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...Serial Number: 3 Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. Their standards and logos are office ...the use of products with functions that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Environmental ...
...Serial Number: 3 Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. Their standards and logos are office ...the use of products with functions that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Environmental ...
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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 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 accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be 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 accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased.
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... a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 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 Provides basic information...
... a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 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 Provides basic information...
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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 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 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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... 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 both the front and back panels. Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the...Optical drive 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 located on the back. Additional information Your computer is in , when closing the optical drive door.
... 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 both the front and back panels. Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the...Optical drive 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 located on the back. Additional information Your computer is in , when closing the optical drive door.
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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 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...
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 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...
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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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... of the keyboard are used to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the speaker. Volume Control Press a button to perform certain tasks. 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 restore sound. 24 Press the Mute...
... of the keyboard are used to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the speaker. Volume Control Press a button to perform certain tasks. 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 restore sound. 24 Press the Mute...
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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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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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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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To turn on the power. 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 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
To turn on the power. 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 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
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...option. ✍ Respond to any prompts about saving your 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 repeat this procedure if your system does not shut... down . 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...
...option. ✍ Respond to any prompts about saving your 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 repeat this procedure if your system does not shut... down . 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...
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... your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is .... ❑ 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 computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual...
... your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is .... ❑ 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 computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual...
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..., contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to locate and close the application. If the software application continues to close...the loss of data from files that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. Windows attempts to stop ...
..., contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to locate and close the application. If the software application continues to close...the loss of data from files that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. Windows attempts to stop ...
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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 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.
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 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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... menu, the Recovery Media Kit, 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 another computer before proceeding with system recovery Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can create a Recovery Media Kit, consisting of CDs and DVDs...
... menu, the Recovery Media Kit, 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 another computer before proceeding with system recovery Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can create a Recovery Media Kit, consisting of CDs and DVDs...
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... Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your computer's hard disk drive. About Recovery Options ❑ Recover drives C and D Return drives C and D to restore the hidden recovery ... factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. 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. With ...
... Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your computer's hard disk drive. About Recovery Options ❑ Recover drives C and D Return drives C and D to restore the hidden recovery ... factory-installed software including the BIOS, drivers, and utilities. 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. With ...