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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 22 About the Remote Control 25 Setting Up Your Computer 29 Connecting a USB Optical Mouse 30 Connecting the Modem Cable 31 Connecting the Power Cord 32 Turning On Your Computer 33 Registering Your Computer 33 Turning Off Your Computer 34 Troubleshooting 35 Support Options 37 Immediate Help and Support 37 Resources for Additional Help and Support 38 11
Contents Getting Started 13 Unpacking Your Computer 14 Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Side Panels 22 About the Remote Control 25 Setting Up Your Computer 29 Connecting a USB Optical Mouse 30 Connecting the Modem Cable 31 Connecting the Power Cord 32 Turning On Your Computer 33 Registering Your Computer 33 Turning Off Your Computer 34 Troubleshooting 35 Support Options 37 Immediate Help and Support 37 Resources for Additional Help and Support 38 11
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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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... CDs. Computer and supplied accessories System with attached keyboard Modem cable Power cord Mouse Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories Remote control TV coaxial cable AA alkaline batteries (2) 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 your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
... CDs. Computer and supplied accessories System with attached keyboard Modem cable Power cord Mouse Giga Pocket® Personal Video Recorder accessories Remote control TV coaxial cable AA alkaline batteries (2) 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 your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
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... and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Do not lift your system. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Unpacking Your Computer Lift the unit by holding the...hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your computer by holding the back of the unit. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.compcsupport to lift your VAIO computer. Lifting from the back of your computer, close the keyboard against the unit. ...
... and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Do not lift your system. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Unpacking Your Computer Lift the unit by holding the...hardware and preinstalled software applications included with your computer by holding the back of the unit. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.compcsupport to lift your VAIO computer. Lifting from the back of your computer, close the keyboard against the unit. ...
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... the Microsoft® software license agreement and Sony® end-user license agreement. 16 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that enables you to VAIO life. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO Software - Provides specific information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to...
... the Microsoft® software license agreement and Sony® end-user license agreement. 16 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that enables you to VAIO life. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ VAIO Software - Provides specific information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to...
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Handling the System Unit 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is not in stereo speakers and indicator lights. You can fold it up and use , you can access the front panel of your VAIO computer by lowering the keyboard. When the keyboard is equipped with built-in use the additional TV, channel, and volume controls.
Handling the System Unit 18 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer is not in stereo speakers and indicator lights. You can fold it up and use , you can access the front panel of your VAIO computer by lowering the keyboard. When the keyboard is equipped with built-in use the additional TV, channel, and volume controls.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 DVD-RW optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drive. 4 Hard disk drive access indicator ... remote control (supplied), to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 8 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen* The attached LCD screen displays computer-generated images. 9 Keyboard with Shortcut keys (S keys) The attached keyboard uses a standard key arrangement, along with programmable function keys that launch specific applications. * For information...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 DVD-RW optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drive. 4 Hard disk drive access indicator ... remote control (supplied), to turn on TV, change TV channels, and raise or lower volume. 8 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen* The attached LCD screen displays computer-generated images. 9 Keyboard with Shortcut keys (S keys) The attached keyboard uses a standard key arrangement, along with programmable function keys that launch specific applications. * For information...
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... disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Composite video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. Right panel 1 S-video In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). 22...
... disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Composite video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. Right panel 1 S-video In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). 22...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Left panel 1 Brightness control dial Adjusts the brightness of the built-in LCD monitor. 2 Volume control dial Increases or decreases the speaker volume. 3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from a Memory Stick media. 4 Unlock button Press to unlock the keyboard when folding towards system unit. 24
VAIO Computer Quick Start Left panel 1 Brightness control dial Adjusts the brightness of the built-in LCD monitor. 2 Volume control dial Increases or decreases the speaker volume. 3 Memory Stick® media slot Reads and writes data from a Memory Stick media. 4 Unlock button Press to unlock the keyboard when folding towards system unit. 24
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... ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION REW FF PREV NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE TV VIDEO MUSIC HOME NETWORK MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U 1 MUTE button Press to activate channel selection. Press again to return to the previous channel....channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to the current channel. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. About the Remote Control About the Remote Control Giga Pocket®...
... ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION REW FF PREV NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE TV VIDEO MUSIC HOME NETWORK MENU ENTER BACK TOOLS APPLICATION START VOLUME APPLICATION CLOSE CHANNEL RM-GP5U 1 MUTE button Press to activate channel selection. Press again to return to the previous channel....channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to the current channel. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. About the Remote Control About the Remote Control Giga Pocket®...
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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 functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -...VIDEO button Press to change the on the monitor/display. VIDEO button Press to change to the external video equipment, such as a DVD player. VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is available for the Giga Pocket® software program only.) 4 ...
...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 functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -...VIDEO button Press to change the on the monitor/display. VIDEO button Press to change to the external video equipment, such as a DVD player. VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is available for the Giga Pocket® software program only.) 4 ...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up to six months. When your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may last up the remote control Insert two AA alkaline batteries (supplied) into the remote control ✍ Under normal use, the AA batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 28 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.
VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up to six months. When your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may last up the remote control Insert two AA alkaline batteries (supplied) into the remote control ✍ Under normal use, the AA batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 28 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.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a USB Optical Mouse 1 Plug the supplied optical mouse into the USB mouse port, located on the right panel of your computer. 2 Place the optical mouse on an appropriate surface to provide proper pointing and tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning. ❑ Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half-tone printing. 30 To connect a USB mouse To use an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface in order to enable tracking.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a USB Optical Mouse 1 Plug the supplied optical mouse into the USB mouse port, located on the right panel of your computer. 2 Place the optical mouse on an appropriate surface to provide proper pointing and tracking. ❑ Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterning. ❑ Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half-tone printing. 30 To connect a USB mouse To use an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface in order to enable tracking.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cord 1 Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cord ✍ Install your computer so you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the computer. 2 Plug the power cord into the AC input port on the right panel of an emergency. 32
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Power Cord 1 Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip. To connect the power cord ✍ Install your computer so you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the computer. 2 Plug the power cord into the AC input port on the right panel of an emergency. 32
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... button and indicator Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to turn on the computer to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - Protect your computer. Press the power button on the unit. Turning On Your Computer Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer, it may be having with...
... button and indicator Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony's commitment to turn on the computer to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - Protect your computer. Press the power button on the unit. Turning On Your Computer Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer, it may be having with...
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... repeat this procedure if your system to shut down on the first attempt. 34 VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to stop using your computer for an extended period of time. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond to any prompts... down . About the power button If your system stops responding, press and hold the power button for more than six seconds to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To avoid loss of time, use Stand by mode.
... repeat this procedure if your system to shut down on the first attempt. 34 VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to stop using your computer for an extended period of time. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond to any prompts... down . About the power button If your system stops responding, press and hold the power button for more than six seconds to turn off your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To avoid loss of time, use Stand by mode.
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...not in the floppy disk drive* (unless you are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with a floppy disk drive. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on. ❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast ...a CD is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on other troubleshooting topics, see the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. If your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the ...
...not in the floppy disk drive* (unless you are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with a floppy disk drive. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on. ❑ Verify that the brightness or contrast ...a CD is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on other troubleshooting topics, see the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. If your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the ...
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... responding." 3 Select the software program that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. Windows attempts to stop responding? You can I do if my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may... result in the loss of data from files that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. VAIO Computer Quick Start What can try the following steps: 1 Save and close any open . 36 If your...
... responding." 3 Select the software program that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. Windows attempts to stop responding? You can I do if my computer or software stop responding, contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider. Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds may... result in the loss of data from files that are currently open files, if possible. 2 Press the Alt+F4 keys. VAIO Computer Quick Start What can try the following steps: 1 Save and close any open . 36 If your...
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... sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you to set up your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Your computer is supplied with Sony®. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access the online guide: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the...
... sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you to set up your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Your computer is supplied with Sony®. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access the online guide: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the...
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... programs by pointing to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs. 2 Click the desired software program*. Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support resources. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ Preinstalled software Help files - In these additional help and support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when you to...
... programs by pointing to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs. 2 Click the desired software program*. Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support resources. VAIO Computer Quick Start ❑ Preinstalled software Help files - In these additional help and support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when you to...