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VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Computer and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories.) System Unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem Cable Power Cord 14 For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Computer and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories.) System Unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem Cable Power Cord 14 For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased.
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... (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 Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 Monitor port* Connection for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Computer Quick...
... (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 Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 Monitor port* Connection for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Computer Quick...
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...power cable may be purchased 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 Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. 12 Speaker DC Out jack‡ Connection for the speaker power... only. ‡ The speaker DC out jack is used to provide power to audio stereo speakers. Headphones jack Connection for a microphone (optional). ...
...power cable may be purchased 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 Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. 12 Speaker DC Out jack‡ Connection for the speaker power... only. ‡ The speaker DC out jack is used to provide power to audio stereo speakers. Headphones jack Connection for a microphone (optional). ...
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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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Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached. 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. To connect the speakers (PCV-RS310 series model) 29
Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached. 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. To connect the speakers (PCV-RS310 series model) 29
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...system configuration purchased. You can purchase this section, depending on . My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on. ❑ Verify that .... ❑ 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 the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk...
...system configuration purchased. You can purchase this section, depending on . My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on. ❑ Verify that .... ❑ 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 the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk...
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Your computer is supplied with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access software Help files: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, and register your computer with these Help files, you to set up your VAIO computer. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start...
Your computer is supplied with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access software Help files: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, and register your computer with these Help files, you to set up your VAIO computer. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start...
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... system may vary based on your computer contains the ports for a standard display. Page 9 Back panel (PCV- The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the configuration you purchased. RS320 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse...
... system may vary based on your computer contains the ports for a standard display. Page 9 Back panel (PCV- The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the configuration you purchased. RS320 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse...
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... (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 8 Microphone jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor (DVI) port2 Connection for ... DVI monitor. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. 12 Speaker DC Out... jack3 Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical ...
... (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 8 Microphone jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor (DVI) port2 Connection for ... DVI monitor. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. 12 Speaker DC Out... jack3 Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical ...
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... jac k is for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with only.) (Network) is 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 in a different loc ation. ...RS310 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection ...
... jac k is for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with only.) (Network) is 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 in a different loc ation. ...RS310 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection ...
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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 a grounded AC wall outlet or surge supressor. To connect the speakers (PCV- RS310 series m odel) Page 17 From the right speaker, insert the AC adapter plug into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2. Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached.
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 a grounded AC wall outlet or surge supressor. To connect the speakers (PCV- RS310 series m odel) Page 17 From the right speaker, insert the AC adapter plug into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2. Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached.
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... models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to connect your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their ... device is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer, see the online specifications sheet. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a 4-pin...
... models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to connect your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their ... device is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer, see the online specifications sheet. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a 4-pin...
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Replace the cover. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. 6. Turn on card. 7. Page 114 Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See Replacing the cover. 8.
Replace the cover. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. 6. Turn on card. 7. Page 114 Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See Replacing the cover. 8.
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... Configure the jumpers on each side of the drive holder. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with your computer. 6. Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive to the holes in... drive to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on the new drive as your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. See the configuration instructions supplied with the necessary screws. Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw. 7. Installing an additional hard...
... Configure the jumpers on each side of the drive holder. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with your computer. 6. Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive to the holes in... drive to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on the new drive as your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. See the configuration instructions supplied with the necessary screws. Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw. 7. Installing an additional hard...
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... to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with pin 1 on the new drive. 13. Replace the cover. Reconnect the power cord to the drive holder. 10. See Replacing the cover. 15. Replacing the driv e holder 14. the new drive to your computer. Connect the second power connector to align pin 1 on the inside...
... to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with pin 1 on the new drive. 13. Replace the cover. Reconnect the power cord to the drive holder. 10. See Replacing the cover. 15. Replacing the driv e holder 14. the new drive to your computer. Connect the second power connector to align pin 1 on the inside...
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... this equipment s eparately. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a ...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 ...
... this equipment s eparately. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a ...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 ...
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About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on. Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted... correctly. (See the manual that came with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is plugged 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 turned on the keyboard. 1 C ertain V...
About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on. Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted... correctly. (See the manual that came with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is plugged 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 turned on the keyboard. 1 C ertain V...
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To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume...and that they are charged. If your speakers use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to the desired sound ... are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If...
To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume...and that they are charged. If your speakers use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to the desired sound ... are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If...
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...instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is ... speakers. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to adjust speaker volume. The speakers continue to produce sound even when headphones have been connected. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options....
...instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is ... speakers. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to adjust speaker volume. The speakers continue to produce sound even when headphones have been connected. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options....
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... a battery backup. The surge protector prevents damage to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). To remove power from the wall outlet if you live in an area that may be too hot to handle. Your computer operates on 100-120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. ...turn off the computer and then unplug the AC power cord from different supply lines may want to your computer caused by the plug. This protects you against internal components that experiences frequent power fluctuations, you may result in the power supply. AC derived from the wall outlet or power strip. ...
... a battery backup. The surge protector prevents damage to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). To remove power from the wall outlet if you live in an area that may be too hot to handle. Your computer operates on 100-120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. ...turn off the computer and then unplug the AC power cord from different supply lines may want to your computer caused by the plug. This protects you against internal components that experiences frequent power fluctuations, you may result in the power supply. AC derived from the wall outlet or power strip. ...