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...or the information contained herein at any time without prior written approval. 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 a separate... be transported or used outside the United States. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to this product. This manual and the software described herein, in whole...
...or the information contained herein at any time without prior written approval. 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 a separate... be transported or used outside the United States. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to this product. This manual and the software described herein, in whole...
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... in the space provided here, and keep in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. OWNER'S RECORD The model number and serial number are located inside the lower front panel of the Environmental...
... in the space provided here, and keep in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. OWNER'S RECORD The model number and serial number are located inside the lower front panel of the Environmental...
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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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Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending 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 System or Application Recovery CDs. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12
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... specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on setting up and registering your computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled ...Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your system. Provides basic ...
... specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on setting up and registering your computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled ...Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your system. Provides basic ...
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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. 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.
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... details. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to connect compatible peripheral devices. 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.
... details. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to connect compatible peripheral devices. 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.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on all models. Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data .... 18 Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive tray to the SmartMedia™ or CompactFlash®/Microdrive...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on all models. Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data .... 18 Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the optical drive door. The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive tray to the SmartMedia™ or CompactFlash®/Microdrive...
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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 audio L In jack∗ Connection for the speaker power cable. 20 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. ...
...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 audio L In jack∗ Connection for the speaker power cable. 20 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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... Remote control (for models equipped with the remote control. ENTER button Press to turn off the sound. Press again to return to the previous channel. 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...
... Remote control (for models equipped with the remote control. ENTER button Press to turn off the sound. Press again to return to the previous channel. 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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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 to the ... 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.
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 to the ... 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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VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. Press again to begin playback. When using Giga Pocket software, press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback ...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. Press again to begin playback. When using Giga Pocket software, press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback ...
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... the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. Mute Press the 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 perform certain... (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to the next. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION ...
... the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. Mute Press the 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 perform certain... (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to the next. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION ...
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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- 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.
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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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... ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time. To turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. You may need 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,...
... ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time. To turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. You may need 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,...
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... it is plugged into a power source and turned on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power strip...unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you plugged the computer into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on. ❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are connected firmly...
... it is plugged into a power source and turned on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power strip...unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you plugged the computer into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on. ❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are connected firmly...
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...contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If the software application continues to stop responding? VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer to close the software application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. The Turn...than six seconds. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 40 If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to locate and close the application. The...
...contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If the software application continues to stop responding? VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer to close the software application that has a Not Responding status and click End Task. The Turn...than six seconds. You can try the following steps: 1 Save any open . 40 If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try to locate and close the application. The...