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Page 2: ...product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Certain product s ...
Page 3: ...and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency OWNER S RECORD The model number and serial number are located inside the lower front panel of your Sony VAIO computer Record the model and serial number in the space provided here and keep in a secure location Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your So...
Page 4: ...ed at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Caution The use o...
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Page 6: ...which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation wit...
Page 7: ... causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Co...
Page 8: ...s à la seule condition que la somme d indices d équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n excède pas 5 In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium qui fuient ou sont endommagées Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace on...
Page 9: ...r Computer Up Your Computer 31 Connecting a Display Monitor 32 Connecting the Speakers 33 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 34 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 35 Connecting the Power Cords 36 Turning On your Computer 37 Registering your Computer 37 Turning Off your Computer 38 Troubleshooting g 39 Support Options 41 Immediate Help and Support 41 Resources for Additional Help and Support ...
Page 10: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 ...
Page 11: ...d Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO computer Your new high performance multimedia computer combines state of the art computer functionality with the latest audio video and information technology features ...
Page 12: ... details on the accessories supplied with your computer see the online Specifications sheet Your VAIO computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer s operating system and preinstalled software Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Power cord Modem cable Keyboard Mouse Video adapter ...
Page 13: ...ows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu click VAIO User Guide Specifications This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To access this online information go to the Specifications sheet VAIO Software Provides specific information on the preinstalled software on your computer To access this onli...
Page 14: ... s operating system and preinstalled software For more information about hard disk drive 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 ...
Page 15: ... ports and jacks on your computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls ports and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section To view the specific connection capabilities for your system see the online specifications sheet ...
Page 16: ... Microdrive media card slot Universal Serial Bus USB and i LINK ports This hardware configuration enables you to connect compatible peripheral devices Your system configuration may vary depending on the model purchased See the online specifications sheet for details Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information 2 Optical drive 2 See the online spec...
Page 17: ...m and to a Memory Stick media The access indicator is amber when reading or writing data to a Memory Stick media 8 Media access indicator Light is amber when reading or writing data 9 S video In jack Connection for an S video cable optional Composite video In jack Connection for a video cable optional Composite audio L In jack Connection for an audio cable optional Composite audio R In jack Connec...
Page 18: ... and writing data 15 CompactFlash Microdrive media card slot Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash or Microdrive media 16 SmartMedia card slot Reads and writes data from and to a SmartMedia media 17 Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports Connections for compatible high full low speed USB devices 18 i LINK 4 pin S400 port IEEE 1394 Connection for a compatible digital device Not available on al...
Page 19: ... the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer Your configuration may vary based on the system you purchased Back panel 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS 2 mouse 13 MONITOR 1 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 2 3 11 4 1 15 16 VHF UHF AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO1 INPUT S VIDEO COMPOSITE 9 17 USB ...
Page 20: ... or optional headphones Line In jack Connection for an audio device 8 Monitor port Connection for a standard display 9 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable optional Composite audio L In jack Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable optional Composite video In jack Connection for a digital video or stereo A V dubbing cable optional S video In jack Connect...
Page 21: ...15 Monitor DVI port Connection for a DVI monitor 16 TV Out S Video video jack Connection for an S video cable optional 17 VHF UHF port Connection for a coaxial cable supplied Not available on all models See your online Specifications sheet for details Your computer is supplied with speakers that use AC power The speaker DC out jack provides power for stereo speakers equipped with a DC power cable ...
Page 22: ...onnection for the supplied power cord 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS 2 mouse 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS 2 keyboard 4 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet interface The port marked with Network is for LAN connections only 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5 2 3 ...
Page 23: ...lephone cable optional to the computer 12 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software 394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All ...
Page 24: ... 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound 2 Channel number buttons 0 9 Press to select specific channels Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection JUMP button Press to go to the previous channel Press again to return to the current channel ENTER button Press to activate channel selection See Channel number buttons MUTE STANDBY AUDIO RM GP5U ENTER VOLUME...
Page 25: ...TWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to navigate Press ENTER to select 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous screen Note This function is not available for Giga Pocket software 8 APPLICATION START button Press to launch the Giga Pocket software 9 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume 10 STANDBY button Press to place th...
Page 26: ...rward PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to the next screen STOP button Press to stop playback PLAY button Press to begin playback PAUSE button Press to pause playback 14 MENU button Press to view a shortcut menu of available software applications Press again to hide this menu Note For Giga Pocket software the Select Video Capsules window displays Press the ...
Page 27: ...the remote control as shown Inserting batteries into the remote control If your remote control does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced When your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage ...
Page 28: ... the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Volume Control Press a button to increase or decrease the volume of the speakers Mute Press the button to turn off the speaker sound Press the Mute button again to restore sound Function Mute Standby Volume Volume Number Lock Capital Lock Scroll Lock Numeric Keypad D...
Page 29: ...alent to clicking the right mouse button Windows The key with the Microsoft Windows logo displays the Start menu Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the taskbar INDICATORS FUNCTION Num Lock The Num Lock indicator lights when the numeric keypad is activated When the indicator is off the directional arrow and correction keys on the numeric keypad area are active Caps Lock The Caps L...
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Page 31: ...computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section The location of the controls ports and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown See the online specifications sheet for your system s specific hardware configuration ...
Page 32: ...the display s cable into the appropriate monitor port If necessary plug the display s cable into the back of the display To connect a display To connect a DVI display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency ...
Page 33: ...ire with a jack connector and an AC power cord that supplies power to both speakers 1 From the right speaker plug the jack connector into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer 2 From the right speaker insert the AC adapter plug into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge suppressor To connect the speakers ...
Page 34: ... the mouse port on the back of the computer To use an optical mouse An optical mouse requires an ideal surface in order 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 To connect the keyboard and mouse ...
Page 35: ...l of your computer 3 Plug the other end of the modem cable into the wall jack To connect the telephone and modem cables Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel Connect only 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction excessive h...
Page 36: ...necting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord into the AC Input port located on the back panel of the computer 2 Plug both the display and computer power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet or a power strip To connect the power cords ...
Page 37: ...our Computer Take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer Sony Customer Support Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer Limited warranty Protect your investment See the Limited Warranty Card for more details To turn on your computer You are prompted to register...
Page 38: ...matically the power indicator light turns off 4 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer About the power button If your system stops responding press and hold the Power button for more than six seconds to force your system to shut down You may need to repeat this procedure if your system does not shut down on the first attempt To avoid loss of data do not use the Power button to ...
Page 39: ...k Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive unless you are using a bootable CD Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Verify that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on If your system has a built in monitor confir...
Page 40: ...your computer does not respond or the application does not close try the following steps 1 Save any open files if possible 2 Press the Alt F4 keys The Turn Off Computer window appears 3 Click Restart If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds If the software application continues to stop ...
Page 41: ...to plan an ergonomic work space connect power cords cables and peripheral devices register your computer with Sony and establish a dial up connection to the Internet The Quick Start can also provide troubleshooting support if problems occur VAIO Computer User Guide The online User Guide provides information about configuring maintaining and upgrading your computer This support resource offers a va...
Page 42: ...is online software information 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar 2 Click Welcome to VAIO Life Resources for Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO computer does not offer an immediate solution or you would like to get direct support try these additional help and support resources Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support are available 24 hours a day se...
Page 43: ...many frequently asked questions Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue you can contact a Sony Support representative directly Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center have this basic information readily available 1 VAIO computer system type 2 Model number 3 Serial number Example 4 Operating system 5 Hardware feature...
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