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... and additions to software may not necessarily be identical to U.S. 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 the...privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate Plus, Click to DVD, Giga Pocket, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the...
... and additions to software may not necessarily be identical to U.S. 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 the...privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate Plus, Click to DVD, Giga Pocket, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the...
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... Office Equipment Program is a U.S. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and... Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination...
... Office Equipment Program is a U.S. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and... Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination...
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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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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 Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer!
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.... For details about the accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to view the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown...
.... For details about the accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to view the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown...
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This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer's specifications sheet. 15 Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your VAIO computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support...
This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer's specifications sheet. 15 Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your VAIO computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support...
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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 Provides specific information on the preinstalled...
... 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 Provides specific information on the preinstalled...
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... 7 15 8 16 9 S400 17 18 1 Optical 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...
... 7 15 8 16 9 S400 17 18 1 Optical 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...
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... of USB ports may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. It may take a few... eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive to... your computer's hardware configuration. † Not available on all models. 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...
... of USB ports may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. It may take a few... eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive to... your computer's hardware configuration. † Not available on all models. 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...
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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) ...
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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...specific functions. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 24 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... Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. 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 ...
...specific functions. Mute Press the button to restore sound. 24 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... Function The 12 function keys along the top of the speakers. 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 ...
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This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration. 26 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features*. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and ...
This section describes the basic functions of your computer's hardware configuration. 26 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features*. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and ...
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... source while recording.) DVD button Press to change from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media™ software program. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to turn off the sound. Press ENTER to select. 7 BACK button Press to return...
... source while recording.) DVD button Press to change from the on-screen image to the TV/Recording deck. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media™ software program. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to turn off the sound. Press ENTER to select. 7 BACK button Press to return...
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.... PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to pause playback. 28 PAUSE button Press to the next screen. 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...
.... PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to pause playback. 28 PAUSE button Press to the next screen. 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...
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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 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. To connect a display To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. 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 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. To connect a display To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port.
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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. 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
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...cords into the wall jack. Connect only 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. For help on connecting 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 ... the power cords 36 Using other end of the modem cable into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. 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 ...
...cords into the wall jack. Connect only 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. For help on connecting 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 ... the power cords 36 Using other end of the modem cable into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. 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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... taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. About the power button If your system stops responding, press 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 stop using your computer for a short period of time, use the Power button to turn off your computer for an extended period of data, do not use Stand ...
... taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. About the power button If your system stops responding, press 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 stop using your computer for a short period of time, use the Power button to turn off your computer for an extended period of data, do not use Stand ...
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... that the monitor is turned on other troubleshooting topics, see the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk... are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD 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 a ...
... that the monitor is turned on other troubleshooting topics, see the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk... are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD 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 a ...
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... pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. If the software program continues to stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the software program does not close, try to locate and close the software program that has a Not Responding status and click ... more than six seconds may result in the loss of data from files that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. VAIO Computer Quick Start What can try the following steps: 1 Save and close any open . 40
... pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds. If the software program continues to stop responding or causes your computer does not respond or the software program does not close, try to locate and close the software program that has a Not Responding status and click ... more than six seconds may result in the loss of data from files that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. VAIO Computer Quick Start What can try the following steps: 1 Save and close any open . 40