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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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... Video Recorder accessories Remote control TV coaxial cable AA alkaline batteries (2) 14 For details on the system configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System with System or Application Recovery CDs. 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...
... Video Recorder accessories Remote control TV coaxial cable AA alkaline batteries (2) 14 For details on the system configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System with System or Application Recovery CDs. 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...
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... - Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of the computer may cause damage. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Lifting from the back of your system. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Go to the Sony Online Support...
... - Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of the computer may cause damage. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Lifting from the back of your system. Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Go to the Sony Online Support...
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... library containing 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 - For more information about the preinstalled Sony software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
... library containing 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 - For more information about the preinstalled Sony software on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
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Handling the System Unit 18 You can fold it up and use , you can access the front panel of your VAIO® computer is not in stereo speakers and indicator lights. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel 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 You can fold it up and use , you can access the front panel of your VAIO® computer is not in stereo speakers and indicator lights. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel 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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... such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary..., depending on your computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your computer contain the connections for information on operating conditions ...
... such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Side Panels The side panels of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary..., depending on your computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your computer contain the connections for information on operating conditions ...
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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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...JUMP 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 restore the sound. 2 Channel .... (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. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control...
...JUMP 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 restore the sound. 2 Channel .... (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. This section describes the basic functions of your remote control...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is available ... return to the previous screen. (Note: This function is only available for the Giga Pocket software program.) 8 APPLICATION START button Press to launch the Giga Pocket software program. 9 VOLUME button Press 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 an external ...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is available ... return to the previous screen. (Note: This function is only available for the Giga Pocket software program.) 8 APPLICATION START button Press to launch the Giga Pocket software program. 9 VOLUME button Press 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 an external ...
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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 be replaced. VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up to six months. If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 28 Inserting batteries into the remote control as shown.
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 be replaced. VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up to six months. If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 28 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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... customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - See the Limited Warranty Card for more details. ✍ You are provided with your computer. ❑ Limited Warranty - Protect your investment. Turning On Your Computer Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer, it may be having with additional registration opportunities later...
... customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: ❑ Sony Customer Support - See the Limited Warranty Card for more details. ✍ You are provided with your computer. ❑ Limited Warranty - Protect your investment. Turning On Your Computer Turning On Your Computer When you start your computer, it may be having with additional registration opportunities later...
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... and hold the power button for more than six seconds to force your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To turn off your system to shut down on the first attempt. 34 The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond...time, use the power button to turn off the computer. To avoid loss of time. You may need to repeat this procedure if your computer for an extended period of data, do not use Stand by mode. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to stop using ...
... and hold the power button for more than six seconds to force your computer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer. To turn off your system to shut down on the first attempt. 34 The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 2 Select the Turn Off option. ✍ Respond...time, use the power button to turn off the computer. To avoid loss of time. You may need to repeat this procedure if your computer for an extended period of data, do not use Stand by mode. VAIO Computer Quick Start Turning Off Your Computer Follow these steps when you plan to stop using ...
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My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power... to troubleshoot common problems. For information on . Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk... Confirm that a CD is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that the monitor is turned on other troubleshooting topics,...
My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power... to troubleshoot common problems. For information on . Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk... Confirm that a CD is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that the monitor is turned on other troubleshooting topics,...
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... six seconds may result in the loss of data from files that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. VAIO Computer Quick Start What can try the following steps: 1 Save and close any open . 36 The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate...
... six seconds may result in the loss of data from files that has stopped responding. 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. The Turn Off Computer window appears. VAIO Computer Quick Start What can try the following steps: 1 Save and close any open . 36 The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2 From the Applications tab, locate...
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..., then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Your computer is supplied with Sony®. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - This support resource offers a variety of your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start contains information on how to access this online...
..., then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Your computer is supplied with Sony®. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - This support resource offers a variety of your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start contains information on how to access this online...
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...and maintenance procedures. ❑ safety and legal information. ❑ quick solutions to VAIO life. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you to All Programs. A submenu appears..., listing all preinstalled software programs. 2 Click the desired software program*. To access this online software information 1 Click Start...
...and maintenance procedures. ❑ safety and legal information. ❑ quick solutions to VAIO life. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you to All Programs. A submenu appears..., listing all preinstalled software programs. 2 Click the desired software program*. To access this online software information 1 Click Start...