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... identical to the terms and conditions of their respective owners. 2 Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without notice and may require an...
... identical to the terms and conditions of their respective owners. 2 Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without notice and may require an...
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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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VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to the optical and floppy disk drives. 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...
VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to the optical and floppy disk drives. 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...
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... moments for the drive tray 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 to stop reading the CD. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on . Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber when...
... moments for the drive tray 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 to stop reading the CD. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on . Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware configuration, the media access indicator light is amber when...
VAIO User Guide
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... the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia , CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads...
... the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. On certain models, the front panel also provides access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia , CompactFlash®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads...
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... 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 (IEEE 1394) Connection for the drive to stop reading the CD. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the back. For your convenience, your online Specifications s heet for details . 2 O n models equipped with this hardware c onfiguration, the media ac c es s indic ator light is equipped with two optical disc drives...
... 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 (IEEE 1394) Connection for the drive to stop reading the CD. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the back. For your convenience, your online Specifications s heet for details . 2 O n models equipped with this hardware c onfiguration, the media ac c es s indic ator light is equipped with two optical disc drives...
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.../full/low-speed USB devices. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the system you purchased. 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...
.../full/low-speed USB devices. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the system you purchased. 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...
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... In jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 11 Telephone jack Connection for an audio device. 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. 6 Monitor port Connection for a display. 7 Printer port Connection for...
... In jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 11 Telephone jack Connection for an audio device. 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. 6 Monitor port Connection for a display. 7 Printer port Connection for...
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... 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 REW and FF buttons Press to external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change the on the monitor/display. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. Press again...
... 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 REW and FF buttons Press to external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change the on the monitor/display. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. Press again...
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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 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section.
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 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown. The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section.
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... setting. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to set your channels. Microsoft® Internet Explorer starts, and you do not need to access the Internet Electronic Program Guide service. Click I accept, to All Programs. 2. In the Welcome! Select your 5-digit zip code and click Continue. Your TV listings appear in table format, organized by number and name. 6. Sony recommends using set-top box (STB) mode, you are using...
... setting. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to set your channels. Microsoft® Internet Explorer starts, and you do not need to access the Internet Electronic Program Guide service. Click I accept, to All Programs. 2. In the Welcome! Select your 5-digit zip code and click Continue. Your TV listings appear in table format, organized by number and name. 6. Sony recommends using set-top box (STB) mode, you are using...
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... hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the instructions that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a 4-pin and/or a 6-pin i.LINK® port, depending on the software programs, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. The 4-pin i.LINK port...
... hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the instructions that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a 4-pin and/or a 6-pin i.LINK® port, depending on the software programs, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. The 4-pin i.LINK port...
VAIO User Guide
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... Internet connection to -Order (CTO) systems, may be changed. Your VAIO® computer is active. Click Start from Sony. Click on the new drive as a slave. Use the drop-down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as Configure-to access the Sony Online Support Web site. Under Documentation, click System Reference Manual or System Reference Guide. Remove the cover. Configure the jumpers on Computers & Peripherals. 2. About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with an available internal...
... Internet connection to -Order (CTO) systems, may be changed. Your VAIO® computer is active. Click Start from Sony. Click on the new drive as a slave. Use the drop-down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as Configure-to access the Sony Online Support Web site. Under Documentation, click System Reference Manual or System Reference Guide. Remove the cover. Configure the jumpers on Computers & Peripherals. 2. About Hard Disk Drive Installation Your computer comes with an available internal...
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... the IDE and power connectors to the new drive. Orient the connector to the holes in the Drive holder. 9. Page 90 Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw. 7. Slide the drive holder out. Connect the second drive connector to the original drive. 13. Rem ov ing the driv e holder 8. Attaching the driv e screws Your new hard disk drive is preinstalled in completely...
... the IDE and power connectors to the new drive. Orient the connector to the holes in the Drive holder. 9. Page 90 Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw. 7. Slide the drive holder out. Connect the second drive connector to the original drive. 13. Rem ov ing the driv e holder 8. Attaching the driv e screws Your new hard disk drive is preinstalled in completely...
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... the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. 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 using these steps: 1. About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the speakers are plugged into...
... the Windows volume control. The sound driver(s) may not be working properly. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. 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 using these steps: 1. About the Speakers Why is there no sound in any application? Check that the speakers are plugged into...
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... Support. 2. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. If you are charged. If your speakers use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the wireless keyboard. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 119 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...
... Support. 2. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. If you are charged. If your speakers use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the wireless keyboard. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Page 119 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...
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Click Start in the box for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", if you are included with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to the appropriate port on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured...
Click Start in the box for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", if you are included with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to the appropriate port on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured...
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... on-screen instructions to the appropriate port on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with installation. Refer to the manual that your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to print a test page and complete printer installation. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. If the printer is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect...
... on-screen instructions to the appropriate port on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with installation. Refer to the manual that your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to print a test page and complete printer installation. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. If the printer is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect...
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... 135 Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer with these Help files, you can find instructions on how to set up connection to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. You can find tutorials that describes the software's features. The Quick Start can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. VAIO® Computer User Guide - To view this online software information 1. To access this online...
... 135 Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer with these Help files, you can find instructions on how to set up connection to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. You can find tutorials that describes the software's features. The Quick Start can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. VAIO® Computer User Guide - To view this online software information 1. To access this online...
Marketing Specifications
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...) SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Speakers (Stereo) IR Remote Control and Receiver VAIO® Keyboard / PS/2® Mouse POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120V 4.7A (50/60Hz) POWER MANAGEMENT ACPI 1.0 Compliant DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT (CPU) 7.7"(W) x 15"(H) x 15.4"(D) 30.86 lbs. With Click to Microsoft's current online version. rewrite / 2.4X max. PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE: SONY ORIGINAL SOFTWARE Giga PocketTM - Personal Video Recorder Click to DVDTM - DVD Creation PictureGear StudioTM - Network File Sharing OPERATING SYSTEM Microsoft® Windows...
...) SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Speakers (Stereo) IR Remote Control and Receiver VAIO® Keyboard / PS/2® Mouse POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120V 4.7A (50/60Hz) POWER MANAGEMENT ACPI 1.0 Compliant DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT (CPU) 7.7"(W) x 15"(H) x 15.4"(D) 30.86 lbs. With Click to Microsoft's current online version. rewrite / 2.4X max. PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE: SONY ORIGINAL SOFTWARE Giga PocketTM - Personal Video Recorder Click to DVDTM - DVD Creation PictureGear StudioTM - Network File Sharing OPERATING SYSTEM Microsoft® Windows...