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... MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Use of Sony. Subscriptions to this computer may require an 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 such software is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click ...
... MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Use of Sony. Subscriptions to this computer may require an 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 such software is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click ...
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... logos are located inside the lower front panel of your Sony Service Center. registered trademark of computers and other office equipment. Model Number: Serial Number: 3... energy consumption. It is a U.S. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. WOW technology is an international program that this product meets the... ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of the Environmental Protection Agency....
... logos are located inside the lower front panel of your Sony Service Center. registered trademark of computers and other office equipment. Model Number: Serial Number: 3... energy consumption. It is a U.S. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. WOW technology is an international program that this product meets the... ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of the Environmental Protection Agency....
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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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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 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 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 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 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 System or Application Recovery CDs. For details on the system configuration purchased.
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... in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then...applications included with selected models) Remote control (1) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Provides basic ...
... in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then...applications included with selected models) Remote control (1) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Provides basic ...
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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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See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 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®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial ...
See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 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®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial ...
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... 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. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on all models. Do not force the door or handle ... model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your online Specifications sheet for the drive to stop reading the CD. Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to eject. ❑ Gently...
... 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. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on all models. Do not force the door or handle ... model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your online Specifications sheet for the drive to stop reading the CD. Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to eject. ❑ Gently...
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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 a... digital video or stereo A/V dubbing cable (optional). Composite audio L 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 scanner. 5 ...
... 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 a... digital video or stereo A/V dubbing cable (optional). Composite audio L 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 scanner. 5 ...
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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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...available for Giga Pocket software only.) 5 TV button Press 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. VIDEO button Press to change to the external video equipment, ... 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 ...
...available for Giga Pocket software only.) 5 TV button Press 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. VIDEO button Press to change to the external video equipment, ... 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 ...
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... buttons Press to view a shortcut menu of this window.) 15 TOOLS button The function of available software applications. PLAY button Press to hide these views. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. During DVD playback in full-screen size. See the DVD player software instructions for Giga Pocket software only.) ✍...
... buttons Press to view a shortcut menu of this window.) 15 TOOLS button The function of available software applications. PLAY button Press to hide these views. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. During DVD playback in full-screen size. See the DVD player software instructions for Giga Pocket software only.) ✍...
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The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Mute Press the button to the next. 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 ... decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to restore sound. 28 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 task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Mute Press the button to the next. 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 ... decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to restore sound. 28 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 ...
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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 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port.
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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- 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.
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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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... off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you are ready 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 Turn Off Computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan...
... off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you are ready 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 Turn Off Computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan...
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...power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Verify that the computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power source and turned on . Check that the power indicator is lit... on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy ...
...power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Verify that the computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power source and turned on . Check that the power indicator is lit... on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy ...
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... that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to stop responding? If your computer does not respond or the application does not close the software application that has stopped responding. ...may result in the loss of data from files that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. 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. The Turn Off...
... that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to stop responding? If your computer does not respond or the application does not close the software application that has stopped responding. ...may result in the loss of data from files that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. 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. The Turn Off...