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...change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions. 2 SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, ... part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY...
...change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions. 2 SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, ... part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY...
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..., VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to online service providers may require an additional charge. Intel and Pentium are uniform among participating nations. Their standards and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this computer...
..., VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to online service providers may require an additional charge. Intel and Pentium are uniform among participating nations. Their standards and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this computer...
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... will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Please refer to designate that came with your system...product activation procedures. Use of their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Reverse engineering or disassembly is a trademark of the computer, and may be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other...
... will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Please refer to designate that came with your system...product activation procedures. Use of their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Reverse engineering or disassembly is a trademark of the computer, and may be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other...
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... system configuration you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at least 9 inches (22cm) away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is at http://www.sony.ca/support for details on hospital ...premises. See the online specifications sheet for customers in the United States: This product contains mercury. excessive dust; Safety Information and Caution Your computer...
... system configuration you , visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at least 9 inches (22cm) away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is at http://www.sony.ca/support for details on hospital ...premises. See the online specifications sheet for customers in the United States: This product contains mercury. excessive dust; Safety Information and Caution Your computer...
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Sony assumes no responsibility for the Wireless LAN is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. Caution-The use only No. ... servicing to the beam. Caution-To reduce the risk of fire, use of the Wireless LAN. 6 To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center.
Sony assumes no responsibility for the Wireless LAN is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. Caution-The use only No. ... servicing to the beam. Caution-To reduce the risk of fire, use of the Wireless LAN. 6 To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center.
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Regulatory Information If you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada. Declaration of the FCC rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters ...
Regulatory Information If you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada. Declaration of the FCC rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters ...
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...If this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. This modem uses the USOC RJ11C telephone jack. The digits represented by one or more of your authority to operate this equipment causes harm to...in order for you believe it is used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment to the premises...
...If this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. This modem uses the USOC RJ11C telephone jack. The digits represented by one or more of your authority to operate this equipment causes harm to...in order for you believe it is used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment to the premises...
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...for any person to send any other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Conexant modem RD02-D110 This supplier's declaration of conformity applies to the telephone line, ... arrestor against electrical surges. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the internal modem unit of selected VAIO® computers. Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for information. For ...
...for any person to send any other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Conexant modem RD02-D110 This supplier's declaration of conformity applies to the telephone line, ... arrestor against electrical surges. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the internal modem unit of selected VAIO® computers. Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for information. For ...
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L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel est de 0,1. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices allowed to the following two conditions: (1) this transmitter device. This device and its antenna(s) must not be connected to the requirement that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any other antenna or transmitter (including supplied wireless devices). L'utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée ...
L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel est de 0,1. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices allowed to the following two conditions: (1) this transmitter device. This device and its antenna(s) must not be connected to the requirement that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any other antenna or transmitter (including supplied wireless devices). L'utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée ...
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IC Exposure of Humans to the manufacturer's instructions. Tout désossage ou désassemblage est formellement interdit. Ne pas utiliser des batteries au lithium ionisé qui sont endommagées ou qui fuient. patents and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision, and is incorrectly replaced. Notification De Produit De Macrovision Ce produit intègre une technologie de protection de la loi sur le droits de propriéte intellectuelle couverts par la législation américaine. RECYCLING INFORMATION (For customers in ...
IC Exposure of Humans to the manufacturer's instructions. Tout désossage ou désassemblage est formellement interdit. Ne pas utiliser des batteries au lithium ionisé qui sont endommagées ou qui fuient. patents and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision, and is incorrectly replaced. Notification De Produit De Macrovision Ce produit intègre une technologie de protection de la loi sur le droits de propriéte intellectuelle couverts par la législation américaine. RECYCLING INFORMATION (For customers in ...
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VAIO Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO (for customers in Latin American countries or areas) © 2006 Sony Corporation/ Printed in China 2-696-803-11(1)
VAIO Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO (for customers in Latin American countries or areas) © 2006 Sony Corporation/ Printed in China 2-696-803-11(1)
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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Connecting a Power Source ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...19 Using Your VAIO Computer ...20 Using the Keyboard ...21 Using the Mouse ...28 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...62 Using the ExpressCard Module ...65 Using the Memory Stick Media ...69 Using Other Memory Cards ...74 Using the Internet...77 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...78
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Connecting a Power Source ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...19 Using Your VAIO Computer ...20 Using the Keyboard ...21 Using the Mouse ...28 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...62 Using the ExpressCard Module ...65 Using the Memory Stick Media ...69 Using Other Memory Cards ...74 Using the Internet...77 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...78
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... Connecting a Printer ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...98 Using the Power Saving Modes ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...104 Adding and Removing Memory...105 Precautions ...111 On Handling the LCD Screen ...112 On Using...
... Connecting a Printer ...90 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...91 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...94 Setting the Password ...95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...98 Using the Power Saving Modes ...99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...104 Adding and Removing Memory...105 Precautions ...111 On Handling the LCD Screen ...112 On Using...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...121 Computer ...122 System Security ...129 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 CDs and DVDs...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...151 Memory Stick Media ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...154 Program Support Information...155
n4 N Troubleshooting ...121 Computer ...122 System Security ...129 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 CDs and DVDs...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...151 Memory Stick Media ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...154 Program Support Information...155
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Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your purchase of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing.
Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your purchase of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing.
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... Guide. It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer. 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.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport...
... Guide. It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer. 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.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport...
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.... Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your wrists in front of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer - Have breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of you should attempt to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Position of your sides. Ergonomic Considerations...
.... Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your wrists in front of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer - Have breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of you should attempt to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Position of your sides. Ergonomic Considerations...
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... adjusting the viewing angle, do not create glare and reflection on the center of the speaker grill, to eliminate a risk of the chair so your computer, especially on the display. Proper lighting adds to the proper position. A footrest may make you leave at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space behind and...
... adjusting the viewing angle, do not create glare and reflection on the center of the speaker grill, to eliminate a risk of the chair so your computer, especially on the display. Proper lighting adds to the proper position. A footrest may make you leave at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space behind and...
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Make sure to get started with using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
Make sure to get started with using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...