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Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of computers and other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The International ENERGY STAR...voluntarily. Intel and Pentium are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that are trademarks or registered trademarks of products with functions that promotes energy ...
Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of computers and other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The International ENERGY STAR...voluntarily. Intel and Pentium are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that are trademarks or registered trademarks of products with functions that promotes energy ...
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...Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 20 About the Keyboard 24 Setting Up Your Computer 27 Connecting a Display (Monitor 28 Connecting the Speakers 29 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 30 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables............32 Connecting the Power Cords 33 Turning On Your Computer 34 Registering your Computer 35 Turning Off your Computer 36 Troubleshooting 37 VAIO Recovery Options 39 About Recovery Options 40 About the Recovery Media Kit 42 Using the...
...Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 20 About the Keyboard 24 Setting Up Your Computer 27 Connecting a Display (Monitor 28 Connecting the Speakers 29 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 30 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables............32 Connecting the Power Cords 33 Turning On Your Computer 34 Registering your Computer 35 Turning Off your Computer 36 Troubleshooting 37 VAIO Recovery Options 39 About Recovery Options 40 About the Recovery Media Kit 42 Using the...
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GETTING STARTED Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
GETTING STARTED Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Computer and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories.) System Unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem Cable Power Cord 14 VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet.
For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Computer and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories.) System Unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem Cable Power Cord 14 VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet.
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... guidelines and owner's information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not supplied with a utility program that enables you to use the basic features of the latest... Windows operating system. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, ...
... guidelines and owner's information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not supplied with a utility program that enables you to use the basic features of the latest... Windows operating system. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, ...
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... reading and writing data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 18 It also includes access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB...
... reading and writing data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 18 It also includes access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB...
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...USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for the... for the drive tray to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for a compatible digital device. 8 Optical drive 1... drive 2. 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back.
...USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for the... for the drive tray to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for a compatible digital device. 8 Optical drive 1... drive 2. 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back.
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The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for a standard display. 20 Back panel (PCV-RS320 series model) 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 8 9 MONITOR 15 10 11 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 .... 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 Monitor port* Connection for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your system may vary based on the configuration you purchased.
The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for a standard display. 20 Back panel (PCV-RS320 series model) 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 8 9 MONITOR 15 10 11 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 .... 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 Monitor port* Connection for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your system may vary based on the configuration you purchased.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Back Panel (PCV-RS310 series model) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 22
VAIO Computer Quick Start Back Panel (PCV-RS310 series model) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 22
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VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to the next. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys ...
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with each function key may vary from one application to the next. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys ...
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To connect a display (PCV-RS310 series model) ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the monitor port. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 28
To connect a display (PCV-RS310 series model) ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the monitor port. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 28
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To connect the keyboard and mouse (PCV-RS310 series model) 30 VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer.
To connect the keyboard and mouse (PCV-RS310 series model) 30 VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug its cable into the telephone jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack. Using other end of the modem cable into the modem ... in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the Ethernet port. To connect the telephone and modem cables (PCV-RS310 series model) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on connecting to the Ethernet port.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug its cable into the telephone jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack. Using other end of the modem cable into the modem ... in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the Ethernet port. To connect the telephone and modem cables (PCV-RS310 series model) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on connecting to the Ethernet port.
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To turn on your computer. Respond to this prompt immediately. 1 Press the power button on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Press the power button on the display to turn on the power. 3 Press the power button, located on the side of the right speaker, to restart your computer 3 2 1 34 VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning On Your Computer When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to turn on the power.
To turn on your computer. Respond to this prompt immediately. 1 Press the power button on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Press the power button on the display to turn on the power. 3 Press the power button, located on the side of the right speaker, to restart your computer 3 2 1 34 VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning On Your Computer When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to turn on the power.
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... indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of data, do not use Stand by mode instead. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you may need to turn off the... computer. You may want to turn off your computer for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down on the...
... indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of data, do not use Stand by mode instead. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you may need to turn off the... computer. You may want to turn off your computer for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down on the...
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...are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you are using a bootable CD). ...❑ Confirm that the power cord and all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk...
...are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you are using a bootable CD). ...❑ Confirm that the power cord and all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk...
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... the application that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to close the software application that has stopped ...a Not Responding status and click End Task. If your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated...
... the application that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to close the software application that has stopped ...a Not Responding status and click End Task. If your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated...
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For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit.
For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit.
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... and replaces all the files on other partitions, such as drive D. You can preserve data on the selected drives. Depending on notebook computers. All previous data and settings on notebook computers. * This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 40 Sony recommends backing up your personal data to storage media or to another...
... and replaces all the files on other partitions, such as drive D. You can preserve data on the selected drives. Depending on notebook computers. All previous data and settings on notebook computers. * This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 40 Sony recommends backing up your personal data to storage media or to another...
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...installed settings. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10...key on both drives. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. With this option by using Disc 1 from your computer's hard disk drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your Recovery Media Kit. ❑ Perform a ...
...installed settings. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10...key on both drives. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. With this option by using Disc 1 from your computer's hard disk drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your Recovery Media Kit. ❑ Perform a ...