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... may require a fee and credit card information. 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 the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick...
... may require a fee and credit card information. 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 the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick...
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.... It is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of the Environmental Protection Agency. registered trademark of computers and other office equipment. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in which business ...The targeted products are trademarks of your Sony Service Center. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The International ENERGY STAR® Office ...
.... It is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of the Environmental Protection Agency. registered trademark of computers and other office equipment. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in which business ...The targeted products are trademarks of your Sony Service Center. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The International ENERGY STAR® Office ...
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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. 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. 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.
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 all of the accessories shown, depending 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.
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...specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your system. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Provides specific information on the preinstalled ...the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Provides basic information on your VAIO computer. Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with...
...specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your system. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Provides specific information on the preinstalled ...the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Provides basic information on your VAIO computer. Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with...
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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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... enables you to the optical and floppy disk drives. 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 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. 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 connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick...
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...amber when reading or writing data to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is in , when closing the optical drive door. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. Additional information Your... purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your online Specifications sheet for the drive to begin reading the CD. 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i....
...amber when reading or writing data to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is in , when closing the optical drive door. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. Additional information Your... purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your online Specifications sheet for the drive to begin reading the CD. 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i....
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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 ... or stereo dubbing cable (optional). 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 the supplied speakers or...
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 ... or stereo dubbing cable (optional). 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 the supplied speakers or...
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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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... channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to the current 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...
... channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to the current 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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... 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... the TV/Recording deck. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. About the Remote Control 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording. ...
... 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... the TV/Recording deck. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. About the Remote Control 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording. ...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. When using SonicStage software, press to change channels automatically (no number input required). (Note: This function is selected with ...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. When using SonicStage software, press to change channels automatically (no number input required). (Note: This function is selected with ...
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...to restore sound. 28 The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Mute Press the button to the next. 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 along the top of the speakers. 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 ...
...to restore sound. 28 The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Mute Press the button to the next. 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 along the top of the speakers. 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 ...
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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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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. 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-
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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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...to any prompts about saving your documents. 3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use the Power button to ... than six seconds to force your system to turn off the computer. To turn off your computer for a short 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 shut down on the ...
...to any prompts about saving your documents. 3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use the Power button to ... than six seconds to force your system to turn off the computer. To turn off your computer for a short 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 shut down on the ...
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... find helpful information on 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 your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel...
... find helpful information on 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 your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel...
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... application continues to stop responding or causes your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to close the software application that has a ... 3 Select the application that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. 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...
... application continues to stop responding or causes your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer to close the software application that has a ... 3 Select the application that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. 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...