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...Equipment Program is an open system in a secure location. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. customers only. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo..., and the Windows logo are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new...
...Equipment Program is an open system in a secure location. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. customers only. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo..., and the Windows logo are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new...
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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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For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending 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 your computer, see the online Specifications sheet.
For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending 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 your computer, see the online Specifications sheet.
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...® Windows® XP Guide - Use the VAIO Recovery utility to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1 Click...
...® Windows® XP Guide - Use the VAIO Recovery utility to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1 Click...
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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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...disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is located 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 a compatible digital device. 8 Optical drive 1 eject ... 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 equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button...
...disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is located 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 a compatible digital device. 8 Optical drive 1 eject ... 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 equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button...
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... and identify the ports and jacks on the configuration you purchased. 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...
... and identify the ports and jacks on the configuration you purchased. 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...
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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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... to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the speaker. 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. Volume Control Press a button to restore sound. 24 VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital...
... to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the speaker. 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. Volume Control Press a button to restore sound. 24 VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital...
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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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... (PCV-RS310 series model) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on connecting to the Ethernet port. For help on the rear panel. Using other end of your network administrator. 32 Connect only 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to a network, see your computer 3... 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 ...
... (PCV-RS310 series model) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on connecting to the Ethernet port. For help on the rear panel. Using other end of your network administrator. 32 Connect only 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to a network, see your computer 3... 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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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. 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
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..., press and hold the Power button for an extended period of time. You may want to use the Power button to turn off your computer for more than six seconds to force your system to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down . The Turn Off...of data, do not use Stand by mode instead. 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 turn off your computer for your computer to turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns...
..., press and hold the Power button for an extended period of time. You may want to use the Power button to turn off your computer for more than six seconds to force your system to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down . The Turn Off...of data, do not use Stand by mode instead. 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 turn off your computer for your computer to turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns...
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...disk drive* (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless 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 ...dials are 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...
...disk drive* (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless 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 ...dials are 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...
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...software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer to stop responding? You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 38 If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer does not respond or the application does not close... data from 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...
...software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer to stop responding? You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 38 If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer does not respond or the application does not close... data from 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...
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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. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 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. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer.
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... software recovery options. You can access this recovery option by starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard, or by using the F10 key on the selected drives. Sony recommends backing up your computer's operating system to a previous working properly. You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit...
... software recovery options. You can access this recovery option by starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard, or by using the F10 key on the selected drives. Sony recommends backing up your computer's operating system to a previous working properly. You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit...
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... Kit is the only way to their original factory-installed settings. 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 drive...
... Kit is the only way to their original factory-installed settings. 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 drive...