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For details on the system configuration purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. 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
For details on the system configuration purchased. VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. 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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The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the system you purchased. Back panel 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 USB MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - VIDEO1 INPUT - 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. About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your configuration may vary based on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2® mouse. 19
The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the system you purchased. Back panel 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 USB MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - VIDEO1 INPUT - 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. About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your configuration may vary based on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2® mouse. 19
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4...jack Connection for the 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 a microphone (optional). Headphones jack Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack∗ Connection for the supplied...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2® keyboard. 4...jack Connection for the 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 a microphone (optional). Headphones jack Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack∗ Connection for the supplied...
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...-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is supplied with a DC power cable, which can be purchased separately. 21 The speaker DC out jack provides power for a coaxial cable (supplied). * Not available on all models. See your online Specifications sheet for details. † Your computer is for LAN connections only.) 15 Monitor (DVI) port...
...-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is supplied with a DC power cable, which can be purchased separately. 21 The speaker DC out jack provides power for a coaxial cable (supplied). * Not available on all models. See your online Specifications sheet for details. † Your computer is for LAN connections only.) 15 Monitor (DVI) port...
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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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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. 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.
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... mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with a floppy disk drive. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. Troubleshooting This section describes how to... (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...
... mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with a floppy disk drive. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. Troubleshooting This section describes how to... (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...
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... work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your VAIO® computer. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then 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 VAIO computer. The online...
... work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your VAIO® computer. To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then 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 VAIO computer. The online...
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... the ports for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. Page 10 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...
... the ports for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. Page 10 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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...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 power cable. 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (...Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 7 Microphone jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Headphones jack Connection for a microphone (optional).
...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 power cable. 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for an audio or stereo dubbing cable (...Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 7 Microphone jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Headphones jack Connection for a microphone (optional).
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... (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 . Back panel (PCV- T he s peaker DC out jac k provides power for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Page 12 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked...
... (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 . Back panel (PCV- T he s peaker DC out jac k provides power for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Page 12 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked...
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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. To connect the speakers Page 24 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 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. To connect the speakers Page 24 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.
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...power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the system configuration purchased. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other end of Sony...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 available to connect your computer. or 6-pin... connector into the corresponding 4- Page 78 About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a 4-pin and/or a 6-pin i.LINK® ...
...power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the system configuration purchased. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other end of Sony...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 available to connect your computer. or 6-pin... connector into the corresponding 4- Page 78 About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a 4-pin and/or a 6-pin i.LINK® ...
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See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Turn on card. 7. 6. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See Replacing the cover. 8. Replace the cover. Page 84
See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Turn on card. 7. 6. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See Replacing the cover. 8. Replace the cover. Page 84
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... 90 Slide the new drive into position. 12. Attaching the driv e screws Your new hard disk drive is preinstalled in your computer. 6. Reconnect the IDE and power connectors to the new drive. Connect the second drive connector to the original drive. 13. 5. Release the drive holder from the... original hard disk drive that is supplied with the tracks on each side of the drive to the holes in completely. 11. Realign the drive holder with the necessary screws. Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder ...
... 90 Slide the new drive into position. 12. Attaching the driv e screws Your new hard disk drive is preinstalled in your computer. 6. Reconnect the IDE and power connectors to the new drive. Connect the second drive connector to the original drive. 13. 5. Release the drive holder from the... original hard disk drive that is supplied with the tracks on each side of the drive to the holes in completely. 11. Realign the drive holder with the necessary screws. Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder ...
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... as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. 14. Connect the second power connector to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with removable media drives , s uc h as Administrator. 2. Reconnect the power cord to Windows® as a M emory Stic k®, SmartM edia , C ompac tFlas...
... as an extended partition in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. 14. Connect the second power connector to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with removable media drives , s uc h as Administrator. 2. Reconnect the power cord to Windows® as a M emory Stic k®, SmartM edia , C ompac tFlas...
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Page 93 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 ...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 turned on the front panel of the...
Page 93 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 ...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 turned on the front panel 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 ...display for details.) Confirm that the computer is not 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...
...(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 ...display for details.) Confirm that the computer is not 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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...supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to adjust speaker volume. The speakers continue 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. To access VAIO...headphones are using these steps: 1. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by moving the...
...supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to adjust speaker volume. The speakers continue 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. To access VAIO...headphones are using these steps: 1. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by moving the...
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... are no user-serviceable parts in an area that can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak currents at the time 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 of connection. Do not...safeguards your data during an electrical storm. If you may want to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Never pull the cord itself. Unplug your computer from the wall outlet or power strip. Do not place heavy objects on the front panel does not turn off the...
... are no user-serviceable parts in an area that can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak currents at the time 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 of connection. Do not...safeguards your data during an electrical storm. If you may want to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Never pull the cord itself. Unplug your computer from the wall outlet or power strip. Do not place heavy objects on the front panel does not turn off the...