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...notice. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may be completed by third parties. Subscriptions to U.S. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and... Internet services or offers that are subject to this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without written permission is a registered trademark of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image ...
...notice. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may be completed by third parties. Subscriptions to U.S. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and... Internet services or offers that are subject to this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without written permission is a registered trademark of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image ...
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... equipment. ENERGY STAR is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 Their standards and logos are office equipment such as...
... equipment. ENERGY STAR is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 Their standards and logos are office equipment such as...
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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 all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. For details on the system configuration purchased. 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 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. 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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.... This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Contains information on your computer. To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on the hardware ...also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click ...
.... This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Contains information on your computer. To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on the hardware ...also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Provides basic information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2 Click ...
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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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... enables you to the optical and floppy disk drives. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick...
... enables you to the optical and floppy disk drives. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back. The light turns off . ...with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on both the front and back panels. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for ...the drive to stop reading the CD. Additional information Your computer is amber while reading and writing data. 15 CompactFlash/Microdrive media card slot* Reads and writes data from ...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back. The light turns off . ...with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on both the front and back panels. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for ...the drive to stop reading the CD. Additional information Your computer is amber while reading and writing data. 15 CompactFlash/Microdrive media card slot* Reads and writes data from ...
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...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 ...stereo A/V dubbing cable (optional). Composite video In jack∗ Connection for the speaker power cable. 20 Headphones 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....
...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 ...stereo A/V dubbing cable (optional). Composite video In jack∗ Connection for the speaker power cable. 20 Headphones 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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... equipped with the remote control. See Channel number buttons. 24 Press again to return to the previous channel. ENTER button Press to activate channel selection. 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...
... equipped with the remote control. See Channel number buttons. 24 Press again to return to the previous channel. ENTER button Press to activate channel selection. 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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... input source while recording.) DVD button Press to change to the external video equipment, such as a DVD player. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to the TV/Recording deck. 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 launch the SonicStage software. MUSIC button Press to ...
... input source while recording.) DVD button Press to change to the external video equipment, such as a DVD player. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to the TV/Recording deck. 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 launch the SonicStage software. MUSIC button Press to ...
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Press again to view a shortcut menu of this menu. (Note: For Giga Pocket software, the Select Video Capsules window displays. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU button Press to hide this button may vary between DVD media. ...
Press again to view a shortcut menu of this menu. (Note: For Giga Pocket software, the Select Video Capsules window displays. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU button Press to hide this button may vary between DVD media. ...
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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 restore sound. 28 VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY...
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 restore sound. 28 VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY...
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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. 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 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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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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..., press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your computer for a short period of time, use the Power button to turn off the computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to turn off your system does not shut down... . To turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To avoid loss of time.
..., press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your computer for a short period of time, use the Power button to turn off the computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to turn off your system does not shut down... . To turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To avoid loss of time.
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...UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Verify that the computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the monitor is plugged into an appropriate... cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with a floppy disk drive. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. If your...
...UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Verify that the computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the monitor is plugged into an appropriate... cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with a floppy disk drive. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. If your...
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... continues to locate and close the software application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. 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...from files that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. Windows attempts to stop responding? VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 ...
... continues to locate and close the software application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. 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...from files that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. Windows attempts to stop responding? VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 ...