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...by third parties. For customers in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION ...LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE.
...by third parties. For customers in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION ...LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE.
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...open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to online service providers may require ...a fee and credit card information. It is a U.S. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this computer may include features such as computers...
...open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to online service providers may require ...a fee and credit card information. It is a U.S. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this computer may include features such as computers...
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...with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-232L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC rules. Operation is subject 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. ...WKB5US (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS1 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Model No.: ENX-42 (For models equipped with TV and personal...
...with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-232L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC rules. Operation is subject 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. ...WKB5US (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS1 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Model No.: ENX-42 (For models equipped with TV and personal...
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... equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for this terminal equipment is 0.1. Any unauthorized change made to be installed and operated with personal video recording features) Supplementary Television Broadcasting Receiving Apparatus - The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is subject to a telephone interface. This equipment should be connected to the following...
... equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for this terminal equipment is 0.1. Any unauthorized change made to be installed and operated with personal video recording features) Supplementary Television Broadcasting Receiving Apparatus - The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is subject to a telephone interface. This equipment should be connected to the following...
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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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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
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speeds. n 12 N Getting Started A Capture angle adjuster (page 34) B AUDIO INPUT (L/R) jacks (page 55) C VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO) port (page 55) D VHF/UHF port (page 46) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) F DC IN port (page 16) G Cable bundler (page 18) H CONNECT button (page 21), (page 28) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 78) J Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 88) K Modem port (page 77) * Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. n 12 N Getting Started A Capture angle adjuster (page 34) B AUDIO INPUT (L/R) jacks (page 55) C VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO) port (page 55) D VHF/UHF port (page 46) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) F DC IN port (page 16) G Cable bundler (page 18) H CONNECT button (page 21), (page 28) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 78) J Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 88) K Modem port (page 77) * Supports high-/full-/low-
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... camera, respectively. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software, for a video conference using the software. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION...
... camera, respectively. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software, for a video conference using the software. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION...
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... Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is... 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Video RW RW DL DL RAM DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM P P P P PR P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR...-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM...
... Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is... 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Video RW RW DL DL RAM DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM P P P P PR P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR...-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM...
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...product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with your computer does not support BD-RE Version ...-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of 25 GB, dual...not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- The Blu-ray disc drive on your computer's optical disc drives. CD CD Extra ... the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the multiple formats ...
...product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with your computer does not support BD-RE Version ...-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of 25 GB, dual...not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- The Blu-ray disc drive on your computer's optical disc drives. CD CD Extra ... the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that conform to the multiple formats ...
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...playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer. ❑ If Wireless LAN is activated, playing DVDs may produce noise while playing. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may damage your hearing and the speakers. If the region ...playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you...
...playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer. ❑ If Wireless LAN is activated, playing DVDs may produce noise while playing. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may damage your hearing and the speakers. If the region ...playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you...
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer has a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. Media Center provides you with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click...
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer has a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. Media Center provides you with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click...
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... be able to use a universal remote control or commander to change TV channels. When using its controls or the supplied remote commander. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel-out number...
... be able to use a universal remote control or commander to change TV channels. When using its controls or the supplied remote commander. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel-out number...
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... RCA jacks of the stereo A/V dubbing cable (6) into the AUDIO INPUT (L/R) jacks (9) and the VIDEO INPUT (VIDEO) jack (10) on the computer, matching the plug and jack colors. 5 If you prefer better video quality, connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your set-top box (STB) (3). 2 Connect...access (wall outlet) (2). n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of an S Video cable (11) (not supplied) to the S Video Out port (12) on the computer. Connect the other end to the VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO) port (13) on the back panel of the set...
... RCA jacks of the stereo A/V dubbing cable (6) into the AUDIO INPUT (L/R) jacks (9) and the VIDEO INPUT (VIDEO) jack (10) on the computer, matching the plug and jack colors. 5 If you prefer better video quality, connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your set-top box (STB) (3). 2 Connect...access (wall outlet) (2). n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of an S Video cable (11) (not supplied) to the S Video Out port (12) on the computer. Connect the other end to the VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO) port (13) on the back panel of the set...
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... to view and listen to view the My TV menu. B MY TV button Press to your computer for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. PAUSE button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. C STOP button Press to pause...to begin recording. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander A remote commander is supplied with your music playlists. RECORD button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. SKIP button Press to begin media playback. ...
... to view and listen to view the My TV menu. B MY TV button Press to your computer for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. PAUSE button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. C STOP button Press to pause...to begin recording. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander A remote commander is supplied with your music playlists. RECORD button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. SKIP button Press to begin media playback. ...
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...video collection. H Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) I CLEAR button Press to the previous window. M MORE button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer... D BACK button Press to return to backspace and delete entered text. K MY PICTURES button Press to reduce power consumption. J STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to view pictures or a slide show...
...video collection. H Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) I CLEAR button Press to the previous window. M MORE button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer... D BACK button Press to return to backspace and delete entered text. K MY PICTURES button Press to reduce power consumption. J STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to view pictures or a slide show...
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n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54 mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard slot and the ...ExpressCard module. and the latter, an ExpressCard™/34 module* only. ❑ ExpressCard™/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer is equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot*. * Hereinafter, referred to as shown below; The former can accommodate either a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard™/34...
n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54 mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard slot and the ...ExpressCard module. and the latter, an ExpressCard™/34 module* only. ❑ ExpressCard™/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer is equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot*. * Hereinafter, referred to as shown below; The former can accommodate either a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard™/34...
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...compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. However, not all memory card media that meet the same ...conditions as of May 2006. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot,...
...compatibility. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. However, not all memory card media that meet the same ...conditions as of May 2006. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot,...
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...the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device. ❑... i.LINK cables compatible with your computer include cables with the following part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at...
...the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device. ❑... i.LINK cables compatible with your computer include cables with the following part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at...
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... N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder 1 Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/Out ports (3) on a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an...
... N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder 1 Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/Out ports (3) on a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an...