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..., OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to current retail versions...
..., OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to current retail versions...
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Contents Getting Started 11 Unpacking Your Computer 12 Locating Controls And Ports 15 About the Front Panel 16 About the Back Panel 19 About the Remote Control 24 About the Keyboard 28 Setting Up Your Computer 31 Connecting a Display (Monitor 32 Connecting the Speakers 33 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 34 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables.........35 Connecting the Power Cords 36 Turning On your Computer 37 Registering your Computer 37 Turning Off your Computer 38 Troubleshooting 39 Support Options 41 Immediate...
Contents Getting Started 11 Unpacking Your Computer 12 Locating Controls And Ports 15 About the Front Panel 16 About the Back Panel 19 About the Remote Control 24 About the Keyboard 28 Setting Up Your Computer 31 Connecting a Display (Monitor 32 Connecting the Speakers 33 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 34 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables.........35 Connecting the Power Cords 36 Turning On your Computer 37 Registering your Computer 37 Turning Off your Computer 38 Troubleshooting 39 Support Options 41 Immediate...
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...®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports. Front panel 1 10 2 11 3 4 12 13 5 6 14 7 15 8 16 9 S400 17 18 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. Your system configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the...
...®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports. Front panel 1 10 2 11 3 4 12 13 5 6 14 7 15 8 16 9 S400 17 18 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. Your system configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the...
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... with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to a SmartMedia media. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports‡ Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 18 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for the drive tray to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is amber...
... with two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. ❑ After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to a SmartMedia media. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports‡ Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 18 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for the drive tray to eject. ❑ Gently push the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off when the computer is amber...
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...;/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. Page 7 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. About the Front Panel...
...;/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. Page 7 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. About the Front Panel...
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... two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to begin reading the CD. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is amber when reading or writing data to a SmartMedia media. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports3 Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 18 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port...
... two optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to begin reading the CD. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is amber when reading or writing data to a SmartMedia media. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports3 Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 18 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port...
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...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, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for supplied and optional accessories. Page 10 Your configuration may vary based on your computer contains the ports for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices...
...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, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for supplied and optional accessories. Page 10 Your configuration may vary based on your computer contains the ports for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices...
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.... 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. 6 Monitor port Connection for a display. 7 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 8 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 9 Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device. 10 Headphones jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer...
.... 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. 6 Monitor port Connection for a display. 7 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 8 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 9 Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device. 10 Headphones jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer...
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... to hide these views. SIZE button Press to view the current software in full screen mode, press to show the settings window. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on the monitor/display. Press again to return the view to its original size. 12 FUNCTION button When Giga Pocket software is selected with the MENU button, press to switch from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13...
... to hide these views. SIZE button Press to view the current software in full screen mode, press to show the settings window. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on the monitor/display. Press again to return the view to its original size. 12 FUNCTION button When Giga Pocket software is selected with the MENU button, press to switch from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13...
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See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On your Computer Registering your Computer Page 22 The location of the hardware features described in the section. Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown.
See the online specifications sheet for your system's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables Connecting the Power Cords Turning On your Computer Registering your Computer Page 22 The location of the hardware features described in the section. Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown.
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... code and click Continue. section, enter your TV provider and then click Confirm Channel Lineup. If you have used this is correct. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to All Programs. 2. Verify the channel settings and click OK. 9. To set up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service You must be connected to the Internet, before downloading your TV listings. The Channel Information Converter window...
... code and click Continue. section, enter your TV provider and then click Confirm Channel Lineup. If you have used this is correct. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to All Programs. 2. Verify the channel settings and click OK. 9. To set up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service You must be connected to the Internet, before downloading your TV listings. The Channel Information Converter window...
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... online Specifications sheet. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- Plug the other . The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. Please refer to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Use the symbol to connect your computer. To view the hardware configuration for information on the software programs, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. For PCV-W series models only Your PCV-W series computer...
... online Specifications sheet. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- Plug the other . The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. Please refer to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Use the symbol to connect your computer. To view the hardware configuration for information on the software programs, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. For PCV-W series models only Your PCV-W series computer...
VAIO User Guide
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... the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program: 1. From the Sony support Web site: 1. The model-specific support Web page appears. 3. See Before upgrading your drive. Shut down list boxes to -Order (CTO) systems, may need to hold a second standard 3.5-inch hard disk drive. Configure the jumpers on the new drive as your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as a slave. See the configuration instructions supplied with your computer. The hard disk drive access indicator is lit when either internal hard disk drive is installed...
... the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program: 1. From the Sony support Web site: 1. The model-specific support Web page appears. 3. See Before upgrading your drive. Shut down list boxes to -Order (CTO) systems, may need to hold a second standard 3.5-inch hard disk drive. Configure the jumpers on the new drive as your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as a slave. See the configuration instructions supplied with your computer. The hard disk drive access indicator is lit when either internal hard disk drive is installed...
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... the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw. 7. Rem ov ing the driv e holder 8. Slide the drive holder out. Page 90 Attaching the driv e screws Your new hard disk drive is preinstalled in the Drive holder. 9. Connect the second drive connector to the original drive. 13. Slide the new drive into position. 12. 5. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied...
... the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw. 7. Rem ov ing the driv e holder 8. Slide the drive holder out. Page 90 Attaching the driv e screws Your new hard disk drive is preinstalled in the Drive holder. 9. Connect the second drive connector to the original drive. 13. Slide the new drive into position. 12. 5. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied...
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... access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. If you 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 wall outlet or power strip. If your speakers have been connected. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. For PCV-V series models only...
... access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. If you 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 wall outlet or power strip. If your speakers have been connected. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. For PCV-V series models only...
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... working properly. Page 119 To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models only 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 plugged...
... working properly. Page 119 To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. For PCV-W series models only 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 plugged...
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..., choose an alternate printer driver that came with Plug and Play capability. 5. If the printer is not included on -screen instructions to the manual that your printer may emulate. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3. Place a check mark in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer...
..., choose an alternate printer driver that came with Plug and Play capability. 5. If the printer is not included on -screen instructions to the manual that your printer may emulate. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3. Place a check mark in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer...
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... the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the manual that your printer, follow these steps: 1. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and...
... the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the manual that your printer, follow these steps: 1. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and...
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... work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. Page 135 The Quick Start can locate helpful information immediately by pointing to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Preinstalled software Help files - To access the online manual: 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - In these support options: VAIO® Computer...
... work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. Page 135 The Quick Start can locate helpful information immediately by pointing to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Preinstalled software Help files - To access the online manual: 1. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - In these support options: VAIO® Computer...
Marketing Specifications
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... ANTI-VIRUS & RECOVERY SOFTWARE Norton® Internet SecurityTM 90 Day Trial**5 VAIO® Recovery Wizard3 VAIO® Support Agent ONLINE CENTER America Online®** Netscape® Navigator® EarthLink TotalAccess™** MSN® 8** SERVICE One Year Limited Express Repair Service LIMITED WARRANTY One Year Parts and Labor TELEPHONE SUPPORT Hardware: One Year Software and Operating System: 90 Days † GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; PCV-RS410 Sony VAIO Digital Studio™...
... ANTI-VIRUS & RECOVERY SOFTWARE Norton® Internet SecurityTM 90 Day Trial**5 VAIO® Recovery Wizard3 VAIO® Support Agent ONLINE CENTER America Online®** Netscape® Navigator® EarthLink TotalAccess™** MSN® 8** SERVICE One Year Limited Express Repair Service LIMITED WARRANTY One Year Parts and Labor TELEPHONE SUPPORT Hardware: One Year Software and Operating System: 90 Days † GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; PCV-RS410 Sony VAIO Digital Studio™...