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... 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 such software is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate...Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, 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...
... 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 such software is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate...Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, 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...
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... devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that may cause harmful interference to this computer product. Operation is likely to result in a particular installation. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features) This device complies with Part 68 of the following measures: ...the FCC rules. You are designed to the telephone company. Operation with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2232 PCV-2234 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment. REGULATORY INFORMATION Declaration of the FCC rules.
... devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that may cause harmful interference to this computer product. Operation is likely to result in a particular installation. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features) This device complies with Part 68 of the following measures: ...the FCC rules. You are designed to the telephone company. Operation with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2232 PCV-2234 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment. REGULATORY INFORMATION Declaration of the FCC rules.
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Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 11
Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 11
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For details on the system configuration purchased. 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. 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.
For details on the system configuration purchased. 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. 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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... information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your computer. Provides basic information on the hardware and...
... information on setting up and registering your VAIO computer. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Unpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (Available with your computer. Provides basic information on the hardware and...
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... on the model purchased. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, the front panel also provides... access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/...
... on the model purchased. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 16 VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. On certain models, the front panel also provides... access to a Memory Stick® media slot, Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features, SmartMedia™, CompactFlash®/...
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... to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is amber when reading or writing data. 9 S-video In jack∗ Connection for an S-video cable (optional). Composite video In jack∗ Connection for a video cable (optional). About the Front Panel 3 Floppy disk drive Reads...
... to a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on/off. 6 Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is amber when reading or writing data. 9 S-video In jack∗ Connection for an S-video cable (optional). Composite video In jack∗ Connection for a video cable (optional). About the Front Panel 3 Floppy disk drive Reads...
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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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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 VIDEO1 INPUT -
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VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 ... port Connection for a standard display. 9 Composite audio R In 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...
VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 ... port Connection for a standard display. 9 Composite audio R In 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...
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..., which can be purchased separately. 21 See your online Specifications sheet for details. † Your 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...
..., which can be purchased separately. 21 See your online Specifications sheet for details. † Your 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...
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...to go to the current channel. Remote control (for models equipped with the remote control. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. See Channel number buttons. 24 This section describes the basic functions of ...the previous channel. ENTER button Press to activate channel selection. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with Giga Pocket features) MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION REW FF ...
...to go to the current channel. Remote control (for models equipped with the remote control. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. See Channel number buttons. 24 This section describes the basic functions of ...the previous channel. ENTER button Press to activate channel selection. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Remote Control Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with Giga Pocket features) MUTE STANDBY AUDIO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY JUMP ENTER SIZE REC REC STOP FUNCTION REW FF ...
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...to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to change the input source while recording.) 25 ...HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. MUSIC button Press to navigate. VIDEO button Press to change to the external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change to...
...to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to change the input source while recording.) 25 ...HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media. 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to launch the SonicStage software. MUSIC button Press to navigate. VIDEO button Press to change to the external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change to...
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...rewind or fast-forward. Press again to stop playback. STOP button Press to hide this menu. (Note: For Giga Pocket software, the Select Video Capsules window displays. During DVD playback in full-screen size. Press again to begin playback. Press again to return the view to its original ... the Giga Pocket software. 17 CHANNEL button Press to change from the TV/recording deck to hide this button may vary between DVD media. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. When using Giga Pocket software, press to the next screen. PLAY button Press to hide these views....
...rewind or fast-forward. Press again to stop playback. STOP button Press to hide this menu. (Note: For Giga Pocket software, the Select Video Capsules window displays. During DVD playback in full-screen size. Press again to begin playback. Press again to return the view to its original ... the Giga Pocket software. 17 CHANNEL button Press to change from the TV/recording deck to hide this button may vary between DVD media. VAIO Computer Quick Start 11 DISPLAY button cont. When using Giga Pocket software, press to the next screen. PLAY button Press to hide these views....
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Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking Your Computer Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2
Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. Unpacking Your Computer Planning an Ergonomic Work Space Page 2
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... your system. Contains information on setting up and registering your computer. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Com puter and supplied accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending...
... your system. Contains information on setting up and registering your computer. Online Documentation VAIO® Com puter User Guide - Com puter and supplied accessories Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (for technical support, safety guidelines, and owner's information. Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending...
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About 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. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data ...vary, depending on /off. 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 ...
About 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. See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data ...vary, depending on /off. 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 ...
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... from Optical drive 2. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. Composite audio R In jack1 Connection for an S-video cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack1 Connection for a video cable (optional). The light turns off . 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive...
... from Optical drive 2. 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. 13 Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on. Composite audio R In jack1 Connection for an S-video cable (optional). Composite audio L In jack1 Connection for a video cable (optional). The light turns off . 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive...
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... jack1 Connection for a microphone (optional). Composite video In jack1 Connection for a digital audio or optical device. Page 11 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 power cable. 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital video or stereo A/V dubbing cable (...
... jack1 Connection for a microphone (optional). Composite video In jack1 Connection for a digital audio or optical device. Page 11 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 power cable. 13 S/P DIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital video or stereo A/V dubbing cable (...
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..., whic 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. Back panel (PCV- See your online Specifications s heet for details . 2 Y our c omputer is for LAN connections only.) 15 Monitor (DVI) port Connection for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out...
..., whic 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. Back panel (PCV- See your online Specifications s heet for details . 2 Y our c omputer is for LAN connections only.) 15 Monitor (DVI) port Connection for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out...
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...the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to the current channel. Page 15 About the Remote Control Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with Giga Pocket features) 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound. This section describes the basic functions of your... remote control. Rem ote control (for m odels equipped with the remote control. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. Press again to return to the previous channel.
...the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to the current channel. Page 15 About the Remote Control Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with Giga Pocket features) 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound. This section describes the basic functions of your... remote control. Rem ote control (for m odels equipped with the remote control. The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. Press again to return to the previous channel.