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... WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony Electronics Inc. Certain product(s) included with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without written permission is prohibited.... fee and credit card information. Updates and additions to this computer may require prior arrangements with this product. Financial services may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ...
... WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony Electronics Inc. Certain product(s) included with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without written permission is prohibited.... fee and credit card information. Updates and additions to this computer may require prior arrangements with this product. Financial services may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ...
Quick Start Guide
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... outlet on , the user is likely to result in interference to this manual could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in interference ...Rules. You are not shielded and grounded, may cause undesired operation. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with cables, connected to ...is for help. Operation with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2220 PCV-2222 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC rules. This device...
... outlet on , the user is likely to result in interference to this manual could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in interference ...Rules. You are not shielded and grounded, may cause undesired operation. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with cables, connected to ...is for help. Operation with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2220 PCV-2222 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC rules. This device...
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...VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not supplied with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO...operating system. Explains how to recover your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start also ...computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO...
...VAIO® computer is equipped with System or Application Recovery CDs. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not supplied with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO...operating system. Explains how to recover your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start also ...computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO...
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... not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on . ❑ ...Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk...
... not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on . ❑ ...Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk...
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...and software configuration of your computer quickly and easily. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, and register your computer. To view this online ... listing all software applications. (Sony software Help can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your printed guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. The Help window appears. 54 VAIO Computer Quick Start Immediate Help and...
...and software configuration of your computer quickly and easily. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, and register your computer. To view this online ... listing all software applications. (Sony software Help can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your printed guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. The Help window appears. 54 VAIO Computer Quick Start Immediate Help and...
System Reference Manual
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...Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo are subject to this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without written permission is governed by the terms of the computer.... WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. Some of Sony. ii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Notice © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc.
...Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo are subject to this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without written permission is governed by the terms of the computer.... WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. Some of Sony. ii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Notice © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc.
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... direct exposure to qualified personnel only. ! Caution: For ADSL and V.90 modem models; To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your desktop to report a gas leak in this product will increase eye hazard. Invisible laser radiation when open . Avoid direct exposure to beam. !... line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open . iv VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. ! Danger: Visible and ...
... direct exposure to qualified personnel only. ! Caution: For ADSL and V.90 modem models; To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your desktop to report a gas leak in this product will increase eye hazard. Invisible laser radiation when open . Avoid direct exposure to beam. !... line has been disconnected at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open . iv VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. ! Danger: Visible and ...
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...are designed to which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. vi VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC rules. This equipment has been tested and found to this equipment. This ... reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Operation with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2220 PCV-2222 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number ...
...are designed to which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. vi VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC rules. This equipment has been tested and found to this equipment. This ... reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Operation with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2220 PCV-2222 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number ...
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...transmission charges.) In order to your fax software documentation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. viii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any ...person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains, in ...
...transmission charges.) In order to your fax software documentation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. viii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any ...person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains, in ...
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CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 Advanced Screen 58 Power Screen 61 Boot Screen 62 Exit Screen 64 xii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - System Board 49 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 50 Power Supply Header 51 CLR CMOS Jumper 52 Chapter 5 - Upgrading and Maintaining Components 25 Removing ...
CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 Advanced Screen 58 Power Screen 61 Boot Screen 62 Exit Screen 64 xii VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - System Board 49 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 50 Power Supply Header 51 CLR CMOS Jumper 52 Chapter 5 - Upgrading and Maintaining Components 25 Removing ...
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Ejects a floppy disk. 4 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches 8 Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject Power on/off S400 Button or switch Optical disc eject button Floppy disk eject button Power on , off button Description Automatically opens and closes the assigned optical drive tray. Turns system power on /off , or into Standby mode.
Ejects a floppy disk. 4 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches 8 Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject Power on/off S400 Button or switch Optical disc eject button Floppy disk eject button Power on , off button Description Automatically opens and closes the assigned optical drive tray. Turns system power on /off , or into Standby mode.
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A 6-pin i.LINK cable can supply power from the computer to the device. A 4-pin i.LINK cable cannot supply power to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port. 6 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Ports 8 S400 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port USB1, USB2 ports Port i.LINK® S400 port (IEEE 1394)* USB1, USB2 ports Description Connects to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK port on the back of the system. Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. * To connect to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK connector.
A 6-pin i.LINK cable can supply power from the computer to the device. A 4-pin i.LINK cable cannot supply power to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port. 6 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Ports 8 S400 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port USB1, USB2 ports Port i.LINK® S400 port (IEEE 1394)* USB1, USB2 ports Description Connects to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK port on the back of the system. Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. * To connect to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK connector.
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8 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual PCV-RS310 series model AC Input port Mouse port Keyboard port Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Ethernet port 5 VGA Monitor port Printer port i.LINK 6-pin S400 port Serial port Headphones jack Line In jack Microphone jack Telephone Line Jack Modem Line Jack
8 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual PCV-RS310 series model AC Input port Mouse port Keyboard port Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Ethernet port 5 VGA Monitor port Printer port i.LINK 6-pin S400 port Serial port Headphones jack Line In jack Microphone jack Telephone Line Jack Modem Line Jack
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USB 2.0 technology supports compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 12 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. DVI accomodates both analog and digital monitors. Two USB ports are 4-pin USB 2.0 ports. They are standard 6-...
USB 2.0 technology supports compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 12 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. DVI accomodates both analog and digital monitors. Two USB ports are 4-pin USB 2.0 ports. They are standard 6-...
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..., the modem line jack is for connecting a telephone line that comes from the wall to the computer, and the telephone jack is for the Sony®/Phillips Digital Interface (S/P DIF) can be used to a computer. 14 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Microphone, Headphones, and Line In Jacks The microphone, headphones, and line in jacks are physically...
..., the modem line jack is for connecting a telephone line that comes from the wall to the computer, and the telephone jack is for the Sony®/Phillips Digital Interface (S/P DIF) can be used to a computer. 14 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Microphone, Headphones, and Line In Jacks The microphone, headphones, and line in jacks are physically...
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... slot covers are five expansion slots; Available for expansion when the modem card (CNR) slot is not occupied. Occupied by a AGP BUS card (PCV-RS320 only). PCV-RS320 series model Slot No. 5 MONITOR Slot No. 4 Slot No. 3 Slot No. 1, 2 The V.90 compatible modem has two RJ-...Available for expansion. Expansion Slot No. 5 4 3 2 1 Description Available for expansion. Only one slot can be occupied at a time. Available for expansion (PCV-RS310 only). 16 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are visible from the back panel (see "System Board" on page 49).
... slot covers are five expansion slots; Available for expansion when the modem card (CNR) slot is not occupied. Occupied by a AGP BUS card (PCV-RS320 only). PCV-RS320 series model Slot No. 5 MONITOR Slot No. 4 Slot No. 3 Slot No. 1, 2 The V.90 compatible modem has two RJ-...Available for expansion. Expansion Slot No. 5 4 3 2 1 Description Available for expansion. Only one slot can be occupied at a time. Available for expansion (PCV-RS310 only). 16 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are visible from the back panel (see "System Board" on page 49).
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... options from the Start menu, then select Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F2. 3 The AwardBIOS Setup Utility screen appears. Press ENTER to select items within a menu. 18 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility Access the BIOS Setup Utility to make ...changes to modify a setting. Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... Each...
... options from the Start menu, then select Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F2. 3 The AwardBIOS Setup Utility screen appears. Press ENTER to select items within a menu. 18 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility Access the BIOS Setup Utility to make ...changes to modify a setting. Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... Each...
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... the way you use your computer. The display reactivates when you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) before your monitor turns off hard disks, System stand by when your computer is running on AC power. 20 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual 2 Select the power scheme ...that you want to elapse before your computer goes into the hibernate state. The System hibernates option enables you move the...
... the way you use your computer. The display reactivates when you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) before your monitor turns off hard disks, System stand by when your computer is running on AC power. 20 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual 2 Select the power scheme ...that you want to elapse before your computer goes into the hibernate state. The System hibernates option enables you move the...
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22 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual 6 Click the Hibernate tab. 7 Select the settings most appropriate for your system.
22 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual 6 Click the Hibernate tab. 7 Select the settings most appropriate for your system.
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26 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Removing the Cover Removing the cover 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3 Position the system unit so that the back panel is facing towards you. 4 Unscrew the three cover release screws located on the edges of the back panel and set aside. Removing the release screws (PCV-RS310 series model shown)
26 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual Removing the Cover Removing the cover 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3 Position the system unit so that the back panel is facing towards you. 4 Unscrew the three cover release screws located on the edges of the back panel and set aside. Removing the release screws (PCV-RS310 series model shown)