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...trademarks of their respective owners. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program ...are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades,...
...trademarks of their respective owners. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program ...are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades,...
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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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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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Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Support web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to the Sony Online Support Web site and view your computer's specifications sheet. 14 Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Mouse Keyboard Modem cable SD/MMC adapter* Video adapter* Power cord * These...
Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer's supplied accessories, go to the Sony Online Support web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to the Sony Online Support Web site and view your computer's specifications sheet. 14 Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Mouse Keyboard Modem cable SD/MMC adapter* Video adapter* Power cord * These...
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... 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 hardware and preinstalled software programs included with Giga Pocket features) Remote control TV coaxial cable AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access...
... 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 hardware and preinstalled software programs included with Giga Pocket features) Remote control TV coaxial cable AA batteries (2) Infrared receiver Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access...
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... preinstalled software. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start 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 -
... preinstalled software. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start 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 -
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See the specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18 Your computer configuration may 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...
See the specifications sheet for optical drive information. 18 Your computer configuration may 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...
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...on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to stop reading the CD. Additional information Your computer is equipped with these hardware features, the media access indicator light is on. Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑...It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, 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 amber when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia™ or CompactFlash®...
...on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to stop reading the CD. Additional information Your computer is equipped with these hardware features, the media access indicator light is on. Do not force the door or handle roughly. ❑...It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, 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 amber when reading or writing data to the SmartMedia™ or CompactFlash®...
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... (optional). 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable (supplied) to the telephone wall jack. 12 S/PDIF Optical Out port Connection for a microphone (optional). 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...
... (optional). 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable (supplied) to the telephone wall jack. 12 S/PDIF Optical Out port Connection for a microphone (optional). 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 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.... VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications...
... Mute Press the button to restore sound. 24 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.... VAIO Keyboard Function (-) Volume (+) Volume Mute Standby Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad Windows Directional arrows Applications...
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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 .... The remote 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
... 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 .... The remote 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
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... button Press to start the program. 9 VOLUME button Press to select and start the DVD player software program. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to the current channel. Press again to return to navigate. ENTER button Press to turn off the...
... button Press to start the program. 9 VOLUME button Press to select and start the DVD player software program. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to the current channel. Press again to return to navigate. ENTER button Press to turn off the...
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... the view to its original size. 12 FUNCTION button When using Giga Pocket software, press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. 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 ...
... the view to its original size. 12 FUNCTION button When using Giga Pocket software, press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. 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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...DVI) port ✍ Install your computer on the model purchased. 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 in an area where you can ...easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. See the specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1 Plug ...
...DVI) port ✍ Install your computer on the model purchased. 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 in an area where you can ...easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. See the specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1 Plug ...
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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 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
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... from the wall jack. 2 Insert the telephone cable into one of the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack. 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 and modem lines, purchase a...device (splitter). 3 Insert one end of the RJ-11 jacks on the splitter device. 36 To connect the telephone and modem cables 1 Unplug your computer 3 Plug the other end of the modem cable into the other RJ-11 jack on an optional "1-to -2" jack adapter device (splitter). To ...
... from the wall jack. 2 Insert the telephone cable into one of the modem cable (supplied) into the wall jack. 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 and modem lines, purchase a...device (splitter). 3 Insert one end of the RJ-11 jacks on the splitter device. 36 To connect the telephone and modem cables 1 Unplug your computer 3 Plug the other end of the modem cable into the other RJ-11 jack on an optional "1-to -2" jack adapter device (splitter). To ...
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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. To connect the power cords 38
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... the Power button to turn off the computer. You may need to repeat this procedure if your system to shut down on the first attempt. 40 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 does not shut down . The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option....
... the Power button to turn off the computer. You may need to repeat this procedure if your system to shut down on the first attempt. 40 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 does not shut down . The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option....
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...built-in Stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with a floppy disk drive. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power...source and that the system is turned on. ❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are not equipped with your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Troubleshooting This section describes how to use your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the ...
...built-in Stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with a floppy disk drive. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power...source and that the system is turned on. ❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are not equipped with your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. Troubleshooting This section describes how to use your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the ...
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...open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 Click Shut Down. 3 Restart your computer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, ...window does not appear: 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. You can I do if my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer. Windows attempts to close the program. VAIO Computer Quick Start What can try to locate and close the software program that has stopped responding. 1...
...open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 Click Shut Down. 3 Restart your computer to stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, ...window does not appear: 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. You can I do if my computer or software stop responding or causes your computer. Windows attempts to close the program. VAIO Computer Quick Start What can try to locate and close the software program that has stopped responding. 1...