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... VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be transported or used outside the United States. NOTICE © 2003 Sony ..., DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. reserves...
... VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be transported or used outside the United States. NOTICE © 2003 Sony ..., DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. reserves...
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...products with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of your Sony Service Center. It is an international program that effectively reduce energy consumption. The targeted products are located inside the lower front panel of computers and other office equipment. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are ...SRS Labs, Inc. registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an open system in a secure location. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner...
...products with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of your Sony Service Center. It is an international program that effectively reduce energy consumption. The targeted products are located inside the lower front panel of computers and other office equipment. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are ...SRS Labs, Inc. registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an open system in a secure location. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner...
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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. 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
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Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 For details on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs.
Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 For details on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs.
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... access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. To access...
... access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. To access...
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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. 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. Other A Software Library, containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. 14
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. 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. Other A Software Library, containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. 14
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... online specifications sheet for details. On certain models, the front panel also provides access 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. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16
... online specifications sheet for details. On certain models, the front panel also provides access 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. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16
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.... † On models equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on all models. The light turns off when the computer is amber when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia™ or CompactFlash®/Microdrive slots. ‡ The number of USB ports may take... CD. 18 Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is amber while reading and writing data. 15 CompactFlash/Microdrive media card slot* Reads and writes data from and...
.... † On models equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on all models. The light turns off when the computer is amber when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia™ or CompactFlash®/Microdrive slots. ‡ The number of USB ports may take... CD. 18 Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is amber while reading and writing data. 15 CompactFlash/Microdrive media card slot* Reads and writes data from and...
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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 ... or stereo dubbing cable (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 the supplied speakers or...
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 ... or stereo dubbing cable (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 the supplied speakers or...
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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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Remote control (for models equipped with the remote control. 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 ...
Remote control (for models equipped with the remote control. 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. Press ENTER to select. 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous ... 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 view available sound mode options on -screen image to...
HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. Press ENTER to select. 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous ... 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 view available sound mode options on -screen image to...
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... on your remote control, see the Giga Pocket Help. 26 SIZE button Press to change from the TV/recording deck to rewind or fast-forward. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. Press again to begin playback. PLAY button Press to hide these views. When using Giga Pocket software, press to...
... on your remote control, see the Giga Pocket Help. 26 SIZE button Press to change from the TV/recording deck to rewind or fast-forward. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. Press again to begin playback. PLAY button Press to hide these views. When using Giga Pocket software, press to...
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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 perform certain tasks. Mute Press the button to increase (+) ...or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to the next. Volume Control Press a button to turn off the speaker sound. 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 perform certain tasks. Mute Press the button to increase (+) ...or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to the next. Volume Control Press a button to turn off the speaker sound. 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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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. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 32
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tone printing. 34 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 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-
tone printing. 34 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 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-
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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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... may need to turn off your computer for more than six seconds to force your system to turn off the computer. To turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off 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 data, do not...
... may need to turn off your computer for more than six seconds to force your system to turn off the computer. To turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off 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 data, do not...
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... panel of the features or software discussed in stand by mode by pressing any key on the system configuration purchased. If your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power... that came with a floppy disk drive. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can purchase this section, depending on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that the...
... panel of the features or software discussed in stand by mode by pressing any key on the system configuration purchased. If your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power... that came with a floppy disk drive. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. You can purchase this section, depending on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that the...
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... files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. Pressing ...stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If your computer to stop responding? VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close the application. The Windows Task...
... files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. Pressing ...stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If your computer to stop responding? VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close the application. The Windows Task...