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Hardware GuideWelcome9nNNon-printed documentationClick on the desktop icon My Documentation to view the VAIO user guides:❑ The Hardware Guide (this
Hardware GuideWelcome10nNErgonomic considerationsWhenever possible, try and take into account the following ergonomic considerations when using your n
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO11nNUsing your VAIOOnce you have read and followed the information in the printed Getting Started guide and Specification
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO12nNShutting down your computer safelyIt is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do not lose unsave
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO13nNUsing the keyboardYour VAIO is delivered with a wireless keyboard. You can place the keyboard anywhere you find comfo
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO14nNKEY FUNCTION1 Standby Press the button to place the computer in Standby mode. Press the Power button or Standby key b
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO15nN5 Volume Control Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the speakers.6 Function keys The 12 fu
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO16nNBefore you use the keyboardBefore attempting to use the wireless keyboard, you must enable communication between the
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO17nNUsing the shortcut keysPress a shortcut key (S Key) at the top of the keyboard to start your favourite software, with
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO18nNKeyboard informationYou can check your keyboard's current settings and battery power level by clicking (Wirele
Hardware GuideRead this first1nNRead this firstNotice© 2003 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.This manual and the software described herein, in wh
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO19nNUsing the mouseYour computer is delivered with a wireless optical mouse, which has no cables to plug in and uses a li
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO20nNBefore you use the mouseBefore attempting to use the wireless mouse, you must enable communication between the comput
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO21nNMouse informationYou can check your mouse's battery power level by clicking (Wireless Mouse icon), located on
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO22nNUsing the TV functionYour VAIO is equipped with a TV-tuner board. In combination with Sony's Giga Pocket softwar
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO23nNUsing the disc driveYour computer is equipped with a DVD-RW drive, which reads data from a compatible CD or DVD and w
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO24nNReading and writing CDs and DVDsTo achieve optimum performance when writing data on to disc (also called ’burning’),
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO25nNPlaying DVDsTo achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations:❑ Close all ope
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO26nNUsing the modemYour VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal modem. As described in the printed Getting Started guid
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO27nNUsing power modesThe colour of the power indicator light behind the power button tells you which mode the computer is
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO28nNUsing Standby modeIf you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time (not overnight), you can put it
Hardware GuideRead this first2nNENERGY STARAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energ
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO29nNUsing Hibernate modeIf you are interrupted and need to leave your computer suddenly, you can put it into Hibernate mo
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO30nNUsing the Memory StickYour VAIO computer is designed to support the Memory Stick. The Memory Stick is a compact, port
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO31nNInserting a Memory StickTo insert a Memory Stick, proceed as follows: 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot on the unit.2 Ho
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO32nNRemoving a Memory StickTo remove a Memory Stick, proceed as follows:1 Make sure the indicator light is not on.2 Push
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO33nNWrite-protecting cardsMemory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from acci
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO34nNUsing PC CardsYour VAIO desktop has a PC Card slot on the side panel that supports Type I or Type II PC Cards. PC Car
Hardware GuideUsing your VAIO35nNRemoving a PC CardFollow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on. If it is not removed proper
Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices36nNConnecting peripheral devicesYou can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on y
Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices37nNConnecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) deviceYou can connect a USB device such as a scanner, a floppy
Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices38nNTroubleshooting printingIf you have problems printing, check the printed Troubleshooting Guide; the doc
Hardware GuideRead this first3nNSafety informationGeneral❑ Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the gu
Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices39nNTroubleshooting i.LINK devicesIf you have problems with your i.LINK device, check the printed Troublesh
Hardware GuideConnecting peripheral devices40nNConnecting to a networkYour computer comes with a built-in Ethernet interface.To connect to a network,
Hardware GuideUpgrading your VAIO computer41nNUpgrading your VAIO computerYour VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and elec
Hardware GuideGetting help42nNGetting helpThis section describes how to get help and support if something goes wrong with your computer.Sony offers yo
Hardware GuideGetting help43nNe-SupportWhat is e-Support?You have searched our user guides and website (www.vaio-link.com) but have not found an answe
Hardware GuideGetting help44nNCan I submit questions in my native language?Since you are interacting with our e-Support Team through a portal, which c
Hardware GuidePrecautions45nNPrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential dama
Hardware GuidePrecautions46nNOn handling the hard diskThe hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time. However, it c
Hardware GuidePrecautions47nNOn using the power source❑ See the printed Specifications sheet to check the power operation of your VAIO.❑ Do not share
Hardware GuidePrecautions48nNOn handling your computer❑ Clean the unit with a soft cloth, which is either dry or lightly moistened with a mild deterge
Hardware GuideRead this first4nNConnectivity❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm.❑ Never install telephone jacks
Hardware GuidePrecautions49nN❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.❑ If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, m
Hardware GuidePrecautions50nNOn handling compact discs❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc.❑ Do not drop or bend the disc.❑ Fingerprints and dust on
Hardware GuidePrecautions51nNOn handling Memory Sticks❑ Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects.❑ Use only the la
Hardware GuideTrademarks52nNTrademarksSony, BlueSpace NE, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, Memory Stick Formatter, PictureGear Studio, SonicStage, VAIO Actio
Hardware GuideRead this first5nNRegulatory informationSony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and othe
Hardware GuideRead this first6nNDisposing of the internal memory backup battery❑ Your Sony VAIO desktop is equipped with an internal back-up memory ba
Hardware GuideWelcome7nNWelcomeCongratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computin
Hardware GuideWelcome8nNDocumentation packYour documentation pack contains printed information and user guides to read on your computer. The user guid
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