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Computer and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories.) System Unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem Cable Power Cord 14 For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet.
Computer and supplied accessories (See the online specifications sheet for details about supplied accessories.) System Unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem Cable Power Cord 14 For details on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet.
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... ports for a standard display. 20 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your system may vary based on the configuration you purchased. Back panel (PCV-RS320 series model) 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 8 9 MONITOR 15 10 11 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for...
... ports for a standard display. 20 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your system may vary based on the configuration you purchased. Back panel (PCV-RS320 series model) 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 8 9 MONITOR 15 10 11 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for...
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...Monitor port** Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is used to provide power to audio stereo speakers. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor (DVI) port† Connection ...for a DVI monitor. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. 12 Speaker DC Out jack‡ ... for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 8 Microphone jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones.
...Monitor port** Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is used to provide power to audio stereo speakers. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor (DVI) port† Connection ...for a DVI monitor. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. 12 Speaker DC Out jack‡ ... for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 8 Microphone jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Back Panel (PCV-RS310 series model) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 22
VAIO Computer Quick Start Back Panel (PCV-RS310 series model) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 22
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Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached. To connect the speakers (PCV-RS310 series model) 29 The right speaker has a speaker wire that ends in a jack connector and an AC power cord that supplies power to both speakers. 1 From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2 From the right speaker, insert the AC adapter plug into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge supressor.
Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached. To connect the speakers (PCV-RS310 series model) 29 The right speaker has a speaker wire that ends in a jack connector and an AC power cord that supplies power to both speakers. 1 From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2 From the right speaker, insert the AC adapter plug into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge supressor.
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...keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the features in this equipment separately. 37 My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the... are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Verify that the monitor is plugged into...
...keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the features in this equipment separately. 37 My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the... are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Verify that the monitor is plugged into...
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... space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, and register your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." ❑... about configuring, maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting your VAIO computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your computer quickly and easily. Your computer is supplied with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide -
... space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, and register your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." ❑... about configuring, maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting your VAIO computer. VAIO Computer Quick Start Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your computer quickly and easily. Your computer is supplied with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide -
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Back panel (PCV- Your system may vary based on your computer contains the ports for a standard display. Page 9 RS320 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or ...
Back panel (PCV- Your system may vary based on your computer contains the ports for a standard display. Page 9 RS320 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or ...
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...monitor. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. 12 Speaker DC Out jack3 Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or ...optical device. 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Headphones jack...
...monitor. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 Modem line jack Connection for the modem cable to the wall jack. 12 Speaker DC Out jack3 Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or ...optical device. 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Headphones jack...
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Back Panel (PCV- RS310 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (... 2.0) ports (2) Page 11 Connection for a standard display. 1 O n s ome models , this monitor port may be in a different loc ation. A udio s tereo s peakers whic h require a s peaker power c able may be purc has ed s eparately. 4 O n s ome models , the monitor port may have a c over and is us ed to provide...
Back Panel (PCV- RS310 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (... 2.0) ports (2) Page 11 Connection for a standard display. 1 O n s ome models , this monitor port may be in a different loc ation. A udio s tereo s peakers whic h require a s peaker power c able may be purc has ed s eparately. 4 O n s ome models , the monitor port may have a c over and is us ed to provide...
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Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached. From the right speaker, insert the AC adapter plug into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2. RS310 series m odel) Page 17 From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge supressor. To connect the speakers (PCV- The right speaker has a speaker wire that ends in a jack connector and an AC power cord that supplies power to both speakers. 1.
Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached. From the right speaker, insert the AC adapter plug into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2. RS310 series m odel) Page 17 From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge supressor. To connect the speakers (PCV- The right speaker has a speaker wire that ends in a jack connector and an AC power cord that supplies power to both speakers. 1.
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... confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. For PCV-W series models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with a 4-pin and/or...The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with your compatible i.LINK device for your digital devices. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts.
... confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. For PCV-W series models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with a 4-pin and/or...The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with your compatible i.LINK device for your digital devices. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts.
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See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. Turn on card. 7. See Replacing the cover. 8. Page 114 Replace the cover. 6. Attach any internal cables that the card requires.
See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. Turn on card. 7. See Replacing the cover. 8. Page 114 Replace the cover. 6. Attach any internal cables that the card requires.
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Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as a slave. Rem ov ing the driv e holder 8. Secure the drive to the holes in your printer. 2. Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw. 7. Remove...holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with screws, through the holes on the new drive as your computer. 6. Do not overtighten these screws when sPeacugrein1g22 Unplug your drive. 5. See the configuration instructions supplied with your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Slide the drive...
Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as a slave. Rem ov ing the driv e holder 8. Secure the drive to the holes in your printer. 2. Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw. 7. Remove...holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with screws, through the holes on the new drive as your computer. 6. Do not overtighten these screws when sPeacugrein1g22 Unplug your drive. 5. See the configuration instructions supplied with your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Slide the drive...
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... 1 on the red side of the chassis and slide the drive holder in completely. 11. Reconnect the power cord to the new drive. Connect the second drive connector to your computer. Page 123 See Replacing the cover. 15. Reinsert the drive holder screw and tighten to the drive holder.... 10. Replace the cover. Orient the connector to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with pin 1 on the inside of the...
... 1 on the red side of the chassis and slide the drive holder in completely. 11. Reconnect the power cord to the new drive. Connect the second drive connector to your computer. Page 123 See Replacing the cover. 15. Reinsert the drive holder screw and tighten to the drive holder.... 10. Replace the cover. Orient the connector to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with pin 1 on the inside of the...
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...unless you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. Verify that..., confirm that it is turned on. Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. Page 126 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on the keyboard. 1 C ertain V A I O c omputers are adjusted correctly. (See the ...
...unless you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. Verify that..., confirm that it is turned on. Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. Page 126 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on the keyboard. 1 C ertain V A I O c omputers are adjusted correctly. (See the ...
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About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that the monitor is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on . Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are connected ... disk is not in the floppy disk drive1 (unless you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. Verify that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. Y ou c an purc has e this ...
About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that the monitor is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on . Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are connected ... disk is not in the floppy disk drive1 (unless you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. Verify that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. Y ou c an purc has e this ...
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... that the speakers are plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If your speakers have been connected. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located...recover your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to the desired sound level. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1....inserted properly and that they are powered by moving the slider bar to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software ...
... that the speakers are plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If your speakers have been connected. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located...recover your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to the desired sound level. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1....inserted properly and that they are powered by moving the slider bar to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software ...
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...VAIO Recovery Options. If you are charged. If your speakers use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to the desired sound level. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. For PCV... If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded ...
...VAIO Recovery Options. If you are charged. If your speakers use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to the desired sound level. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. For PCV... If your speakers are powered by moving the slider bar to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded ...
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...-120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. Plug all the power cords for a long time. Do not attempt to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This device prevents damage to your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line. To remove power from the system, you against internal components that experiences frequent...
...-120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. Plug all the power cords for a long time. Do not attempt to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This device prevents damage to your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line. To remove power from the system, you against internal components that experiences frequent...