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...identical to software may require a fee and credit card information. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of the software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate Plus, Click to DVD, ... © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. The software described herein is a registered trademark of a separate user license agreement. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Certain product(s) included with this computer may not be ...
...identical to software may require a fee and credit card information. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of the software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate Plus, Click to DVD, ... © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. The software described herein is a registered trademark of a separate user license agreement. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Certain product(s) included with this computer may not be ...
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..., do not attempt to qualified personnel only. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. See the online specification sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ...radiation when open the cabinet. Avoid direct exposure to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your desktop to beam. Caution: The use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. 4 For questions regarding your product or...
..., do not attempt to qualified personnel only. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. See the online specification sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ...radiation when open the cabinet. Avoid direct exposure to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your desktop to beam. Caution: The use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. 4 For questions regarding your product or...
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... unit 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 System or Application Recovery CDs. For details about...
... unit 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 System or Application Recovery CDs. For details about...
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Contains information on setting up and registering your computer. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your VAIO computer. This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer's specifications sheet. 15 Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Provides basic information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications...
Contains information on setting up and registering your computer. Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your VAIO computer. This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer's specifications sheet. 15 Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Provides basic information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications...
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... disk recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO Software - Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your...
... disk recovery 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO Software - Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your...
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Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features, and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Your computer may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet. 17 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features, and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Your computer may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet. 17 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
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... 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 connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel 1 10 2 11 3 4 12 13 5 6 14 7 15 8 16 9 S400 17 18 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive...
... 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 connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel 1 10 2 11 3 4 12 13 5 6 14 7 15 8 16 9 S400 17 18 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive...
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...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 located on . See the specifications sheet for the drive to begin reading the... the eject button, wait for details on your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on all models. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back. The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the optical drive door...
...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 located on . See the specifications sheet for the drive to begin reading the... the eject button, wait for details on your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on all models. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on the back. The light turns off when the computer is in , when closing the optical drive door...
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... and availability of this monitor port may vary, depending on the computer model purchased. † This feature is not available on your computer's hardware configuration. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. See the specifications sheet for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible...
... and availability of this monitor port may vary, depending on the computer model purchased. † This feature is not available on your computer's hardware configuration. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. See the specifications sheet for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible...
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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 the next. Volume Control Press a ...to perform certain tasks. 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...
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 the next. Volume Control Press a ...to perform certain tasks. 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...
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... MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U * See the online specifications sheet for information about your remote control. 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...
... MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U * See the online specifications sheet for information about your remote control. 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...
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Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENT button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to the current channel. See Channel number buttons. 3 REC STOP button ... button Press to change to the TV/Recording deck. About the Remote Control 1 MUTE 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 turn off the sound.
Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENT button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to the current channel. See Channel number buttons. 3 REC STOP button ... button Press to change to the TV/Recording deck. About the Remote Control 1 MUTE 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 turn off the sound.
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Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. 31 The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section.
Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown. See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. 31 The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section.
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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. 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
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... support for maximum results. You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your VAIO computer. Your computer is supplied with Sony®. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Immediate Help and Support You can find instructions on how to...computer. Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 41 To access the online guide: 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...
... support for maximum results. You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your VAIO computer. Your computer is supplied with Sony®. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Immediate Help and Support You can find instructions on how to...computer. Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 41 To access the online guide: 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...
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... and support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. Provides specific information on preinstalled Sony® software. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you to get direct support, try these Help...
... and support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. Provides specific information on preinstalled Sony® software. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you to get direct support, try these Help...
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... updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For Sony software information: 1. Click Welcome to -use functionality. Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® computer! Page 1 The information provided here...
... updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site, to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For Sony software information: 1. Click Welcome to -use functionality. Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing a Sony VAIO® computer! Page 1 The information provided here...
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... Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For m odels equipped with your system. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included ...VAIO® Com puter User Guide - For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on setting up and registering your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Your VAIO® computer...
... Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For m odels equipped with your system. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Contains information on the hardware and preinstalled software applications included ...VAIO® Com puter User Guide - For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on setting up and registering your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Your VAIO® computer...
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... Welcome to the Specifications sheet. VAIO Software - Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer. Page 4 Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer.To access this...
... Welcome to the Specifications sheet. VAIO Software - Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer. Page 4 Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer.To access this...
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Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features, and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard About the Remote Control Page 6 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features, and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. About the Front Panel About the Back Panel About the Keyboard About the Remote Control Page 6 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.