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... other trademarks are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. registered trademark of IBM Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices. It is a U.S. customers only. PS/2 is an international program that effectively...
... other trademarks are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. registered trademark of IBM Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices. It is a U.S. customers only. PS/2 is an international program that effectively...
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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 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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... Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not supplied with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. The Quick Start...your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click 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 ...
... Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not supplied with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. The Quick Start...your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click 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 ...
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... reading and writing data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 18 It also includes access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB...
... reading and writing data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® Computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 18 It also includes access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB...
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...equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on both the front and back panels. The light turns off when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 12 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing ... 1. 9 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. It may take a few moments for the drive to stop reading the CD. About the Front Panel 6 Standby indicator...
...equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on both the front and back panels. The light turns off when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 12 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing ... 1. 9 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. It may take a few moments for the drive to stop reading the CD. About the Front Panel 6 Standby indicator...
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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® ...* Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for a standard display. 20 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your system may vary based on the configuration you purchased.
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® ...* Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for a standard display. 20 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your system may vary based on the configuration you purchased.
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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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...functions. Volume Control Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) 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 Function The... 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. Mute Press the 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...
...functions. Volume Control Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) 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 Function The... 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. Mute Press the 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...
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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. 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 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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... into the modem line jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack. To connect the telephone and modem cables (PCV-RS310 series model) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel.... For help on connecting to the Ethernet port. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 1 Unplug your ...
... into the modem line jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack. To connect the telephone and modem cables (PCV-RS310 series model) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel.... For help on connecting to the Ethernet port. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 1 Unplug your ...
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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 side of the right speaker, to restart your computer 3 2 1 34 To turn on the power. 3 Press the power button, located 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 side of the right speaker, to restart your computer 3 2 1 34 To turn on the power. 3 Press the power button, located on your computer.
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.... To turn off your computer 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 plan to turn off the computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you... are ready to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To avoid loss of ...
.... To turn off your computer 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 plan to turn off the computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you... are ready to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To avoid loss of ...
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... plugged into a power source and that the monitor is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. Troubleshooting This section ... 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 it is...
... plugged into a power source and that the monitor is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. Troubleshooting This section ... 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 it is...
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... open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. If your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider.... Windows attempts to locate and close the application. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. You ...
... open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. If your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider.... Windows attempts to locate and close the application. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. You ...
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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. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer.
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. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer.
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... by using the F10 key on the selected drives. Sony recommends backing up your computer's operating system to its original factory-installed settings. Depending on notebook computers. To recover drive C, access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from using the F10 key* on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, you recover drive C, drive D, or perform a complete...
... by using the F10 key on the selected drives. Sony recommends backing up your computer's operating system to its original factory-installed settings. Depending on notebook computers. To recover drive C, access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from using the F10 key* on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, you recover drive C, drive D, or perform a complete...
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... software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the... F10 key on both drives. You can access this option, you lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D...
... software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your computer's hard disk drive. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the... F10 key on both drives. You can access this option, you lose all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D...