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... certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of computers and other trademarks are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. customers only. PS/2 is a U.S. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that promotes...
... certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of computers and other trademarks are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. customers only. PS/2 is a U.S. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that promotes...
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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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Computer and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories.) System Unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem Cable Power Cord 14 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. For details on the system configuration you purchased.
Computer and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories.) System Unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem Cable Power Cord 14 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. For details on the system configuration you purchased.
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... the Microsoft software license 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 - Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - For more information about...
... the Microsoft software license 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 - Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - For more information about...
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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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...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. Additional information Your computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on both the front and back ... data. 13 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive tray to stop reading the...
...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. Additional information Your computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on both the front and back ... data. 13 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive tray to stop reading the...
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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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VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys .... The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Volume Control Press a button to turn off the volume of the speakers. 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 perform certain tasks. Mute Press the...
VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys .... The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Volume Control Press a button to turn off the volume of the speakers. 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 perform certain tasks. Mute Press the...
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If necessary, plug the display's cable into the monitor port. 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. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 28
If necessary, plug the display's cable into the monitor port. 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. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 28
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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 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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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 network administrator. 32 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...
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 network administrator. 32 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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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 the power. 3 Press the power button, located 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 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 the power. 3 Press the power button, located 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 side of the right speaker, to restart your computer 3 2 1 34
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...off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you may need to repeat this procedure if your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. 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 turn off your computer for an extended period of data, do not use ...
...off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you may need to repeat this procedure if your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. 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 turn off your computer for an extended period of data, do not use ...
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.... (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 not equipped with all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless you ...drive (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 ...
.... (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 not equipped with all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless you ...drive (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 ...
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...files that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If your... computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer does not respond or the application ...
...files that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If your... computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer does not respond or the application ...
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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 The Recovery Media Kit enables you to create a Recovery Media Kit. You can also use this utility 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 The Recovery Media Kit enables you to create a Recovery Media Kit. You can also use this utility to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software.
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... XP System Restore Wizard. ❑ Recover drive C Returns the drive C to recover your computer's operating system. 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 from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by...
... XP System Restore Wizard. ❑ Recover drive C Returns the drive C to recover your computer's operating system. 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 from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by...
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To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your Recovery Media Kit. ❑ Perform a complete hard disk drive ... 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 the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the ...
To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your Recovery Media Kit. ❑ Perform a complete hard disk drive ... 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 the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the ...