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...procedures and privacy policies will be completed by the terms of Microsoft Corporation. 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 a separate user...OR ERROR-FREE. Some of the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are subject to this computer may be detailed during initial launch of the software ...
...procedures and privacy policies will be completed by the terms of Microsoft Corporation. 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 a separate user...OR ERROR-FREE. Some of the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo, are subject to this computer may be detailed during initial launch of the software ...
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... can participate voluntarily. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are located inside the lower front panel of your Sony Service Center. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc...
... can participate voluntarily. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are located inside the lower front panel of your Sony Service Center. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc...
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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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For details on the system configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 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 accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs.
For details on the system configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 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 accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs.
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... with selected models) Remote control (1) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then...
... with selected models) Remote control (1) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then...
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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. 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 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.
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... sheet for details. On certain models, the front panel also provides access 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 Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®...
... sheet for details. On certain models, the front panel also provides access 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 Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®...
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...the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on . The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive tray to begin reading the CD.... 18 See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on all models. Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ ..., wait for a compatible digital device. * Not available on both the front and back panels. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back.
...the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on . The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive tray to begin reading the CD.... 18 See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on all models. Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ ..., wait for a compatible digital device. * Not available on both the front and back panels. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back.
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...20 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 dubbing cable (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 scanner. 5 i....
...20 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 dubbing cable (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 scanner. 5 i....
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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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... again to return to turn off the sound. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. 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...
... again to return to turn off the sound. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. 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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... an external DVD device, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.) 25 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... 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 the monitor/display...
... an external DVD device, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.) 25 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... 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 the monitor/display...
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... the next screen. Press again to view the current software in full screen mode, press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. SIZE button Press to hide these views. PLAY button Press to rewind or fast-forward.
... the next screen. Press again to view the current software in full screen mode, press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. SIZE button Press to hide these views. PLAY button Press to rewind or fast-forward.
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...the volume of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. 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 along the top of the speakers. 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 volume of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. 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 along the top of the speakers. 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 ...
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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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... peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time. You may need to shut down on the first attempt. 38 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 computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select ...
... peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time. You may need to shut down on the first attempt. 38 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 computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select ...
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... and that the system is turned on. ❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power source and turned on. You can also find helpful information on the front panel of the features or software discussed in stand by... mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you are not equipped with your...
... and that the system is turned on. ❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power source and turned on. You can also find helpful information on the front panel of the features or software discussed in stand by... mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you are not equipped with your...
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... stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. 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, try to locate and close the application. If the software application continues..., if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 40 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. The Turn Off...
... stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. 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, try to locate and close the application. If the software application continues..., if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 40 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. The Turn Off...