VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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...-enabled control for 200 audio CDs and/or movie DVDs • Operated through Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Automatic download of title, jacket cover and other information (Internet connection required) • Automatic and sequential copying of 200 audio CDs to the PC hard drive • Multi episode TV program recording to DVD® software, i.LINK®4 connector cable and upright stand. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING...
...-enabled control for 200 audio CDs and/or movie DVDs • Operated through Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Automatic download of title, jacket cover and other information (Internet connection required) • Automatic and sequential copying of 200 audio CDs to the PC hard drive • Multi episode TV program recording to DVD® software, i.LINK®4 connector cable and upright stand. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING...
VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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...; • • VA RC RB PORT REPLICATOR/DOCKING STATION VGP-PRA1: 4 USB 2.0, RJ-45 Ethernet, Printer, VGA out, DVI-D, S Video out, Video out (NTSC/PAL, pin jack), audio in connectors (pin jack), audio out connectors (pin jack) optical audio out and DC in . Accessible capacity may not communicate with each other trademarks are registered trademarks of Sony used only to hard drive capacity. Sony, VAIO, Click to DVD, Digital Living System, i.Link, and...
...; • • VA RC RB PORT REPLICATOR/DOCKING STATION VGP-PRA1: 4 USB 2.0, RJ-45 Ethernet, Printer, VGA out, DVI-D, S Video out, Video out (NTSC/PAL, pin jack), audio in connectors (pin jack), audio out connectors (pin jack) optical audio out and DC in . Accessible capacity may not communicate with each other trademarks are registered trademarks of Sony used only to hard drive capacity. Sony, VAIO, Click to DVD, Digital Living System, i.Link, and...
VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... cables from the power source. Remove the panel and set aside. Proceed and disconnect these instructions. * Sony is turned off and disconnected from the hard drive. Step 5. Failure to do so can result in the direction of the cable connectors to guide you . Some force may be required to the computer's case. * ü Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by incorrect handling of your Sony...
... cables from the power source. Remove the panel and set aside. Proceed and disconnect these instructions. * Sony is turned off and disconnected from the hard drive. Step 5. Failure to do so can result in the direction of the cable connectors to guide you . Some force may be required to the computer's case. * ü Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by incorrect handling of your Sony...
VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 6. Remove the indicated screws from the bracket in the direction of the drive inside the unit, making sure all holes are lined up. Notice position of the bracket and set aside. Step 13. Re-assemble the chassis panel cover. IMPORTANT! Step 10. Do not over tighten the screws! Gently reconnect the serial ATA cable [2] into the hard drive as indicated...
VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions Step 6. Remove the indicated screws from the bracket in the direction of the drive inside the unit, making sure all holes are lined up. Notice position of the bracket and set aside. Step 13. Re-assemble the chassis panel cover. IMPORTANT! Step 10. Do not over tighten the screws! Gently reconnect the serial ATA cable [2] into the hard drive as indicated...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions
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...: the lower optical drive.) NOTE! The terms of your desktop computer on the inside of the front of these procedures. Disconnect the power cord. Failure to do so can result in damage to apply. 2 Screws [2A] [2B] Step 1. P/N 994630200 Rev. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the t w o (2) indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. Remove the panel and set it aside...
...: the lower optical drive.) NOTE! The terms of your desktop computer on the inside of the front of these procedures. Disconnect the power cord. Failure to do so can result in damage to apply. 2 Screws [2A] [2B] Step 1. P/N 994630200 Rev. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the t w o (2) indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. Remove the panel and set it aside...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions
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... 3. Remove the panel and set aside. Disconnect the power cord. Remove jewelry before you through the replacement process. ü To avoid electric shock please make sure product is not responsible for any damage caused by the edges, away from the optical disk drive you . Your PC may be equipped with your desktop computer on the inside of the front of unit. CAUTION! Remove the power connector...
... 3. Remove the panel and set aside. Disconnect the power cord. Remove jewelry before you through the replacement process. ü To avoid electric shock please make sure product is not responsible for any damage caused by the edges, away from the optical disk drive you . Your PC may be equipped with your desktop computer on the inside of the front of unit. CAUTION! Remove the power connector...
Safety Information
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... include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to U.S. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is a registered trademark of a separate user license agreement. Some of the computer, and may apply). customers only. PS/2 is...
... include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to U.S. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is a registered trademark of a separate user license agreement. Some of the computer, and may apply). customers only. PS/2 is...
Safety Information
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..., if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-C31L PCV-C36P Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC rules. You are designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. VAIO Computer Safety Information...
..., if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-C31L PCV-C36P Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC rules. You are designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. VAIO Computer Safety Information...
VAIO User Guide (Large File - 12.11 MB)
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Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 19
Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 19
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Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the display. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the model purchased. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. Page 20 Plug the display's cable into the rear of the monitor port may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency.
Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the display. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the model purchased. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. Page 20 Plug the display's cable into the rear of the monitor port may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of an emergency.
VAIO User Guide (Large File - 12.11 MB)
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...-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in your computer. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. Page 27 See the online Specifications sheet for your home. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection...
...-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in your computer. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. Page 27 See the online Specifications sheet for your home. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection...
VAIO User Guide (Large File - 12.11 MB)
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... you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from the Windows® taskbar, click Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2. Page 54 See Before upgrading your Sony computer. The Click to access the Sony online support Web site. When you start Click to recover your computer and any peripheral devices.
... you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from the Windows® taskbar, click Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2. Page 54 See Before upgrading your Sony computer. The Click to access the Sony online support Web site. When you start Click to recover your computer and any peripheral devices.
VAIO User Guide (Large File - 12.11 MB)
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Establish accessibility limits for Internet connection, TV signal, speaker configuration, TV or monitor configuration, automatic updates, or run the entire setup wizard again. 1. Select an option and then press OK. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Settings: Parental Controls Parental Controls - Update or change your setting choices for your viewing choices safe from changes. Media Center Setup - Media Center - Create a parent-only access code that were available through the Media Center Setup wizard. Page 168 Return to the set up options that...
Establish accessibility limits for Internet connection, TV signal, speaker configuration, TV or monitor configuration, automatic updates, or run the entire setup wizard again. 1. Select an option and then press OK. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Settings: Parental Controls Parental Controls - Update or change your setting choices for your viewing choices safe from changes. Media Center Setup - Media Center - Create a parent-only access code that were available through the Media Center Setup wizard. Page 168 Return to the set up options that...
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... to open VAIO Media Console. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and point to complete the VAIO Media Registration wizard. 6. Follow the on during client registration to the server, select the option, Allow all registration requests1. On the server computer, follow these steps: 1. From the Access Control Settings tab, select the check box, Access this computer. 5. Verify your storage media's data capacity before attempting to VAIO Servers. 5. VAIO Media software appears...
... to open VAIO Media Console. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and point to complete the VAIO Media Registration wizard. 6. Follow the on during client registration to the server, select the option, Allow all registration requests1. On the server computer, follow these steps: 1. From the Access Control Settings tab, select the check box, Access this computer. 5. Verify your storage media's data capacity before attempting to VAIO Servers. 5. VAIO Media software appears...
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Sony recommends selecting the option, Automatically register devices when connected to register your computer, verify that the Use the confirmation number to the network. If you want to use a confirmation number to register your device option is complete and the registered client computer can access media files stored on the client machine. The installation is selected. Restart the client computer, if necessary. Click Next. From the server computer, accept the new client...
Sony recommends selecting the option, Automatically register devices when connected to register your computer, verify that the Use the confirmation number to the network. If you want to use a confirmation number to register your device option is complete and the registered client computer can access media files stored on the client machine. The installation is selected. Restart the client computer, if necessary. Click Next. From the server computer, accept the new client...
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... appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Enter the appropriate path for information or updates that your printer may vary, depending upon your USB or IEEE 1284 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with Plug and Play capability. 5. Click Start in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with the printer: 1. The Add...
... appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Enter the appropriate path for information or updates that your printer may vary, depending upon your USB or IEEE 1284 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with Plug and Play capability. 5. Click Start in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with the printer: 1. The Add...
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... appropriate port, usually LPT1 if using the parallel port, and then click Next. 6. Choose Have Disk. 2. Refer to the user manual or guide supplied with your printer, follow these steps: 1. If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1284, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that your operating system before proceeding with installation. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Enter the...
... appropriate port, usually LPT1 if using the parallel port, and then click Next. 6. Choose Have Disk. 2. Refer to the user manual or guide supplied with your printer, follow these steps: 1. If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1284, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that your operating system before proceeding with installation. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Enter the...
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... your computer's hardware configuration. About RAID Systems3 - To access the online guide: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. This supplement provides information about supplied accessories and your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. 4 Y ou c an loc ate the online H elp for details about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your computer. Click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Go...
... your computer's hardware configuration. About RAID Systems3 - To access the online guide: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. This supplement provides information about supplied accessories and your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. 4 Y ou c an loc ate the online H elp for details about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your computer. Click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Go...
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... Sony online support Web site provides: Information about your specific computer model, such as hardware and software specifications. safety and legal information. quick solutions to common problems. An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your computer's hardware and software features. Links that contains answers to many frequently asked questions. Serial number1. VAIO® computer type. 2. Operating...
... Sony online support Web site provides: Information about your specific computer model, such as hardware and software specifications. safety and legal information. quick solutions to common problems. An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your computer's hardware and software features. Links that contains answers to many frequently asked questions. Serial number1. VAIO® computer type. 2. Operating...
Marketing Specifications
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....24"(D) Supplied Accessories VAIO® Keyboard PS/2® Mouse Speakers Power Cord Software Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home with Service Pack 2 Sony Original Software VAIO Zone™ with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (3GHz1 , 1MB L2 Cache) Front Side Bus Speed 800MHz Chipset Intel® 915G Memory 512MB PC-3200 400MHz DDR (Expandable to 2GB) Hard Drive 200GB2 7200rpm Serial ATA Hard Drive Graphics Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900...
....24"(D) Supplied Accessories VAIO® Keyboard PS/2® Mouse Speakers Power Cord Software Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home with Service Pack 2 Sony Original Software VAIO Zone™ with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (3GHz1 , 1MB L2 Cache) Front Side Bus Speed 800MHz Chipset Intel® 915G Memory 512MB PC-3200 400MHz DDR (Expandable to 2GB) Hard Drive 200GB2 7200rpm Serial ATA Hard Drive Graphics Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900...
