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VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. For details on the system configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. For details on the system configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12 Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.
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VIDEO1 INPUT - Back panel 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 USB MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2® mouse. 19 About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your configuration may vary based on the system you purchased. VHF/UHF 13 14 15 16 17 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for supplied and optional accessories.
VIDEO1 INPUT - Back panel 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 USB MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2® mouse. 19 About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your configuration may vary based on the system you purchased. VHF/UHF 13 14 15 16 17 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for supplied and optional accessories.
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a ...8727; Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 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† Connection...for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack∗ Connection for the speaker power cable. 20 Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 8 Monitor port Connection for a standard display. 9 Composite ...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4 Printer port Connection for a ...8727; Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 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† Connection...for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack∗ Connection for the speaker power cable. 20 Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 8 Monitor port Connection for a standard display. 9 Composite ...
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...computer is for LAN connections only.) 15 Monitor (DVI) port Connection for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 17 VHF/UHF port∗ Connection for a coaxial cable (supplied). * Not available on all models. The speaker DC out jack provides power... for stereo speakers equipped with speakers that use AC power. About the Back Panel 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital...
...computer is for LAN connections only.) 15 Monitor (DVI) port Connection for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 17 VHF/UHF port∗ Connection for a coaxial cable (supplied). * Not available on all models. The speaker DC out jack provides power... for stereo speakers equipped with speakers that use AC power. About the Back Panel 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Back panel (PCV-RS410 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.) 22
VAIO Computer Quick Start Back panel (PCV-RS410 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.) 22
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To connect the speakers 33 The right speaker has a speaker wire with 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 suppressor. Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached.
To connect the speakers 33 The right speaker has a speaker wire with 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 suppressor. Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached.
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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 using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless you are...). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you 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 is plugged into an appropriate...
... not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with all cables are using a bootable CD). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive* (unless you are...). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you 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 is plugged into an appropriate...
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...your VAIO computer. This support resource offers a variety of your VAIO® computer. The Quick Start contains information on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer quickly and easily. Support Options Sony provides...click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start can find...
...your VAIO computer. This support resource offers a variety of your VAIO® computer. The Quick Start contains information on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer quickly and easily. Support Options Sony provides...click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start can find...
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... locate and identify the ports and jacks on the system you purchased. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. Back panel 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...
... locate and identify the ports and jacks on the system you purchased. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. Back panel 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...
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... Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 8 Monitor port Connection for a standard display. 9 Composite audio R In jack1 Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Headphones jack Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (optional). S-video In jack1 Connection for an S-video cable (...optional). 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 jack2 Connection for the speaker...
... Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 8 Monitor port Connection for a standard display. 9 Composite audio R In jack1 Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Headphones jack Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (optional). S-video In jack1 Connection for an S-video cable (...optional). 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 jack2 Connection for the speaker...
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Back panel (PCV- 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with a DC power c able, whic h c an be purc has ed s eparately. RS410 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for details . 2 Y our c omputer is for LAN ...for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 17 VHF/UHF port1 Connection for a coaxial cable (supplied). 1 N ot available on all models . T he s peaker DC out jac k provides power for s tereo s peakers equipped with (Network) is s upplied with s peakers that us...
Back panel (PCV- 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with a DC power c able, whic h c an be purc has ed s eparately. RS410 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for details . 2 Y our c omputer is for LAN ...for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 17 VHF/UHF port1 Connection for a coaxial cable (supplied). 1 N ot available on all models . T he s peaker DC out jac k provides power for s tereo s peakers equipped with (Network) is s upplied with s peakers that us...
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From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge suppressor. The right speaker has a speaker wire with a jack connector and an AC power cord that supplies power to both speakers. 1. To connect the speakers Page 24 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.
From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge suppressor. The right speaker has a speaker wire with a jack connector and an AC power cord that supplies power to both speakers. 1. To connect the speakers Page 24 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.
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...connection may not communicate with each other end of Sony used only to the documentation that came with your i.LINK device for information on your computer. Plug the other . The 4-pin i.LINK ports do not supply power to connect your digital devices. Please refer to ... 2. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a 4-pin and/or a 6-pin i.LINK® port, depending on your computer. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device. For PCV-W series models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports...
...connection may not communicate with each other end of Sony used only to the documentation that came with your i.LINK device for information on your computer. Plug the other . The 4-pin i.LINK ports do not supply power to connect your digital devices. Please refer to ... 2. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a 4-pin and/or a 6-pin i.LINK® port, depending on your computer. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device. For PCV-W series models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports...
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See Replacing the cover. 8. Page 84 Turn on card. 7. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. Replace the cover. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. 6.
See Replacing the cover. 8. Page 84 Turn on card. 7. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. Replace the cover. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. 6.
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Slide the drive holder out. Slide the new drive into position. 12. Attaching the driv e screws Your new hard disk drive is preinstalled in your computer. 6. Page 90 Rem ov ing the driv e holder 8. Realign the drive holder with the tracks on the inside of the ribbon cable with pin 1 on ... connector to the new drive. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. Reconnect the IDE and power connectors to lock the drive holder back into the drive holder and align the holes on each...
Slide the drive holder out. Slide the new drive into position. 12. Attaching the driv e screws Your new hard disk drive is preinstalled in your computer. 6. Page 90 Rem ov ing the driv e holder 8. Realign the drive holder with the tracks on the inside of the ribbon cable with pin 1 on ... connector to the new drive. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder. Reconnect the IDE and power connectors to lock the drive holder back into the drive holder and align the holes on each...
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...process. Select New Partition. Page 91 Click Start in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. 1. Replace the cover. The Computer Management window appears. 4. From the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new ... D whic h identify the original hard dis k drive. 2 Y our c omputer may be configured as Administrator. 2. Reconnect the power cord to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with the drive. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. Replacing the driv e holder 15. A shortcut menu appears. 3. Select Manage....
...process. Select New Partition. Page 91 Click Start in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. 1. Replace the cover. The Computer Management window appears. 4. From the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new ... D whic h identify the original hard dis k drive. 2 Y our c omputer may be configured as Administrator. 2. Reconnect the power cord to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with the drive. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. Replacing the driv e holder 15. A shortcut menu appears. 3. Select Manage....
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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 ... this equipment s eparately. 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 a power source and turned on. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a ...
...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 ... this equipment s eparately. 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 a power source and turned on. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a ...
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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 ... this equipment s eparately. 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 a power source and turned on. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a ...
...(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 ... this equipment s eparately. 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 a power source and turned on. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. Confirm that a ...
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...VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by pressing the volume control buttons 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... that the batteries are inserted properly and that they 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 adjust speaker volume. The speakers continue to the...
...VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by pressing the volume control buttons 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... that the batteries are inserted properly and that they 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 adjust speaker volume. The speakers continue to the...
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...objects on 100-120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. Plug all the power cords for a long time. Do not attempt to your computer from different supply lines may result in the power supply. To remove power from the system, you live in an area that may occur during a brief ...period of power loss. The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. The surge protector...
...objects on 100-120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. Plug all the power cords for a long time. Do not attempt to your computer from different supply lines may result in the power supply. To remove power from the system, you live in an area that may occur during a brief ...period of power loss. The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. The surge protector...