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Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 For details on the system configuration purchased. 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 System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 For details on the system configuration purchased. 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 System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
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About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your configuration may vary based on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2® mouse. 19 VIDEO1 INPUT - VHF/UHF 13 14 15 16 17 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the system you purchased. Back panel 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 USB MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO -
About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your configuration may vary based on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2® mouse. 19 VIDEO1 INPUT - VHF/UHF 13 14 15 16 17 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the system you purchased. Back panel 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 USB MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO -
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...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 supplied speakers or optional headphones. Headphones jack Connection for the speaker power cable. 20 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). VAIO Computer...
...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 supplied speakers or optional headphones. Headphones jack Connection for the speaker power cable. 20 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). VAIO Computer...
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...computer is for LAN connections only.) 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. The speaker DC out jack provides power... for stereo speakers equipped with speakers that use AC power. About the Back Panel 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital...
...computer is for LAN connections only.) 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. The speaker DC out jack provides power... for stereo speakers equipped with speakers that use AC power. About the Back Panel 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Back panel (PCV-RS410 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.) 22
VAIO Computer Quick Start Back panel (PCV-RS410 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.) 22
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To connect the speakers 33 The right speaker has a speaker wire 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. Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached.
To connect the speakers 33 The right speaker has a speaker wire 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. Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached.
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... the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that the monitor is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is plugged into a power source and turned on. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS...
... the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that the monitor is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is plugged into a power source and turned on. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS...
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...VAIO® computer. The Quick Start can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer... your computer. Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to set up connection to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick ...
...VAIO® computer. The Quick Start can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer... your computer. Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to set up connection to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick ...
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... the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks 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. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port ... 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for supplied and optional accessories. Your configuration may vary based on your computer contains the ports for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. About the Back Panel The back panel...
... the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks 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. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port ... 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for supplied and optional accessories. Your configuration may vary based on your computer contains the ports for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. About the Back Panel The back panel...
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... 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 jack2 Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Headphones jack Connection for a digital audio...
... 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 jack2 Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Headphones jack Connection for a digital audio...
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Back panel (PCV- RS410 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for s tereo s peakers equipped with a DC power c able, whic h c an be purc has ed s eparately. 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with s peakers that us e A C power. See your online Specifications s heet ... (S-Video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 17 VHF/UHF port1 Connection for a coaxial cable (supplied). 1 N ot available on all models . T he s peaker DC out jac k provides power for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Page 12
Back panel (PCV- RS410 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for s tereo s peakers equipped with a DC power c able, whic h c an be purc has ed s eparately. 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with s peakers that us e A C power. See your online Specifications s heet ... (S-Video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 17 VHF/UHF port1 Connection for a coaxial cable (supplied). 1 N ot available on all models . T he s peaker DC out jac k provides power for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Page 12
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From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge suppressor. 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. To connect the speakers Page 24 The right speaker has a speaker wire 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 a grounded AC wall outlet or surge suppressor. 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. To connect the speakers Page 24 The right speaker has a speaker wire with a jack connector and an AC power cord that supplies power to both speakers. 1.
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...1394) device 1. See the instructions that came with each other end of Sony used only to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your computer. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with your digital...PCV-V series models only Your PCV-V series computer has one 4-pin i.LINK port available to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is a trademark of the cable into this port. 2. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer...
...1394) device 1. See the instructions that came with each other end of Sony used only to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your computer. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with your digital...PCV-V series models only Your PCV-V series computer has one 4-pin i.LINK port available to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is a trademark of the cable into this port. 2. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer...
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See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. See Replacing the cover. 8. Turn on card. 7. Page 84 Replace the cover. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. 6.
See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. See Replacing the cover. 8. Turn on card. 7. Page 84 Replace the cover. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. 6.
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... the drive holder back into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the chassis and slide the drive holder in your computer. 6. Page 90 Slide the drive holder out. Connect the second drive connector to the original drive. 13. Attaching the driv e screws Your ... Realign the drive holder with the necessary screws. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with the tracks on the new drive. Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw. 7. Do not overtighten these screws when securing ...
... the drive holder back into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the chassis and slide the drive holder in your computer. 6. Page 90 Slide the drive holder out. Connect the second drive connector to the original drive. 13. Attaching the driv e screws Your ... Realign the drive holder with the necessary screws. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with the tracks on the new drive. Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw. 7. Do not overtighten these screws when securing ...
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...menu. 7. Select New Partition. See the online Specification s heet for more information about your computer. Replace the cover. Click Start in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. 1. Identifying ... identifying letter to Windows® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Click on to a s pec ific drive, s uc h as Drive C or Drive D ...disk (Disk label identified with the drive. Replacing the driv e holder 15. The Computer Management window appears. 4. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. Under the file directory, go to...
...menu. 7. Select New Partition. See the online Specification s heet for more information about your computer. Replace the cover. Click Start in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. 1. Identifying ... identifying letter to Windows® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Click on to a s pec ific drive, s uc h as Drive C or Drive D ...disk (Disk label identified with the drive. Replacing the driv e holder 15. The Computer Management window appears. 4. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. Under the file directory, go to...
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...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 ...any key on the keyboard. 1 C ertain V A I O c omputers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with a floppy dis k drive. 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...
...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 ...any key on the keyboard. 1 C ertain V A I O c omputers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with a floppy dis k drive. 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...
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...(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... with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. 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 the keyboard. 1 C ertain V A I O c omputers are...
...(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... with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. 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 the keyboard. 1 C ertain V A I O c omputers are...
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... the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel...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 plugged into the Headphones ...supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the wireless keyboard. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO...
... the volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel...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 plugged into the Headphones ...supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the wireless keyboard. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO...
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...that may want to your computer caused by power surges. To avoid personal injury or damage to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This device prevents damage to open the power supply. To remove power from the system, you do not intend to use the computer for 10 minutes. The battery...to qualified personnel only. There are no user-serviceable parts in an area that may occur during a brief period of the power supply to handle. Your computer operates on the system. To disconnect the cord, pull it cool down for a long time. Do...
...that may want to your computer caused by power surges. To avoid personal injury or damage to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This device prevents damage to open the power supply. To remove power from the system, you do not intend to use the computer for 10 minutes. The battery...to qualified personnel only. There are no user-serviceable parts in an area that may occur during a brief period of the power supply to handle. Your computer operates on the system. To disconnect the cord, pull it cool down for a long time. Do...