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... new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software may not be completed by third parties. NOTICE © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to any time without prior written approval. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part...
... new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software may not be completed by third parties. NOTICE © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate, Click to any time without prior written approval. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part...
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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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... optical and floppy disk drives. Your system configuration may vary, depending 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 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. This hardware configuration enables you to connect compatible peripheral devices...
... optical and floppy disk drives. Your system configuration may vary, depending 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 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. This hardware configuration enables you to connect compatible peripheral devices...
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... mode or turned off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments 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 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 on. VAIO Computer Quick Start...
... mode or turned off when the computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments 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 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 on. VAIO Computer Quick Start...
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... audio or optical device. 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked 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 Connection for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 17...
... audio or optical device. 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked 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 Connection for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 17...
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... 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 the optical and floppy disk drives. System configuration may vary, depending on /off. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications...
... 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 the optical and floppy disk drives. System configuration may vary, depending on /off. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications...
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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 a compatible digital device. 1 N ot available on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to begin reading the CD. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on...
... 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 a compatible digital device. 1 N ot available on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to begin reading the CD. See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on...
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...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. 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 your computer.
...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. 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 your computer.
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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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... the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to the next screen. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. When using SonicStage software, press to change from the TV/recording deck to external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change the on the monitor/display. When using...
... the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to the next screen. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. When using SonicStage software, press to change from the TV/recording deck to external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change the on the monitor/display. When using...
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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. 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.
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... Guide service, follow these steps: 1. The Channel Information Converter window appears, if this is correct. To set up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service You must be connected to the Internet, before downloading your TV listings. Internet Electronic Program Guide Welcom e and Registration window 4. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to access the Internet Electronic Program Guide service. Sony recommends using set up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service. The Welcome and Registration window appears. section, enter...
... Guide service, follow these steps: 1. The Channel Information Converter window appears, if this is correct. To set up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service You must be connected to the Internet, before downloading your TV listings. Internet Electronic Program Guide Welcom e and Registration window 4. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to access the Internet Electronic Program Guide service. Sony recommends using set up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service. The Welcome and Registration window appears. section, enter...
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... an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Plug the other . For PCV-V series models only Your PCV-V series computer has one 4-pin i.LINK port available to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on the system configuration purchased. Use the symbol to connect your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. See the instructions that came with a 6-pin connector. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V...
... an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Plug the other . For PCV-V series models only Your PCV-V series computer has one 4-pin i.LINK port available to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on the system configuration purchased. Use the symbol to connect your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. See the instructions that came with a 6-pin connector. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V...
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... drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony Online Support Web site for removable media2, may need to recover your Sony computer. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, you upgrade your computer's operating system and preinstalled software programs. For more information. Drive Mapping When a new hard disk drive is active. Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with an available internal bay to access the Sony Online Support Web site. Click Start from Sony. Using the Sony...
... drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony Online Support Web site for removable media2, may need to recover your Sony computer. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, you upgrade your computer's operating system and preinstalled software programs. For more information. Drive Mapping When a new hard disk drive is active. Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with an available internal bay to access the Sony Online Support Web site. Click Start from Sony. Using the Sony...
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Reconnect the IDE and power connectors to the new drive. Rem ov ing the driv e holder 8. Connect the second drive connector to the original drive. 13. Slide the drive holder out. Attaching the driv e screws Your new hard disk drive is preinstalled in your computer. 6. Realign the drive holder with the necessary screws. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with the tracks on each...
Reconnect the IDE and power connectors to the new drive. Rem ov ing the driv e holder 8. Connect the second drive connector to the original drive. 13. Slide the drive holder out. Attaching the driv e screws Your new hard disk drive is preinstalled in your computer. 6. Realign the drive holder with the necessary screws. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with the tracks on each...
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... volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. 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...
... volume controls in the Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. 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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... speakers use 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. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control...
... speakers use 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. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control...
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... the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for your operating system before proceeding with installation. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Page 124
... the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for your operating system before proceeding with installation. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Page 124
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... Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3. If the printer is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Page 125 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to the appropriate port on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter...
... Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3. If the printer is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Page 125 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to the appropriate port on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter...
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... Internet. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your computer quickly and easily. Click Welcome to VAIO Life. 1 Y ou c an loc ate the online H elp for Sony s oftware programs by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. In these support options: VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Help file appears. VAIO Software - You can find instructions...
... Internet. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Provides specific information on preinstalled software on your computer quickly and easily. Click Welcome to VAIO Life. 1 Y ou c an loc ate the online H elp for Sony s oftware programs by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. In these support options: VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Help file appears. VAIO Software - You can find instructions...