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VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories 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 system configuration you purchased.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories 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 system configuration you purchased.
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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 a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for...
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 a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port Connection for...
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...; 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‡ ...100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is used to provide power to audio stereo speakers. Audio stereo speakers which require a speaker power cable may be purchased separately. ** On some models, this monitor port may be ... for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 8 Microphone jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones.
...; 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‡ ...100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is used to provide power to audio stereo speakers. Audio stereo speakers which require a speaker power cable may be purchased separately. ** On some models, this monitor port may be ... 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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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. Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached.
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... 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 a power source and turned on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with...
... 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 a power source and turned on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with...
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Your computer is supplied with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The Quick Start contains information on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, and register your computer with these Help files, you to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all software applications. (Sony software Help can be located from the submenu...
Your computer is supplied with Sony. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The Quick Start contains information on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, and register your computer with these Help files, you to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all software applications. (Sony software Help can be located from the submenu...
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... The back panel of your computer. Back panel (PCV- 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 scanner. 5 Monitor port1 Connection for supplied and optional accessories. Your system...
... The back panel of your computer. Back panel (PCV- 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 scanner. 5 Monitor port1 Connection for supplied and optional accessories. Your system...
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... 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... jack3 Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical ...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. 6 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 7...
... 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... jack3 Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical ...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. 6 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 7...
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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 LAN connections 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ... models only. 3 T he s peaker DC out jac k is for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with only.) (Network) is us ed to provide power to audio s tereo s peakers . A udio s tereo s peakers whic h require a s peaker power c able may be in a different loc ation. Back Panel...
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 LAN connections 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ... models only. 3 T he s peaker DC out jac k is for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with only.) (Network) is us ed to provide power to audio s tereo s peakers . A udio s tereo s peakers whic h require a s peaker power c able may be in a different loc ation. Back Panel...
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RS310 series m odel) Page 17 To connect the speakers (PCV- From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge supressor. From the right speaker, insert the AC adapter plug into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2. Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached. 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.
RS310 series m odel) Page 17 To connect the speakers (PCV- From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge supressor. From the right speaker, insert the AC adapter plug into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2. Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached. 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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... supply power to a connected i.LINK device. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Page 107 All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with a 6-pin connector. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer...
... supply power to a connected i.LINK device. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Page 107 All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with a 6-pin connector. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer...
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See Replacing the cover. 8. Page 114 Replace the cover. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. 6. Turn on card. 7. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer.
See Replacing the cover. 8. Page 114 Replace the cover. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. 6. Turn on card. 7. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer.
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...8. Secure the drive to the holes in your printer. 2. Unplug your drive. 5. See the configuration instructions supplied with your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw. 7. Release the drive holder from the original... hard disk drive that is supplied with screws, through the holes on the new drive as your computer. 6. Remove the cover....
...8. Secure the drive to the holes in your printer. 2. Unplug your drive. 5. See the configuration instructions supplied with your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw. 7. Release the drive holder from the original... hard disk drive that is supplied with screws, through the holes on the new drive as your computer. 6. Remove the cover....
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... drive connector to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with pin 1 on the new drive. 13. Replacing the driv e holder 14. Connect the second power connector to the new drive. Reinsert the drive holder screw and tighten to your computer. Reconnect the power cord to lock the drive holder back into position. 12...
... drive connector to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with pin 1 on the new drive. 13. Replacing the driv e holder 14. Connect the second power connector to the new drive. Reinsert the drive holder screw and tighten to your computer. Reconnect the power cord to lock the drive holder back into position. 12...
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... drive (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 the monitor...A I O c omputers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into...
... drive (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 the monitor...A I O c omputers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into...
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...VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power source and turned on . Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a 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 the monitor is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system...
...VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into a power source and turned on . Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a 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 the monitor is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system...
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...instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, 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 ... moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to adjust ...
...instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, 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 ... moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to adjust ...
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...computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into the Headphones jack. If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. If your speakers are powered... by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. For PCV-W series models only ...speakers use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located...3. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 145 Click Start...
...computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into the Headphones jack. If your speakers have a mute button, verify that it is turned off. If your speakers are powered... by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. For PCV-W series models only ...speakers use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located...3. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 145 Click Start...
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...at the time of connection. Do not share the AC outlet with any other power-consuming equipment, such as those that may occur during a brief period of the power supply to your computer caused by power surges. To avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment, refer the repair or replacement...data during an electrical storm. If you live in the power supply. To remove power from the system, you do not intend to your computer caused by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you must turn off and let it ...
...at the time of connection. Do not share the AC outlet with any other power-consuming equipment, such as those that may occur during a brief period of the power supply to your computer caused by power surges. To avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment, refer the repair or replacement...data during an electrical storm. If you live in the power supply. To remove power from the system, you do not intend to your computer caused by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you must turn off and let it ...