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...OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. All rights reserved. Sony Electronics Inc. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades,... USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory ...
...OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. All rights reserved. Sony Electronics Inc. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades,... USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory ...
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... number and serial number are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of... computers and other office equipment. It is an international program that effectively reduce energy consumption. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines ...
... number and serial number are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of... computers and other office equipment. It is an international program that effectively reduce energy consumption. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines ...
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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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For details on the system configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 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 accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs.
For details on the system configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 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 accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs.
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...support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Contains information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Provides basic information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with selected... coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your...
...support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Contains information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Provides basic information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with selected... coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your...
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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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... the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 Your system configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Front panel 1 10 2 11 3 4 12 13 5 6 14 7 15 8 16 9 S400...
... the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 Your system configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Front panel 1 10 2 11 3 4 12 13 5 6 14 7 15 8 16 9 S400...
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... on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on . See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. The light turns off... not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. Additional information Your computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. ❑...drive tray to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive to begin reading ...
... on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on . See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. The light turns off... not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. Additional information Your computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. ❑...drive tray to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive to begin reading ...
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...Composite audio L In jack∗ Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Headphones jack Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (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... 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 a microphone...
...Composite audio L In jack∗ Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Headphones jack Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (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... 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 a microphone...
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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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... number buttons (0 - 9) Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to turn off the sound. 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...
... number buttons (0 - 9) Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to turn off the sound. 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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... 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. MUSIC button Press to the TV/...
... 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. MUSIC button Press to the TV/...
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... back to the previous screen or forward to stop playback. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU button Press to rewind or fast-forward. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. STOP button Press to the next screen. Press again to begin playback. PLAY button Press to hide these views...
... back to the previous screen or forward to stop playback. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU button Press to rewind or fast-forward. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. STOP button Press to the next screen. Press again to begin playback. PLAY button Press to hide these views...
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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. Mute Press the button to increase (+) or ... additional keys that perform specific functions. Volume Control Press a button to turn off the speaker sound. Press the Mute button again to perform certain tasks. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys...
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. Mute Press the button to increase (+) or ... additional keys that perform specific functions. Volume Control Press a button to turn off the speaker sound. Press the Mute button again to perform certain tasks. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys...
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If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 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. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 32
If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 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. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 32
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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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VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan 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 . To avoid loss of time. ... and hold the Power button 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 The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond to any prompts about saving your documents. 3 Wait...
VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan 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 . To avoid loss of time. ... and hold the Power button 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 The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond to any prompts about saving your documents. 3 Wait...
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.... 39 Troubleshooting This section describes how to use 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 not equipped with all cables are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that the power... cord and all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless...
.... 39 Troubleshooting This section describes how to use 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 not equipped with all cables are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that the power... cord and all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless...
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...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. If your computer to close the software application that has a Not .... 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. 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, try...
...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. If your computer to close the software application that has a Not .... 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. 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, try...