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...® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. For online information about hard disk recovery: 1. Specifications - Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). Connect to VAIO life. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using CD...
...® software and Sony® end-user license agreements. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. For online information about hard disk recovery: 1. Specifications - Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). Connect to VAIO life. You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using CD...
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... located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to begin reading the CD or DVD. Do not force the door or handle roughly. After closing the optical drive door. 15 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 16 Memory Stick® memory card reader...
... located on the front panel and the 6-pin i.LINK port is located on the drive door. After pushing the eject button, wait for the drive to begin reading the CD or DVD. Do not force the door or handle roughly. After closing the optical drive door. 15 Hard disk drive and optical disc drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data. 16 Memory Stick® memory card reader...
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... device. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the computer model purchased. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. 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 port Connection for a standard display. 6 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for supplied and optional...
... device. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the computer model purchased. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. 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 port Connection for a standard display. 6 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for supplied and optional...
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.... 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied 2-channel speakers). 13 S/PDIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 15 Monitor (DVI-D) port4 Connection for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack4 Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 17 VHF/UHF port4 Connection for s etup information. 3 A s ub-woofer is a trademark of Sony used only to...
.... 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied 2-channel speakers). 13 S/PDIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 15 Monitor (DVI-D) port4 Connection for a DVI monitor. 16 TV Out (S-Video/video) jack4 Connection for an S-video cable (optional). 17 VHF/UHF port4 Connection for s etup information. 3 A s ub-woofer is a trademark of Sony used only to...
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... sound mode options on -screen image from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to stop playback. 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 external video...
... sound mode options on -screen image from the music drive (hard disk drive) to the CD. 13 REW and FF buttons Press to stop playback. 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 external video...
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... the online s pec ific ations s heet for details. 16 APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to view a shortcut menu of time, remove the batteries to hide this menu. (Note: For the Giga Pocket software program, the Select A Cabinet window displays. See the DVD player software instructions for information about the function buttons on s elec ted models . When your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may vary between DVD media.
... the online s pec ific ations s heet for details. 16 APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to view a shortcut menu of time, remove the batteries to hide this menu. (Note: For the Giga Pocket software program, the Select A Cabinet window displays. See the DVD player software instructions for information about the function buttons on s elec ted models . When your remote control does not operate properly, the batteries may vary between DVD media.
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... 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 Connecting the Power Cords Turning On your Computer Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Page 20 The location of the hardware features described in the section. Setting...
... 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 Connecting the Power Cords Turning On your Computer Registering Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Page 20 The location of the hardware features described in the section. Setting...
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... back panel of your computer. Review the connection instructions provided with your computer's specifications sheet. To connect the speakers Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers that supplies power to both speakers. 1. Speaker configuration can vary, depending on the back panel of your 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Certain models are attached. From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge suppressor. The right speaker has a speaker wire with a jack connector and...
... back panel of your computer. Review the connection instructions provided with your computer's specifications sheet. To connect the speakers Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers that supplies power to both speakers. 1. Speaker configuration can vary, depending on the back panel of your 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Certain models are attached. From the right speaker, plug the jack connector into a grounded AC wall outlet or surge suppressor. The right speaker has a speaker wire with a jack connector and...
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... for details about s etting up this type of s peaker s ys tem, s ee the information provided with a 5 .1 s peaker s ys tem. Page 23 Jack color Description/Connection Orange Woofer/Center2 - Blue Line In - Connect the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 speaker system), or optional headphones. Connect an audio device. 1 C ertain V A I O ® c omputer models . Red Microphone - Black Rear - Connect a Sub-woofer3, control module, or Center speaker (5.1 speaker system1). For details about s upplied...
... for details about s etting up this type of s peaker s ys tem, s ee the information provided with a 5 .1 s peaker s ys tem. Page 23 Jack color Description/Connection Orange Woofer/Center2 - Blue Line In - Connect the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 speaker system), or optional headphones. Connect an audio device. 1 C ertain V A I O ® c omputer models . Red Microphone - Black Rear - Connect a Sub-woofer3, control module, or Center speaker (5.1 speaker system1). For details about s upplied...
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... Setup Wizard appears, if this is the first time you access the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site. If you do not need to the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site. 3. Giga Pocket only schedules timer recordings when using set up Internet Electronic Program Guide service, follow these steps: 1. Verify the channel settings and click OK. 9. If your personal channel setting. Click Update to add the new...
... Setup Wizard appears, if this is the first time you access the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site. If you do not need to the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site. 3. Giga Pocket only schedules timer recordings when using set up Internet Electronic Program Guide service, follow these steps: 1. Verify the channel settings and click OK. 9. If your personal channel setting. Click Update to add the new...
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... disk drive. The hard disk drive access indicator is lit when either internal hard disk drive is assigned. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Your VAIO® computer is not supplied...
... disk drive. The hard disk drive access indicator is lit when either internal hard disk drive is assigned. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2. Your VAIO® computer is not supplied...
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...-screen instructions to the unused SATA port on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (Disk label identified with red marking). Page 97 Connect the second power connector to Storage and then select Disk Management. 5. Identifying the additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be equipped with the drive. Right-click on the motherboard. 14. Connect a new SATA interface cable to the new drive and to complete the process. Replace the cover. The Computer Management window...
...-screen instructions to the unused SATA port on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (Disk label identified with red marking). Page 97 Connect the second power connector to Storage and then select Disk Management. 5. Identifying the additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be equipped with the drive. Right-click on the motherboard. 14. Connect a new SATA interface cable to the new drive and to complete the process. Replace the cover. The Computer Management window...
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If you are using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are using a mouse pad. Avoid surfaces that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open software programs. Turn off your computer. The mouse driver(s) may not be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6. A good surface requires a certain amount of detail or texture to easily-scratched...
If you are using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are using a mouse pad. Avoid surfaces that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open software programs. Turn off your computer. The mouse driver(s) may not be dust or dirt inside the mouse ball socket. 6. A good surface requires a certain amount of detail or texture to easily-scratched...
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... optic al mic e. If you are using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open software programs. Turn off your computer. 2. A good surface requires a certain amount of obstructions that may create interference, causing your mouse to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Secure the cover by using radio-controlled...
... optic al mic e. If you are using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open software programs. Turn off your computer. 2. A good surface requires a certain amount of obstructions that may create interference, causing your mouse to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Secure the cover by using radio-controlled...
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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. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. Select Local Printer, then click Next. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD, and...
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. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. Select Local Printer, then click Next. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD, and...
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... properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the box, Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer, if you are provided with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. Choose Have Disk. 2. Refer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to print a test page and...
... properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the box, Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer, if you are provided with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. Choose Have Disk. 2. Refer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to print a test page and...
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... VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Page 156 To access the online guide: 1. Click the Documentation button and follow the on your VAIO computer. Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the software, that teach you to the original factory installed settings. VAIO® Computer User Guide - Click the desired software program.1 The software's main window appears. 3. This feature provides specific information on preinstalled software on -screen instructions to locate your entire hard disk drive...
... VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Page 156 To access the online guide: 1. Click the Documentation button and follow the on your VAIO computer. Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the software, that teach you to the original factory installed settings. VAIO® Computer User Guide - Click the desired software program.1 The software's main window appears. 3. This feature provides specific information on preinstalled software on -screen instructions to locate your entire hard disk drive...
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... bac k panel of the issue. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you can access the Web site at 1-888-476-6972. 1 T he s erial number is loc ated 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 warranty information...
... bac k panel of the issue. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you can access the Web site at 1-888-476-6972. 1 T he s erial number is loc ated 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 warranty information...
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... models. Front Panel Back Panel Optical drive 1 Optical drive 2 Floppy disk drive Floppy disk drive access indicator Power button Standby indicator Media card readers and access indicator Giga Pocket® features*† Optical drive 1 eject button Optical drive 2 eject button Floppy disk eject button AC input port Mouse port Keyboard port Printer port Monitor port* MONITOR i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Power indicator (VAIO) Universal Serial Bus USB (USB 2.0 ports) Hard disk and optical disc drive access indicator Audio jacks Monitor port* WOOFER /CENTER FRONT REAR...
... models. Front Panel Back Panel Optical drive 1 Optical drive 2 Floppy disk drive Floppy disk drive access indicator Power button Standby indicator Media card readers and access indicator Giga Pocket® features*† Optical drive 1 eject button Optical drive 2 eject button Floppy disk eject button AC input port Mouse port Keyboard port Printer port Monitor port* MONITOR i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Power indicator (VAIO) Universal Serial Bus USB (USB 2.0 ports) Hard disk and optical disc drive access indicator Audio jacks Monitor port* WOOFER /CENTER FRONT REAR...
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... computer's operating system and preinstalled software to original factory installed settings. VAIO® Computer User Guide The on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide provides detailed information on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. 1 Click Start > Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Cable service access (wall outlet) TV coaxial cable (supplied) VHF/UHF port MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO...
... computer's operating system and preinstalled software to original factory installed settings. VAIO® Computer User Guide The on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide provides detailed information on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard, a utility program that recovers your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. 1 Click Start > Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Cable service access (wall outlet) TV coaxial cable (supplied) VHF/UHF port MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO...