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...ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Sony Electronics Inc. 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 Microsoft Corporation. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE ...
...ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Sony Electronics Inc. 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 Microsoft Corporation. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE ...
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... in the space provided here, and keep in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The program backs the development and dissemination of the Environmental Protection Agency. registered trademark of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. Model...
... in the space provided here, and keep in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The program backs the development and dissemination of the Environmental Protection Agency. registered trademark of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. Model...
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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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VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be 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. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 14 Use the VAIO Recovery utility to...
VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be 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. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 14 Use the VAIO Recovery utility to...
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... control (1) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - 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 To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in...
... control (1) TV coaxial cable (1) AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver (1) Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - 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 To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in...
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... Welcome to VAIO life. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer. Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 VAIO Computer Quick Start...
... Welcome to VAIO life. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer. Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 VAIO Computer Quick Start...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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...not available on . The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on all PCV-RS500 series computers. Additional information Your computer is equipped with these hardware features, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to a SmartMedia media. 17 ...It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your online specifications sheet for the drive to begin reading the CD. 20 VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on all models.
...not available on . The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on all PCV-RS500 series computers. Additional information Your computer is equipped with these hardware features, the media access indicator light is amber when reading or writing data to a SmartMedia media. 17 ...It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your online specifications sheet for the drive to begin reading the CD. 20 VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on all models.
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... optical device. 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. 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...
... optical device. 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. 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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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 ...12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume 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 next. Volume Control Press...
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 ...12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume 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 next. Volume Control Press...
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... control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. 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*.
... control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. 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*.
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... for the Giga Pocket software program.) 8 APPLICATION START button Press to launch the Giga Pocket software program. 27 HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media™ software program. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to the current channel. Press again to return to navigate. VIDEO button Press to...
... for the Giga Pocket software program.) 8 APPLICATION START button Press to launch the Giga Pocket software program. 27 HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media™ software program. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to the current channel. Press again to return to navigate. VIDEO button Press to...
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... drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to pause playback. 28 PAUSE button Press to rewind or fast-forward. 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 show the settings window. TV/VIDEO button...
... drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to pause playback. 28 PAUSE button Press to rewind or fast-forward. 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 show the settings window. TV/VIDEO button...
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To connect a display To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. 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 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 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. 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 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 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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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 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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...Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the AC Input port, located on the rear panel. 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 ... 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Using other end of the modem cable into the wall jack. 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 ...
...Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the AC Input port, located on the rear panel. 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 ... 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Using other end of the modem cable into the wall jack. 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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...your documents. 3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you are ready to turn off the computer. 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 ...
...your documents. 3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically-the power indicator light turns off. 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you are ready to turn off the computer. 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 ...
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...you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If 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... . You can purchase this equipment separately. 39 Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. For information on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on . If your display for details.) ❑...
...you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If 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... . You can purchase this equipment separately. 39 Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. For information on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on . If your display for details.) ❑...
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... 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 End Task. VAIO Computer Quick Start What can try the following steps: 1... Save and close the program. Windows attempts to stop responding? If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button ...
... 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 End Task. VAIO Computer Quick Start What can try the following steps: 1... Save and close the program. Windows attempts to stop responding? If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button ...