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... from the Start menu. Together with the or keys, it increases brightness. Displays the My Computer window. Together with the or keys, it increases volume. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Short Cut Menu +F1 +Tab +D +E +F +Ctrl+F +M Shift+ +M +R Fn+ +Insert Fn+F3 Fn+F4 Fn+F5 Fn+F7 Fn...+F12 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. Puts the system into Hibernate mode, a power management state. Displays the desktop. Minimizes all minimized windows to normal operating mode, ...
... from the Start menu. Together with the or keys, it increases brightness. Displays the My Computer window. Together with the or keys, it increases volume. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Short Cut Menu +F1 +Tab +D +E +F +Ctrl+F +M Shift+ +M +R Fn+ +Insert Fn+F3 Fn+F4 Fn+F5 Fn+F7 Fn...+F12 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. Puts the system into Hibernate mode, a power management state. Displays the desktop. Minimizes all minimized windows to normal operating mode, ...
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Contents Notice to Users 5 Setting Up 15 Unpacking Your Computer 15 Locating Controls and Ports 16 Getting Started 21 Turning On Your Computer 21 Using the Touch Pad 23 Registering Your Computer 24 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 25 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection 27 Turning Off Your Computer 28 VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility 29 Troubleshooting 31 Support Options 34 3
Contents Notice to Users 5 Setting Up 15 Unpacking Your Computer 15 Locating Controls and Ports 16 Getting Started 21 Turning On Your Computer 21 Using the Touch Pad 23 Registering Your Computer 24 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide 25 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection 27 Turning Off Your Computer 28 VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility 29 Troubleshooting 31 Support Options 34 3
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...technology must be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may not communicate with your Sony VAIO® computer. All products with an i.LINK connection may apply). Before connecting compatible ...VAIO logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Media, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Intel, SpeedStep, and Pentium are registered trademarks of your compatible i.LINK device for home and other trademarks are trademarks of Sony...
...technology must be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may not communicate with your Sony VAIO® computer. All products with an i.LINK connection may apply). Before connecting compatible ...VAIO logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Media, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Intel, SpeedStep, and Pentium are registered trademarks of your compatible i.LINK device for home and other trademarks are trademarks of Sony...
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...spécifications techniques d'Industrie Canada ont été respectées. 10 VAIO® Computer Quick Start contact 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to state tariffs. For a Sony Service Center near you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your ...(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device could void your alarm equipment. Any unauthorized change made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. IC RSS-210 (Canada) (Applies to wireless LAN models only) Operation is subject to this device must not be...
...spécifications techniques d'Industrie Canada ont été respectées. 10 VAIO® Computer Quick Start contact 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to state tariffs. For a Sony Service Center near you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your ...(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device could void your alarm equipment. Any unauthorized change made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. IC RSS-210 (Canada) (Applies to wireless LAN models only) Operation is subject to this device must not be...
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Setting Up Setting Up Congratulations on page 29. 15 Instead, a hard disk drive recovery program is built into your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of the Sony VAIO® computer. For more information, see "VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility" on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit AC Adapter Power Cord Rechargeable Battery ✍ Recovery CDs are not included with your computer.
Setting Up Setting Up Congratulations on page 29. 15 Instead, a hard disk drive recovery program is built into your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of the Sony VAIO® computer. For more information, see "VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility" on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. Unpacking Your Computer Main Unit AC Adapter Power Cord Rechargeable Battery ✍ Recovery CDs are not included with your computer.
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Locating Controls and Ports Front 1 Power indicator 8 Left and right buttons 2 Battery indicator 9 Touch pad 3 Power button 10 Memory Stick® media indicator 4 Scroll lock indicator 11 Keyboard 5 Caps lock indicator 12 Model name 6 Num lock indicator 13 Speakers 7 Hard disk drive indicator 14 Computer screen (LCD) 16
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Locating Controls and Ports Front 1 Power indicator 8 Left and right buttons 2 Battery indicator 9 Touch pad 3 Power button 10 Memory Stick® media indicator 4 Scroll lock indicator 11 Keyboard 5 Caps lock indicator 12 Model name 6 Num lock indicator 13 Speakers 7 Hard disk drive indicator 14 Computer screen (LCD) 16
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To connect the unit to a network, refer to the Network (Ethernet) port. See "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" on page 25 for more information. 17 Do not connect any telephone line to this port. Connecting cables other type of network ... 3 Monitor (VGA) port 4 Parallel (printer) port 5 Air vent 6 USB 2.0 port (high-/full-/low-speed supported) Only connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to your online VAIO® Computer User Guide or contact your network administrator.
To connect the unit to a network, refer to the Network (Ethernet) port. See "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" on page 25 for more information. 17 Do not connect any telephone line to this port. Connecting cables other type of network ... 3 Monitor (VGA) port 4 Parallel (printer) port 5 Air vent 6 USB 2.0 port (high-/full-/low-speed supported) Only connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to your online VAIO® Computer User Guide or contact your network administrator.
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Left 1 2 USB 2.0 ports (high-/full-/low- 5 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port speed supported) 2 A/V OUT jack 6 Air vent 3 Microphone jack 7 PC Card slots 4 Headphone jack 8 Memory Stick® media slot 18
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Left 1 2 USB 2.0 ports (high-/full-/low- 5 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port speed supported) 2 A/V OUT jack 6 Air vent 3 Microphone jack 7 PC Card slots 4 Headphone jack 8 Memory Stick® media slot 18
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... facing up until it . See the "Powering Your Computer" chapter of the computer firmly. 2 Push the battery bay cover down to power your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information. To charge it for future use, install the battery, and then connect the AC adapter to open it...
... facing up until it . See the "Powering Your Computer" chapter of the computer firmly. 2 Push the battery bay cover down to power your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information. To charge it for future use, install the battery, and then connect the AC adapter to open it...
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Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer DC IN port AC adapter (supplied) Power cord (supplied) . ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer. 7 Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up. Turning on the Computer Power indicator Power button ✍ If you hold down the power button, the computer turns off. 22 VAIO® Computer Quick Start 5 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. 6 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet.
Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer DC IN port AC adapter (supplied) Power cord (supplied) . ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer. 7 Press the power button until the green power indicator lights up. Turning on the Computer Power indicator Power button ✍ If you hold down the power button, the computer turns off. 22 VAIO® Computer Quick Start 5 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. 6 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet.
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... Equivalent to scrolling vertically. (The scroll function is along the right edge available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll of Sony's commitment to complete the registration process. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using the mouse to register your computer the first...
... Equivalent to scrolling vertically. (The scroll function is along the right edge available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll of Sony's commitment to complete the registration process. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using the mouse to register your computer the first...
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...Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. A second Help and Support Center window appears, which offers information about your VAIO® computer and Microsoft® Windows® operating system. The Help and Support Center window appears, displaying information about your new computer. ...Locating the VAIO User Guide User Guide Link 2 Click VAIO User Guide in the Pick a Help topic column. To open the user guide 1 Click Start on how to use ...
...Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. A second Help and Support Center window appears, which offers information about your VAIO® computer and Microsoft® Windows® operating system. The Help and Support Center window appears, displaying information about your new computer. ...Locating the VAIO User Guide User Guide Link 2 Click VAIO User Guide in the Pick a Help topic column. To open the user guide 1 Click Start on how to use ...
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO User Guide Window 1 User guide table of contents 2 Link to Electronic Flyer 3 Link to the Sony Computing Support Web site List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental information List of your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information (Internet access required) 26
VAIO® Computer Quick Start VAIO User Guide Window 1 User guide table of contents 2 Link to Electronic Flyer 3 Link to the Sony Computing Support Web site List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental information List of your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information (Internet access required) 26
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... existing account, and connecting to the Internet. To set up a dial-up connection 1 Connect a telephone cable to the Internet. 5 Click Next. 6 Follow the on -screen VAIO® Computer User Guide. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click New Connection Wizard.
... existing account, and connecting to the Internet. To set up a dial-up connection 1 Connect a telephone cable to the Internet. 5 Click Next. 6 Follow the on -screen VAIO® Computer User Guide. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click New Connection Wizard.
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... Power" in loss of data. Data that is not saved when the computer is off when the power indicator turns off may result in the VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information. ✍ If you to save documents. 4 Wait for your computer to turn off . To turn off your computer... and hold the power button until the computer turns off automatically. Follow the steps below to properly turn off your computer may be lost. 28 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Using the power button to turn off your computer and avoid losing data.
... Power" in loss of data. Data that is not saved when the computer is off when the power indicator turns off may result in the VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information. ✍ If you to save documents. 4 Wait for your computer to turn off . To turn off your computer... and hold the power button until the computer turns off automatically. Follow the steps below to properly turn off your computer may be lost. 28 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Using the power button to turn off your computer and avoid losing data.
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... enables you to recover preinstalled software programs, the operating system, and to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility System and Application Recovery CDs are not supplied with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a fast and easy-to-use system recovery utility. This system and ... the space reserved for the recovery partition (approximately 5 GB). For more information about creating the Recovery Media Kit, see the VAIO Recovery Options online guide: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2 From the...
... enables you to recover preinstalled software programs, the operating system, and to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility System and Application Recovery CDs are not supplied with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a fast and easy-to-use system recovery utility. This system and ... the space reserved for the recovery partition (approximately 5 GB). For more information about creating the Recovery Media Kit, see the VAIO Recovery Options online guide: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2 From the...
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... Wizard. Access the Help by following these steps: 1 Turn on using the VAIO Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media Kit. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site for example, PCG-XXXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the online instructions to order ... about using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program, see the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help. The VAIO Recovery Wizard utility appears. 4 Click Help. To purchase a VAIO Recovery Media kit 1 Go to http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/news/hddrecovery.html. Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and ...
... Wizard. Access the Help by following these steps: 1 Turn on using the VAIO Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media Kit. VAIO® Computer Quick Start Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site for example, PCG-XXXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the online instructions to order ... about using the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program, see the VAIO Recovery Wizard Help. The VAIO Recovery Wizard utility appears. 4 Click Help. To purchase a VAIO Recovery Media kit 1 Go to http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/news/hddrecovery.html. Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and ...
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start 3 Use the Down Arrow key to select System Time, set the time...computer. 2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer, and restart the computer. 3 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears to launch the BIOS Setup window. 4 Use the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu, and then... appears. 5 Press Enter. The computer restarts. ✍ If you receive this message on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). When the Setup Confirmation window appears, select Yes, and press Enter. 6 Select Exit (Save Changes), ...
VAIO® Computer Quick Start 3 Use the Down Arrow key to select System Time, set the time...computer. 2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer, and restart the computer. 3 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears to launch the BIOS Setup window. 4 Use the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu, and then... appears. 5 Press Enter. The computer restarts. ✍ If you receive this message on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). When the Setup Confirmation window appears, select Yes, and press Enter. 6 Select Exit (Save Changes), ...
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VAIO® Computer Quick Start Support Options If you can visit Microsoft® customer support at : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 34 To see a list of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for Windows 2000 models). 3 Operating System ...and the printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start provide information on how to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the preinstalled programs, click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and select All Programs (or Programs for the corresponding solutions online. You can visit Sony Computing Support at...
VAIO® Computer Quick Start Support Options If you can visit Microsoft® customer support at : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 34 To see a list of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for Windows 2000 models). 3 Operating System ...and the printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start provide information on how to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the preinstalled programs, click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and select All Programs (or Programs for the corresponding solutions online. You can visit Sony Computing Support at...
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http://www.sony.com/vaio Printed in USA © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. 4-679-031-01