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... additional charge. 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 Sony. All other trademarks are available to U.S. This manual and...INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory ...
... additional charge. 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 Sony. All other trademarks are available to U.S. This manual and...INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory ...
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... (O) symbol are trademarks of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in which...technology is a U.S. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer.
... (O) symbol are trademarks of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in which...technology is a U.S. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer.
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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 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. For details on the system configuration purchased. 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.
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. For details on the system configuration purchased. 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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...(1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on setting up and registering your computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - This online specification sheet describes the hardware...the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your system. The Quick Start...
...(1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on setting up and registering your computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - This online specification sheet describes the hardware...the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your system. The Quick Start...
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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. 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 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.
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... drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. This hardware configuration enables you to the optical and floppy disk drives...
... drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. This hardware configuration enables you to the optical and floppy disk drives...
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... media. 16 SmartMedia card slot* Reads and writes data from and to begin reading the CD. 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back. Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is in , when closing the...
... media. 16 SmartMedia card slot* Reads and writes data from and to begin reading the CD. 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back. Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is in , when closing the...
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...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 optional headphones. Headphones jack Connection for the speaker power cable. 20 Composite video In jack∗ Connection for a microphone (optional). 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 ...
...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 optional headphones. Headphones jack Connection for the speaker power cable. 20 Composite video In jack∗ Connection for a microphone (optional). 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 ...
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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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... channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to activate channel selection. See Channel number buttons. 24 Press again to return to turn off the sound. 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...
... channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to activate channel selection. See Channel number buttons. 24 Press again to return to turn off the sound. 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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... 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... device, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change to external video equipment, such as a DVD player. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on-screen image from the...
... 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... device, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change to external video equipment, such as a DVD player. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on-screen image from the...
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... this button may vary between DVD media. SIZE button Press to view the current software in full screen mode, press to rewind or fast-forward. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. When using SonicStage software, press to change channels automatically (no number input required). (Note: This function is selected with...
... this button may vary between DVD media. SIZE button Press to view the current software in full screen mode, press to rewind or fast-forward. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. When using SonicStage software, press to change channels automatically (no number input required). (Note: This function is selected with...
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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 ... keyboard are used to the next. Volume Control Press a button to turn off the speaker sound. Press the Mute button again 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 perform certain tasks.
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 ... keyboard are used to the next. Volume Control Press a button to turn off the speaker sound. Press the Mute button again 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 perform certain tasks.
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If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 32 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.
If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 32 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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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. tone printing. 34
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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 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.
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..., use the Power button to turn off your computer. ✍ If you are ready to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To turn off your computer for a short period of time. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to turn off...
..., use the Power button to turn off your computer. ✍ If you are ready to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To turn off your computer for a short period of time. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to turn off...
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...This section describes how to use 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 of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless ...you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power...
...This section describes how to use 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 of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless ...you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power...
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...the status message, "Not responding." 3 Select the application that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. If your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The...Press the Alt+F4 keys. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 40 VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. If the software application continues to...
...the status message, "Not responding." 3 Select the application that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. If your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The...Press the Alt+F4 keys. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 40 VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. If the software application continues to...