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... access this software information: 1. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer, visit VAIO Support Central. For online information about using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Click Recovery Guide. Review the specifications sheet to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Go to verify supplied accessories and the operating system installed on -screen instructions...
... access this software information: 1. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer, visit VAIO Support Central. For online information about using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Click Recovery Guide. Review the specifications sheet to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Go to verify supplied accessories and the operating system installed on -screen instructions...
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...SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC). 13 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while the hard disk drive is reading and writing data. 14 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off . 7 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 8 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 9 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 10 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 11 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads and writes data from...
...SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC). 13 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while the hard disk drive is reading and writing data. 14 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off . 7 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 8 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 9 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 10 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 11 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads and writes data from...
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... digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 11 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 12 Microphone jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Front/Headphones jack Page 12 Composite audio L In jack2 Connection for a microphone (optional). Composite video In jack2 Connection for an audio cable (optional). 5 Monitor port1 Connection for a VGA monitor. 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices...
... digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 11 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 12 Microphone jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Front/Headphones jack Page 12 Composite audio L In jack2 Connection for a microphone (optional). Composite video In jack2 Connection for an audio cable (optional). 5 Monitor port1 Connection for a VGA monitor. 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices...
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See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Radio Frequency Receiver Connecting a Wireless Keyboard Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 29 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the ...
See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Radio Frequency Receiver Connecting a Wireless Keyboard Connecting the Wireless Optical Mouse Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 29 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the ...
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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. 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. Page 30
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. 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. Page 30
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... plugs (speaker system) to use your c omputer's s pec ific ations s heet for details about s upplied ac c es s ories . 3C ertain V A I O ® c omputer models . Connect a Sub-woofer2, control module, or Center speaker (5.1 channel speaker system3) Black Rear - See your s peaker s ys tem for an optional microphone. Speaker configuration can vary, depending on s upplied ac c es s ories . Pink Microphone - Connect the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 channel speaker system), or optional headphones. Connect rear speakers...
... plugs (speaker system) to use your c omputer's s pec ific ations s heet for details about s upplied ac c es s ories . 3C ertain V A I O ® c omputer models . Connect a Sub-woofer2, control module, or Center speaker (5.1 channel speaker system3) Black Rear - See your s peaker s ys tem for an optional microphone. Speaker configuration can vary, depending on s upplied ac c es s ories . Pink Microphone - Connect the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 channel speaker system), or optional headphones. Connect rear speakers...
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See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment that are optional for details about your computer. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of cable service connection available in this section. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may...
See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment that are optional for details about your computer. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of cable service connection available in this section. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may...
User Guide
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... connectors and cables may need to correct your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web site for the first time, after 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 instructions described in your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as drive...
... connectors and cables may need to correct your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support Web site for the first time, after 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 instructions described in your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as drive...
User Guide
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... proper operation. Avoid using a mouse pad. If you are using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that covers the mouse ball. 4. Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that the supplied AA batteries are using an optical mouse1, use an appropriate surface to close all open software programs and turn off your wireless mouse. Using an optical mouse If you are using a USB mouse, verify that may not be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6. Turn the mouse...
... proper operation. Avoid using a mouse pad. If you are using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that covers the mouse ball. 4. Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that the supplied AA batteries are using an optical mouse1, use an appropriate surface to close all open software programs and turn off your wireless mouse. Using an optical mouse If you are using a USB mouse, verify that may not be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6. Turn the mouse...
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... devices may prevent proper operation. Avoid using a mouse pad. If you are using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that covers the mouse ball. 4. Using an optical mouse If you are using a standard ball mouse, there may not be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6. Save and close all software programs, and turn off the computer. The mouse driver(s) may be working properly. Return the mouse ball to the socket, and replace...
... devices may prevent proper operation. Avoid using a mouse pad. If you are using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that covers the mouse ball. 4. Using an optical mouse If you are using a standard ball mouse, there may not be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6. Save and close all software programs, and turn off the computer. The mouse driver(s) may be working properly. Return the mouse ball to the socket, and replace...
User Guide
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... technical support. 1T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports for peripheral equipment may vary, depending upon your operating system before proceeding with your printer. 3. Page 115 Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1284 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1 if using the parallel port...
... technical support. 1T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports for peripheral equipment may vary, depending upon your operating system before proceeding with your printer. 3. Page 115 Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1284 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1 if using the parallel port...
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... the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1284 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. Click Start in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with Plug and Play capability. 5. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems...
... the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1284 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. Click Start in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with Plug and Play capability. 5. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems...
User Guide
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... about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your computer. From the VAIO Support Central menu, click VAIO Documentation. 3. Connect to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs. 2. Click the Manuals/Specs/Warranty button and follow the on-screen instructions to locate your computer's hardware configuration. RAID Systems1 - Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to the Internet. 2. Click the desired software program.2 The software's main window appears. 3. Click Software Information...
... about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your computer. From the VAIO Support Central menu, click VAIO Documentation. 3. Connect to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs. 2. Click the Manuals/Specs/Warranty button and follow the on-screen instructions to locate your computer's hardware configuration. RAID Systems1 - Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to the Internet. 2. Click the desired software program.2 The software's main window appears. 3. Click Software Information...
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Serial number1. Sony online support Web site Online help and support resources. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Model number. 3. Example: 4. Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for products, accessories and parts, as well as hardware and software specifications. safety and legal information. quick solutions to common problems. An automated tutorial library...
Serial number1. Sony online support Web site Online help and support resources. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Model number. 3. Example: 4. Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for products, accessories and parts, as well as hardware and software specifications. safety and legal information. quick solutions to common problems. An automated tutorial library...
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...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions
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... parts by incorrect handling of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is facing you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop computer.* ü Place your desktop computer on the inside of the front of data associated with more than one optical disk drive. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Remove jewelry before you . o Do not walk around excessively as indicated above. [1] [2] Step 3. Remove the panel and set...
... parts by incorrect handling of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is facing you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop computer.* ü Place your desktop computer on the inside of the front of data associated with more than one optical disk drive. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Remove jewelry before you . o Do not walk around excessively as indicated above. [1] [2] Step 3. Remove the panel and set...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions
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... one optical disk drive. Remove jewelry before you . Remove the power connector [1] and the IDE data cable [ 2] from the power source. The terms of your desktop computer.* ü Place your Sony Limited Wa rranty continue to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop computer on the inside of the front of the unit : Step [2B], as this example: the upper optical drive.) NOTE! Loosen the front panel cover by...
... one optical disk drive. Remove jewelry before you . Remove the power connector [1] and the IDE data cable [ 2] from the power source. The terms of your desktop computer.* ü Place your Sony Limited Wa rranty continue to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop computer on the inside of the front of the unit : Step [2B], as this example: the upper optical drive.) NOTE! Loosen the front panel cover by...
Safety Information
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..., YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Sony Electronics Inc. Financial services may 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...
..., YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Sony Electronics Inc. Financial services may 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...
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... that may cause undesired operation of the device. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Address: 16450 W. This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is...
... that may cause undesired operation of the device. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Address: 16450 W. This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is...
Marketing Specifications
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...-installed on hardware option except those mentioned in each other. For certain third party software applications,Sony provides first level Phone Support. Digital Video SonicStage® - Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of non-Sony products you and may vary) Dimensions 7.13"(W) x 16.9"(H) x 15.24"(D) Supplied Accessories VAIO® Keyboard PS/2® USB Mouse Speakers Power Cord Software Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Sony Original Software Click to DVD...
...-installed on hardware option except those mentioned in each other. For certain third party software applications,Sony provides first level Phone Support. Digital Video SonicStage® - Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of non-Sony products you and may vary) Dimensions 7.13"(W) x 16.9"(H) x 15.24"(D) Supplied Accessories VAIO® Keyboard PS/2® USB Mouse Speakers Power Cord Software Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Sony Original Software Click to DVD...