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..., and the Windows logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may not be identical to U.S. NOTICE © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part, may be transported or used outside the United States. Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear...
..., and the Windows logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may not be identical to U.S. NOTICE © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part, may be transported or used outside the United States. Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear...
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...SRS Labs, Inc. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are located inside the lower front panel of your Sony Service Center. ENERGY STAR is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an ...secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of the...
...SRS Labs, Inc. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are located inside the lower front panel of your Sony Service Center. ENERGY STAR is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an ...secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of the...
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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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VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be 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 all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration purchased. For details on the accessories 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 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 all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration purchased. For details on the accessories 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
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... 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 - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑...
... 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 - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑...
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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. 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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See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 Your system configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. 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®...
See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 Your system configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. 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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...force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber while reading and ... located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is on. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back. The light turns off when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 14 Hard disk drive and optical...
...force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber while reading and ... located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is on. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back. The light turns off when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 14 Hard disk drive and optical...
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Headphones 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 scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE ... the speaker power cable. 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...
Headphones 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 scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE ... the speaker power cable. 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...
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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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... models equipped with the remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. 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...
... models equipped with the remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. 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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... 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... the TV/Recording deck. 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...
... 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... the TV/Recording deck. 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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... Press to view the current software in full screen mode, press to hide this button may vary between DVD media. Press again to stop playback. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. When using Giga Pocket software, press to hide these views. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU button...
... Press to view the current software in full screen mode, press to hide this button may vary between DVD media. Press again to stop playback. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. When using Giga Pocket software, press to hide these views. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU button...
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...next. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Mute button again 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 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 turn...
...next. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Mute button again 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 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 turn...
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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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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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... attempt. 38 You may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down . VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to turn off the computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond to any prompts about saving ...your documents. 3 Wait for an extended period of data, do not use Stand by mode. To avoid loss of time. To turn off your computer for your computer to turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your...
... attempt. 38 You may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down . VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to turn off the computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond to any prompts about saving ...your documents. 3 Wait for an extended period of data, do not use Stand by mode. To avoid loss of time. To turn off your computer for your computer to turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your...
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...on the system configuration purchased. Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and that the computer is not 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 plugged into a power source... and turned on . My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is not in this equipment separately. 39 If your system...
...on the system configuration purchased. Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and that the computer is not 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 plugged into a power source... and turned on . My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is not in this equipment separately. 39 If your system...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. 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 Windows... that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. Windows attempts to stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to stop responding? If your...
VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. 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 Windows... that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. Windows attempts to stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to stop responding? If your...