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...174; guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The program backs the development and dissemination... of products with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective...
...174; guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The program backs the development and dissemination... of products with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting 41 Support Options 43 Immediate Help and Support 43 Resources for Additional Help and Support 44 12
VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting 41 Support Options 43 Immediate Help and Support 43 Resources for Additional Help and Support 44 12
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Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13 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. 13 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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.../pcsupport to view the online specifications sheet. . ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all VAIO® computer models. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to the Sony Online Support Web site and view 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.
.../pcsupport to view the online specifications sheet. . ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all VAIO® computer models. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to the Sony Online Support Web site and view 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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...VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet. 15 Contains information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. Online documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Unpacking Your Computer...programs included with Giga Pocket features) Remote control TV coaxial cable AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. ...
...VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet. 15 Contains information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. Online documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Unpacking Your Computer...programs included with Giga Pocket features) Remote control TV coaxial cable AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. ...
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... disk recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start...
... disk recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your computer on the model purchased. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder ... 7 15 8 16 9 S400 17 18 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2* See the online specifications sheet for your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. See the specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18 Your...
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your computer on the model purchased. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder ... 7 15 8 16 9 S400 17 18 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2* See the online specifications sheet for your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. See the specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18 Your...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back. See your online specifications sheet for ...LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is on certain VAIO® computer models. Additional information Your computer is equipped with these hardware features, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or ...is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for details on your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on all models. See the specifications sheet for the drive tray to begin ...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back. See your online specifications sheet for ...LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is on certain VAIO® computer models. Additional information Your computer is equipped with these hardware features, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or ...is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for details on your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on all models. See the specifications sheet for the drive tray to begin ...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 Monitor port* Connection for a standard display. 6 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) ...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 Monitor port* Connection for a standard display. 6 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) ...
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...Control Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to restore sound. 24 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 off the ...speaker sound. 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 ...
...Control Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to restore sound. 24 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 off the ...speaker sound. 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 ...
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... control. 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 The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features*. This section describes the basic functions of your...
... control. 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 The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features*. This section describes the basic functions of your...
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... button Press to go to start . VIDEO button Press to start the program. 9 VOLUME button Press to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to raise or lower the volume. 27 Use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific software program...
... button Press to go to start . VIDEO button Press to start the program. 9 VOLUME button Press to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to raise or lower the volume. 27 Use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific software program...
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... button Press to view a shortcut menu of available options for a software program. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU button Press to stop playback. VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 hide this window.) 28 Press again to view available ...
... button Press to view a shortcut menu of available options for a software program. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU button Press to stop playback. VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 hide this window.) 28 Press again to view available ...
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See the specifications sheet for your computer on the model purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location and availability of the monitor ports may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1 Plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor...
See the specifications sheet for your computer on the model purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location and availability of the monitor ports may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1 Plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor...
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To connect the keyboard and mouse Mouse Keyboard 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 Mouse Keyboard 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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...other end of your telephone cable from the wall jack. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect the supplied modem cable to -2" jack adapter device (splitter). ...To connect the telephone and modem cables 1 Unplug your computer 3 Plug the other RJ-11 jack on the back panel of the modem cable into the modem line jack located on the splitter device. 36...
...other end of your telephone cable from the wall jack. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect the supplied modem cable to -2" jack adapter device (splitter). ...To connect the telephone and modem cables 1 Unplug your computer 3 Plug the other RJ-11 jack on the back panel of the modem cable into the modem line jack located on the splitter device. 36...
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To connect the power cords 38 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 38 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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...more than six seconds to force your system to stop using your computer for an extended period of data, do not use Stand by mode. You may need to turn off the computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to shut down on the ...first attempt. 40 To turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you are ready to repeat this procedure...
...more than six seconds to force your system to stop using your computer for an extended period of data, do not use Stand by mode. You may need to turn off the computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to shut down on the ...first attempt. 40 To turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you are ready to repeat this procedure...
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... in this equipment separately. 41 You can also find helpful information on . If your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on how to troubleshoot common problems. You can purchase this section, depending on the system ...system is turned on. ❑ Verify that it is turned on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are connected firmly. ❑ If you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in monitor, confirm that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See...
... in this equipment separately. 41 You can also find helpful information on . If your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on how to troubleshoot common problems. You can purchase this section, depending on the system ...system is turned on. ❑ Verify that it is turned on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are connected firmly. ❑ If you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in monitor, confirm that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See...
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... and holding the power button for more than six seconds. The Shut Down Windows* window appears. 3 Click the drop-down your computer to close the program. If your computer. If the Shut Down Windows window does not appear: 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2...open . * The window text may result in the loss of data from files that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. VAIO Computer Quick Start What can try to locate and close the software program that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The...
... and holding the power button for more than six seconds. The Shut Down Windows* window appears. 3 Click the drop-down your computer to close the program. If your computer. If the Shut Down Windows window does not appear: 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2...open . * The window text may result in the loss of data from files that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. VAIO Computer Quick Start What can try to locate and close the software program that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The...