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... international program that effectively reduce energy consumption. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The program backs the development and dissemination of IBM Corporation. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in...
... international program that effectively reduce energy consumption. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The program backs the development and dissemination of IBM Corporation. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in...
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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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... recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 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 and owner's information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start...
... recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 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 and owner's information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP Guide - Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start...
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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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... 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 amber while reading and writing 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...
... 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 amber while reading and writing 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...
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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 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® ... port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for 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...
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 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® ... port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for 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...
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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 speakers. Volume Control Press a button to turn off the volume of the keyboard are used to restore sound. 24 VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function ... associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Mute button again 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 the next...
... of the speakers. Volume Control Press a button to turn off the volume of the keyboard are used to restore sound. 24 VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function ... associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Mute button again 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 the next...
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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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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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... or fire in the Ethernet port. 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) ...
... or fire in the Ethernet port. 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) ...
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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 your computer. 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 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. To turn on the power.
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You may want to use the Power button to shut down on the first attempt. 36 VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down . To turn off your system stops responding, ... period of data, do not use Stand by mode instead. About the power button If your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To avoid loss of time. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond to any prompts about saving your...
You may want to use the Power button to shut down on the first attempt. 36 VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down . To turn off your system stops responding, ... period of data, do not use Stand by mode instead. About the power button If your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To avoid loss of time. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond to any prompts about saving your...
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..., depending on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is lit on the front panel of the features in this equipment separately. 37 If your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in stand by mode by...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 ...
..., depending on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is lit on the front panel of the features in this equipment separately. 37 If your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in stand by mode by...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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...+Alt+Delete keys. Windows attempts to stop responding or causes your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. If your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to ..."Not responding." 3 Select the application that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Pressing and holding the power button for ...
...+Alt+Delete keys. Windows attempts to stop responding or causes your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. If your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to ..."Not responding." 3 Select the application that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Pressing and holding the power button for ...
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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 normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer 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. You can also use this utility to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to create a Recovery Media Kit. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39
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... and DVDs, which enable you have several options when recovering software or your computer's operating system to a previous working properly. Depending on the selected drives. Sony recommends backing up your computer at a later date if the software stops working state by performing a System... Restore. You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, and create a ...
... and DVDs, which enable you have several options when recovering software or your computer's operating system to a previous working properly. Depending on the selected drives. Sony recommends backing up your computer at a later date if the software stops working state by performing a System... Restore. You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, and create a ...
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...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 perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. To ...recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your computer's hard disk drive. With this option by using Disc 1 from ...
...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 perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. To ...recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your computer's hard disk drive. With this option by using Disc 1 from ...