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nN 2 Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...14 Connecting the Power Cord ...15 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...17 Using Your VAIO Computer ...18 Using the Keyboard...19 Using the Pointing Device (on Selected Models Only)...31 Using the Mouse ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...38 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...39 Using the TV Function...47 Using PC Cards ...56 Using the Memory Stick Media ...60 Using the Internet...67 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...68
nN 2 Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...14 Connecting the Power Cord ...15 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...17 Using Your VAIO Computer ...18 Using the Keyboard...19 Using the Pointing Device (on Selected Models Only)...31 Using the Mouse ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...38 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...39 Using the TV Function...47 Using PC Cards ...56 Using the Memory Stick Media ...60 Using the Internet...67 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...68
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... Connecting an External Microphone ...80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...81 Connecting a Printer ...84 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...85 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...87 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...89 Setting the Password ...90 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center...92 Using the Power Saving Modes ...93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...97 Adding and Removing Memory...98 Precautions ...109 On Handling the LCD Screen...110 On Using the Power Source...111 On Handling Your Computer...112 On Handling Floppy Disks...113 On Handling Discs...
... Connecting an External Microphone ...80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...81 Connecting a Printer ...84 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...85 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...87 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...89 Setting the Password ...90 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center...92 Using the Power Saving Modes ...93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...97 Adding and Removing Memory...98 Precautions ...109 On Handling the LCD Screen...110 On Using the Power Source...111 On Handling Your Computer...112 On Handling Floppy Disks...113 On Handling Discs...
VAIO User Guide
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Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. 2 Click the Categories tab and then the Documentation folder. 3 Click Recovery Guide. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start, point to the original factory installed settings. nN 6 Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide -
Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. 2 Click the Categories tab and then the Documentation folder. 3 Click Recovery Guide. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start, point to the original factory installed settings. nN 6 Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide -
VAIO User Guide
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...) B Power button C Memory Stick media slot*1 (page 60) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Manual eject hole (page 130) F Drive eject button (page 39) G Optical disc drive indicator (page 14) H Headphones jack (page 76) I Microphone jack (page 80) J i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 port (page 85) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 81) L CONNECT button (page 19), (page 33) M WIRELESS LAN indicator (page 14) N WIRELESS LAN switch (page 68) O AC In port (page 15) P Power cord hook (page 15) *1 Your computer supports Memory...
...) B Power button C Memory Stick media slot*1 (page 60) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Manual eject hole (page 130) F Drive eject button (page 39) G Optical disc drive indicator (page 14) H Headphones jack (page 76) I Microphone jack (page 80) J i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 port (page 85) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 81) L CONNECT button (page 19), (page 33) M WIRELESS LAN indicator (page 14) N WIRELESS LAN switch (page 68) O AC In port (page 15) P Power cord hook (page 15) *1 Your computer supports Memory...
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... off, the optical disc is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is read from or written to the optical disc. nN 14 Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Indicator Power 1 Memory Stick Optical disc drive Hard disk WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates in green when the power of the computer is on...
... off, the optical disc is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is read from or written to the optical disc. nN 14 Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Indicator Power 1 Memory Stick Optical disc drive Hard disk WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates in green when the power of the computer is on...
VAIO User Guide
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... keyboard to stop working properly. nN 24 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Before attempting to use the same type and manufacture of battery. Avoid using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices in the wireless keyboard. Always use the wireless keyboard, you purchased, are properly installed. Press the CONNECT button located on the right panel of the computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the model you must enable...
... keyboard to stop working properly. nN 24 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Before attempting to use the same type and manufacture of battery. Avoid using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices in the wireless keyboard. Always use the wireless keyboard, you purchased, are properly installed. Press the CONNECT button located on the right panel of the computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the model you must enable...
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... communication, operate your wireless mouse within the distance limitations of the mouse. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of battery. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the area near your computer or wireless mouse, as this may cause interference, causing your mouse to stop working properly. Press the CONNECT button located on the right panel of the computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the...
... communication, operate your wireless mouse within the distance limitations of the mouse. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of battery. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the area near your computer or wireless mouse, as this may cause interference, causing your mouse to stop working properly. Press the CONNECT button located on the right panel of the computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the...
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... link to restore sound. See Setting Up Your Computer with special buttons to resume normal operation. Press again to these shortcut buttons another action that you use specific functions of the computer screen. VGC-V617G/V600MG Special-function button Functions Standby button S buttons Places the computer in Standby mode. VGC-V620G Special-function button Functions Standby button Places the computer in Standby mode. nN 38 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your VAIO computer is provided with VAIO Control Center (page...
... link to restore sound. See Setting Up Your Computer with special buttons to resume normal operation. Press again to these shortcut buttons another action that you use specific functions of the computer screen. VGC-V617G/V600MG Special-function button Functions Standby button S buttons Places the computer in Standby mode. VGC-V620G Special-function button Functions Standby button Places the computer in Standby mode. nN 38 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your VAIO computer is provided with VAIO Control Center (page...
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... with a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that not compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of media your computer. Check your specifications for use with digital audio material on your optical disc drive supports. A DualDisc...
... with a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that not compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of media your computer. Check your specifications for use with digital audio material on your optical disc drive supports. A DualDisc...
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... switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to select an option. This may cause the computer to indicate in most regions of the world. If the Audio CD window appears, click to speed...
... switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to select an option. This may cause the computer to indicate in most regions of the world. If the Audio CD window appears, click to speed...
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... and play back analog broadcasted cable and terrestrial TV programs, all by remote control. ❑ Digitize analog video and audio using the software and the remote commander, please see the help file in the VAIO Zone software. When starting the VAIO Zone software for your local TV program guide. In combination with a TV tuner board. For details on -screen instructions. nN 47 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your...
... and play back analog broadcasted cable and terrestrial TV programs, all by remote control. ❑ Digitize analog video and audio using the software and the remote commander, please see the help file in the VAIO Zone software. When starting the VAIO Zone software for your local TV program guide. In combination with a TV tuner board. For details on -screen instructions. nN 47 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your...
VAIO User Guide
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... computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode. Make sure you use . It may enter Standby mode. Do not carry your computer. You do not need to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. Restarting will restore the original state of a PC Card, because pressure or shock may damage the connector pins. It may damage the connector pins. See the manual supplied with your computer while...
... computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode. Make sure you use . It may enter Standby mode. Do not carry your computer. You do not need to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. Restarting will restore the original state of a PC Card, because pressure or shock may damage the connector pins. It may damage the connector pins. See the manual supplied with your computer while...
VAIO User Guide
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Connect one end of an optional network cable to the Network (Ethernet) port on the bottom panel of your computer and the other end to your Network Administrator. ✍ You need to slide the back panel cover up to access the network (Ethernet) port. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to the network, see your network. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks via an Ethernet network cable. nN 87 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with the default settings.
Connect one end of an optional network cable to the Network (Ethernet) port on the bottom panel of your computer and the other end to your Network Administrator. ✍ You need to slide the back panel cover up to access the network (Ethernet) port. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to the network, see your network. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks via an Ethernet network cable. nN 87 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with the default settings.
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... four seconds, the computer will switch off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to put your computer in Standby mode. The umber power light flashes in Standby mode, you can change the Standby mode settings. To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Stand By. ✍ Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. If the computer is in this , you press the power button for more than...
... four seconds, the computer will switch off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to put your computer in Standby mode. The umber power light flashes in Standby mode, you can change the Standby mode settings. To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Stand By. ✍ Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. If the computer is in this , you press the power button for more than...
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... the optical disc drive (if applicable). ❑ If a non-bootable media is in the drive: 1 Remove the media. 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft Windows operating system starts properly. ❑ If the Windows operating system still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: 1 If there is a CD or DVD in the optical disc drive, remove it. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to select Load Setup Defaults. 8 Press the Enter key. window...
... the optical disc drive (if applicable). ❑ If a non-bootable media is in the drive: 1 Remove the media. 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft Windows operating system starts properly. ❑ If the Windows operating system still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: 1 If there is a CD or DVD in the optical disc drive, remove it. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to select Load Setup Defaults. 8 Press the Enter key. window...
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... Properties window appears. 4 Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in the audio mixer. ❑ If you need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to cancel the Volume Control Mute All and Wave Mute check boxes. ❑ Check the volume setting in the Device Manager box. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you are using external speakers...
... Properties window appears. 4 Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in the audio mixer. ❑ If you need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to cancel the Volume Control Mute All and Wave Mute check boxes. ❑ Check the volume setting in the Device Manager box. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the listed device, you are using external speakers...
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... printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer. ❑ Make sure the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. See the manual...
... printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer. ❑ Make sure the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. See the manual...
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... the speakers have a mute button, set the button to off. ❑ If the speakers have a volume control, make sure the speakers are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack, disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers. ❑ If the speakers require external power, make...
... the speakers have a mute button, set the button to off. ❑ If the speakers have a volume control, make sure the speakers are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack, disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers. ❑ If the speakers require external power, make...
Marketing Specifications
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... DESIGN. That's nearly twice the capacity of home videos, movies, TV shows, music or digital photos - It's all of the tools you need to DVD™ creation software and the DVD R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive, creating professional-quality DVDs is just one Double Layer DVD disc. VGC-V617G VAIO® V TV-PC Series The LCD TV that you do on -screen navigation using the remote control.
... DESIGN. That's nearly twice the capacity of home videos, movies, TV shows, music or digital photos - It's all of the tools you need to DVD™ creation software and the DVD R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive, creating professional-quality DVDs is just one Double Layer DVD disc. VGC-V617G VAIO® V TV-PC Series The LCD TV that you do on -screen navigation using the remote control.
Marketing Specifications
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...® 2.0 Microsoft® Works 8.0 - CPU speed will be accomplished with self-repair kits. Some repairs may not communicate with each and every particular instance. Additional telephone support may vary) Dimensions 19.1"(W) x 15.7"(H) x 11.3"(D) Supplied Accessories IR Remote Control and Receiver Wireless Keyboard Wireless Optical Mouse Software Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home with Service Pack 2 Sony Original Software VAIO Zone™ with WinDVD® Click to DVD™ - Availability and...
...® 2.0 Microsoft® Works 8.0 - CPU speed will be accomplished with self-repair kits. Some repairs may not communicate with each and every particular instance. Additional telephone support may vary) Dimensions 19.1"(W) x 15.7"(H) x 11.3"(D) Supplied Accessories IR Remote Control and Receiver Wireless Keyboard Wireless Optical Mouse Software Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home with Service Pack 2 Sony Original Software VAIO Zone™ with WinDVD® Click to DVD™ - Availability and...