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...COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. 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...and may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Financial services may not necessarily be completed by third parties. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate Plus, Click to change without prior written approval. Microsoft, Windows, and ...
...COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. 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...and may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Financial services may not necessarily be completed by third parties. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate Plus, Click to change without prior written approval. Microsoft, Windows, and ...
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As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. Record the model and serial number in the space ...can participate voluntarily. ENERGY STAR is an open system in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy...
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. Record the model and serial number in the space ...can participate voluntarily. ENERGY STAR is an open system in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting 39 Support Options 41 Immediate Help and Support 41 Resources for Additional Help and Support 42 12
VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting 39 Support Options 41 Immediate Help and Support 41 Resources for Additional Help and Support 42 12
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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. 13
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. 13
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... Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 14 Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the...
... Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 14 Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the...
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... Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your system. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Contains information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. To access the online manual: 1 ...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 - This online specifications ...
... Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your system. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Contains information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. To access the online manual: 1 ...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 - This online specifications ...
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... disk recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 To access this online software information...
... disk recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 To access this online software information...
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... About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18 System configuration may vary, depending on the model ...
... About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18 System configuration may vary, depending on the model ...
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...the front and back panels. It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your computer's hardware configuration. † Not available on all PCV-RS500 series computers. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is on.... tray in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is in , when 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 not available on all models. The light turns...
...the front and back panels. It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your computer's hardware configuration. † Not available on all PCV-RS500 series computers. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is on.... tray in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is in , when 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 not available on all models. The light turns...
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... audio or optical device. 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for an audio cable (optional). VAIO Computer Quick Start 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 Monitor port* Connection for a standard display. 6 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394...
... audio or optical device. 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for an audio cable (optional). VAIO Computer Quick Start 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 Monitor port* Connection for a standard display. 6 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394...
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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 ... additional keys that perform specific functions. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 24 Press the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. 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 DESCRIPTION Function The 12 function keys ... additional keys that perform specific functions. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 24 Press the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. 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.
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... About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features*. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration. 26 The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences...
... About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features*. This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration. 26 The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences...
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... Giga Pocket software program. 27 Press again to return to activate channel selection. MUSIC button Press to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media™ software program. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage™ software program. See Channel number buttons. 3 REC STOP button...
... Giga Pocket software program. 27 Press again to return to activate channel selection. MUSIC button Press to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media™ software program. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage™ software program. See Channel number buttons. 3 REC STOP button...
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... video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change from the TV/recording deck to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. VAIO Computer Quick Start 9 VOLUME 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 software program functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to begin playback. SIZE button Press to the...
... video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change from the TV/recording deck to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. VAIO Computer Quick Start 9 VOLUME 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 software program functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to begin playback. SIZE button Press to the...
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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 the display. ✍ The location and availability of an emergency. 32 To connect a display To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. For details about your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the monitor ports may vary, depending on the model purchased.
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 the display. ✍ The location and availability of an emergency. 32 To connect a display To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. For details about your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the monitor ports may vary, depending on the model purchased.
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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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... Ethernet port. Using other end of the modem cable into the wall jack. Connect only 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to a network, see your computer 3 Plug the other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in... port. Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the AC Input port, located on the rear panel. VAIO Computer Quick Start To connect the modem cable directly to the computer 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the modem line jack located ...
... Ethernet port. Using other end of the modem cable into the wall jack. Connect only 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to a network, see your computer 3 Plug the other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in... port. Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the AC Input port, located on the rear panel. VAIO Computer Quick Start To connect the modem cable directly to the computer 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack. 2 Plug the modem cable (supplied) into the modem line jack located ...
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...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 data, do not use Stand by mode. To turn off your computer for more than six seconds to force your system does not shut ...If your system stops responding, press and hold the power button for a short period of time, use the Power button to turn off the computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to stop using your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off...
...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 data, do not use Stand by mode. To turn off your computer for more than six seconds to force your system does not shut ...If your system stops responding, press and hold the power button for a short period of time, use the Power button to turn off the computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to stop using your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off...
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...and that the system is turned on other troubleshooting topics, see the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. You can purchase this equipment separately. 39 My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power...turned on and working. ❑ Verify that the monitor is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with a floppy disk drive. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. For information ...
...and that the system is turned on other troubleshooting topics, see the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. You can purchase this equipment separately. 39 My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power...turned on and working. ❑ Verify that the monitor is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with a floppy disk drive. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. For information ...
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...possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. Windows attempts to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If the Turn Off Computer window does not appear, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. 3 Click Restart. If the software program continues to stop responding? The Windows Task Manager window appears...program that has the status message, "Not responding." 3 Select the software program that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. VAIO Computer Quick Start What can try the following steps: 1 Save and close any open . 40 You can I do if my...
...possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. Windows attempts to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. If the Turn Off Computer window does not appear, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. 3 Click Restart. If the software program continues to stop responding? The Windows Task Manager window appears...program that has the status message, "Not responding." 3 Select the software program that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. VAIO Computer Quick Start What can try the following steps: 1 Save and close any open . 40 You can I do if my...