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...LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Use of Sony. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services... may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Updates and additions to this computer may require an additional charge. Sony Electronics Inc. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the ...
...LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Use of Sony. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services... may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Updates and additions to this computer may require an additional charge. Sony Electronics Inc. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the ...
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... 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 products with functions that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® ... WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are trademarks of your Sony Service Center. Their standards and logos 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 ...
... 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 products with functions that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® ... WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are trademarks of your Sony Service Center. Their standards and logos 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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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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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. 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. For details on the system configuration purchased.
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. 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. For details on the system configuration purchased.
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... guidelines, and owner's information. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your VAIO computer. To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Provides basic information on your computer. To access the online manual: 1 Click...Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on setting up and registering your computer. Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with selected...
... guidelines, and owner's information. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your VAIO computer. To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Provides basic information on your computer. To access the online manual: 1 Click...Windows® taskbar 2 Click Welcome to the Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on setting up and registering your computer. Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included with selected...
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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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... 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. This hardware configuration enables you to the optical and floppy disk drives. 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...
... 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. This hardware configuration enables you to the optical and floppy disk drives. 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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Additional information Your computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. ❑ After... on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is on. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for a .... 18 Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back.
Additional information Your computer is equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. ❑ After... on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is on. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for a .... 18 Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back.
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... In jack Connection for an audio device. 8 Monitor port Connection for a standard display. 9 Composite audio R 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 i.... 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...
... In jack Connection for an audio device. 8 Monitor port Connection for a standard display. 9 Composite audio R 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 i.... 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...
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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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See Channel number buttons. 24 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 ...
See Channel number buttons. 24 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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... 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. 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. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on-screen image from...
... 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. 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. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on-screen image from...
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... software in full screen mode, press to view a shortcut menu of this button may vary between DVD media. PLAY button Press to hide these views. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. Press again to change channels automatically (no number input required). (Note: This function is selected with the MENU button...
... software in full screen mode, press to view a shortcut menu of this button may vary between DVD media. PLAY button Press to hide these views. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. Press again to change channels automatically (no number input required). (Note: This function is selected with the MENU button...
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Mute Press the button to perform certain tasks. 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. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY...
Mute Press the button to perform certain tasks. 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. 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. 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 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port.
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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. tone printing. 34
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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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... 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. To avoid loss of data, do not use Stand by mode. About the power button If your system... and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down on the first attempt. 38 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 your...
... 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. To avoid loss of data, do not use Stand by mode. About the power button If your system... and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down on the first attempt. 38 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 your...
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... problems. You can purchase this equipment separately. 39 If 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 connected firmly. ❑ If you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD...❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that the monitor is turned on . Your computer may not be equipped with all cables are not equipped with your system has a built-in an optical drive (unless you plugged the...
... problems. You can purchase this equipment separately. 39 If 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 connected firmly. ❑ If you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD...❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that the monitor is turned on . Your computer may not be equipped with all cables are not equipped with your system has a built-in an optical drive (unless you plugged the...
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... currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer 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...
... currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer 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...