2006 VAIO Accessories Guide
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... DC in . VGP-PRTX1: VGA out, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet and DC in . VGP-PRUX1: 1 4-pin i.LINK®5 interface, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA-Out, A/V-out and DC in USA 6/2006 P1029 P1029_ACC_Sum06_Final.indd 2 5/25/06 12:06:25 PM Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Memory Card Adapter Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Privacy Filter Mouse Talk™ VoIP Phone USB Optical Mouse Model # VGP-MCA10 VGP-WKB1 VGP...
... DC in . VGP-PRTX1: VGA out, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet and DC in . VGP-PRUX1: 1 4-pin i.LINK®5 interface, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA-Out, A/V-out and DC in USA 6/2006 P1029 P1029_ACC_Sum06_Final.indd 2 5/25/06 12:06:25 PM Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Memory Card Adapter Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Privacy Filter Mouse Talk™ VoIP Phone USB Optical Mouse Model # VGP-MCA10 VGP-WKB1 VGP...
VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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... audio CD and movie DVD collection • PC-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...
... audio CD and movie DVD collection • PC-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...
Safety Information
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... new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to change without written permission is governed by third parties. Reproduction in whole or in part, may require a fee and credit card information. Software specifications are available to software may not necessarily be reproduced, translated, or reduced to current retail versions. All rights reserved. This manual and...
... new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to change without written permission is governed by third parties. Reproduction in whole or in part, may require a fee and credit card information. Software specifications are available to software may not necessarily be reproduced, translated, or reduced to current retail versions. All rights reserved. This manual and...
Safety Information
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... (wireless keyboard), and PCVA-MS2 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on , the user is subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with TV and personal video...
... (wireless keyboard), and PCVA-MS2 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on , the user is subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with TV and personal video...
User Guide
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...External Microphone ...74 Connecting a VCR or Camcorder ...75 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...77 Connecting a Printer ...79 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...81 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...83 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...85 Setting the Password ...86 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...88 Using the Power Saving Modes ...89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...92 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...93 Opening and Closing the Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...97 Installing an Add-on Card ...103 Replacing the Lithium Battery ...106 Installing the Hard Disk Drive...
...External Microphone ...74 Connecting a VCR or Camcorder ...75 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...77 Connecting a Printer ...79 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...81 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...83 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...85 Setting the Password ...86 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...88 Using the Power Saving Modes ...89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...92 Before Upgrading Your Computer ...93 Opening and Closing the Computer...94 Adding and Removing Memory...97 Installing an Add-on Card ...103 Replacing the Lithium Battery ...106 Installing the Hard Disk Drive...
User Guide
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....sony.com/lapcsupport for using the RAID Recovery program to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ RAID guide - Contains features of your computer's RAID array, or to the original factory installed settings. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online VAIO Recovery Guide: 1 Click Start, point to configure the hard disk drives, change your VAIO...
....sony.com/lapcsupport for using the RAID Recovery program to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ RAID guide - Contains features of your computer's RAID array, or to the original factory installed settings. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online VAIO Recovery Guide: 1 Click Start, point to configure the hard disk drives, change your VAIO...
User Guide
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To connect a display 1 If you want to connect a VGA monitor, plug the display's cable into the monitor (VGA) port (1). 2 If you want to connect a DVI monitor, plug the display's cable into the DVI-D port (2). 3 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. n 17 N Getting Started Connecting a Display (Monitor) Your computer may be supplied with a display. For details on the bundled accessories, see the online Specifications.
To connect a display 1 If you want to connect a VGA monitor, plug the display's cable into the monitor (VGA) port (1). 2 If you want to connect a DVI monitor, plug the display's cable into the DVI-D port (2). 3 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. n 17 N Getting Started Connecting a Display (Monitor) Your computer may be supplied with a display. For details on the bundled accessories, see the online Specifications.
User Guide
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... type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. DVD-ROM CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD and most DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* and DVD+RW DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* and DVD+RW * On selected models only. ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of media your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for use with a VAIO computer...
... type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. DVD-ROM CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD and most DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* and DVD+RW DVD+R DL (Double Layer)* and DVD+RW * On selected models only. ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of media your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for use with a VAIO computer...
User Guide
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If you have audio devices connected, this may produce noise while playing. If the region code of your hearing and the speakers. If the Audio CD window appears, click to open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is labeled...
If you have audio devices connected, this may produce noise while playing. If the region code of your hearing and the speakers. If the Audio CD window appears, click to open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is labeled...
User Guide
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... the disc into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs. 4 Select a DVD software program to play the DVD. For instructions on selected models only. See the online Specifications to see the help guide included with the DVD software program. For instructions on how to use from the submenu. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 2 Click Start and...
... the disc into the optical disc drive. 3 Click Start and point to All Programs. 4 Select a DVD software program to play the DVD. For instructions on selected models only. See the online Specifications to see the help guide included with the DVD software program. For instructions on how to use from the submenu. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs. 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. 2 Click Start and...
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Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Network (Ethernet) port located on the back of the computer and the other end to your network administrator. ! Using an incorrect cable or a phone cable may result in the Network (Ethernet) port. Connect a 10BASE-T, 100BASE- For help on the back of the computer. Connect one end of an optional network cable to the Network (Ethernet) port on connecting to a network, see your network. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, see...
Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Network (Ethernet) port located on the back of the computer and the other end to your network administrator. ! Using an incorrect cable or a phone cable may result in the Network (Ethernet) port. Connect a 10BASE-T, 100BASE- For help on the back of the computer. Connect one end of an optional network cable to the Network (Ethernet) port on connecting to a network, see your network. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, see...
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... battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side facing up. If you do not wish to your BIOS settings, do not run the Setup utility. ! Run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you , visit the Sony online support Web site. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. See Closing the Computer (page 96) for the detailed instructions...
... battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side facing up. If you do not wish to your BIOS settings, do not run the Setup utility. ! Run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other changes you , visit the Sony online support Web site. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to customize your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. See Closing the Computer (page 96) for the detailed instructions...
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... original drive mapping* may be equipped with your new hard disk drive before attempting to install it in this section may not apply if you may need to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Replacing the Original Hard Disk Drive If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, you have additional hard disk drives installed that supports RAID. For more information. Review the manufacturer's information provided with open internal bays to correct the drive mapping, and/or create a VAIO Recovery Media...
... original drive mapping* may be equipped with your new hard disk drive before attempting to install it in this section may not apply if you may need to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Replacing the Original Hard Disk Drive If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, you have additional hard disk drives installed that supports RAID. For more information. Review the manufacturer's information provided with open internal bays to correct the drive mapping, and/or create a VAIO Recovery Media...
User Guide
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... optical disc drive (if applicable). ❑ If a non-bootable media is in the drive: 1 Remove the media. 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft Windows operating system starts properly. ❑ If the Windows operating system still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: 1 If there is a CD or DVD in the optical disc drive, remove it. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to select Load Optimal Defaults. 8 Press the Enter key...
... optical disc drive (if applicable). ❑ If a non-bootable media is in the drive: 1 Remove the media. 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft Windows operating system starts properly. ❑ If the Windows operating system still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: 1 If there is a CD or DVD in the optical disc drive, remove it. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to select Load Optimal Defaults. 8 Press the Enter key...
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... whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD recordable media do if I cannot write to DVD? Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. What should I do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on the computer does not support copying DVD movies. This could cause a write error or...
... whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD recordable media do if I cannot write to DVD? Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. What should I do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on the computer does not support copying DVD movies. This could cause a write error or...
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...: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. 4 Right-click an unused printer and select Properties. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Click to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7 Click OK. See the manual that...
...: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Printers and Faxes. 4 Right-click an unused printer and select Properties. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Click to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7 Click OK. See the manual that...
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... set to hear sound. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows. 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 3 Select the Sound Reality item and change the settings. Press the Mute button on the keyboard. ❑ The keyboard also has a volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up loud enough to mute, the volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may be disabled. ❑ The speaker...
... set to hear sound. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows. 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 3 Select the Sound Reality item and change the settings. Press the Mute button on the keyboard. ❑ The keyboard also has a volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up loud enough to mute, the volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may be disabled. ❑ The speaker...
VGC-RC Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... assembly out. VGC-RC Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions [1] [2] Step 4. Step 5. Some force may be required to slide the HDD bracket enclosure into the bracket. [A] [B] Step 8. [A] Reinstall the HDD bracket enclosure being careful to the hard drive. IMPORTANT! Original position of the recovery disk's case. Before proceeding, take note of original position of the unit. Reinstall the four (4) screws previously removed, securing new drive into the...
... assembly out. VGC-RC Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions [1] [2] Step 4. Step 5. Some force may be required to slide the HDD bracket enclosure into the bracket. [A] [B] Step 8. [A] Reinstall the HDD bracket enclosure being careful to the hard drive. IMPORTANT! Original position of the recovery disk's case. Before proceeding, take note of original position of the unit. Reinstall the four (4) screws previously removed, securing new drive into the...
Marketing Specifications (VGCRC110G)
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... pipe draws heat away from the processor, while air-intake from an incredibly powerful desktop computer. And then enjoy the incredibly high-quality, rich and full sound that reduces cable clutter, provides easy access to frequently-used features and enables expansion to help accommodate a large collection of traditional fan-cooled PC configuration. PCI Express x16 video graphics capabilities enable cinematic-quality effects and color. The...
... pipe draws heat away from the processor, while air-intake from an incredibly powerful desktop computer. And then enjoy the incredibly high-quality, rich and full sound that reduces cable clutter, provides easy access to frequently-used features and enables expansion to help accommodate a large collection of traditional fan-cooled PC configuration. PCI Express x16 video graphics capabilities enable cinematic-quality effects and color. The...
Marketing Specifications (VGCRC110G)
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....7"(H) x 17.9"(D) Supplied Accessories Two Speakers IR Remote Control and Receiver / IR Blaster PS/2® Keyboard/USB Mouse Software Operating System Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition 2005 Sony Original Software Click to 2GB) Hard Drive 250GB2 7200rpm SATA (Raid Ready) Graphics ATI Radeon® X300 128 DDR SDRAM Video Memory Graphics Interface TV-Out / VGA-Out / DVI-D Out x16 PCI Express Giga Pocket® MPEG2 Realtime Encoder board with TV Tuner Optical Drive DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±...
....7"(H) x 17.9"(D) Supplied Accessories Two Speakers IR Remote Control and Receiver / IR Blaster PS/2® Keyboard/USB Mouse Software Operating System Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition 2005 Sony Original Software Click to 2GB) Hard Drive 250GB2 7200rpm SATA (Raid Ready) Graphics ATI Radeon® X300 128 DDR SDRAM Video Memory Graphics Interface TV-Out / VGA-Out / DVI-D Out x16 PCI Express Giga Pocket® MPEG2 Realtime Encoder board with TV Tuner Optical Drive DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±...