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...Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. registered trademark of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. Important information for energy efficiency. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, MagicGate, ...Logo are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. All other office equipment. PS/2 is a U.S. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines...
...Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. registered trademark of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. Important information for energy efficiency. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, MagicGate, ...Logo are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. All other office equipment. PS/2 is a U.S. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines...
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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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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! GETTING STARTED Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13
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For details 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 all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet.
For details 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 all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet.
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Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's ...information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - For more information about hard disk drive recovery: ✍ Your VAIO® computer is equipped...
Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's ...information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - For more information about hard disk drive recovery: ✍ Your VAIO® computer is equipped...
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... includes access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 18 Front panel 1 8 2 9 3 4 10 11 5 6 12 S400 7 13 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive .... 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
... includes access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 18 Front panel 1 8 2 9 3 4 10 11 5 6 12 S400 7 13 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive .... 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
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...9 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical 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. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is equipped with two... the CD. 19 Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. The light turns off when the computer is amber while reading and writing data. 13 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. ✍...
...9 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical 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. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is equipped with two... the CD. 19 Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. The light turns off when the computer is amber while reading and writing data. 13 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. ✍...
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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 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® ... port* Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the configuration you purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of your...
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 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® ... port* Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the configuration you purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of your...
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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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... DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. 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. Volume Control Press a button...
... DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. 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. Volume Control Press a button...
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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 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.
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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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...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. For help on the rear panel. Using ...other end of the modem cable into the modem line jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug its...
...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. For help on the rear panel. Using ...other end of the modem cable into the modem line jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug its...
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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 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 power. To turn 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 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 power. To turn on the side of the right speaker, to restart your computer 3 2 1 34
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.... 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time, you are ready to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. About the power button If your system stops responding,...may want to use the Power button to turn off your computer for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down on the first attempt. 36 To turn off the computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you may need to repeat this procedure...
.... 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time, you are ready to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. About the power button If your system stops responding,...may want to use the Power button to turn off your computer for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down on the first attempt. 36 To turn off the computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you may need to repeat this procedure...
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...a power source and turned on. If 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 a floppy disk drive. You can purchase this section, depending on the... system configuration purchased. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems.Your computer may not be equipped with all cables are ...
...a power source and turned on. If 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 a floppy disk drive. You can purchase this section, depending on the... system configuration purchased. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems.Your computer may not be equipped with all cables are ...
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... pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. If the software application continues to stop responding? The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds, may result in the loss of ... files that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer to close the application. If your computer does not respond or the application does not close the software application that has a Not...
... pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. If the software application continues to stop responding? The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds, may result in the loss of ... files that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer to close the application. If your computer does not respond or the application does not close the software application that has a Not...
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For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit.
For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit.
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... key on drive C are deleted. VAIO Computer Quick Start About Recovery Options You have different system and software recovery options. You can preserve data on the selected drives. Depending on notebook computers. Sony recommends backing up your computer's operating system to its original factory-...installed settings. You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from using the F10 key* on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, you have several ...
... key on drive C are deleted. VAIO Computer Quick Start About Recovery Options You have different system and software recovery options. You can preserve data on the selected drives. Depending on notebook computers. Sony recommends backing up your computer's operating system to its original factory-...installed settings. You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from using the F10 key* on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, you have several ...
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... the F10 key on both drives. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. About Recovery Options ❑ Recover drives C and D Return drives C and D to restore the hidden recovery drive...Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your computer's hard disk drive.
... the F10 key on both drives. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. About Recovery Options ❑ Recover drives C and D Return drives C and D to restore the hidden recovery drive...Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your computer's hard disk drive.