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.... reserves the right to make any modification to this product. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. 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...
.... reserves the right to make any modification to this product. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. 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...
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... Model Number: Serial Number: 3 The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in which business ...The model and serial numbers are located on the back of computers and other office equipment. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call the Sony Service Center. . As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of...
... Model Number: Serial Number: 3 The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in which business ...The model and serial numbers are located on the back of computers and other office equipment. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call the Sony Service Center. . As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 45 Installing Memory 46 Troubleshooting 53 Support Options 55 Immediate Help and Support 55 Resources for Additional Help and Support 56 12
VAIO Computer Quick Start Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 45 Installing Memory 46 Troubleshooting 53 Support Options 55 Immediate Help and Support 55 Resources for Additional Help and Support 56 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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... accessories System unit Wireless keyboard Modem cable AA batteries (4) Wireless mouse Power cord Power cord clamp 14 Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased.
... accessories System unit Wireless keyboard Modem cable AA batteries (4) Wireless mouse Power cord Power cord clamp 14 Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased.
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...® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to view the online Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Provides specific information about the preinstalled software on setting up and...
...® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to view the online Specifications sheet. ❑ VAIO Software - Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Provides specific information about the preinstalled software on setting up and...
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Other A software library containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 VAIO Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For more information about hard disk recovery 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 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For more information about hard disk recovery 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.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with Giga Pocket ® features, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is supplied with models equipped with indicator lights and built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 2 Infrared receiver Enables communication with the remote control that is amber while reading and writing data. 18 Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in speakers.
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with Giga Pocket ® features, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is supplied with models equipped with indicator lights and built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 2 Infrared receiver Enables communication with the remote control that is amber while reading and writing data. 18 Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in speakers.
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...while the power is on and amber when the computer is in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 19 About the attached LCD monitor Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. For more information ...about handling the LCD monitor, see the online VAIO® Computer User guide. 1 Click Start in Stand ...
...while the power is on and amber when the computer is in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 19 About the attached LCD monitor Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. For more information ...about handling the LCD monitor, see the online VAIO® Computer User guide. 1 Click Start in Stand ...
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The icons on the side panel help you locate and identify the appropriate jack or port. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer's functional capabilities. 20 Right panel 1 Optical drive eject button Ejects a disc from the optical drive. 2 Optical drive See the online specifications sheet for optical... and writes data from and to a Memory Stick media. 4 PC Card slot A PC card (PCMCIA card) can be inserted into this slot to increase your computer provide the connections for supplied and optional accessories.
The icons on the side panel help you locate and identify the appropriate jack or port. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer's functional capabilities. 20 Right panel 1 Optical drive eject button Ejects a disc from the optical drive. 2 Optical drive See the online specifications sheet for optical... and writes data from and to a Memory Stick media. 4 PC Card slot A PC card (PCMCIA card) can be inserted into this slot to increase your computer provide the connections for supplied and optional accessories.
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..., confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 22 Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. VAIO Computer Quick Start 6 Microphone jack Connection for an external microphone (optional). 7 Connect button Enables the system unit to...
..., confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 22 Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. VAIO Computer Quick Start 6 Microphone jack Connection for an external microphone (optional). 7 Connect button Enables the system unit to...
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Press to activate specific applications. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer, see the section, "Connecting the Wireless Keyboard" on page 38. Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the brightness of the LCD screen. 24 Wireless keyboard (top) ... to use the wireless keyboard with a wireless keyboard that has a standard key arrangement and additional keys that perform specific functions. Before attempting to place the computer into Stand by mode. Press again to resume normal operation*.
Press to activate specific applications. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer, see the section, "Connecting the Wireless Keyboard" on page 38. Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the brightness of the LCD screen. 24 Wireless keyboard (top) ... to use the wireless keyboard with a wireless keyboard that has a standard key arrangement and additional keys that perform specific functions. Before attempting to place the computer into Stand by mode. Press again to resume normal operation*.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Wireless keyboard (bottom) 1 Battery compartment Compartment for the supplied AA batteries. 2 Keyboard feet Extend to adjust the keyboard height. 3 CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the system unit. 26
VAIO Computer Quick Start Wireless keyboard (bottom) 1 Battery compartment Compartment for the supplied AA batteries. 2 Keyboard feet Extend to adjust the keyboard height. 3 CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the system unit. 26
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VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Mouse Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer, see the section, "Connecting the Wireless Mouse" on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to use the wireless optical mouse with a wireless optical mouse. Before attempting to perform specific mouse functions. 28 Wireless mouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel button Rotate the wheel to scroll up or down on page 40.
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Mouse Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer, see the section, "Connecting the Wireless Mouse" on the LCD screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to use the wireless optical mouse with a wireless optical mouse. Before attempting to perform specific mouse functions. 28 Wireless mouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel button Rotate the wheel to scroll up or down on page 40.
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... possible damage from battery leakage. 29 To set up the wireless mouse Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless mouse ✍ If your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. You can check your wireless mouse is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to be replaced...
... possible damage from battery leakage. 29 To set up the wireless mouse Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless mouse ✍ If your VAIO® computer and the wireless mouse. You can check your wireless mouse is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to be replaced...
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... APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U * See the online specifications sheet for information about your computer's hardware configuration. 30 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 start and...
... APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U * See the online specifications sheet for information about your computer's hardware configuration. 30 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 start and...
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... button Press to change from the on-screen image to the previous channel. MUSIC 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 launch the SonicStage™ software program. VIDEO button Press to change to the...
... button Press to change from the on-screen image to the previous channel. MUSIC 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 launch the SonicStage™ software program. VIDEO button Press to change to the...
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... 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. Press again ...the TV/Recording deck to external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change from the TV/recording deck to the CD. 32 VAIO Computer Quick Start 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous screen. (Note: This function is selected, using the MENU button, press the Function ...
... 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. Press again ...the TV/Recording deck to external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change from the TV/recording deck to the CD. 32 VAIO Computer Quick Start 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous screen. (Note: This function is selected, using the MENU button, press the Function ...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up the remote control Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control ✍ If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. Inserting batteries into the remote control, as shown. When your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 34
VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up the remote control Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the remote control ✍ If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. Inserting batteries into the remote control, as shown. When your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 34
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...Power Supply (UPS), before you can easily reach the power outlet in an area where you can establish communication with your computer in the event of the computer. ✍ Install your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. Use the supplied power cord clamp to be plugged into the AC...firmly against the back panel near the AC input port. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cord The computer's power cord must be turned on the back panel of an emergency. 36 You may become unplugged. Your computer has the ability to avoid accidentally unplugging your system loses power...
...Power Supply (UPS), before you can easily reach the power outlet in an area where you can establish communication with your computer in the event of the computer. ✍ Install your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. Use the supplied power cord clamp to be plugged into the AC...firmly against the back panel near the AC input port. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cord The computer's power cord must be turned on the back panel of an emergency. 36 You may become unplugged. Your computer has the ability to avoid accidentally unplugging your system loses power...