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...Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is prohibited. Some of a separate user license agreement. Software specifications are available to online service providers may not necessarily be completed by third parties. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer...retail versions. Financial services may apply). Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to the terms and conditions of Sony. customers only. All rights reserved. ...
...Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is prohibited. Some of a separate user license agreement. Software specifications are available to online service providers may not necessarily be completed by third parties. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer...retail versions. Financial services may apply). Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to the terms and conditions of Sony. customers only. All rights reserved. ...
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...office equipment. Their standards and logos are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in which business proprietors ... an open system in a secure location. ENERGY STAR is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are uniform among participating nations. WOW technology is a U.S. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner...
...office equipment. Their standards and logos are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in which business proprietors ... an open system in a secure location. ENERGY STAR is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are uniform among participating nations. WOW technology is a U.S. 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 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. 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.
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. 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 all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
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... applications included with selected models) Remote control (1) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your system. Provides basic information on setting up and...
... applications included with selected models) Remote control (1) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your system. Provides basic information on setting up and...
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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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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 connect compatible peripheral devices. This hardware configuration enables you to the optical and floppy disk drives. See the online specifications sheet for ...
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 connect compatible peripheral devices. This hardware configuration enables you to the optical and floppy disk drives. See the online specifications sheet for ...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on both the front and back panels. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on . The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on the ...drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to begin reading the CD. 18 Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia™ or CompactFlash®...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on both the front and back panels. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on . The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on the ...drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to begin reading the CD. 18 Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia™ or CompactFlash®...
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...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). Composite audio L In jack∗ Connection for the speaker power cable. 20 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. ...
...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). Composite audio L In jack∗ Connection for the speaker power cable. 20 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. ...
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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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... selection.) JUMP button Press to go to activate channel selection. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. See Channel number buttons. 24 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...
... selection.) JUMP button Press to go to activate channel selection. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. See Channel number buttons. 24 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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.../display. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on-screen image from the on-screen image to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to the TV/Recording deck. About the Remote Control 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note... 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 an external DVD device, such as a DVD player.
.../display. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on-screen image from the on-screen image to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to the TV/Recording deck. About the Remote Control 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note... 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 an external DVD device, such as a DVD player.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. Press the button again to hide this window.) 15 TOOLS button The function of available software applications. SIZE button ...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. Press the button again to hide this window.) 15 TOOLS button The function of available software applications. SIZE button ...
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Press the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 28 VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY ... of the speakers. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Volume Control Press a button to perform certain tasks. 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 next.
Press the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 28 VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY ... of the speakers. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Volume Control Press a button to perform certain tasks. 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 next.
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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. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port.
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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 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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...to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To avoid loss of data, do not use Stand by mode. 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 your computer for an extended period of time. To turn off the computer. About the power button If your system stops responding, press and ...
...to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To avoid loss of data, do not use Stand by mode. 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 your computer for an extended period of time. To turn off the computer. About the power button If your system stops responding, press and ...
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... are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with a floppy disk drive. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is... not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are connected firmly. ❑ If you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all of the features or software discussed in...
... are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with a floppy disk drive. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is... not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are connected firmly. ❑ If you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all of the features or software discussed in...
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...not close, try to close the software application that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may result in the loss of data... open . 40 If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The...
...not close, try to close the software application that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may result in the loss of data... open . 40 If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The...