Quick Start Guide
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.... Updates and additions to online service providers may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate Plus, Click to this computer may require a fee and credit card information. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Use of such software is a registered trademark of their respective owners. 2 Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows...
.... Updates and additions to online service providers may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station, SonicStage, DVgate Plus, Click to this computer may require a fee and credit card information. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Use of such software is a registered trademark of their respective owners. 2 Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows...
Quick Start Guide
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... This phone number is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is connected. ❑ Consult...
... This phone number is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is connected. ❑ Consult...
Quick Start Guide
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Contents Getting Started 13 Unpacking Your Computer 14 Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 21 About the Keyboard 24 About the Remote Control 26 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 11
Contents Getting Started 13 Unpacking Your Computer 14 Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 21 About the Keyboard 24 About the Remote Control 26 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 11
Quick Start Guide
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...®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you 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 online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2* See the online specifications sheet for details. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. See the...
...®/Microdrive media card slot, Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports that enable you 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 online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2* See the online specifications sheet for details. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of your VAIO® computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. See the...
Quick Start Guide
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... the drive tray in Standby mode or turned off. 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is equipped with these hardware features, the media access indicator light is not available on . See the specifications sheet for a compatible digital device. * A second optical drive is amber when reading or writing data 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 tray in Standby mode or turned off. 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is equipped with these hardware features, the media access indicator light is not available on . See the specifications sheet for a compatible digital device. * A second optical drive is amber when reading or writing data 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...
Quick Start Guide
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... button to switch from the TV/recording deck 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 from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to show the settings window. When using the Giga Pocket software program, press to pause playback. 28 VAIO Computer Quick Start 9 VOLUME button...
... button to switch from the TV/recording deck 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 from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to show the settings window. When using the Giga Pocket software program, press to pause playback. 28 VAIO Computer Quick Start 9 VOLUME button...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... access 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 21 See the online specifications sheet for details. 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...
... access 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 21 See the online specifications sheet for details. 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...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for details . 3 O n models equipped with thes e hardware features , the media ac c es s indic ator light is located on both the front and back panels. Do not force the door or handle roughly. After closing the optical drive door. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the...
... or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for details . 3 O n models equipped with thes e hardware features , the media ac c es s indic ator light is located on both the front and back panels. Do not force the door or handle roughly. After closing the optical drive door. The 4-pin i.LINK port is located on the...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... 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 Monitor port1 Connection for a standard display. 6 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for supplied and optional accessories. Page 10 About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. Your configuration...
... 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 Monitor port1 Connection for a standard display. 6 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for supplied and optional accessories. Page 10 About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. Your configuration...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... 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 Turning Off your Computer Page 19 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer...
... 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 Turning Off your Computer Page 19 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... Registration window appears. section, enter your personal channel setting. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to your 5-digit zip code and click Continue. If channel lineup is the first time you locate the correct channel lineup. 7. If your Web browser to access the Internet Electronic Program Guide service. Setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service You must be connected to the Internet, before downloading your TV listings...
... Registration window appears. section, enter your personal channel setting. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to your 5-digit zip code and click Continue. If channel lineup is the first time you locate the correct channel lineup. 7. If your Web browser to access the Internet Electronic Program Guide service. Setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service You must be connected to the Internet, before downloading your TV listings...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... 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 your computer. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. Use the symbol to connect your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Plug the other . For PCV-V and PCV-W series models Your PCV-V / PCV-W series computers have...
... 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 your computer. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. Use the symbol to connect your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Plug the other . For PCV-V and PCV-W series models Your PCV-V / PCV-W series computers have...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... the disc on some DVDs to indicate the type of the following these steps: 1. Check the master volume setting in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. From the Hardware tab, select Device Manager to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to the desired levels. 5. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he default video...
... the disc on some DVDs to indicate the type of the following these steps: 1. Check the master volume setting in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2. From the Hardware tab, select Device Manager to view installed drivers. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to the desired levels. 5. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he default video...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. If you are using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are using an optical mouse1, use an appropriate surface to stop working properly. Do not place metal furniture near your wireless mouse. These devices may damage or soil your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. A good mouse surface requires a certain amount of detail or texture to enable mouse...
... And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. If you are using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are using an optical mouse1, use an appropriate surface to stop working properly. Do not place metal furniture near your wireless mouse. These devices may damage or soil your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. A good mouse surface requires a certain amount of detail or texture to enable mouse...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. To recover your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open software programs. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning...
... mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. To recover your mouse drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Confirm that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open software programs. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... latest drivers for specific operating systems. To install your computer's front, back or side panels1. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with Plug and Play capability. 5. About Using...
... latest drivers for specific operating systems. To install your computer's front, back or side panels1. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with Plug and Play capability. 5. About Using...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. Enter the appropriate path for your operating system before proceeding with your printer. 3. Select a similar printer that may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for the disk or CD, and...
... to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. Enter the appropriate path for your operating system before proceeding with your printer. 3. Select a similar printer that may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for the disk or CD, and...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... cards, investments, and loans. (Users of earlier versions of professional effects, convert video into your bills online. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Screenblast® Sound Forge® Sony Pictures Digital Networks Sony Screenblast® Sound Forge® software enables you want to use . VAIO Product Registration is a fast, easy way to start recording right away. You can easily view the contents of software and hardware issues that supports...
... cards, investments, and loans. (Users of earlier versions of professional effects, convert video into your bills online. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Screenblast® Sound Forge® Sony Pictures Digital Networks Sony Screenblast® Sound Forge® software enables you want to use . VAIO Product Registration is a fast, easy way to start recording right away. You can easily view the contents of software and hardware issues that supports...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... nearest Sony service center locations. arrange for all c omputer models . 2 T he s erial number is loc ated on using your computer's hardware and software features. Links that contains answers to many frequently asked questions. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you to -understand lessons on the bac k panel of the issue. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center...
... nearest Sony service center locations. arrange for all c omputer models . 2 T he s erial number is loc ated on using your computer's hardware and software features. Links that contains answers to many frequently asked questions. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you to -understand lessons on the bac k panel of the issue. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center...
Marketing Specifications
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... Speakers (Stereo) VAIO® Keyboard / PS/2® Wheel Mouse RJ-11 Phone Cord POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120V 4.7A (50/60Hz) POWER MANAGEMENT ACPI 1.0 Compliant DIMENSIONS (CPU) 7.2"(W) x 15.6"(H) x 14.9"(D) WEIGHT (CPU) 26.5 lbs. Simulated graphic shown on hardware options. All rights reserved. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of varying software packages and add-on display. ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are registered trademarks of Hard Disk...
... Speakers (Stereo) VAIO® Keyboard / PS/2® Wheel Mouse RJ-11 Phone Cord POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-120V 4.7A (50/60Hz) POWER MANAGEMENT ACPI 1.0 Compliant DIMENSIONS (CPU) 7.2"(W) x 15.6"(H) x 14.9"(D) WEIGHT (CPU) 26.5 lbs. Simulated graphic shown on hardware options. All rights reserved. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of varying software packages and add-on display. ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are registered trademarks of Hard Disk...