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...herein at any machine-readable form without written permission is governed by third parties. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to this product. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR...APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Important information 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 their ...
...herein at any machine-readable form without written permission is governed by third parties. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to this product. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR...APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Important information 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 their ...
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... of products with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of your Sony Service Center. OWNER'S RECORD The model number and serial number are located inside the lower front panel of computers and other office equipment. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as...STAR® Office Equipment Program is an open system in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. ENERGY STAR is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is a U.S. registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. The...
... of products with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of your Sony Service Center. OWNER'S RECORD The model number and serial number are located inside the lower front panel of computers and other office equipment. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as...STAR® Office Equipment Program is an open system in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. ENERGY STAR is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is a U.S. registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. 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. 11 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. 11 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 For details on the system configuration purchased. 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 System or Application Recovery CDs.
Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 For details on the system configuration purchased. 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 System or Application Recovery CDs.
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... software applications included with selected models) Remote control (1) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on setting up and registering your computer. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support...
... software applications included with selected models) Remote control (1) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on setting up and registering your computer. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with a utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Other A Software Library, containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. 14 For more information about hard disk drive recovery 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.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with a utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Other A Software Library, containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. 14 For more information about hard disk drive recovery 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.
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... About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial ...
... About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial ...
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Additional information Your computer is located on the back. It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your ...force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on . The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive tray ... of USB ports may take a few moments for the drive to begin reading the CD. 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on both the front and back panels.
Additional information Your computer is located on the back. It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your ...force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on . The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive tray ... of USB ports may take a few moments for the drive to begin reading the CD. 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on both the front and back panels.
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...video In jack∗ Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. 12 Speaker DC Out jack† Connection for the ...supplied speakers or optional headphones. Composite video In jack∗ Connection for a microphone (optional). VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. ...
...video In jack∗ Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. 12 Speaker DC Out jack† Connection for the ...supplied speakers or optional headphones. Composite video In jack∗ Connection for a microphone (optional). VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. ...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Back panel (PCV-RS410 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.) 22
VAIO Computer Quick Start Back panel (PCV-RS410 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.) 22
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... remote control. Press again to return to the current channel. See Channel number buttons. 24 This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with Giga Pocket features) MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY...
... remote control. Press again to return to the current channel. See Channel number buttons. 24 This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with Giga Pocket features) MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY...
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... button Press to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the... VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to view available sound mode options on the monitor/display. VIDEO button Press to change to the ...
... button Press to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the... VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to view available sound mode options on the monitor/display. VIDEO button Press to change to the ...
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... begin playback. PLAY button Press to stop playback. SIZE button Press to view the current software in full screen mode, press to the playback deck. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. Press again to hide this button may vary between DVD media. Press again to return the view to its...
... begin playback. PLAY button Press to stop playback. SIZE button Press to view the current software in full screen mode, press to the playback deck. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. Press again to hide this button may vary between DVD media. Press again to return the view to its...
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... top of the speakers. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Volume Control Press a button to restore sound. 28 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. Press the Mute button...
... top of the speakers. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Volume Control Press a button to restore sound. 28 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. Press the Mute button...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 32 To connect a display To connect a DVI display ✍ 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 appropriate monitor port.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 32 To connect a display To connect a DVI display ✍ 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 appropriate monitor port.
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tone printing. 34 To connect the keyboard and mouse To use an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface in order to provide proper pointing and tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning. ❑ Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- 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.
tone printing. 34 To connect the keyboard and mouse To use an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface in order to provide proper pointing and tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning. ❑ Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- 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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VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the AC Input port, located on the back panel of the computer. 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cords 36
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the AC Input port, located on the back panel of the computer. 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cords 36
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... you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time. You may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down . To avoid loss of data, do not use Stand by mode. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to... turn off your computer for a short period of time, use the Power button to turn off your...
... you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time. You may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down . To avoid loss of data, do not use Stand by mode. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to... turn off your computer for a short period of time, use the Power button to turn off your...
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... software discussed in this equipment separately. 39 Troubleshooting This section describes how to use your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all of the...floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers 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. ❑...
... software discussed in this equipment separately. 39 Troubleshooting This section describes how to use your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all of the...floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers 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. ❑...
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... attempts to 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 by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. Pressing and holding the...The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. If the software application continues to locate and close the application. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 40 VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer does not respond...
... attempts to 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 by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. Pressing and holding the...The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. If the software application continues to locate and close the application. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 40 VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer does not respond...