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... in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of computers and other office equipment. ENERGY STAR...
... in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of computers and other office equipment. ENERGY STAR...
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... open . Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. Caution: For ADSL and V.90 modem models; Danger: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . Refer servicing to beam. See the online... telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to report a gas leak in this product ... this product is specifically designed for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying...
... open . Avoid direct exposure to qualified personnel only. Caution: For ADSL and V.90 modem models; Danger: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . Refer servicing to beam. See the online... telephone line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to report a gas leak in this product ... this product is specifically designed for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at the network interface. ❑ Use caution when installing or modifying...
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... Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this computer product. Operation with noncompliant peripherals is no guarantee that are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in interference ... is likely to radio and television reception. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2220 PCV-2222 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be...
... Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this computer product. Operation with noncompliant peripherals is no guarantee that are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in interference ... is likely to radio and television reception. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2220 PCV-2222 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be...
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The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for a standard display. 20 Back panel (PCV-RS320 series model) 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 8 9 MONITOR 15 10 11 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port ... port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 Monitor port* Connection for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your system may vary based on the configuration you purchased.
The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for a standard display. 20 Back panel (PCV-RS320 series model) 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 8 9 MONITOR 15 10 11 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port ... port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 Monitor port* Connection for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your system may vary based on the configuration you purchased.
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... separately. ** On some models, this monitor port may be in a different location. 21 Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor (DVI) port† Connection for a DVI monitor. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 Modem line jack ... Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 15 Monitor port** Connection for a standard display. * On some models, the monitor port may have a cover and is used to provide power to audio stereo speakers. Headphones jack Connection for use. † A ...
... separately. ** On some models, this monitor port may be in a different location. 21 Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor (DVI) port† Connection for a DVI monitor. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 Modem line jack ... Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 15 Monitor port** Connection for a standard display. * On some models, the monitor port may have a cover and is used to provide power to audio stereo speakers. Headphones jack Connection for use. † A ...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Back Panel (PCV-RS310 series model) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 AC Input port Connection 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.) 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 22
VAIO Computer Quick Start Back Panel (PCV-RS310 series model) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 AC Input port Connection 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.) 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 22
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 28 To connect a display (PCV-RS310 series model) ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the monitor port.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) Plug the display's cable into the back of an emergency. 28 To connect a display (PCV-RS310 series model) ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the monitor port.
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Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached. To connect the speakers (PCV-RS310 series model) 29 The right speaker has a speaker wire that ends in 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 supressor.
Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached. To connect the speakers (PCV-RS310 series model) 29 The right speaker has a speaker wire that ends in 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 supressor.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and mouse (PCV-RS310 series model) 30
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard port on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the mouse cable into the mouse port on the back of the computer. To connect the keyboard and mouse (PCV-RS310 series model) 30
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... in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the Ethernet port. For help on connecting to the Ethernet port. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug its cable into the telephone jack located on... the back panel of your network administrator. 32 To connect the telephone and modem cables (PCV-RS310 series model) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel.
... in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the Ethernet port. For help on connecting to the Ethernet port. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack and plug its cable into the telephone jack located on... the back panel of your network administrator. 32 To connect the telephone and modem cables (PCV-RS310 series model) Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel.
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To connect the power cords (PCV-RS310 series model) 33 Connecting the Power Cords Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord connector 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 (PCV-RS310 series model) 33 Connecting the Power Cords Connecting the Power Cords 1 Plug the power cord connector 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.
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...on-screen instructions. 8 Repeat step 6 through step 7 for example, PCV-XXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit. ✍ If you are not able to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669. ... prompted, eject the disc. To order the Recovery Media Kit 1 Go to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2 Enter your computer's model number (for each CD or DVD. 9 When the text, The Recovery Media Kit is...
...on-screen instructions. 8 Repeat step 6 through step 7 for example, PCV-XXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit. ✍ If you are not able to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669. ... prompted, eject the disc. To order the Recovery Media Kit 1 Go to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2 Enter your computer's model number (for each CD or DVD. 9 When the text, The Recovery Media Kit is...
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... system configuration you purchased. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as purchase online. ❑ access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that enable you to: ❑ quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. ❑ ...for 90 days after the original date of purchase. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. Software Help and Support The contact and support information ...
... system configuration you purchased. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides: ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as purchase online. ❑ access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that enable you to: ❑ quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. ❑ ...for 90 days after the original date of purchase. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution or you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. Software Help and Support The contact and support information ...
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... 1-888-476-6972. * The serial number is on the back panel of the issue. 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 or software application that has a problem. (See "Help and Support...
... 1-888-476-6972. * The serial number is on the back panel of the issue. 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 or software application that has a problem. (See "Help and Support...
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...only.) (Network) is for us ed to provide power to audio s tereo s peakers . Back Panel (PCV- Connection for a standard display. 1 O n s ome models , this monitor port may be purc has ed s eparately. 4 O n s ome models , the monitor port may have a c over and is us e. 2 A DV I monitor port ...is available on s elec ted models only. 3 T he s peaker DC out jac k is not available for LAN connections 5...
...only.) (Network) is for us ed to provide power to audio s tereo s peakers . Back Panel (PCV- Connection for a standard display. 1 O n s ome models , this monitor port may be purc has ed s eparately. 4 O n s ome models , the monitor port may have a c over and is us e. 2 A DV I monitor port ...is available on s elec ted models only. 3 T he s peaker DC out jac k is not available for LAN connections 5...
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... writing drive and insert a blank CD-R disc. 8. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and point to SonicStage and click the SonicStage Backup Tool. 3. On computer models that have both a read-only optical drive (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM) and an optical writing drive (CD-RW or DVD-RW), select the optical... of the tracks in the external device or media, click the Check-In All button. Click OK. check in all of an audio CD On computer models equipped with one optical drive, you use the Backing Up Audio CDs utility to do so in the middle of an audio CD. To cancel...
... writing drive and insert a blank CD-R disc. 8. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and point to SonicStage and click the SonicStage Backup Tool. 3. On computer models that have both a read-only optical drive (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM) and an optical writing drive (CD-RW or DVD-RW), select the optical... of the tracks in the external device or media, click the Check-In All button. Click OK. check in all of an audio CD On computer models equipped with one optical drive, you use the Backing Up Audio CDs utility to do so in the middle of an audio CD. To cancel...
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... mode. 2. Transferring a finished movie to your digital video camera After you have created a movie, you want to your DV device begins. Page 87 On certain models this is not open, click List on your VAIO® computer, click Start and then click All Programs. 4.
... mode. 2. Transferring a finished movie to your digital video camera After you have created a movie, you want to your DV device begins. Page 87 On certain models this is not open, click List on your VAIO® computer, click Start and then click All Programs. 4.
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Network media servers You can set up one or more computers to act as media servers to store and deliver your multimedia files across a wired or wireless network. Page 90 VAIO Media software is available on certain VAIO® computer models.
Network media servers You can set up one or more computers to act as media servers to store and deliver your multimedia files across a wired or wireless network. Page 90 VAIO Media software is available on certain VAIO® computer models.
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... purchased. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your compatible i.LINK device for your digital devices. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. The i.LINK connection may be equipped ... models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Page 107 The 4-pin i.LINK ports do not supply power to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is a trademark of Sony ...
... purchased. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your compatible i.LINK device for your digital devices. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. The i.LINK connection may be equipped ... models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Page 107 The 4-pin i.LINK ports do not supply power to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is a trademark of Sony ...
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.... You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on upgrading your computer, see your model's System Reference Manual. Upgrade and Maintain your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades...
.... You can download the System Reference Manual from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Overview About Opening the System Unit About Add-on upgrading your computer, see your model's System Reference Manual. Upgrade and Maintain your VAIO Computer In the future you may want to perform basic upgrades...