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... Stick Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet...of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an open system in a secure ...
... Stick Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet...of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an open system in a secure ...
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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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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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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. 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.
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... the latest Windows operating system. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: ✍ Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines...
... the latest Windows operating system. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: ✍ Your VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines...
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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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...disc drives that have a drive eject button on both the front and back panels. 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 a compatible digital device. 8 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects... Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on ....
...disc drives that have a drive eject button on both the front and back panels. 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 a compatible digital device. 8 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects... Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 10 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on ....
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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 the ports and jacks on the configuration you purchased. Back panel (PCV-RS320 series model) 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13...
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 the ports and jacks on the configuration you purchased. Back panel (PCV-RS320 series model) 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13...
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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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Mute Press the button to turn off the volume of the keyboard are used 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...button again to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the speakers. Volume Control Press a button 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 the next. The task associated...
Mute Press the button to turn off the volume of the keyboard are used 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...button again to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the speakers. Volume Control Press a button 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 the next. The task associated...
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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. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 28
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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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... For help on the rear panel. To connect the telephone and modem cables (PCV-RS310 series model) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on connecting to 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 located on the back panel of your computer. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into...
... For help on the rear panel. To connect the telephone and modem cables (PCV-RS310 series model) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on connecting to 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 located on the back panel of your computer. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into...
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To turn on your computer. 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 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.
To turn on your computer. 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 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.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, you plan to turn off your computer for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down on the first attempt. 36 To turn off the computer...light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to repeat this procedure if your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. About the power button If your computer. ✍ If you may need to your system stops responding, press and hold the Power...
VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, you plan to turn off your computer for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down on the first attempt. 36 To turn off the computer...light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to repeat this procedure if your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. About the power button If your computer. ✍ If you may need to your system stops responding, press and hold the Power...
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...unless you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Verify that the...If 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 not equipped with a floppy disk drive. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is ...
...unless you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Verify that the...If 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 not equipped with a floppy disk drive. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is ...
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...respond or the application does not close, try to locate and close the application. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to close the software application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. You ... that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. If the software application continues to stop...
...respond or the application does not close, try to locate and close the application. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to close the software application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. You ... that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. If the software application continues to stop...
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The Recovery Media Kit enables you 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 to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39
The Recovery Media Kit enables you 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 to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39
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Sony recommends backing up your computer's operating system. You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility from the Microsoft® Windows® XP Start menu, from the Recovery Media Kit, or from using the F10 key* on drive C are deleted. You can access this recovery option by starting the VAIO... Wizard. ❑ Recover drive C Returns the drive C to a previous working properly. Depending on the selected drives. VAIO Computer Quick Start About Recovery Options You have different system and software recovery options. When you recover drive C, drive D, or perform a complete...
Sony recommends backing up your computer's operating system. You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility from the Microsoft® Windows® XP Start menu, from the Recovery Media Kit, or from using the F10 key* on drive C are deleted. You can access this recovery option by starting the VAIO... Wizard. ❑ Recover drive C Returns the drive C to a previous working properly. Depending on the selected drives. VAIO Computer Quick Start About Recovery Options You have different system and software recovery options. When you recover drive C, drive D, or perform a complete...
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To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from the Recovery Media Kit. With this option by using Disc 1 from your computer's hard disk drive. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. About Recovery Options ❑ Recover drives C and...
To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from the Recovery Media Kit. With this option by using Disc 1 from your computer's hard disk drive. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. About Recovery Options ❑ Recover drives C and...