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... card information. 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 IBM Corporation. Intel and Pentium are available to change without notice. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of the software may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine...
... card information. 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 IBM Corporation. Intel and Pentium are available to change without notice. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of the software may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine...
Quick Start Guide
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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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.... On certain models, the front panel also provides access to connect compatible peripheral devices. This hardware configuration enables you 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. 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 the optical and floppy disk drives.
.... On certain models, the front panel also provides access to connect compatible peripheral devices. This hardware configuration enables you 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. 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 the optical and floppy disk drives.
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... The light turns off . 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 15 CompactFlash/Microdrive media card slot* Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash or Microdrive media. 16 SmartMedia card slot* Reads and writes data from and 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 light turns off . 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 15 CompactFlash/Microdrive media card slot* Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash or Microdrive media. 16 SmartMedia card slot* Reads and writes data from and 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...
VAIO User Guide
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...connect compatible peripheral devices. Page 7 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 a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. System configuration...
...connect compatible peripheral devices. Page 7 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 a floppy disk. 5 Power button The power button turns the computer on the model purchased. Front panel 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for details. System configuration...
VAIO User Guide
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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 begin reading the CD. Do not force the door or handle roughly. After closing the optical drive door. Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware c onfiguration, the media ac c es s indic ator light is located on all models...
... 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 begin reading the CD. Do not force the door or handle roughly. After closing the optical drive door. Additional information Your computer is equipped with this hardware c onfiguration, the media ac c es s indic ator light is located on all models...
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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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... for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 11 Telephone jack Connection for an audio device. Page 13 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 a parallel...
... for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. Microphone jack Connection for a microphone (optional). 11 Telephone jack Connection for an audio device. Page 13 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 a parallel...
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...: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -screen image from the TV/Recording deck to external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back...
...: You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running.) 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on -screen image from the TV/Recording deck to external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back...
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The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. Setting Up Your Computer Your computer 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 controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. Setting Up Your Computer Your computer 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
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... Program Guide service. Page 70 Sony recommends using set-top box (STB) mode, you have used this is correct. The Terms of Use window appears. Otherwise, click No and repeat steps 3 and 4 until you access the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site. Click Download All Channel Settings to Download All Channel Settings. The Welcome and Registration window appears. If your TV provider adds new channels or changes existing channels, an Update...
... Program Guide service. Page 70 Sony recommends using set-top box (STB) mode, you have used this is correct. The Terms of Use window appears. Otherwise, click No and repeat steps 3 and 4 until you access the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site. Click Download All Channel Settings to Download All Channel Settings. The Welcome and Registration window appears. If your TV provider adds new channels or changes existing channels, an Update...
VAIO User Guide
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... digital devices. To view the hardware configuration for more information on installation and use. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. The 4-pin i.LINK ports do not supply power to a connected i.LINK device. The 4-pin i.LINK port does not supply power to connect your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For PCV-W series models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to a connected i.LINK device. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may vary, depending on the software programs, operating system...
... digital devices. To view the hardware configuration for more information on installation and use. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. The 4-pin i.LINK ports do not supply power to a connected i.LINK device. The 4-pin i.LINK port does not supply power to connect your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For PCV-W series models only Your PCV-W series computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to a connected i.LINK device. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may vary, depending on the software programs, operating system...
VAIO User Guide
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... down list boxes to access the Sony Online Support Web site. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, you may not reflect correct drive/icon associations. Drive Mapping When a new hard disk drive is installed, the original drive mapping1 may already have an active Internet connection to select your product, series, and model information. From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Use the drop-down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices...
... down list boxes to access the Sony Online Support Web site. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, you may not reflect correct drive/icon associations. Drive Mapping When a new hard disk drive is installed, the original drive mapping1 may already have an active Internet connection to select your product, series, and model information. From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Use the drop-down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices...
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... your computer. 6. Page 90 Attaching the driv e screws Your new hard disk drive is preinstalled in the Drive holder. 9. Realign the drive holder with the tracks on the inside of the ribbon cable with the necessary screws. Reconnect the IDE and power connectors to align pin 1 on the new drive. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the new drive to the new drive. Connect the second drive connector to the drive...
... your computer. 6. Page 90 Attaching the driv e screws Your new hard disk drive is preinstalled in the Drive holder. 9. Realign the drive holder with the tracks on the inside of the ribbon cable with the necessary screws. Reconnect the IDE and power connectors to align pin 1 on the new drive. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the new drive to the new drive. Connect the second drive connector to the drive...
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... Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by moving the slider bar 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...
... Windows® operating system using these steps: 1. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by moving the slider bar 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...
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... volume controls in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 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 sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To recover your computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into...
... volume controls in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 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 sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. To recover your computer. If the software application you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into...
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.... Click Start in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with Plug and Play capability. 5. If the printer is not included on -screen instructions to the appropriate port on your printer may emulate. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Follow the on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate...
.... Click Start in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with Plug and Play capability. 5. If the printer is not included on -screen instructions to the appropriate port on your printer may emulate. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Follow the on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate...
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... the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the manual that may vary, depending upon your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for your operating system before proceeding with Plug...
... the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the manual that may vary, depending upon your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for your operating system before proceeding with Plug...
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... files, you to the Internet. 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. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - In these support options: VAIO® Computer Quick Start - From the menu bar, click Help...
... files, you to the Internet. 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. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - In these support options: VAIO® Computer Quick Start - From the menu bar, click Help...
Marketing Specifications
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... ATA/100 Hard Drive • Front and Rear Accessible i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) Interfaces and USB 2.0 Connections1 • Multi-Media Card Reader Sony Electronics Inc. Digital Video SonicStageTM - write / 2.4X max. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with any representations or warranty that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Sony hereby disclaims any combination of the hardware and software in U.S.A. 8/03 PCV-RS430G Sony VAIO Digital...
... ATA/100 Hard Drive • Front and Rear Accessible i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) Interfaces and USB 2.0 Connections1 • Multi-Media Card Reader Sony Electronics Inc. Digital Video SonicStageTM - write / 2.4X max. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with any representations or warranty that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Sony hereby disclaims any combination of the hardware and software in U.S.A. 8/03 PCV-RS430G Sony VAIO Digital...