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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. reserves the right to make any modification to current retail versions. Financial services may require a fee and credit card information. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. The software described...
..., TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. reserves the right to make any modification to current retail versions. Financial services may require a fee and credit card information. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. The software described...
Quick Start Guide
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...-942-2230 This phone number is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Operation is subject to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Address: 16450 W. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined...
...-942-2230 This phone number is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Operation is subject to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Address: 16450 W. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined...
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
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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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... device for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * This monitor port is not available on all models. For details about your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 23 For details about your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 14 Monitor (DVI) port* Connection...
... device for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * This monitor port is not available on all models. For details about your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 23 For details about your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 14 Monitor (DVI) port* Connection...
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...-forward. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. When using SonicStage software, press to change from the TV/Recording deck to external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change the on-screen image from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to view available sound mode options on the monitor/display.
...-forward. TV/VIDEO button Press to change the input source while recording.) DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full-screen size. When using SonicStage software, press to change from the TV/Recording deck to external video equipment, such as your VCR. (Note: You cannot change the on-screen image from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to view available sound mode options on the monitor/display.
Quick Start Guide
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... serial number is located on the back panel of the issue. For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. Resources for Additional Help and Support ❑ An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on 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...
... serial number is located on the back panel of the issue. For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. Resources for Additional Help and Support ❑ An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on 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...
VAIO User Guide
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... your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on all models . For your convenience, your online s pec ific ations s heet for details . 3 O n models equipped with one or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive 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...
... your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on all models . For your convenience, your online s pec ific ations s heet for details . 3 O n models equipped with one or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive 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...
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... panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the computer model purchased. Your hardware configuration may vary based on your computer contains the ports for a compatible digital device. Page 10 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...
... panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the computer model purchased. Your hardware configuration may vary based on your computer contains the ports for a compatible digital device. Page 10 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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... monitor/display. PLAY button Press to view the current software in full screen mode, press to show the settings window. 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...
... monitor/display. PLAY button Press to view the current software in full screen mode, press to show the settings window. 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...
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... controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations 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...
... controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations 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...
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... the first time you locate the correct channel lineup. 7. The TV Setup Wizard appears, if this download feature. The Terms of Use window appears. section, enter your TV provider and then click Confirm Channel Lineup. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to your Web browser to access the Internet Electronic Program Guide service. To set -top box (STB) mode, you are directed to...
... the first time you locate the correct channel lineup. 7. The TV Setup Wizard appears, if this download feature. The Terms of Use window appears. section, enter your TV provider and then click Confirm Channel Lineup. Click Update to add the new or updated channels to your Web browser to access the Internet Electronic Program Guide service. To set -top box (STB) mode, you are directed to...
VAIO User Guide
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.... Click Network Connections. 4. As an alternative, Sony suggests installing a router as VAIO Media software. A router box protects your computer and allows your computer from security threats that you want to run without interruption. Click Start in Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) feature that may interrupt the file and print sharing features for preinstalled networking software programs, such as a hardware-based firewall solution. In the section, LAN or High-Speed Internet...
.... Click Network Connections. 4. As an alternative, Sony suggests installing a router as VAIO Media software. A router box protects your computer and allows your computer from security threats that you want to run without interruption. Click Start in Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) feature that may interrupt the file and print sharing features for preinstalled networking software programs, such as a hardware-based firewall solution. In the section, LAN or High-Speed Internet...
VAIO User Guide
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... the disc on some DVDs to indicate the type of player that devices and/or drivers are trying to 1024 x 7681, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). If a listed device appears with the region code setting of your screen area is set too high. To verify or change your computer speakers. 4. To improve video resolution, verify that your optical drive. Page 124 Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer...
... the disc on some DVDs to indicate the type of player that devices and/or drivers are trying to 1024 x 7681, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). If a listed device appears with the region code setting of your screen area is set too high. To verify or change your computer speakers. 4. To improve video resolution, verify that your optical drive. Page 124 Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer...
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... port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Click Start in the list, and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer equipped with Plug and Play capability. 5. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Enter the appropriate path for specific operating systems. To install your printer may emulate. 2. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for the disk...
... port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Click Start in the list, and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer equipped with Plug and Play capability. 5. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Enter the appropriate path for specific operating systems. To install your printer may emulate. 2. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for the disk...
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... 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. Page 140 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 user manual or guide supplied with...
... 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. Page 140 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 user manual or guide supplied with...
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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. VAIO® computer system type. 2. Hardware feature or software program that contains answers to many frequently asked questions. For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. Example: 4. Page 180 Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have...
... 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. VAIO® computer system type. 2. Hardware feature or software program that contains answers to many frequently asked questions. For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. Example: 4. Page 180 Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have...
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... 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. An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on the bac k panel of the issue. Serial number2. For VAIO® computers...
... 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. An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on the bac k panel of the issue. Serial number2. For VAIO® computers...
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... a Sony Support representative directly. Model number. 3. Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for products, accessories and parts, as well as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that enable you to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. check pricing and availability for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6. Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support resources. Before making a call...
... a Sony Support representative directly. Model number. 3. Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for products, accessories and parts, as well as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that enable you to the Sony Customer Information Services Center. check pricing and availability for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6. Sony Online Support Web site Online help and support resources. Before making a call...
Marketing Specifications
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...) Supplied Accessories Speakers (Stereo) IR Remote Control and Receiver VAIO® Keyboard / PS/2® Mouse Power Requirements Min. 266W 100-120V 4.7A (50/60Hz) Power Management ACPI 1.0 Compliant Dimensions (CPU) & Weight (CPU) 7.2"(W) x 15.6"(H) x 14.9"(D) 26.5 lbs. All rights reserved. Connect your digital photo needs. PCV-RDSe6s3kt0oGp Ready for your VCR to the composite Audio/Video or S-Video ports for themselves the suitability and compatibility of repair service offered on display. ©2004 Sony...
...) Supplied Accessories Speakers (Stereo) IR Remote Control and Receiver VAIO® Keyboard / PS/2® Mouse Power Requirements Min. 266W 100-120V 4.7A (50/60Hz) Power Management ACPI 1.0 Compliant Dimensions (CPU) & Weight (CPU) 7.2"(W) x 15.6"(H) x 14.9"(D) 26.5 lbs. All rights reserved. Connect your digital photo needs. PCV-RDSe6s3kt0oGp Ready for your VCR to the composite Audio/Video or S-Video ports for themselves the suitability and compatibility of repair service offered on display. ©2004 Sony...