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...of their respective owners. 2 SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Certain product(s) included with this product. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or ... OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be identical to software may apply). Updates and additions to current retail versions. IN NO...
...of their respective owners. 2 SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Certain product(s) included with this product. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or ... OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be identical to software may apply). Updates and additions to current retail versions. IN NO...
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.... Avoid direct exposure to beam. Caution: For ADSL and V.90 modem models; Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution: The use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. 4 As the laser...locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture....
.... Avoid direct exposure to beam. Caution: For ADSL and V.90 modem models; Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution: The use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. 4 As the laser...locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture....
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...://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 VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to view the online specifications sheet...
...://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 VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to view the online specifications sheet...
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... Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with...
... Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view your computer. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with...
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... Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO Software - Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16
... Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO Software - Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16
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Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to view the specifications sheet. 17 To view the specific connection capabilities for your system, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 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 computer. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to view the specifications sheet. 17 To view the specific connection capabilities for your system, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 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 computer. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
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.... 18 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 2* See the online specifications sheet for details. System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. On certain models, the front panel also provides... CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your...
.... 18 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 2* See the online specifications sheet for details. System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. On certain models, the front panel also provides... CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your...
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...light turns off when the computer is amber when reading or writing data to begin reading the CD. 20 See your computer's hardware configuration. † Not available on all PCV-RS500 series computers. The 4-pin i.LINK.... ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. See the specifications sheet for details on your online specifications sheet for details. ‡ On models... is not available on all models. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back.
...light turns off when the computer is amber when reading or writing data to begin reading the CD. 20 See your computer's hardware configuration. † Not available on all PCV-RS500 series computers. The 4-pin i.LINK.... ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. See the specifications sheet for details on your online specifications sheet for details. ‡ On models... is not available on all models. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back.
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See the specifications sheet for details on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on your computer's hardware configuration. ✍ i.LINK is not available on operating conditions and proper connection. All products with ... coaxial cable (supplied). * The location and availability of this monitor port may vary, depending on the computer model purchased. † This feature is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your system, such...
See the specifications sheet for details on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on your computer's hardware configuration. ✍ i.LINK is not available on operating conditions and proper connection. All products with ... coaxial cable (supplied). * The location and availability of this monitor port may vary, depending on the computer model purchased. † This feature is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your system, such...
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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. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. Mute Press the button to restore 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. The task associated with additional keys that perform specific functions. Press the Mute button again to turn off the speaker sound. Mute Press the button to restore sound...
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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*. Remote control MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP ... PREV NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE TV VIDEO MUSIC HOME NETWORK MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U * See the online specifications sheet for information about your remote control. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This...
... About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers that are equipped with Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder features*. Remote control MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP ... PREV NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE TV VIDEO MUSIC HOME NETWORK MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U * See the online specifications sheet for information about your remote control. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. This...
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...channel selection. Press again to return to the previous channel. 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. 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. About the Remote Control 1 MUTE ...
...channel selection. Press again to return to the previous channel. 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. 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. About the Remote Control 1 MUTE ...
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See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. 31 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. The location of the hardware features described in the section.
See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. 31 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown. The location of the hardware features described in the section.
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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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... Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate technical support for maximum results. The online User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the...
... Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate technical support for maximum results. The online User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the...
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... hours a day, seven days a week, when you to VAIO life. Provides specific information on preinstalled Sony® software. Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the software, that teach you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support resources. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ Preinstalled software Help files -
... hours a day, seven days a week, when you to VAIO life. Provides specific information on preinstalled Sony® software. Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the software, that teach you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support resources. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ Preinstalled software Help files -
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Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. Click Welcome to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For Sony software information: 1. Page 1 The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Welcome Thank you to become...
Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2. Click Welcome to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For Sony software information: 1. Page 1 The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Welcome Thank you to become...
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... the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For...
... the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For...
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... Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - 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 online software information: 1. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license...
... Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - 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 online software information: 1. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license...
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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.