Quick Start Guide
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..., TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. The software described herein is governed by third parties. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Software specifications are subject to change without notice. Use of the computer, and may...
..., TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. The software described herein is governed by third parties. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Software specifications are subject to change without notice. Use of the computer, and may...
Quick Start Guide
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... equipment has been tested and found to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. These limits are designed to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2252 PCV-2253 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Address: 16450 W. However...
... equipment has been tested and found to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. These limits are designed to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-2252 PCV-2253 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Address: 16450 W. However...
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.........36 Connecting the Power Cords 38 Turning On Your Computer 39 Registering Your Computer 39 Turning Off Your Computer 40 11 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.........36 Connecting the Power Cords 38 Turning On Your Computer 39 Registering Your Computer 39 Turning Off Your Computer 40 11 11
Quick Start Guide
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... the specifications sheet for details. ‡ On models equipped with one or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on certain VAIO® computer models. It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your computer's hardware configuration. † Not available on both the front and back panels. The light turns off when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light...
... the specifications sheet for details. ‡ On models equipped with one or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on certain VAIO® computer models. It may vary depending on the model purchased. ✍ For your convenience, your computer's hardware configuration. † Not available on both the front and back panels. The light turns off when the computer is in Standby mode or turned off. 14 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light...
Quick Start Guide
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... computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. Refer to your compatible i.LINK device for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * This monitor port is not available on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. The i.LINK connection may vary. About the Back Panel 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port...
... computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. Refer to your compatible i.LINK device for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * This monitor port is not available on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. The i.LINK connection may vary. About the Back Panel 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port...
Quick Start Guide
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... settings window. Press again to stop playback. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU 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 from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. SIZE button...
... settings window. Press again to stop playback. PAUSE button Press to pause playback. 14 MENU 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 from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to display the TV/Recording deck and playback deck screens. SIZE button...
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.... ❑ Links that enable you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. Before making a call to : ❑ quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. ❑ arrange for repairs or check repair status. ❑ review warranty information. ❑ e-mail your computer. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*.
.... ❑ Links that enable you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. Before making a call to : ❑ quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. ❑ arrange for repairs or check repair status. ❑ review warranty information. ❑ e-mail your computer. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*.
VAIO User Guide
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... with one or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for a compatible digital device. 1 A s ec ond optic al drive is optional on all models . It may vary depending on the model purc has ed. Page 9 See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the back. 15 CompactFlash/Microdrive media card slot2 Reads and writes...
... with one or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for a compatible digital device. 1 A s ec ond optic al drive is optional on all models . It may vary depending on the model purc has ed. Page 9 See your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on the back. 15 CompactFlash/Microdrive media card slot2 Reads and writes...
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... 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. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. Page 10 The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the computer model purchased. Your hardware configuration...
... 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. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. Page 10 The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the computer model purchased. Your hardware configuration...
VAIO User Guide
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... 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 from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to rewind or fast-forward. When using SonicStage software, press to change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in...
... 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 from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to rewind or fast-forward. When using SonicStage software, press to change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in...
VAIO User Guide
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... shown. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details on your computer's 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 The location of the controls, ports, and jacks...
... shown. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details on your computer's 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 The location of the controls, ports, and jacks...
VAIO User Guide
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... using set-top box (STB) mode, you access the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to Download All Channel Settings. In the Welcome! Select your 5-digit zip code and click Continue. Your TV listings appear in table format, organized by number and name. 6. The TV Setup Wizard appears, if this download feature. Click OK. Setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service...
... using set-top box (STB) mode, you access the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to Download All Channel Settings. In the Welcome! Select your 5-digit zip code and click Continue. Your TV listings appear in table format, organized by number and name. 6. The TV Setup Wizard appears, if this download feature. Click OK. Setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service...
VAIO User Guide
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... sharing features for preinstalled networking software programs, such as a hardware-based firewall solution. A shortcut menu appears. 5. As an alternative, Sony suggests installing a router as VAIO Media software. What is connected to the Internet. A router box protects your computer and allows your computer. Click Network Connections. 4. In the section, LAN or High-Speed Internet, right-click the icon of the connection you can use to protect your network to disable the ICF feature...
... sharing features for preinstalled networking software programs, such as a hardware-based firewall solution. A shortcut menu appears. 5. As an alternative, Sony suggests installing a router as VAIO Media software. What is connected to the Internet. A router box protects your computer and allows your computer. Click Network Connections. 4. In the section, LAN or High-Speed Internet, right-click the icon of the connection you can use to protect your network to disable the ICF feature...
VAIO User Guide
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... then select Control Panel. 2. Verify that your optical drive. Verify that devices and/or drivers are installed properly, by following : 1. Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties window appears. 3. From the Hardware tab, select Device Manager to the desired levels. 5. Select Appearance and Themes, then select Change the screen resolution. 3. For information about recovering preinstalled software, see video, your computer speakers. 4. A region code is turned off...
... then select Control Panel. 2. Verify that your optical drive. Verify that devices and/or drivers are installed properly, by following : 1. Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties window appears. 3. From the Hardware tab, select Device Manager to the desired levels. 5. Select Appearance and Themes, then select Change the screen resolution. 3. For information about recovering preinstalled software, see video, your computer speakers. 4. A region code is turned off...
VAIO User Guide
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... drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to the appropriate port on your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support. 1 T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports for the disk or CD, and click OK. If the printer is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. About Using...
... drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to the appropriate port on your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support. 1 T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports for the disk or CD, and click OK. If the printer is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. About Using...
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... -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Select a similar printer that may emulate. 2. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your computer...
... -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Select a similar printer that may emulate. 2. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your computer...
VAIO User Guide
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... automated tutorial library that enable you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: Information about your specific model computer, such as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for products, accessories and parts, as well as hardware and software specifications. upgrade and maintenance procedures1. safety and...
... automated tutorial library that enable you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. The Sony Online Support Web site provides: Information about your specific model computer, such as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for products, accessories and parts, as well as hardware and software specifications. upgrade and maintenance procedures1. safety and...
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... a Sony Support representative directly. Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support resources. VAIO® computer system type. 2. Operating system. 5. Brief description of your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. check pricing and availability for products, accessories and parts, as well as hardware and software specifications. upgrade and maintenance procedures1. safety and legal information. quick solutions to common problems...
... a Sony Support representative directly. Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support resources. VAIO® computer system type. 2. Operating system. 5. Brief description of your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. check pricing and availability for products, accessories and parts, as well as hardware and software specifications. upgrade and maintenance procedures1. safety and legal information. quick solutions to common problems...
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... your specific model computer, such as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6. For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1. Serial number2. Brief description of your c omputer. T he s erial number is on using your computer's hardware and software...
... your specific model computer, such as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6. For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1. Serial number2. Brief description of your c omputer. T he s erial number is on using your computer's hardware and software...
Marketing Specifications
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...) Power Management ACPI 1.0 Compliant Dimensions (CPU) 7.2"(W) x 15.6"(H) x 14.9"(D) Weight (CPU) 26.5 lbs. New users only. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are subject to import your Sony® VAIO® personal computer. VAIO® Creation Suite Software Loaded with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony addon hardware option except those mentioned in your digital photos. CPU speed will all models. Not all types of hard disk space is compatible with powerful VAIO® original software...
...) Power Management ACPI 1.0 Compliant Dimensions (CPU) 7.2"(W) x 15.6"(H) x 14.9"(D) Weight (CPU) 26.5 lbs. New users only. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are subject to import your Sony® VAIO® personal computer. VAIO® Creation Suite Software Loaded with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony addon hardware option except those mentioned in your digital photos. CPU speed will all models. Not all types of hard disk space is compatible with powerful VAIO® original software...