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... THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR... versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Click to the terms and conditions of the computer, and may require a fee and credit card information. Reproduction in whole or in part, may not necessarily...
... THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR... versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Click to the terms and conditions of the computer, and may require a fee and credit card information. Reproduction in whole or in part, may not necessarily...
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...an international program that effectively reduce energy consumption. The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. registered trademark of your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in which business proprietors can participate ...the model and serial numbers when you call the Sony Service Center. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. . As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY...
...an international program that effectively reduce energy consumption. The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. registered trademark of your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in which business proprietors can participate ...the model and serial numbers when you call the Sony Service Center. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. . As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting 45 About VAIO Computer Functions 45 Support Options 49 Immediate Help and Support 49 Resources for Additional Help and Support 50 12
VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting 45 About VAIO Computer Functions 45 Support Options 49 Immediate Help and Support 49 Resources for Additional Help and Support 50 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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... the accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Wireless keyboard Modem cable Wireless mouse AA batteries (4) Power cord 14 VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied...
... the accessories supplied with your computer, go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Wireless keyboard Modem cable Wireless mouse AA batteries (4) Power cord 14 VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied...
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... Recorder accessories (For models equipped with your computer. Provides specific information about the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 Contains information on setting up...
... Recorder accessories (For models equipped with your computer. Provides specific information about the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to VAIO life. 15 Contains information on setting up...
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Other A software library containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 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. VAIO Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
Other A software library containing the Microsoft® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 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. VAIO Computer Quick Start Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
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Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in speakers and indicator lights. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 2 Infrared receiver Enables communication with the Giga Pocket® remote control*, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 18
Front panel 1 Stereo speakers (built-in speakers and indicator lights. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is equipped with built-in ) The stereo speakers provide sound for software, audio, and video media. 2 Infrared receiver Enables communication with the Giga Pocket® remote control*, to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 3 Optical disc and hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 18
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... the desired viewing angle. 19 Press the power button in from the right side, to turn the computer on and off. 6 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. * The remote control is in use. 5 Power button Press the... power button in from the right side only, to avoid damage to this control. Handling the attached LCD monitor Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. About the Front Panel 4 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is...
... the desired viewing angle. 19 Press the power button in from the right side, to turn the computer on and off. 6 Power indicator Light is green while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode. * The remote control is in use. 5 Power button Press the... power button in from the right side only, to avoid damage to this control. Handling the attached LCD monitor Your VAIO® computer has an attached LCD monitor. About the Front Panel 4 Memory Stick® media access indicator Light is amber when the Memory Stick media slot is...
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... drive. 2 Optical drive See the online specifications sheet for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer's functional capabilities. 20 The icons on the side panel help to increase your computer provide the connections for optical drive information. 3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads...
... drive. 2 Optical drive See the online specifications sheet for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of your computer's functional capabilities. 20 The icons on the side panel help to increase your computer provide the connections for optical drive information. 3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads...
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... i.LINK devices to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. 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...IEEE 1394). 10 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet cable. (The port marked with [Network] is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. * Available only on the software programs, ...
... i.LINK devices to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. 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...IEEE 1394). 10 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet cable. (The port marked with [Network] is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. * Available only on the software programs, ...
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... a standard key arrangement and additional keys that perform specific functions. Press to place the computer into Stand by S keys Brightness DESCRIPTION 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. Wireless keyboard (top) Stand...
... a standard key arrangement and additional keys that perform specific functions. Press to place the computer into Stand by S keys Brightness DESCRIPTION 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. Wireless keyboard (top) Stand...
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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 page 40. Wireless mouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel button Rotate the wheel to scroll up or down. 3 Right mouse button Press to use the wireless optical mouse with a wireless optical mouse. Before attempting to perform specific mouse functions. 28
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Mouse Your VAIO® computer is supplied with your computer, see the section, "Connecting the Wireless Mouse" on page 40. Wireless mouse (top) 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 2 Wheel button Rotate the wheel to scroll up or down. 3 Right mouse button Press to use the wireless optical mouse with a wireless optical mouse. Before attempting to perform specific mouse functions. 28
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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. ...
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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... VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U * See the online specifications sheet at the Sony Online Computing Support Web site (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport), for information about your computer's hardware configuration. 30 The remote control can start and stop video recording and ...playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers...
... VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U * See the online specifications sheet at the Sony Online Computing Support Web site (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport), for information about your computer's hardware configuration. 30 The remote control can start and stop video recording and ...playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control The remote control is supplied with VAIO® computers...
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.... (Note: You cannot change from the on-screen image to activate channel selection. MUSIC button Press to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select...
.... (Note: You cannot change from the on-screen image to activate channel selection. MUSIC button Press to navigate. HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select...
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...the monitor/display. Press again to view the current software in full screen mode, press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. VAIO Computer Quick Start 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous screen. (Note: This function is not available for Giga Pocket software.) 8 APPLICATION ... 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 functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -screen image...
...the monitor/display. Press again to view the current software in full screen mode, press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. VAIO Computer Quick Start 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous screen. (Note: This function is not available for Giga Pocket software.) 8 APPLICATION ... 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 functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -screen image...
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Inserting batteries into the remote control, as shown. 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. When your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 34
Inserting batteries into the remote control, as shown. 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. 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 establish communication with your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. 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 cord.... Inserting the power cord into the AC input port on its base and the power cord may lose data if your computer. 1 Plug the power cord into the power cord clamp 36 Use the attached power cord clamp to avoid accidentally unplugging your system loses...
... Power Supply (UPS), before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. 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 cord.... Inserting the power cord into the AC input port on its base and the power cord may lose data if your computer. 1 Plug the power cord into the power cord clamp 36 Use the attached power cord clamp to avoid accidentally unplugging your system loses...