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.... 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 Stick...agreement. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to U.S. PS/2 is subject to...
.... 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 Stick...agreement. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to U.S. PS/2 is subject to...
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... logos are located inside the lower front panel of computers and other office equipment. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. As an ...ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. The...
... logos are located inside the lower front panel of computers and other office equipment. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. As an ...ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. 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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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. 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 your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
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. 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 your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
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...hardware and software configuration of your computer. To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your system. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Provides basic information...(1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - The Quick Start also provides resources for technical ...
...hardware and software configuration of your computer. To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your system. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Provides basic information...(1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - The Quick Start also provides resources for technical ...
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Other A Software Library, containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. 14 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. 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.
Other A Software Library, containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. 14 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. 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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...; media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
...; media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
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... the drive door, wait a few moments for a compatible digital device. * Not available on both the front and back panels. Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to stop reading the CD. The 4-pin...) Connection for the drive tray to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is in , when closing the optical drive door. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back.
... the drive door, wait a few moments for a compatible digital device. * Not available on both the front and back panels. Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to stop reading the CD. The 4-pin...) Connection for the drive tray to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is in , when closing the optical drive door. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back.
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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 an audio... or stereo dubbing cable (optional). 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. 5...
...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 dubbing cable (optional). 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. 5...
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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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... the current channel. See Channel number buttons. 24 Press again to return to the previous channel. Remote control (for models equipped with the 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...
... the current channel. See Channel number buttons. 24 Press again to return to the previous channel. Remote control (for models equipped with the 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 view available sound mode options on the monitor/display...
... 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 view available sound mode options on the monitor/display...
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... your remote control, see the Giga Pocket Help. 26 Press again to rewind or fast-forward. When using Giga Pocket software, press to stop playback. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to view a shortcut menu of...
... your remote control, see the Giga Pocket Help. 26 Press again to rewind or fast-forward. When using Giga Pocket software, press to stop playback. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to view a shortcut menu of...
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... along the top of the speakers. Mute Press the button to perform certain tasks. 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...
... along the top of the speakers. Mute Press the button to perform certain tasks. 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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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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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 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.
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... your system to turn off your computer for an extended period 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 the computer. You may need to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows ...taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To turn off your computer for a short period of time...
... your system to turn off your computer for an extended period 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 the computer. You may need to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows ...taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To turn off your computer for a short period of time...
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... your system has a built-in stand by mode by pressing any key on . My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power ... can also find helpful information on the system configuration purchased. Your computer may not be equipped with all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power source and turned on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD...
... your system has a built-in stand by mode by pressing any key on . My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power ... can also find helpful information on the system configuration purchased. Your computer may not be equipped with all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power source and turned on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD...
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.... If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to stop responding? VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical ...support provider. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 40 The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart....
.... If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to stop responding? VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical ...support provider. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 40 The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart....