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...reproduced, translated, or reduced to current retail versions. 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 ... identical to any time without written permission is a registered trademark of Sony. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. NOTICE © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, ...
...reproduced, translated, or reduced to current retail versions. 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 ... identical to any time without written permission is a registered trademark of Sony. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. NOTICE © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, ...
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... technology is an open system in a secure location. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. Refer to the model... and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The program backs the development and dissemination of your Sony Service Center. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 Record the model and serial number in the space...
... technology is an open system in a secure location. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. Refer to the model... and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The program backs the development and dissemination of your Sony Service Center. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 Record the model and serial number in the space...
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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. 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
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Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be 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 all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration purchased. For details on the accessories 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 VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be 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 all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration purchased. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
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Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - This online specification sheet describes the ... 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...
Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - This online specification sheet describes the ... 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...
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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. 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
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... drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. VAIO Computer Quick Start 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®...
... drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. VAIO Computer Quick Start 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®...
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Additional information Your computer is on. It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your online Specifications sheet for ...wait for the drive to stop reading the CD. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light... from and to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is located on all models.
Additional information Your computer is on. It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your online Specifications sheet for ...wait for the drive to stop reading the CD. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light... from and to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is located on all models.
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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. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE ... the speaker power cable. 20 S-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 an audio or stereo...
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. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE ... the speaker power cable. 20 S-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 an audio or stereo...
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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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... select specific channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to the current channel. See Channel number buttons. 24 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...
... select specific channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to the current channel. See Channel number buttons. 24 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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... from the TV/Recording deck to external video equipment, such as a DVD player. MUSIC button Press to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. Press ENTER to select. 7 BACK button Press to return to ... 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 view available sound mode options on -screen image to...
... from the TV/Recording deck to external video equipment, such as a DVD player. MUSIC button Press to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. Press ENTER to select. 7 BACK button Press to return to ... 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 view available sound mode options on -screen image to...
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... window. PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to begin playback. PLAY button Press to the next screen. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU button Press to the playback deck. SIZE button Press to hide...
... window. PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to begin playback. PLAY button Press to the next screen. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU button Press to the playback deck. SIZE button Press to hide...
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... Control Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to the next. 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 perform certain tasks.... Press the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 28 VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function...
... Control Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to the next. 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 perform certain tasks.... Press the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 28 VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function...
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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. 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.
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tone printing. 34 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 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-
tone printing. 34 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 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-
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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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...system does not shut down . To turn off your computer for an extended period of time. 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 the computer. You may need to shut down on the first attempt. 38
...system does not shut down . To turn off your computer for an extended period of time. 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 the computer. You may need to shut down on the first attempt. 38
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Troubleshooting This section describes how to use your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is turned on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with a floppy disk drive. If your system has a built-in...
Troubleshooting This section describes how to use your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is turned on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Your computer may not be equipped with a floppy disk drive. If your system has a built-in...
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... stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If your computer to close the application. If the software application continues to stop responding? VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close the software application that...
... stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If your computer to close the application. If the software application continues to stop responding? VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close the software application that...