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VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 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 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. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. 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 system configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Speakers Keyboard Mouse Modem cable Video adapter Power cord 12
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VIDEO1 INPUT - Back panel 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 USB MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - 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 the system you purchased. 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
VIDEO1 INPUT - Back panel 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 USB MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - 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 the system you purchased. 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 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE ... 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 the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Headphones jack Connection for the speaker power cable. 20 Composite video In jack∗ Connection for...
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 ... 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 the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Headphones jack Connection for the speaker power cable. 20 Composite video In jack∗ Connection for...
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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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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. Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached.
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... by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with 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 monitor is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is ...
... by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with 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 monitor is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is ...
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You can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start can find instructions on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your...
You can also provide troubleshooting support, if problems occur. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start can find instructions on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your...
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... devices. Page 10 About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. 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...
... devices. Page 10 About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. 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...
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... Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 8 Monitor port Connection for a standard display. 9 Composite audio R In jack1 Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Composite audio L In jack1 Connection for a digital video or stereo A/V dubbing cable (optional). Composite video In jack1 Connection...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...
... Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 8 Monitor port Connection for a standard display. 9 Composite audio R In jack1 Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Composite audio L In jack1 Connection for a digital video or stereo A/V dubbing cable (optional). Composite video In jack1 Connection...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...
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RS410 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for s tereo s peakers equipped with s peakers that us e A C power. 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 with (Network) ...) jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 17 VHF/UHF port1 Connection for details . 2 Y our c omputer is s upplied with a DC power c able, whic h c an be purc has ed s eparately. See your online Specifications s heet for a coaxial cable...
RS410 series m odel) 1 AC Input port Connection for s tereo s peakers equipped with s peakers that us e A C power. 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 with (Network) ...) jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 17 VHF/UHF port1 Connection for details . 2 Y our c omputer is s upplied with a DC power c able, whic h c an be purc has ed s eparately. See your online Specifications s heet for a coaxial cable...
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From the right speaker, insert the AC adapter plug into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2. The right speaker has a speaker wire with a jack connector and an AC power cord that supplies power to both speakers. 1. To connect the speakers Page 24 From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge suppressor. Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached.
From the right speaker, insert the AC adapter plug into the Headphones jack located on the back panel of your computer. 2. The right speaker has a speaker wire with a jack connector and an AC power cord that supplies power to both speakers. 1. To connect the speakers Page 24 From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge suppressor. Connecting the Speakers The right and left speakers are attached.
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...Sony used only 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 digital devices. See the instructions that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to a connected i.LINK device. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. The total power supplied... system configuration purchased. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a 4-pin and/or...
...Sony used only 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 digital devices. See the instructions that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to a connected i.LINK device. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. The total power supplied... system configuration purchased. About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a 4-pin and/or...
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Replace the cover. Page 84 Attach any internal cables that the card requires. Turn on card. 7. See Replacing the cover. 8. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. 6. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9.
Replace the cover. Page 84 Attach any internal cables that the card requires. Turn on card. 7. See Replacing the cover. 8. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. 6. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9.
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... the new drive into position. 12. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the new drive to the new drive. Page 90 Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw. 7. Orient the connector to lock the drive holder back into the drive ...disk drive is preinstalled in the Drive holder. 9. Reconnect the IDE and power connectors to the holes in your computer. 6. Rem ov ing the driv e holder 8. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with pin 1 on the red side of the drive to the original drive...
... the new drive into position. 12. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the new drive to the new drive. Page 90 Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by removing the drive holder screw. 7. Orient the connector to lock the drive holder back into the drive ...disk drive is preinstalled in the Drive holder. 9. Reconnect the IDE and power connectors to the holes in your computer. 6. Rem ov ing the driv e holder 8. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with pin 1 on the red side of the drive to the original drive...
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... Disk. 6. See the online Specification s heet for more information about your computer. Replace the cover. Select New Partition. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. Reconnect the power cord to complete the process. Identifying the additional hard disk space When you initialize... be configured as Administrator. 2. Page 91 Connect the second power connector to Storage and then select Disk Management. 5. Select Manage. Under the file directory, go to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with red marking). The Windows® XP operating system recognizes...
... Disk. 6. See the online Specification s heet for more information about your computer. Replace the cover. Select New Partition. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. Reconnect the power cord to complete the process. Identifying the additional hard disk space When you initialize... be configured as Administrator. 2. Page 91 Connect the second power connector to Storage and then select Disk Management. 5. Select Manage. Under the file directory, go to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with red marking). The Windows® XP operating system recognizes...
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...that it is turned on . If your display for details.) Confirm that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless 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 plugged...adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with a floppy dis k drive. Page 93 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...
...that it is turned on . If your display for details.) Confirm that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless 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 plugged...adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with a floppy dis k drive. Page 93 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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...on. If your display for details.) Confirm that the monitor is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. Verify that the computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. 1 C ertain...all cables are not equipped with a floppy dis k drive. 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 an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on. Verify ...
...on. If your display for details.) Confirm that the monitor is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. Verify that the computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. 1 C ertain...all cables are not equipped with a floppy dis k drive. 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 an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on. Verify ...
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...headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to the desired sound level. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these... steps: 1. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. For PCV-V... Control Panel. 2. To recover your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the wireless keyboard... speakers are using has its own volume control, check that the power cord is not selected in the Windows® taskbar and click...
...headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to the desired sound level. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these... steps: 1. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. For PCV-V... Control Panel. 2. To recover your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the wireless keyboard... speakers are using has its own volume control, check that the power cord is not selected in the Windows® taskbar and click...
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...-serviceable parts in voltage differences that experiences frequent power fluctuations, you do not intend to use the computer for your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during a brief period of the power supply to open the power supply. About the Power Source Before opening your computer, turn the system off and let it out...
...-serviceable parts in voltage differences that experiences frequent power fluctuations, you do not intend to use the computer for your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during a brief period of the power supply to open the power supply. About the Power Source Before opening your computer, turn the system off and let it out...