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...monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer contains the ports for a standard display. 6 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE 1394) Page 12 About the back panel (PCV-RZ series model) The back panel of your computer.... Back panel (PCV-
...monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer contains the ports for a standard display. 6 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE 1394) Page 12 About the back panel (PCV-RZ series model) The back panel of your computer.... Back panel (PCV-
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... 15 (For models equipped with (Network) is not available on all models) Connection for a DVI monitor. 11 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF optical out port ... location may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 10 Monitor (DVI) port (DVI port is for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Connection and power for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 7 Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports (4) High...
... 15 (For models equipped with (Network) is not available on all models) Connection for a DVI monitor. 11 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF optical out port ... location may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 10 Monitor (DVI) port (DVI port is for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Connection and power for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 7 Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports (4) High...
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About the back panel (PCV-RX series model) The back panel of your computer. RX series m odel) 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 Keyboard. 3 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 4 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for a standard display...
About the back panel (PCV-RX series model) The back panel of your computer. RX series m odel) 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 Keyboard. 3 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 4 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for a standard display...
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Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the wall jack. Page 16 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied modem cable to the computer. 11 AC Input port Connection for the...
Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the wall jack. Page 16 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied modem cable to the computer. 11 AC Input port Connection for the...
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.... Press again to return the view to its original size when displayed in full-screen size. Press to view available sound mode options on the monitor/display. 4 TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on-screen image from the TV/Recording deck to close any error message dialog box. See the...
.... Press again to return the view to its original size when displayed in full-screen size. Press to view available sound mode options on the monitor/display. 4 TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on-screen image from the TV/Recording deck to close any error message dialog box. See the...
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RZ series m odel shown) Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. To connect a display (PCV- Page 22 Plug the display cable into the rear of an emergency. RZ series m odel shown) To connect a DVI display (PCV- Connecting a display (monitor) 1. If necessary, plug the display cable into the Monitor port. 2.
RZ series m odel shown) Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. To connect a display (PCV- Page 22 Plug the display cable into the rear of an emergency. RZ series m odel shown) To connect a DVI display (PCV- Connecting a display (monitor) 1. If necessary, plug the display cable into the Monitor port. 2.
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Check that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). ...all cables are connected firmly. If you are adjusted correctly. Page 71 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . Check that the power light is ...lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the...
Check that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk). ...all cables are connected firmly. If you are adjusted correctly. Page 71 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . Check that the power light is ...lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the...
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...and all cables are using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that a CD is not in stand by mode. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of ... disk drive (unless you 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. Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on . Page...
...and all cables are using a bootable floppy disk). Confirm that a CD is not in stand by mode. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of ... disk drive (unless you 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. Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on . Page...
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A support resource listing is also provided to help you locate the appropriate support options. About The Power Source About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery About Handling The Computer System About Upgrading Your Computer System About Handling A Monitor (Display) About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media Page 108 Notes on Use The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices, using storage media, and locating upgrade procedures.
A support resource listing is also provided to help you locate the appropriate support options. About The Power Source About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery About Handling The Computer System About Upgrading Your Computer System About Handling A Monitor (Display) About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media Page 108 Notes on Use The information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices, using storage media, and locating upgrade procedures.
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...not a malfunction. Sony recommends that you keep your display at the preset, optimal refresh rate (75 Hz). Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force. Do not block the ventilation slots on the display. Using the computer in low temperature ...conditions may not function correctly. The image disappears after a period of time. Page 113 This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. About Handling A Monitor (Display) Do not change the display refresh...
...not a malfunction. Sony recommends that you keep your display at the preset, optimal refresh rate (75 Hz). Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force. Do not block the ventilation slots on the display. Using the computer in low temperature ...conditions may not function correctly. The image disappears after a period of time. Page 113 This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. About Handling A Monitor (Display) Do not change the display refresh...
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Contents Getting Started 5 Unpacking Your Computer 6 Planning An Ergonomic Work Space 8 Locating Controls And Ports 9 About The Front Panel 10 About The Back Panel 12 Setting Up Your Computer 15 Connecting A Display (Monitor 16 Connecting The Speakers 17 Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse 19 Connecting The Telephone And Modem Cables......20 Connecting The Power Cord(s 21 Turning On Your Computer 22 Registering Your Computer 23 Setting Up Your Dial-up Connection 24 Turning Off Your Computer 27 3
Contents Getting Started 5 Unpacking Your Computer 6 Planning An Ergonomic Work Space 8 Locating Controls And Ports 9 About The Front Panel 10 About The Back Panel 12 Setting Up Your Computer 15 Connecting A Display (Monitor 16 Connecting The Speakers 17 Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse 19 Connecting The Telephone And Modem Cables......20 Connecting The Power Cord(s 21 Turning On Your Computer 22 Registering Your Computer 23 Setting Up Your Dial-up Connection 24 Turning Off Your Computer 27 3
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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 parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 12 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Back Panel The back panel of your computer. Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE MONITOR PRINTER i.LINK S400 ACT LINK MIC HEADPHONES LINE IN MONITOR 4 MONITOR 3 2 1TELEPHONE LINE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 Keyboard. 3 Printer port Connection for supplied and optional accessories.
The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 12 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About The Back Panel The back panel of your computer. Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE MONITOR PRINTER i.LINK S400 ACT LINK MIC HEADPHONES LINE IN MONITOR 4 MONITOR 3 2 1TELEPHONE LINE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 Keyboard. 3 Printer port Connection for supplied and optional accessories.
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... the online specification sheet for information on all models) Connection for a DVI monitor. 15 Modem line jack Connection for the supplied modem cable to the wall jack. * The speaker model supplied with your computer may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 5 i.LINK 6-pin... purchased. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. ...
... the online specification sheet for information on all models) Connection for a DVI monitor. 15 Modem line jack Connection for the supplied modem cable to the wall jack. * The speaker model supplied with your computer may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 5 i.LINK 6-pin... purchased. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. ...
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To connect a display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting A Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display cable into the monitor port*. 2 If necessary, plug the display cable into the rear of an emergency. * Your computer may have an available DVI monitor port for use with a DVI monitor. Do not attempt to connect a standard VGA monitor to the DVI monitor port. 16
To connect a display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting A Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display cable into the monitor port*. 2 If necessary, plug the display cable into the rear of an emergency. * Your computer may have an available DVI monitor port for use with a DVI monitor. Do not attempt to connect a standard VGA monitor to the DVI monitor port. 16
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. Why did my computer or software application stop responding? See the manual that came with your computer does not respond or the application ...." 3 Select the application that it is turned on and working. ❑ Check that the monitor is turned on . Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you are ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. Why did my computer or software application stop responding? See the manual that came with your computer does not respond or the application ...." 3 Select the application that it is turned on and working. ❑ Check that the monitor is turned on . Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive (unless you are ...
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...recovery 34 audio problems 49 B Back Panel 12 background noise 52 C CD playback problems 46 tray eject 46 CD-RW recording problems 48 computer lithium battery 71 Locating the Windows taskbar 39 registration 23 startup problems 38 system response problem 38 turning off 27 connecting keyboard 19 modem ...cable 20 monitor/Display 16 mouse 19 power cord 20 printers 55 speakers 17, 18 D Display 8, 16 display DVI monitor port 13 monitor port 13 disposal of lithium battery 71 driver recovery reinstall device drivers 34 DVD ...
...recovery 34 audio problems 49 B Back Panel 12 background noise 52 C CD playback problems 46 tray eject 46 CD-RW recording problems 48 computer lithium battery 71 Locating the Windows taskbar 39 registration 23 startup problems 38 system response problem 38 turning off 27 connecting keyboard 19 modem ...cable 20 monitor/Display 16 mouse 19 power cord 20 printers 55 speakers 17, 18 D Display 8, 16 display DVI monitor port 13 monitor port 13 disposal of lithium battery 71 driver recovery reinstall device drivers 34 DVD ...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start F FAQ Basic system functions 38 Keyboard 53 Microphone 52 Modem 50 Mouse 53 Optical Disk Drive(s) 46 Preinstalled software 49 Speakers 49 Using ... Windows XP 34 Modem jack 13 change to rotary dialing 51 change to touch-tone dialing 51 connecting cable 20 slow connection 50 troubleshooting 50 Monitor DVI port 13 port 13 Mouse port 12 connecting 19 left-hand users 54 troubleshooting 53 O Operating system locks up 39 optical drive recording speed...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start F FAQ Basic system functions 38 Keyboard 53 Microphone 52 Modem 50 Mouse 53 Optical Disk Drive(s) 46 Preinstalled software 49 Speakers 49 Using ... Windows XP 34 Modem jack 13 change to rotary dialing 51 change to touch-tone dialing 51 connecting cable 20 slow connection 50 troubleshooting 50 Monitor DVI port 13 port 13 Mouse port 12 connecting 19 left-hand users 54 troubleshooting 53 O Operating system locks up 39 optical drive recording speed...
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...rear) One S/PDIF Audio Out Two PS/2® (Mouse/Keyboard) One VGA monitor port One Parallel One 6pin i.LINK port (rear) One 4pin i.LINK port (front...Features and specifications are trademarks of the International Energy Star Program for VAIO® PC - Video Webcast VAIO MediaTM - PCV-RX850 Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ PC * Display sold separately. Create your .../ 40X max. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate, MovieShaker, PictureGear Studio and VAIO are trademarks of 2.40GHz, based on the Sony Desktop Computer are approximate. Realone...
...rear) One S/PDIF Audio Out Two PS/2® (Mouse/Keyboard) One VGA monitor port One Parallel One 6pin i.LINK port (rear) One 4pin i.LINK port (front...Features and specifications are trademarks of the International Energy Star Program for VAIO® PC - Video Webcast VAIO MediaTM - PCV-RX850 Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ PC * Display sold separately. Create your .../ 40X max. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate, MovieShaker, PictureGear Studio and VAIO are trademarks of 2.40GHz, based on the Sony Desktop Computer are approximate. Realone...
