Vaio keyboard, Sony audio and video quality | Sony MX specs

VAIO® keyboard

The innovative palm rest converts to a keyboard cover for a sleek look when your keyboard is not in use. There are four programmable keys on the keyboard that enable you to launch your favorite applications with the push of a button.

Sony audio and video quality

Take advantage of today's advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG digital video playback.

Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system

Your system includes this latest consumer operating system from Microsoft.

Preinstalled software

All the software on your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to use right out of the box.

Communications

You have the choice of a variety of popular online services to browse the Internet, access e-mail, send faxes, and much more.

Exceptional performance

Your computer includes an Intel® processor, a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet interface, and a V.90 data/fax modem.*

* A ctual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government regulations .

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Contents

Welcome About Your Vaio MX Computer Microsoft Windows XP operating system Preinstalled softwareVaio keyboard Sony audio and video quality Unpacking Your Computer Computer and basic accessories Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories Manuals Recovery CDs Other Software library Planning your work space To Choose an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer Front Panel Overview Locating Controls And Connectors Muting button Power button and indicator lightStop button Infrared Receiver Function button Volume control buttonsMagicGate Memory Stick media access indicator light Next/Fast Forward button Locating Controls And Connectors Stop button Next/Fast Forward button Ethernet port Back Panel OverviewBack panel Mouse port Keyboard port DVI LCD Monitor port Link 6-pin port IEEE1394Serial port Monitor port Telephone cable jack Line in jacks R/LLine OUT jacks R/L Stereo speaker terminals R/L TV/VIDEO button Remote Control OverviewRemote Control Power button DVD button TV button Cancel buttonJump button Enter button Direction center button Volume buttonsMenu button Prev/Rew button Sleep button Video Rec Mode buttonPlay Mode button Monitor button Return button Removing a Memory Stick media Additional System CapabilitiesTo use the Memory Stick media slot Inserting a Memory Stick media Locking the Memory Stick Media Additional System Capabilities Locking the Memory Stick Media Inserting a PC card To use PC card slotInserting a PC card Removing a PC card Setting Up Your Vaio Computer To Set Up Your Computer Connecting a display Connecting a display monitor Connecting a DVI display Connecting a DVI LCD display Connecting the speaker cable to the speakers Connecting the stereo speakersTo connect the speaker wires to the computer Connecting the speakers to the computerPage Connecting the keyboard and mouse Connecting the keyboard and mouse Connecting the phone and modem cables Connecting the power cords Connecting the power cords To turn on your computer To Turn On Your Computer To Register Your Computer To Set Up Your Dial-up Connection Location Information windowPhone and Modem Options window New Connection Wizard window To Use the Stand By Mode Color Mode To set the computer to enter Stand By mode automaticallyTo resume from Stand By mode Stand By mode indicatorsPage To Use the System Hibernate Mode To set the computer to enter Hibernate mode Initiating Hibernate modePage Vaio Action Setup To Use the Shortcut Keys Changing the settings of the S keys To Set the Internal Timer To select the timers launch application To set up the timer start To Change the Sony Software Window Design Changing the window design Hard Disk Drive Partition Configuring Your Vaio Computer Configuring Your Vaio Computer Defragmenting your hard disk drive Link IEEE1394 Compatibility Connecting an i.LINK IEEE1394 device About The Software On Your Computer Adobe Photoshop Elements On selected models Overview of Software Applications Media Bar DVD Player Quicken Page For Answers to Your Software Questions DVDit! for Vaio On selected models Sonic Solutions Support for preinstalled software Web site WordPerfect Corel Corporation Sony Service Center System Recovery CDs System, Application And Driver Recovery CDs To Use the System Recovery CDs System Recovery options System Drive Recovery Recovery to Original Factory DefaultsChange Partition Size Page To Use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs To Use the Driver Recovery CD Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD Troubleshooting My computer does not start TopicsPage How do I change the video resolution of my display? My modem connection is slow My microphone does not work Page To contact Sony for technical support Power source Power source Disposal of the lithium battery Handling the computer system Moisture condensation Upgrading the computer system Handling a CRT display Handling an LCD display Using the hard disk drive Handling floppy disks Handling CD or DVD media Handling MiniDisc media Cleaning CD or DVD media Cleaning MiniDisc media Protecting MiniDisc media contents Support Resources Vaio Computer Resource listing Upgrading And Maintaining Your Vaio MX Computer Overview Before you upgrade your computer To Remove the Side Panel To Install a PCI Add-on Card Removing memory To Install MemoryInstalling memory Removing/Installing memoryPage To Replace the Lithium Battery Attaching the drive screws To Install an Additional Hard Disk DriveInstalling an additional hard disk drive Removing the drive holder Replacing the drive holder To identify additional hard disk spacePage Replacing the side panel To Replace the Side Panel