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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. 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. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12
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. 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. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12
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About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your configuration may vary based on the system you purchased. 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 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 -
About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your configuration may vary based on the system you purchased. 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 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 -
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... speaker power cable. 20 S-video In jack∗ 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 the supplied speakers or optional headphones. VAIO Computer Quick...
... speaker power cable. 20 S-video In jack∗ 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 the supplied speakers or optional headphones. VAIO Computer Quick...
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See your online Specifications sheet for a coaxial cable (supplied). * Not available on all models. About the Back Panel 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 14 Ethernet 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 details. † Your computer is supplied with a DC power cable, which can be purchased separately. 21 The speaker DC out jack provides...
See your online Specifications sheet for a coaxial cable (supplied). * Not available on all models. About the Back Panel 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 14 Ethernet 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 details. † Your computer is supplied with a DC power cable, which can be purchased separately. 21 The speaker DC out jack provides...
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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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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. To connect the speakers 33 Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached.
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. To connect the speakers 33 Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached.
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...pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with all cables are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on... 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 that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. If your computer's hardware features and...
...pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with all cables are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on... 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 that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. If your computer's hardware features and...
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...on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your hard copy guides and supplements, or by consulting your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - You can find instructions on how to...-sensitive search features. Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for maximum results. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your VAIO computer. To view this information for your computer. The Quick Start contains information ...
...on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your hard copy guides and supplements, or by consulting your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - You can find instructions on how to...-sensitive search features. Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for maximum results. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your VAIO computer. To view this information for your computer. The Quick Start contains information ...
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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 ... 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. About the Back Panel The back panel of...
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 ... 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. About the Back Panel The back panel of...
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... 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 power cable. 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Composite video In jack1 Connection for...
... 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 power cable. 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Composite video In jack1 Connection for...
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... h c an be purc has ed s eparately. T he s peaker DC out jac k provides power for s tereo s peakers equipped with s peakers that us e A C power. RS410 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for a coaxial cable (supplied). 1 N ot available on all models . Back panel (PCV- See your online Specifications s heet for details . 2 Y our c omputer is for LAN connections...
... h c an be purc has ed s eparately. T he s peaker DC out jac k provides power for s tereo s peakers equipped with s peakers that us e A C power. RS410 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for a coaxial cable (supplied). 1 N ot available on all models . Back panel (PCV- See your online Specifications s heet for details . 2 Y our c omputer is for LAN connections...
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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 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. From the right speaker, insert the AC adapter plug into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2.
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 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. From the right speaker, insert the AC adapter plug into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2.
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...port. 2. Page 78 A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to your digital devices. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. i.LINK is equipped with each other end of Sony used only to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible ... PCV-V series models only Your PCV-V series computer has one 4-pin i.LINK port available to connect your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Please refer to a connected i.LINK device. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power ...
...port. 2. Page 78 A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to your digital devices. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. i.LINK is equipped with each other end of Sony used only to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible ... PCV-V series models only Your PCV-V series computer has one 4-pin i.LINK port available to connect your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Please refer to a connected i.LINK device. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power ...
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See Replacing the cover. 8. Replace the cover. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. Page 84 See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. 6. Turn on card. 7. Attach any internal cables that the card requires.
See Replacing the cover. 8. Replace the cover. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. Page 84 See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. 6. Turn on card. 7. Attach any internal cables that the card requires.
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... the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on the red side of the chassis and slide the drive holder in your computer. 6. Secure the drive to the new drive. Attaching the driv e screws Your new hard disk drive is preinstalled in completely. 11. Page 90 ...Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with pin 1 on the inside of the ribbon cable with the necessary screws. Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw. 7. Connect the second drive connector...
... the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on the red side of the chassis and slide the drive holder in your computer. 6. Secure the drive to the new drive. Attaching the driv e screws Your new hard disk drive is preinstalled in completely. 11. Page 90 ...Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with pin 1 on the inside of the ribbon cable with the necessary screws. Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw. 7. Connect the second drive connector...
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... Select New Partition. Replace the cover. Log on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (Disk label identified with the drive. The Computer Management window appears. 4. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. 1 ...® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Page 91 Reconnect the power cord to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with red marking). Connect the second power connector to your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Select Manage. Right-click on...
... Select New Partition. Replace the cover. Log on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (Disk label identified with the drive. The Computer Management window appears. 4. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. 1 ...® as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Page 91 Reconnect the power cord to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with red marking). Connect the second power connector to your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Select Manage. Right-click on...
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... stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. 1 C ertain V A I O c omputers 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... If your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. Y ou c an purc has e 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...
... stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. 1 C ertain V A I O c omputers 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... If your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. Y ou c an purc has e 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...
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About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on. Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual ...came with your system has a built-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 it is plugged into a power source and that the monitor is turned on . Y ou c an purc has e...
About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on. Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual ...came with your system has a built-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 it is plugged into a power source and that the monitor is turned on . Y ou c an purc has e...
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...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 into a grounded wall outlet or power...If your speakers use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the.... 2. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Verify that the Mute option is...
...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 into a grounded wall outlet or power...If your speakers use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the.... 2. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. Verify that the Mute option is...
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... device prevents damage to qualified personnel only. Never pull the cord itself. Unplug your computer from different supply lines may occur during a brief period of the power supply to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as copying machines or shredders. You can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak currents at the time...
... device prevents damage to qualified personnel only. Never pull the cord itself. Unplug your computer from different supply lines may occur during a brief period of the power supply to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as copying machines or shredders. You can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak currents at the time...