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... optical instruments with this product may vary, depending on your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock,... exposure to beam. Caution-For ADSL and V.90 modem models; to the eyes, do not open . Keyboard Properties (PCVA-KB6) Carrier frequency Output power 27.095 - 27.145MHz Less than 46 nW Mouse Properties ... please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may be easily accessible. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM...
... optical instruments with this product may vary, depending on your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock,... exposure to beam. Caution-For ADSL and V.90 modem models; to the eyes, do not open . Keyboard Properties (PCVA-KB6) Carrier frequency Output power 27.095 - 27.145MHz Less than 46 nW Mouse Properties ... please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may be easily accessible. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM...
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Contents Getting Started 13 Unpacking Your Computer 14 Locating Controls and Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Side Panels 20 About the Back Panel 23 About the Keyboard 24 About the Mouse 28 About the Remote Control 30 Setting Up Your Computer 35 Connecting the Power Cord 36 Connecting the Wireless Keyboard 38 Connecting the Wireless Mouse 40 Connecting the Modem Cable 42 Turning On Your Computer 43 Registering Your Computer 43 Turning Off Your Computer 44 11
Contents Getting Started 13 Unpacking Your Computer 14 Locating Controls and Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Side Panels 20 About the Back Panel 23 About the Keyboard 24 About the Mouse 28 About the Remote Control 30 Setting Up Your Computer 35 Connecting the Power Cord 36 Connecting the Wireless Keyboard 38 Connecting the Wireless Mouse 40 Connecting the Modem Cable 42 Turning On Your Computer 43 Registering Your Computer 43 Turning Off Your Computer 44 11
Quick Start Guide
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...keyboard Modem cable Wireless mouse AA batteries (4) Power cord 14 VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. For details on the system configuration purchased. Use the VAIO... Recovery Wizard utility program to recover your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with your computer's ...
...keyboard Modem cable Wireless mouse AA batteries (4) Power cord 14 VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. For details on the system configuration purchased. Use the VAIO... Recovery Wizard utility program to recover your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to view the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with your computer's ...
Quick Start Guide
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 6 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 7 Connect button Enables the system unit to communicate with the wireless keyboard and wireless optical mouse. 8 Modem line jack† Connection for a modem cable (supplied) to the telephone wall...information on the software programs, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation supplied with each other. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 6 Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 7 Connect button Enables the system unit to communicate with the wireless keyboard and wireless optical mouse. 8 Modem line jack† Connection for a modem cable (supplied) to the telephone wall...information on the software programs, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation supplied with each other. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending...
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... arrows Numeric keypad KEY Stand by mode. Press again to place the computer into Stand by S keys Brightness DESCRIPTION Press to resume normal operation*. 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...
... arrows Numeric keypad KEY Stand by mode. Press again to place the computer into Stand by S keys Brightness DESCRIPTION Press to resume normal operation*. 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...
Quick Start Guide
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About the Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Mute Press to perform certain tasks. Function The 12 function keys are used to turn off speaker sound. Windows The Microsoft® Windows..., and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the taskbar. * Use the Stand by mode. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the computer screen. Pressing other keys or using the mouse may not enable your computer to resume from Stand by key to resume normal operation. 25
About the Keyboard KEY DESCRIPTION Mute Press to perform certain tasks. Function The 12 function keys are used to turn off speaker sound. Windows The Microsoft® Windows..., and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the taskbar. * Use the Stand by mode. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the computer screen. Pressing other keys or using the mouse may not enable your computer to resume from Stand by key to resume normal operation. 25
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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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When your keyboard's battery power level by clicking (wireless keyboard icon), located in the Windows® taskbar notification area. About the Keyboard To set up the wireless keyboard Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless keyboard ✍ If your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 27 You can check your wireless keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. Inserting batteries into the wireless keyboard as shown.
When your keyboard's battery power level by clicking (wireless keyboard icon), located in the Windows® taskbar notification area. About the Keyboard To set up the wireless keyboard Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless keyboard ✍ If your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 27 You can check your wireless keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. Inserting batteries into the wireless keyboard as shown.
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... unplugging your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. Inserting the power cord into the AC input port on its base and the power cord may lose data if your system loses power while software programs are running. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cord The computer's power cord must... be turned on the back panel of the computer. 2 Use a coin to open the power cord clamp, and then insert the power...
... unplugging your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. Inserting the power cord into the AC input port on its base and the power cord may lose data if your system loses power while software programs are running. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cord The computer's power cord must... be turned on the back panel of the computer. 2 Use a coin to open the power cord clamp, and then insert the power...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is turned on the left panel of the computer. 3 Turn the wireless keyboard over. 4 Press the CONNECT button to activate communication between the computer and the keyboard. ✍ When attempting to connect the wireless keyboard, confirm that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly inserted into the keyboard before your computer. 2 Press...
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is turned on the left panel of the computer. 3 Turn the wireless keyboard over. 4 Press the CONNECT button to activate communication between the computer and the keyboard. ✍ When attempting to connect the wireless keyboard, confirm that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly inserted into the keyboard before your computer. 2 Press...
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... this may create interference, causing your wireless keyboard. Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Additional information about the wireless keyboard The wireless keyboard requires unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation. ❑ Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO® computer and your wireless keyboard. ❑ Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly...
... this may create interference, causing your wireless keyboard. Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Additional information about the wireless keyboard The wireless keyboard requires unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation. ❑ Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO® computer and your wireless keyboard. ❑ Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly...
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..., confirm that it is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on the computer configuration purchased. You can purchase this section, depending on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot ...common problems. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not ...
..., confirm that it is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on the computer configuration purchased. You can purchase this section, depending on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive. Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot ...common problems. Your computer may not be equipped with all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not ...
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... prevent proper operation. ❑ Avoid using a wireless keyboard: ❑ Confirm that the keyboard* is securely plugged into the keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open software programs. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your wireless keyboard. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why doesn't my keyboard work properly? ❑ Check that the supplied AA...
... prevent proper operation. ❑ Avoid using a wireless keyboard: ❑ Confirm that the keyboard* is securely plugged into the keyboard port. ❑ Save and close all open software programs. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your wireless keyboard. VAIO Computer Quick Start Why doesn't my keyboard work properly? ❑ Check that the supplied AA...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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...; Lighting - There are in a relaxed position when you are flat on the front panel of the display - Use a stable work surface - The computer's keyboard should be visible in a line-of the screen at the same level as excessive use your whole arm to consider when you arrange your wrists...your remote control in a chair with relaxed, upright posture - Sit in order to find the best location for your display that your computer, as the keyboard. Position the unit so that the display is 18 to avoid bright spots on the display. Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Before you...
...; Lighting - There are in a relaxed position when you are flat on the front panel of the display - Use a stable work surface - The computer's keyboard should be visible in a line-of the screen at the same level as excessive use your whole arm to consider when you arrange your wrists...your remote control in a chair with relaxed, upright posture - Sit in order to find the best location for your display that your computer, as the keyboard. Position the unit so that the display is 18 to avoid bright spots on the display. Planning An Ergonomic Work Space Before you...
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See the specifications sheet for your computer on 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 the hardware ..., may not be equipped with the controls, ports, and jacks on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. About the Front Panel About the Side Panels About the Back Panel About the Keyboard About the Mouse About the Remote Control Page 14
See the specifications sheet for your computer on 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 the hardware ..., may not be equipped with the controls, ports, and jacks on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. About the Front Panel About the Side Panels About the Back Panel About the Keyboard About the Mouse About the Remote Control Page 14
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... with Giga P oc ket® P ers onal V ideo Rec order features . 2 A n optional "1 -to-2 " jac k adapter (s plitter) is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Refer to the documentation supplied with your system, such as an optical or hard...and modem line to your c omputer. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Enables the system unit to communicate with the wireless keyboard and wireless optical mouse. 8 Modem line jack2 Connection for a modem cable (supplied) to the telephone wall jack. 9 i.LINK® 4-pin...
... with Giga P oc ket® P ers onal V ideo Rec order features . 2 A n optional "1 -to-2 " jac k adapter (s plitter) is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Refer to the documentation supplied with your system, such as an optical or hard...and modem line to your c omputer. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Enables the system unit to communicate with the wireless keyboard and wireless optical mouse. 8 Modem line jack2 Connection for a modem cable (supplied) to the telephone wall jack. 9 i.LINK® 4-pin...
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...to activate specific applications. S keys Press to resume normal operation1. The task associated with your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Keyboard. Press the Num Lock key to perform certain tasks. Function The 12 function keys are ...arrow keys move the pointer on the computer screen. Mute Press to restore sound. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a wireless keyboard that has a standard key arrangement and additional keys that perform specific functions. Wireless keyboard (top) KEY DESCRIPTION Stand by Press ...
...to activate specific applications. S keys Press to resume normal operation1. The task associated with your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Keyboard. Press the Num Lock key to perform certain tasks. Function The 12 function keys are ...arrow keys move the pointer on the computer screen. Mute Press to restore sound. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a wireless keyboard that has a standard key arrangement and additional keys that perform specific functions. Wireless keyboard (top) KEY DESCRIPTION Stand by Press ...
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...on the 1 U s e the Stand by key to res ume normal operation. To set up the wireless keyboard Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless keyboard If your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may not enable your c omputer to res ume from Stand by mode. ...When your keyboard's battery power level by clicking (wireless keyboard icon), located in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button. P res s ing ...
...on the 1 U s e the Stand by key to res ume normal operation. To set up the wireless keyboard Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless keyboard If your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may not enable your c omputer to res ume from Stand by mode. ...When your keyboard's battery power level by clicking (wireless keyboard icon), located in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button. P res s ing ...
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Page 25 keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
Page 25 keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
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...and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the computer screen. Press the Num Lock key to disable the numeric keypad. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Keyboard. Applications Page 26 Press again to perform basic ... Press to resume normal operation1. Function The 12 function keys are used 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 perform certain tasks. Wireless...
...and Right arrow keys move the pointer on the computer screen. Press the Num Lock key to disable the numeric keypad. About the Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer, see the section, Connecting the Wireless Keyboard. Applications Page 26 Press again to perform basic ... Press to resume normal operation1. Function The 12 function keys are used 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 perform certain tasks. Wireless...