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Fax/Modem Card Connectors 68 vi VAIO MicroTower System Reference Reinstalling the Side Panel 27 Installing an Add-In Card 28 Removing an Add-in Card 29 Replacing the Lithium Battery 31 ... Serial, Printer and Monitor Connectors 53 Fan Connectors 56 Game Connector 57 Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors 58 Ring Connector 59 Modem In Connector 60 CD In Connector 61 TV Out Connector 62 Configuration Jumpers 63 CPU Speed 63 Clear Password and BIOS...
Fax/Modem Card Connectors 68 vi VAIO MicroTower System Reference Reinstalling the Side Panel 27 Installing an Add-In Card 28 Removing an Add-in Card 29 Replacing the Lithium Battery 31 ... Serial, Printer and Monitor Connectors 53 Fan Connectors 56 Game Connector 57 Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors 58 Ring Connector 59 Modem In Connector 60 CD In Connector 61 TV Out Connector 62 Configuration Jumpers 63 CPU Speed 63 Clear Password and BIOS...
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... Make and model ROM Passwords Recovery boot block Power management Plug and Play devices Phoenix BIOS 256 kbytes flash* User and supervisor passwords supported Supported Supports ACPI Supported * Flash-ROM update utility is 17X (2250 kbytes/s). Data on a CD-ROM disc is read at ...8224; DVD-ROM drive also plays CD-ROM discs. The average data transfer rate is 150 kbytes/s). 98 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Drives and Controllers Diskette controller Diskette drive EIDE controller IDE hard drive CD-ROM drive (PCV-E201) DVD-ROM drive (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) 765A-compatible (supports up to...
... Make and model ROM Passwords Recovery boot block Power management Plug and Play devices Phoenix BIOS 256 kbytes flash* User and supervisor passwords supported Supported Supports ACPI Supported * Flash-ROM update utility is 17X (2250 kbytes/s). Data on a CD-ROM disc is read at ...8224; DVD-ROM drive also plays CD-ROM discs. The average data transfer rate is 150 kbytes/s). 98 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Drives and Controllers Diskette controller Diskette drive EIDE controller IDE hard drive CD-ROM drive (PCV-E201) DVD-ROM drive (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) 765A-compatible (supports up to...
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See Also drive CMOS - See Serial communications specifications 97 composite video out connector 66 computer safety information ii configuration jumper BIOS recovery 63 CPU Speed 63 password clear 63 configuring BIOS setup utility 16 power management 17 system board 18 connector 4-pin on modem card 68 composite ... screen 71 options 69 power screen 80 screens 69 security screen 79 bottom panel reinstalling 26 removing 23 C card modem 67 TV-Out paddle 65 CD-ROM specifications 98 CD-ROM - Index A add-in card installing 28 removing 29 address map system 92 audio specifications 97 B battery -
See Also drive CMOS - See Serial communications specifications 97 composite video out connector 66 computer safety information ii configuration jumper BIOS recovery 63 CPU Speed 63 password clear 63 configuring BIOS setup utility 16 power management 17 system board 18 connector 4-pin on modem card 68 composite ... screen 71 options 69 power screen 80 screens 69 security screen 79 bottom panel reinstalling 26 removing 23 C card modem 67 TV-Out paddle 65 CD-ROM specifications 98 CD-ROM - Index A add-in card installing 28 removing 29 address map system 92 audio specifications 97 B battery -
User Guide
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...Welcome 1 Features 1 About This User Guide 3 Unpacking Your Computer 4 Computer and Supplied Accessories 4 Manuals 5 Recovery CDs 5 Other 5 Software Library 5 DVD Discs 5 Software Information 6 Setting Up Your VAIO Micro Tower 13 _Choosing a Location for Your Computer 13 Back Panel Overview 15 Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer Display 16 Connecting a Display, Speakers, and a Microphone 17 ... or MIDI Instrument T 27 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 28 Connecting a Digital Camera or Other Serial Peripheral 29 Starting Your Computer 30
...Welcome 1 Features 1 About This User Guide 3 Unpacking Your Computer 4 Computer and Supplied Accessories 4 Manuals 5 Recovery CDs 5 Other 5 Software Library 5 DVD Discs 5 Software Information 6 Setting Up Your VAIO Micro Tower 13 _Choosing a Location for Your Computer 13 Back Panel Overview 15 Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer Display 16 Connecting a Display, Speakers, and a Microphone 17 ... or MIDI Instrument T 27 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 28 Connecting a Digital Camera or Other Serial Peripheral 29 Starting Your Computer 30
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... Function Standby Mode Indicators Shutting Down Your Computer Getting Started With VAIO Space Starting VAIO Space VAIO Space Centers Navigating through VAIO Space VAIO Space Controls Using the Software Center Using the Audio-Video Center Using the Video Player Using the Mixer Using the CD Player Using the Media Player Using the ... Using the Tool Center Using Tool Center Tools Using Tool Center Options Using the Help Center Exiting VAIO Space Getting Help Calling SOS Troubleshooting Using the System Recovery CD Using the Application Recovery CD 31 32 33 33 34 35 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 46 48...
... Function Standby Mode Indicators Shutting Down Your Computer Getting Started With VAIO Space Starting VAIO Space VAIO Space Centers Navigating through VAIO Space VAIO Space Controls Using the Software Center Using the Audio-Video Center Using the Video Player Using the Mixer Using the CD Player Using the Media Player Using the ... Using the Tool Center Using Tool Center Tools Using Tool Center Options Using the Help Center Exiting VAIO Space Getting Help Calling SOS Troubleshooting Using the System Recovery CD Using the Application Recovery CD 31 32 33 33 34 35 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 46 48...
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... features of the Windows operating system. Recovery CDs :3 System Recovery CD • Application Recovery CD Other • Setting up your computer, find help, upgrade your VAIO MicroTower (poster) • Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement, Sony end-user license agreement, and the following CDs: • Activision HeavyGear® • Adobe...
... features of the Windows operating system. Recovery CDs :3 System Recovery CD • Application Recovery CD Other • Setting up your computer, find help, upgrade your VAIO MicroTower (poster) • Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement, Sony end-user license agreement, and the following CDs: • Activision HeavyGear® • Adobe...
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... all the information on using the System Recovery CD, contact Sony Online Support (SOS). Full Restore with the computer when you purchased it . If you choose the Full Restore with the computer when you purchased it . The System Recovery utility gives you three options: J Full... shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased. See "Using the Application Recovery CD" on your hard drive. The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of your hard disk drive. 66 VAIO Micro Tower User Guide Using the System Recovery CD You can be formatted...
... all the information on using the System Recovery CD, contact Sony Online Support (SOS). Full Restore with the computer when you purchased it . If you choose the Full Restore with the computer when you purchased it . The System Recovery utility gives you three options: J Full... shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased. See "Using the Application Recovery CD" on your hard drive. The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of your hard disk drive. 66 VAIO Micro Tower User Guide Using the System Recovery CD You can be formatted...
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... takes between 30 to 60 minutes to complete the recovery process. 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive when you turn on the computer. 2 Shut down your computer as described on "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 34. 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer. 4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept...
... takes between 30 to 60 minutes to complete the recovery process. 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive when you turn on the computer. 2 Shut down your computer as described on "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 34. 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer. 4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept...
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... applications and device drivers if they are experiencing with your computer, and you do need to recover the entire contents of your computer, use the Application Recovery CD 1 Turn on your computer is already on, close all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in Windows to reinstall all the software titles that shipped...
... applications and device drivers if they are experiencing with your computer, and you do need to recover the entire contents of your computer, use the Application Recovery CD 1 Turn on your computer is already on, close all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in Windows to reinstall all the software titles that shipped...
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...61 adding memory 72-73 adding printers 22 adjusting speaker volume 63 adjusting voltage settings 93 air circulation 95 Alt keys 86 Application Recovery CD 68 applications launching problems with 63 attaching cables 15 audio splitter cable, connecting 24 Audio-Video Center,using 40 AVI files, playing... digital 29 canceling commands 86 CD tray opening problems with 62 CD-ROM drives cleaning 97 troubleshooting 62 CDs handling 97 playing 62 choosing locations 13,95 cleaning CD-ROM discs 97 computer 95 DVD-ROM discs 97 mouse 65 click (defined) 88 computer adding functionality 22 adjusting voltage ...
...61 adding memory 72-73 adding printers 22 adjusting speaker volume 63 adjusting voltage settings 93 air circulation 95 Alt keys 86 Application Recovery CD 68 applications launching problems with 63 attaching cables 15 audio splitter cable, connecting 24 Audio-Video Center,using 40 AVI files, playing... digital 29 canceling commands 86 CD tray opening problems with 62 CD-ROM drives cleaning 97 troubleshooting 62 CDs handling 97 playing 62 choosing locations 13,95 cleaning CD-ROM discs 97 computer 95 DVD-ROM discs 97 mouse 65 click (defined) 88 computer adding functionality 22 adjusting voltage ...
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110 VAIO Micro Tower User Guide palmrest 13 connecting 18 phones 17, 24 connecting 20 service precautions 96 playing CDs 62 plugging in connectors 15 point (defined) 88 power cords...adding problems with 61 Software Center, using 39 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 58 Sony Multimedia Computer Display connecting 16 setting up 14 turning on 30 problems with 61 Sony Online Support 32 options 57 SOS hotline 59 ... 63 specifications 101-106 standby mode 33 starting your computer 30 problems with 61 surge protectors 93 system rebooting 61 troubleshooting 61 system problems, fixing 54 System Recovery CD 66
110 VAIO Micro Tower User Guide palmrest 13 connecting 18 phones 17, 24 connecting 20 service precautions 96 playing CDs 62 plugging in connectors 15 point (defined) 88 power cords...adding problems with 61 Software Center, using 39 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 58 Sony Multimedia Computer Display connecting 16 setting up 14 turning on 30 problems with 61 Sony Online Support 32 options 57 SOS hotline 59 ... 63 specifications 101-106 standby mode 33 starting your computer 30 problems with 61 surge protectors 93 system rebooting 61 troubleshooting 61 system problems, fixing 54 System Recovery CD 66
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...Welcome 1 Features 1 About This User Guide 3 Unpacking Your Computer 4 Computer and Supplied Accessories 4 Manuals 5 Recovery CDs 5 Other 5 Software Library 5 DVD Discs 5 Software Information 6 Setting Up Your VAIO Micro Tower 13 _Choosing a Location for Your Computer 13 Back Panel Overview 15 Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer Display 16 Connecting a Display, Speakers, and a Microphone 17 ... or MIDI Instrument T 27 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 28 Connecting a Digital Camera or Other Serial Peripheral 29 Starting Your Computer 30
...Welcome 1 Features 1 About This User Guide 3 Unpacking Your Computer 4 Computer and Supplied Accessories 4 Manuals 5 Recovery CDs 5 Other 5 Software Library 5 DVD Discs 5 Software Information 6 Setting Up Your VAIO Micro Tower 13 _Choosing a Location for Your Computer 13 Back Panel Overview 15 Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer Display 16 Connecting a Display, Speakers, and a Microphone 17 ... or MIDI Instrument T 27 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 28 Connecting a Digital Camera or Other Serial Peripheral 29 Starting Your Computer 30
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... Function Standby Mode Indicators Shutting Down Your Computer Getting Started With VAIO Space Starting VAIO Space VAIO Space Centers Navigating through VAIO Space VAIO Space Controls Using the Software Center Using the Audio-Video Center Using the Video Player Using the Mixer Using the CD Player Using the Media Player Using the ... Using the Tool Center Using Tool Center Tools Using Tool Center Options Using the Help Center Exiting VAIO Space Getting Help Calling SOS Troubleshooting Using the System Recovery CD Using the Application Recovery CD 31 32 33 33 34 35 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 46 48...
... Function Standby Mode Indicators Shutting Down Your Computer Getting Started With VAIO Space Starting VAIO Space VAIO Space Centers Navigating through VAIO Space VAIO Space Controls Using the Software Center Using the Audio-Video Center Using the Video Player Using the Mixer Using the CD Player Using the Media Player Using the ... Using the Tool Center Using Tool Center Tools Using Tool Center Options Using the Help Center Exiting VAIO Space Getting Help Calling SOS Troubleshooting Using the System Recovery CD Using the Application Recovery CD 31 32 33 33 34 35 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 46 48...
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... features of the Windows operating system. Recovery CDs :3 System Recovery CD • Application Recovery CD Other • Setting up your computer, find help, upgrade your VAIO MicroTower (poster) • Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement, Sony end-user license agreement, and the following CDs: • Activision HeavyGear® • Adobe...
... features of the Windows operating system. Recovery CDs :3 System Recovery CD • Application Recovery CD Other • Setting up your computer, find help, upgrade your VAIO MicroTower (poster) • Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement, Sony end-user license agreement, and the following CDs: • Activision HeavyGear® • Adobe...
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... If you have any applications that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem. See "Using the Application Recovery CD" on using the System Recovery CD, contact Sony Online Support (SOS). This option is recommended for advanced users... on your hard disk drive. 66 VAIO Micro Tower User Guide Using the System Recovery CD You can be formatted, which removes all the software titles that originally came with the computer when you started to use your computer. It can reinstall software titles that ...
... If you have any applications that were not included with your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem. See "Using the Application Recovery CD" on using the System Recovery CD, contact Sony Online Support (SOS). This option is recommended for advanced users... on your hard disk drive. 66 VAIO Micro Tower User Guide Using the System Recovery CD You can be formatted, which removes all the software titles that originally came with the computer when you started to use your computer. It can reinstall software titles that ...
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...You wilt need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD You need this number to complete the recovery process. 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive when you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User License Agreement.... 5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on your Microsoft Windows manual. Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your computer...
...You wilt need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD You need this number to complete the recovery process. 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive when you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User License Agreement.... 5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on your Microsoft Windows manual. Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your computer...
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... may not need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in Windows to run from DOS. You must be in the CD-ROM drive. If your computer is already on, close all the software titles that shipped with your computer, and you may correct a problem you are corrupted or...
... may not need to reinstall all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in Windows to run from DOS. You must be in the CD-ROM drive. If your computer is already on, close all the software titles that shipped with your computer, and you may correct a problem you are corrupted or...
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...61 adding memory 72-73 adding printers 22 adjusting speaker volume 63 adjusting voltage settings 93 air circulation 95 Alt keys 86 Application Recovery CD 68 applications launching problems with 63 attaching cables 15 audio splitter cable, connecting 24 Audio-Video Center,using 40 AVI files, playing... digital 29 canceling commands 86 CD tray opening problems with 62 CD-ROM drives cleaning 97 troubleshooting 62 CDs handling 97 playing 62 choosing locations 13,95 cleaning CD-ROM discs 97 computer 95 DVD-ROM discs 97 mouse 65 click (defined) 88 computer adding functionality 22 adjusting voltage ...
...61 adding memory 72-73 adding printers 22 adjusting speaker volume 63 adjusting voltage settings 93 air circulation 95 Alt keys 86 Application Recovery CD 68 applications launching problems with 63 attaching cables 15 audio splitter cable, connecting 24 Audio-Video Center,using 40 AVI files, playing... digital 29 canceling commands 86 CD tray opening problems with 62 CD-ROM drives cleaning 97 troubleshooting 62 CDs handling 97 playing 62 choosing locations 13,95 cleaning CD-ROM discs 97 computer 95 DVD-ROM discs 97 mouse 65 click (defined) 88 computer adding functionality 22 adjusting voltage ...
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110 VAIO Micro Tower User Guide palmrest 13 connecting 18 phones 17, 24 connecting 20 service precautions 96 playing CDs 62 plugging in connectors 15 point (defined) 88 power cords...adding problems with 61 Software Center, using 39 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 58 Sony Multimedia Computer Display connecting 16 setting up 14 turning on 30 problems with 61 Sony Online Support 32 options 57 SOS hotline 59 ... 63 specifications 101-106 standby mode 33 starting your computer 30 problems with 61 surge protectors 93 system rebooting 61 troubleshooting 61 system problems, fixing 54 System Recovery CD 66
110 VAIO Micro Tower User Guide palmrest 13 connecting 18 phones 17, 24 connecting 20 service precautions 96 playing CDs 62 plugging in connectors 15 point (defined) 88 power cords...adding problems with 61 Software Center, using 39 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 58 Sony Multimedia Computer Display connecting 16 setting up 14 turning on 30 problems with 61 Sony Online Support 32 options 57 SOS hotline 59 ... 63 specifications 101-106 standby mode 33 starting your computer 30 problems with 61 surge protectors 93 system rebooting 61 troubleshooting 61 system problems, fixing 54 System Recovery CD 66