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... OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Sony Electronics Inc. Financial services may be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the terms and conditions of their respective owners. 2 Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that...
... OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Sony Electronics Inc. Financial services may be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the terms and conditions of their respective owners. 2 Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that...
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... International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a U.S. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are located inside the lower front panel of your Sony Service Center. WOW technology is an open system in a secure location. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner...
... International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a U.S. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. WOW, SRS and (O) symbol are located inside the lower front panel of your Sony Service Center. WOW technology is an open system in a secure location. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner...
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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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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. 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
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... Click 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. The Quick Start also ...owner's information. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows®...
... Click 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. The Quick Start also ...owner's information. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access this online information, go to VAIO Life. 13 To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows®...
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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. Other A Software Library, containing the Microsoft software and Sony end-user license agreements. 14
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... drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Your system configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased.
... drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Your system configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased.
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...† On models equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the back. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is amber while reading and writing data. 15 CompactFlash/Microdrive media card slot* Reads and writes data from ...hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to begin reading the CD. 18 Additional information Your computer is located on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to the SmartMedia™ or ...
...† On models equipped with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the back. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is amber while reading and writing data. 15 CompactFlash/Microdrive media card slot* Reads and writes data from ...hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to begin reading the CD. 18 Additional information Your computer is located on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to the SmartMedia™ or ...
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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 the... supplied speakers or optional headphones. Composite audio L 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...
... 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 optional headphones. Composite audio L 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...
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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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... sound. Remote control (for models equipped with the remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. See Channel number buttons. 24 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...
... sound. Remote control (for models equipped with the remote control. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control. See Channel number buttons. 24 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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... 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 -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. 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 -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. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on-screen image from the...
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... the previous screen or forward to view the current software in full screen mode, press to stop playback. Press again to rewind or fast-forward. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. When using Giga Pocket software, press to the playback deck. STOP button Press to show the settings window. PAUSE...
... the previous screen or forward to view the current software in full screen mode, press to stop playback. Press again to rewind or fast-forward. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. When using Giga Pocket software, press to the playback deck. STOP button Press to show the settings window. PAUSE...
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Volume Control Press a button to the next. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. 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 increase (+) ...certain tasks. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 28 Press the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION...
Volume Control Press a button to the next. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. 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 increase (+) ...certain tasks. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 28 Press the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. 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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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. 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.
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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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... more than six seconds to force your system to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond to any prompts about saving your documents. 3 Wait for a short period of ... and hold the Power button for an extended period of data, do not use Stand by mode. To turn off the computer. To avoid loss of time. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down .
... more than six seconds to force your system to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond to any prompts about saving your documents. 3 Wait for a short period of ... and hold the Power button for an extended period of data, do not use Stand by mode. To turn off the computer. To avoid loss of time. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down .
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... on. If your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it 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 is not in an optical drive (unless you plugged... the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Verify that the monitor ...
... on. If your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it 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 is not in an optical drive (unless you plugged... the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Verify that the monitor ...
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.... 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. If the software application continues to stop responding? 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. You... Save any open . 40 The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. If your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer to close the software application that has stopped ...
.... 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. If the software application continues to stop responding? 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. You... Save any open . 40 The Turn Off Computer window appears. 3 Click Restart. If your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why did my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer to close the software application that has stopped ...