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... FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States. Updates and additions to current retail versions. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without notice and may not necessarily be completed by Internet or telephone (toll...
... FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States. Updates and additions to current retail versions. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without notice and may not necessarily be completed by Internet or telephone (toll...
Quick Start Guide
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... correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: 858-942-2230 This phone number is subject to radio communications. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) This device complies with Part 15 of the...
... correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: 858-942-2230 This phone number is subject to radio communications. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) This device complies with Part 15 of the...
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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
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... turned 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 slot† Reads and writes data from and to 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...
... turned 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 slot† Reads and writes data from and to 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...
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... of Sony used only to your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. † This feature is not available on all models, and monitor port locations may vary. About the Back Panel 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 14 Monitor (DVI) port* Connection for a DVI monitor. 15 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack† Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 16 VHF/UHF port† Connection for...
... of Sony used only to your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. † This feature is not available on all models, and monitor port locations may vary. About the Back Panel 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 14 Monitor (DVI) port* Connection for a DVI monitor. 15 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack† Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 16 VHF/UHF port† Connection for...
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... 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* Press to view the current software in full screen mode, press to change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 STANDBY button...
... 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* Press to view the current software in full screen mode, press to change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 STANDBY button...
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To connect a display Monitor port To connect a DVI display Monitor (DVI) port ✍ Install your computer's hardware configuration 1 Plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the back of the display. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your computer in an area where you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of...
To connect a display Monitor port To connect a DVI display Monitor (DVI) port ✍ Install your computer's hardware configuration 1 Plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the back of the display. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your computer in an area where you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of...
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...: 4 Operating system. 5 Hardware feature or software program that contains answers to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*. The serial number is located on the back panel of the issue. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you to: ❑ quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. ❑ arrange for repairs or check repair status. ❑ review...
...: 4 Operating system. 5 Hardware feature or software program that contains answers to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*. The serial number is located on the back panel of the issue. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you to: ❑ quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. ❑ arrange for repairs or check repair status. ❑ review...
VAIO User Guide
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... from and to SmartMedia media. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports4 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 A s ec ond optic al drive is located on the back. For your convenience, your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. 2 Not available on all models . Additional information Your computer is equipped with thes e hardware features , the media ac c es s indic...
... from and to SmartMedia media. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports4 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 A s ec ond optic al drive is located on the back. For your convenience, your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. 2 Not available on all models . Additional information Your computer is equipped with thes e hardware features , the media ac c es s indic...
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...computer model purchased. Page 10 Your hardware configuration may vary based on your computer contains the ports for a compatible digital device. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. 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...
...computer model purchased. Page 10 Your hardware configuration may vary based on your computer contains the ports for a compatible digital device. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. 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...
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... show the settings window. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on the monitor/display. 9 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: 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 music drive (hard disk drive) to...
... show the settings window. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the on the monitor/display. 9 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume. 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: 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 music drive (hard disk drive) to...
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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 may not...
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 may not...
VAIO User Guide
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...; Internet Explorer starts, and you are using set your Internet Electronic Program Guide service. Click OK. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to your 5-digit zip code and click Continue. Click I accept, to Giga Pocket, then click TV Program Web site. section, enter your personal channel setting. The Confirm Lineup window appears, listing available channels by time and channel. Click Download All Channel Settings to set...
...; Internet Explorer starts, and you are using set your Internet Electronic Program Guide service. Click OK. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to your 5-digit zip code and click Continue. Click I accept, to Giga Pocket, then click TV Program Web site. section, enter your personal channel setting. The Confirm Lineup window appears, listing available channels by time and channel. Click Download All Channel Settings to set...
VAIO User Guide
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... Network and Internet Connections. 3. What is the best way to set up firewall protection for preinstalled networking software programs, such as a hardware-based firewall solution. A shortcut menu appears. 5. On the Advanced tab, under Internet Connection Firewall, clear the check box for Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to the computer from security threats that you want to run without interruption. Click Start in Internet Connection...
... Network and Internet Connections. 3. What is the best way to set up firewall protection for preinstalled networking software programs, such as a hardware-based firewall solution. A shortcut menu appears. 5. On the Advanced tab, under Internet Connection Firewall, clear the check box for Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to the computer from security threats that you want to run without interruption. Click Start in Internet Connection...
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... audio but cannot hear audio, check all of connected or installed devices. 4. To verify or change your optical drive. Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If a region code warning appears when you are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). Click the Settings tab. 4. For information about recovering preinstalled software, see video, your speakers and the computer. 5. Verify that can play the disc on some DVDs to indicate the type...
... audio but cannot hear audio, check all of connected or installed devices. 4. To verify or change your optical drive. Why isn't my DVD playing properly? If a region code warning appears when you are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). Click the Settings tab. 4. For information about recovering preinstalled software, see video, your speakers and the computer. 5. Verify that can play the disc on some DVDs to indicate the type...
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... model. 7. Click Start in the box, Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer, if you are provided with installation. Place a check mark in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with Plug and Play capability. 5. Enter the appropriate path for the disk...
... model. 7. Click Start in the box, Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer, if you are provided with installation. Place a check mark in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with Plug and Play capability. 5. Enter the appropriate path for the disk...
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.... 4. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1 if using the parallel port, and then click Next. 6. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with installation. Refer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to print a test page and complete...
.... 4. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1 if using the parallel port, and then click Next. 6. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with installation. Refer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to print a test page and complete...
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... using your computer's hardware and software features. Links that enable you to: quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. arrange for repairs or check repair status. review warranty information. e-mail your c omputer. VAIO® computer system type. 2. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Hardware feature or software program that contains answers to many frequently asked questions. Operating system. 5. For VAIO...
... using your computer's hardware and software features. Links that enable you to: quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. arrange for repairs or check repair status. review warranty information. e-mail your c omputer. VAIO® computer system type. 2. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Hardware feature or software program that contains answers to many frequently asked questions. Operating system. 5. For VAIO...
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... 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 the appropriate software technical support information.) 6. Before making a call to many frequently asked questions. Model number. 3. Serial number2. Example: 4. Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support resources. You can contact a Sony Support representative directly. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve...
... 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 the appropriate software technical support information.) 6. Before making a call to many frequently asked questions. Model number. 3. Serial number2. Example: 4. Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support resources. You can contact a Sony Support representative directly. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve...
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... your computer's hardware and software features. Links that enable you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. check pricing and availability for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6. Page 182 Hardware feature or software program 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...
... your computer's hardware and software features. Links that enable you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. check pricing and availability for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6. Page 182 Hardware feature or software program 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...