Memory. For information on your computer's interior panel. 2 Back panel release tab Press the release tab to the memory modules.
... back panel up to access the audio, video, USB, and i.LINK ports located on replacing or increasing your VAIO® computer provides access to enable lowering of your computer's memory, see the section, Installing Memory. For information on your computer's interior panel. 2 Back panel release tab Press the release tab to the memory modules.
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About the Interior Panel Your VAIO® computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Bottom panel 1 S-video In jack1 Connection for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 5 Ethernet port ... not be equipped with all of these connections. The back panel slides up to provide access to these hardware features and the location of your computer.
About the Interior Panel Your VAIO® computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Bottom panel 1 S-video In jack1 Connection for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 5 Ethernet port ... not be equipped with all of these connections. The back panel slides up to provide access to these hardware features and the location of your computer.
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... for an S-video cable (optional). The back panel slides up to provide access to these hardware features and the location of your computer. About the Interior Panel Your VAIO® computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Interior panel Audio, video, USB, and i.LINK® ports and jacks are located...
... for an S-video cable (optional). The back panel slides up to provide access to these hardware features and the location of your computer. About the Interior Panel Your VAIO® computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Interior panel Audio, video, USB, and i.LINK® ports and jacks are located...
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..., the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 1 Y our wireles s keyboard may also appear on the computer model purchased. Inserting batteries into the wireless keyboard as shown. Page 22 Always use the same type and manufacture of batteries can...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. A warning message may require two or more A A batteries , depending on the keyboard model s ...
..., the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 1 Y our wireles s keyboard may also appear on the computer model purchased. Inserting batteries into the wireless keyboard as shown. Page 22 Always use the same type and manufacture of batteries can...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. A warning message may require two or more A A batteries , depending on the keyboard model s ...
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...type and manufacture of batteries can check your wireless keyboard and inserting the batteries, establish the communication between the keyboard and the computer. Page 23 For instructions, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Keyboard. You can damage the keyboard. do not mix ... 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 low. The keyboard model or features may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 1 Y our wireles s keyboard...
...type and manufacture of batteries can check your wireless keyboard and inserting the batteries, establish the communication between the keyboard and the computer. Page 23 For instructions, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Keyboard. You can damage the keyboard. do not mix ... 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 low. The keyboard model or features may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 1 Y our wireles s keyboard...
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... to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to scroll up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Mouse. Wireless m ouse (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen.... 3 Right mouse button Press 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
... to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel Rotate the wheel to scroll up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to enable communication between your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Mouse. Wireless m ouse (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on the LCD screen.... 3 Right mouse button Press 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
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... the wheel to scroll up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to perform specific mouse functions. About the Mouse Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. 3 Indicators1 Page 38 Wireless m ouse (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on...
... the wheel to scroll up or down on or off. 2 CONNECT button Press to perform specific mouse functions. About the Mouse Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. 3 Indicators1 Page 38 Wireless m ouse (Side and bottom ) 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on...
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...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 VAIO Zone software.) 9 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower 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 activate channel selection. 5 RECD TV button Press to start playback of available...
...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 VAIO Zone software.) 9 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower 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 activate channel selection. 5 RECD TV button Press to start playback of available...
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... control Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the rem ote control Page 42 PAUSE button Press to display the playback controls in VAIO Zone software. Press ENTER to activate the selection. 18 CONTROLS button Press to pause playback. For more details about the function buttons... on your remote control, see the VAIO Zone software program Help. PLAY button Press to change channels automatically (no number input required). Press again to hide the playback controls....
... control Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the rem ote control Page 42 PAUSE button Press to display the playback controls in VAIO Zone software. Press ENTER to activate the selection. 18 CONTROLS button Press to pause playback. For more details about the function buttons... on your remote control, see the VAIO Zone software program Help. PLAY button Press to change channels automatically (no number input required). Press again to hide the playback controls....
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... 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 VAIO Zone software.) 9 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower 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 rewind or fast-forward. Press again to hide this menu. 8 GUIDE button ...
... 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 VAIO Zone software.) 9 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower 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 rewind or fast-forward. Press again to hide this menu. 8 GUIDE button ...