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...may not be identical to this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to any time...Software specifications are available to change without written permission is a registered trademark of Sony. NOTICE © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are ...
...may not be identical to this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to any time...Software specifications are available to change without written permission is a registered trademark of Sony. NOTICE © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are ...
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... proprietors can participate voluntarily. WOW technology is a U.S. OWNER'S RECORD The model number and serial number are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. ENERGY STAR is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. registered trademark of products with functions...® guidelines for energy efficiency. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Their standards and logos are trademarks of computers and other office equipment. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are uniform among participating nations.
... proprietors can participate voluntarily. WOW technology is a U.S. OWNER'S RECORD The model number and serial number are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. ENERGY STAR is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. registered trademark of products with functions...® guidelines for energy efficiency. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Their standards and logos are trademarks of computers and other office equipment. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are uniform among participating nations.
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Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 11 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. 11 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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For details on the system configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 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 System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
For details on the system configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 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 System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
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... hardware and preinstalled software applications included with selected models) Remote control (1) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Contains information on setting up and registering your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your system. To access this online information, go to...
... hardware and preinstalled software applications included with selected models) Remote control (1) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Contains information on setting up and registering your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your system. To access this online information, go to...
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For more information about hard disk drive recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. VAIO Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with a utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Other A Software Library, containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. 14
For more information about hard disk drive recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. VAIO Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with a utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Other A Software Library, containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. 14
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... About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial ...
... About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial ...
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...take a few moments for a compatible digital device. * Not available on all models. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, ...computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to begin reading the CD. 18 The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on . VAIO Computer... Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back.
...take a few moments for a compatible digital device. * Not available on all models. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, ...computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to begin reading the CD. 18 The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on . VAIO Computer... Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE ... jack Connection for a microphone (optional). S-video In jack∗ Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. 12 Speaker DC Out jack† Connection for an audio or stereo...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE ... jack Connection for a microphone (optional). S-video In jack∗ Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. 12 Speaker DC Out jack† Connection for an audio or stereo...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Back panel (PCV-RS410 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.) 22
VAIO Computer Quick Start Back panel (PCV-RS410 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.) 22
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.... 2 Channel number buttons (0 - 9) Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to the current channel. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with Giga Pocket features) MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY...
.... 2 Channel number buttons (0 - 9) Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to the current channel. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with Giga Pocket features) MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY...
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HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. MUSIC button Press to navigate. VIDEO button Press to change to the ... button Press to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to the TV/Recording deck. About the Remote Control 3 REC...
HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. MUSIC button Press to navigate. VIDEO button Press to change to the ... button Press to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to the TV/Recording deck. About the Remote Control 3 REC...
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... menu. (Note: For Giga Pocket software, the Select Video Capsules window displays. SIZE button Press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. Press the button again to hide this button may vary between DVD media. Press again to hide this window...
... menu. (Note: For Giga Pocket software, the Select Video Capsules window displays. SIZE button Press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. Press the button again to hide this button may vary between DVD media. Press again to hide this window...
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The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Mute Press the button to perform certain tasks. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY ...(-) the volume of the keyboard are used to turn off the speaker sound. Volume Control Press a button to restore sound. 28 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.
The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Mute Press the button to perform certain tasks. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY ...(-) the volume of the keyboard are used to turn off the speaker sound. Volume Control Press a button to restore sound. 28 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.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 32 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. To connect a display To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 32 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. To connect a display To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display.
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tone printing. 34 To connect the keyboard and mouse To use an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface in order to provide proper pointing and tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning. ❑ Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- 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.
tone printing. 34 To connect the keyboard and mouse To use an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface in order to provide proper pointing and tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning. ❑ Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- 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 Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the AC Input port, located on the back panel of the computer. 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cords 36
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the AC Input port, located on the back panel of the computer. 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cords 36
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... use Stand by mode. You may need to repeat this procedure if your system to shut down on the first attempt. 38 The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond to any prompts about saving your documents. 3 Wait for your... and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system does not shut down . To turn off the computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time, use the Power button to turn off your...
... use Stand by mode. You may need to repeat this procedure if your system to shut down on the first attempt. 38 The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond to any prompts about saving your documents. 3 Wait for your... and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system does not shut down . To turn off the computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to turn off your computer for a short period of time, use the Power button to turn off your...
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... with a floppy disk drive. You can also find helpful information on how to use your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in this equipment separately. 39 If your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. Check that the...software discussed in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power source ...
... with a floppy disk drive. You can also find helpful information on how to use your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in this equipment separately. 39 If your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. Check that the...software discussed in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power source ...
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... not respond or the application does not close the application. 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 technical support provider. Pressing... Task. You can try to close , try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 40 If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer to stop responding?
... not respond or the application does not close the application. 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 technical support provider. Pressing... Task. You can try to close , try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 40 If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer to stop responding?