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...the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are located inside the lower front panel of Sony. The program backs the development and dissemination of the Environmental ... only. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. PS/2 is an open system in a secure location. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a U.S. Important information for...
...the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are located inside the lower front panel of Sony. The program backs the development and dissemination of the Environmental ... only. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are available to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. PS/2 is an open system in a secure location. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a U.S. Important information for...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting 41 Support Options 43 Immediate Help and Support 43 Resources for Additional Help and Support 44 12
VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting 41 Support Options 43 Immediate Help and Support 43 Resources for Additional Help and Support 44 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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... at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For details on the system configuration purchased. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to view the online specifications sheet. . ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be...
... at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For details on the system configuration purchased. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to view the online specifications sheet. . ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be...
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..., safety guidelines, and owner's information. Contains information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with your system. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet. 15 Provides basic information on the...
..., safety guidelines, and owner's information. Contains information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with your system. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet. 15 Provides basic information on the...
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... in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO® Software - For more information about hard disk recovery: 1 Click Start in...
... in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Other A software library, containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO® Software - For more information about hard disk recovery: 1 Click Start in...
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...vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 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 your VAIO® computer enables access to connect... (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. See the specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your...
...vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 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 your VAIO® computer enables access to connect... (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. See the specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your...
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...and the 6-pin i.LINK port is on. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back. It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your computer's hardware configuration. † Not available on both... specifications sheet for details. ‡ On models equipped with one or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on certain VAIO® computer models. See the specifications sheet for a compatible digital device. * A second optical drive is optional on the drive door. ❑ ...
...and the 6-pin i.LINK port is on. VAIO Computer Quick Start 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is located on the back. It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your computer's hardware configuration. † Not available on both... specifications sheet for details. ‡ On models equipped with one or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on certain VAIO® computer models. See the specifications sheet for a compatible digital device. * A second optical drive is optional on the drive door. ❑ ...
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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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...Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks. 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. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION ...
...Press a button to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks. 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. VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications KEY DESCRIPTION ...
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... 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 Remote control MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION REW FF PREV... 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*.
... 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 Remote control MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION REW FF PREV... 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*.
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... channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to turn off the sound. Press again to return to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to the current channel. ENTER button Press to launch the SonicStage software. See Channel number buttons. 3 REC...
... channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to turn off the sound. Press again to return to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to the current channel. ENTER button Press to launch the SonicStage software. See Channel number buttons. 3 REC...
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... move back to the previous screen or forward to hide these views. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU button Press to begin playback. VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -screen image from ...
... move back to the previous screen or forward to hide these views. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU button Press to begin playback. VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -screen image from ...
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.... See the specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1 Plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 32 VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location... and availability of the monitor ports may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer on the model purchased.
.... See the specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1 Plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 32 VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location... and availability of the monitor ports may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer on the model purchased.
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To connect the keyboard and mouse Mouse Keyboard 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 Mouse Keyboard 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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VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect the supplied modem cable to your telephone cable from the wall jack. 2 Plug the modem cable (... of the modem cable into the other end of the RJ-11 jacks on the splitter device. 36 To use your wall jack for your computer 3 Plug the other RJ-11 jack on an optional "1-to -2" jack adapter device (splitter).
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Your computer is equipped with a single modem line jack to connect the supplied modem cable to your telephone cable from the wall jack. 2 Plug the modem cable (... of the modem cable into the other end of the RJ-11 jacks on the splitter device. 36 To use your wall jack for your computer 3 Plug the other RJ-11 jack on an optional "1-to -2" jack adapter device (splitter).
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To connect the power cords 38 VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the AC Input port, located on the back panel of the computer. 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip.
To connect the power cords 38 VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the AC Input port, located on the back panel of the computer. 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip.
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... option. ✍ Respond to any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you are ready to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to stop using your... computer for more than six seconds to force your system ...
... option. ✍ Respond to any peripheral devices connected to your computer. ✍ If you are ready to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to stop using your... computer for more than six seconds to force your system ...
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... on. Troubleshooting This section describes how to use your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer 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 floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that ...a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make...
... on. Troubleshooting This section describes how to use your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer 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 floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that ...a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make...
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...." 3 Select the software program that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. If your computer does not respond or the software program does not close: 1 Save and close any open . * The ...more than six seconds may vary, depending on the Microsoft Windows XP operating system installed on your computer. 42 Windows attempts to close the software program that has a Not Responding status and click End...the software program continues to stop responding or causes your computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start What can try to locate and close the program. You can I do if my...
...." 3 Select the software program that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. If your computer does not respond or the software program does not close: 1 Save and close any open . * The ...more than six seconds may vary, depending on the Microsoft Windows XP operating system installed on your computer. 42 Windows attempts to close the software program that has a Not Responding status and click End...the software program continues to stop responding or causes your computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start What can try to locate and close the program. You can I do if my...