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..., DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. 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 their respective owners...require an additional charge. The software described herein is subject to this product. Use of license agreements enclosed with this computer may apply). Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory ...
..., DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. 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 their respective owners...require an additional charge. The software described herein is subject to this product. Use of license agreements enclosed with this computer may apply). Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to DVD, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory ...
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...numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Their standards and logos are trademarks of computers and other office equipment. registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. The program ...Model Number: Serial Number: 3 ENERGY STAR is an open system in a secure location. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Record the model and serial number in the...
...numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Their standards and logos are trademarks of computers and other office equipment. registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. The program ...Model Number: Serial Number: 3 ENERGY STAR is an open system in a secure location. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Record the model and serial number in 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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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. 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.
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... To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Contains information on setting up and registering your computer. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Provides basic information on the hardware and ...taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your...
... To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 Contains information on setting up and registering your computer. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Provides basic information on the hardware and ...taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your...
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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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... About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial ...
... About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial ...
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... Microdrive media. 16 SmartMedia card slot* Reads and writes data from and to begin reading the CD. 18 The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the optical drive door. Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the drive door, ...wait a few moments for a compatible digital device. * Not available on both the front and back panels. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back. It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your...
... Microdrive media. 16 SmartMedia card slot* Reads and writes data from and to begin reading the CD. 18 The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the optical drive door. Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑ After closing the drive door, ...wait a few moments for a compatible digital device. * Not available on both the front and back panels. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back. It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your...
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...* Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack∗ Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (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. ...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 a ...
...* Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack∗ Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (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. ...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 a ...
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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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... describes the basic functions of your remote control. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. 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...
... describes the basic functions of your remote control. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. 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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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 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...
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 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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... software instructions for Giga Pocket software only.) ✍ For more details about the function buttons on your remote control, see the Giga Pocket Help. 26 VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to stop playback.
... software instructions for Giga Pocket software only.) ✍ For more details about the function buttons on your remote control, see the Giga Pocket Help. 26 VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to stop playback.
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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 the next. Press the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock...
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 the next. Press the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock...
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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. 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
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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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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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...are ready to shut down on the first attempt. 38 To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power button to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use Stand by mode. About the power button If your system stops responding, press and hold the Power ...than six seconds to force your system to turn off your computer for a short period of time. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to turn off the computer. You may need to repeat this procedure if your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off...
...are ready to shut down on the first attempt. 38 To avoid loss of data, do not use the Power button to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use Stand by mode. About the power button If your system stops responding, press and hold the Power ...than six seconds to force your system to turn off your computer for a short period of time. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to turn off the computer. You may need to repeat this procedure if your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off...
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...separately. 39 Troubleshooting This section describes 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 connected firmly. ❑ If you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the ...power cord and all cables are not equipped with all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy ...
...separately. 39 Troubleshooting This section describes 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 connected firmly. ❑ If you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the ...power cord and all cables are not equipped with all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy ...
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...the Alt+F4 keys. If your computer does not respond or the application does not close the application. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software 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...
...the Alt+F4 keys. If your computer does not respond or the application does not close the application. The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software 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...