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... Corporation. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Refer to U.S. Intel and Pentium are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. PS/2 is an open system in a secure location. ...As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other trademarks are trademarks or registered ...
... Corporation. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Refer to U.S. Intel and Pentium are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. PS/2 is an open system in a secure location. ...As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other trademarks are trademarks or registered ...
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...Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 20 About the Keyboard 24 Setting Up Your Computer 27 Connecting a Display (Monitor 28 Connecting the Speakers 29 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 30 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables............32 Connecting the Power Cords 33 Turning On Your Computer 34 Registering your Computer 35 Turning Off your Computer 36 Troubleshooting 37 VAIO Recovery Options 39 About Recovery Options 40 About the Recovery Media Kit 42 Using the...
...Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 20 About the Keyboard 24 Setting Up Your Computer 27 Connecting a Display (Monitor 28 Connecting the Speakers 29 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 30 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables............32 Connecting the Power Cords 33 Turning On Your Computer 34 Registering your Computer 35 Turning Off your Computer 36 Troubleshooting 37 VAIO Recovery Options 39 About Recovery Options 40 About the Recovery Media Kit 42 Using the...
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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. 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
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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, see the online Specifications sheet. Computer and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories.) System Unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem Cable Power Cord 14 For details on the system configuration you purchased.
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, see the online Specifications sheet. Computer and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories.) System Unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem Cable Power Cord 14 For details on the system configuration you purchased.
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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 - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer's operating...Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not supplied with a utility ...
...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 - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer's operating...Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not supplied with a utility ...
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... includes access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 18 Front panel 1 8 2 9 3 4 10 11 5 6 12 S400 7 13 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive .... 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
... includes access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 18 Front panel 1 8 2 9 3 4 10 11 5 6 12 S400 7 13 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive .... 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
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...drive 2. 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the .../full/low-speed USB devices. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the back. About the Front Panel 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the... computer is in Stand by mode. 7 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for ...
...drive 2. 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the .../full/low-speed USB devices. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the back. About the Front Panel 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the... computer is in Stand by mode. 7 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for ...
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Back panel (PCV-RS320 series model) 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 8 9 MONITOR 15 10 11 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® ... a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 Monitor port* Connection for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your system may vary based on your computer contains the ports for a standard display. 20 The icons on the back panel locate and identify...
Back panel (PCV-RS320 series model) 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 8 9 MONITOR 15 10 11 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® ... a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 Monitor port* Connection for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your system may vary based on your computer contains the ports for a standard display. 20 The icons on the back panel locate and identify...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Back Panel (PCV-RS310 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.) 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 22
VAIO Computer Quick Start Back Panel (PCV-RS310 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.) 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 22
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...The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Volume Control Press a 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 increase (+)... or decrease (-) the volume of the speaker. Mute Press the button 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 ...
...The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Volume Control Press a 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 increase (+)... or decrease (-) the volume of the speaker. Mute Press the button 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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VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 28 To connect a display (PCV-RS310 series model) ✍ 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 monitor port.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 28 To connect a display (PCV-RS310 series model) ✍ 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 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. To connect the keyboard and mouse (PCV-RS310 series model) 30
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 (PCV-RS310 series model) 30
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... help on connecting to the Ethernet port. To connect the telephone and modem cables (PCV-RS310 series model) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the back panel of your computer 3 Plug the other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current ...overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the Ethernet port. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug its cable into the telephone jack ...
... help on connecting to the Ethernet port. To connect the telephone and modem cables (PCV-RS310 series model) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the back panel of your computer 3 Plug the other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current ...overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the Ethernet port. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug its cable into the telephone jack ...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning On Your Computer When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to turn on the power. Respond to this prompt immediately. 1 Press the power button on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Press the power button on the display to turn on the power. 3 Press the power button, located on the side of the right speaker, to restart your computer 3 2 1 34 To turn on your computer.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning On Your Computer When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to turn on the power. Respond to this prompt immediately. 1 Press the power button on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Press the power button on the display to turn on the power. 3 Press the power button, located on the side of the right speaker, to restart your computer 3 2 1 34 To turn on your computer.
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...documents. 3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you may need to shut down on the first attempt. 36 VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you are... ready to turn off your computer for a short period of time, you plan to ...
...documents. 3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you may need to shut down on the first attempt. 36 VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you are... ready to turn off your computer for a short period of time, you plan to ...
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... adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer 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 cables are not equipped with all of the features in an optical drive (unless you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible ...
... adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer 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 cables are not equipped with all of the features in an optical drive (unless you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible ...
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... pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. If your computer to stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close the application. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. You can...
... pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. If your computer to stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close the application. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. You can...
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For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer.
For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer.
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... Media Kit You can access this recovery option by starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard, or by performing a System Restore. Sony recommends backing up your computer's operating system to another computer before proceeding with system recovery Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility from the Microsoft® Windows® XP Start...
... Media Kit You can access this recovery option by starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard, or by performing a System Restore. Sony recommends backing up your computer's operating system to another computer before proceeding with system recovery Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility from the Microsoft® Windows® XP Start...
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... a complete hard disk drive recovery Completely recover your Recovery Media Kit. 41 You can access this option, you lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original factory-installed settings. To recover drives C ...and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10 key on both drives. About Recovery Options ❑...
... a complete hard disk drive recovery Completely recover your Recovery Media Kit. 41 You can access this option, you lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original factory-installed settings. To recover drives C ...and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10 key on both drives. About Recovery Options ❑...