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...INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Financial services may include features such as ... MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. The software described herein is subject to this computer may require prior arrangements with this product. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may not be completed by third parties. reserves...
...INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Financial services may include features such as ... MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. The software described herein is subject to this computer may require prior arrangements with this product. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may not be completed by third parties. reserves...
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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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... agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not ...VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: ✍ Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Use the VAIO Recovery utility to use the basic features...
... agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not ...VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: ✍ Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Use the VAIO Recovery utility to use the basic features...
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Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. 17 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. 17 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
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The location of the hardware features described in the section. Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. 27
The location of the hardware features described in the section. Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. 27
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...the system configuration purchased. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the features in this equipment separately. 37 My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is not in stand by mode by pressing ...any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive. If your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot...
...the system configuration purchased. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the features in this equipment separately. 37 My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is not in stand by mode by pressing ...any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive. If your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot...
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... can access this recovery option by starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard, or by using the F10 key on notebook computers. * This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 40 Sony recommends backing up your computer's operating system to a previous working properly. Depending on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, you recover drive C, drive D, or perform...
... can access this recovery option by starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard, or by using the F10 key on notebook computers. * This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 40 Sony recommends backing up your computer's operating system to a previous working properly. Depending on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, you recover drive C, drive D, or perform...
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...This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 46 You can access this tool from Windows XP 1 Click Start in the optical drive. 3 Close the drive and turn off your computer. 4 Wait for your notebook computer. Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard To access the VAIO Recovery...window, click Next. 3 Choose one of the available menu options. VAIO Computer Quick Start Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer. 5 When prompted, insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical ...
...This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 46 You can access this tool from Windows XP 1 Click Start in the optical drive. 3 Close the drive and turn off your computer. 4 Wait for your notebook computer. Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard To access the VAIO Recovery...window, click Next. 3 Choose one of the available menu options. VAIO Computer Quick Start Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer. 5 When prompted, insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical ...
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...computer's hardware and software features. ❑ Links that contains answers to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. ❑ check pricing and availability for the preinstalled software on the system configuration you purchased. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific model computer...seven days a week, when you would like to -understand lessons on your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. Software Help and Support The contact and support information for ...
...computer's hardware and software features. ❑ Links that contains answers to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. ❑ check pricing and availability for the preinstalled software on the system configuration you purchased. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific model computer...seven days a week, when you would like to -understand lessons on your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. Software Help and Support The contact and support information for ...
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... serial number is on the back panel of the issue. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type 2 Model number 3 Serial number* Example: 4 Operating system 5 Hardware feature or software application that has a problem. (See "Help and Support Resources" for the appropriate...
... serial number is on the back panel of the issue. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type 2 Model number 3 Serial number* Example: 4 Operating system 5 Hardware feature or software application that has a problem. (See "Help and Support Resources" for the appropriate...
System Reference Manual
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...MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. reserves the right to make any modification to online service providers may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Software specifications are subject to change without notice. USE OF THE SOFTWARE ...reduced to any time without notice and may require an additional charge. customers only. ii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Notice © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. ...
...MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. reserves the right to make any modification to online service providers may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Software specifications are subject to change without notice. USE OF THE SOFTWARE ...reduced to any time without notice and may require an additional charge. customers only. ii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Notice © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. ...
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...features you purchased. Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information." 1 To view this the online specifications sheet: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO... Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications which lists your system, see the online specifications sheet. Your computer's components may...
...features you purchased. Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of your computer's hardware configuration and preinstalled software information." 1 To view this the online specifications sheet: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO... Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications which lists your system, see the online specifications sheet. Your computer's components may...
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Chapter 3 Upgrading and Maintaining Components This chapter describes upgrade and maintenance procedures. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all of the hardware features shown in the illustrations of this section. ! Your computer may vary, depending on the model purchased. System configuration may not include all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 25
Chapter 3 Upgrading and Maintaining Components This chapter describes upgrade and maintenance procedures. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all of the hardware features shown in the illustrations of this section. ! Your computer may vary, depending on the model purchased. System configuration may not include all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 25
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... Your system can restore your Sony computer. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you upgrade your system if it becomes unstable or stops working properly. Sony recommends using the preinstalled Hard ...ASSY) to take full advantage of your system. 42 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with the VAIO Recovery utility, you are not able to hold a ..., or original software, using an ATA-100 hard disk drive to restore your system's features. ✍ The hard disk drive access indicator is lit when either internal hard disk...
... Your system can restore your Sony computer. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you upgrade your system if it becomes unstable or stops working properly. Sony recommends using the preinstalled Hard ...ASSY) to take full advantage of your system. 42 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with the VAIO Recovery utility, you are not able to hold a ..., or original software, using an ATA-100 hard disk drive to restore your system's features. ✍ The hard disk drive access indicator is lit when either internal hard disk...
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Specifications 83 Optical Drives Drive Optical drive #1 Optical drive #2 System BIOS Make and model ROM Passwords Power management Advanced features Plug and Play devices Special features Description See online specifications sheet for details See online specifications sheet for details Award-based for PCV-RS310 series models AMI-based for PCV-RS320 series models 2 Mb Flash-ROM User and supervisor passwords supported APM 1.2 ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for use with APM and PNP BIOS APIs Supported with steerable DMA channels and interrupts Multi-boot, PCI add-on card auto-configure
Specifications 83 Optical Drives Drive Optical drive #1 Optical drive #2 System BIOS Make and model ROM Passwords Power management Advanced features Plug and Play devices Special features Description See online specifications sheet for details See online specifications sheet for details Award-based for PCV-RS310 series models AMI-based for PCV-RS320 series models 2 Mb Flash-ROM User and supervisor passwords supported APM 1.2 ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for use with APM and PNP BIOS APIs Supported with steerable DMA channels and interrupts Multi-boot, PCI add-on card auto-configure
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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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. Unpacking Your Computer Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Page 2
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. Unpacking Your Computer Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Page 2
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For details on setting up and registering your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Explains how to use the basic features of your system. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Hard Disk Drive Recovery Page 3 Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on...
For details on setting up and registering your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Explains how to use the basic features of your system. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Hard Disk Drive Recovery Page 3 Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on...
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...you. Proper lighting adds to the floor. Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your lower arms are parallel to your computer. Take breaks during sessions with relaxed, upright posture-avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward. Viewing angle of your keyboard...space. Excessive use your whole arm to consider when you arrange your new computer, find the best position. A footrest may strain muscles or tendons. Furniture and posture - Use the display's tilting feature to 26 inches directly in a relaxed position when you more comfortable. Choose...
...you. Proper lighting adds to the floor. Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your lower arms are parallel to your computer. Take breaks during sessions with relaxed, upright posture-avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward. Viewing angle of your keyboard...space. Excessive use your whole arm to consider when you arrange your new computer, find the best position. A footrest may strain muscles or tendons. Furniture and posture - Use the display's tilting feature to 26 inches directly in a relaxed position when you more comfortable. Choose...
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Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard Page 6 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard Page 6 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
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The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering your Computer Page 15 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown.
The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Registering your Computer Page 15 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown.