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... online Specifications sheet. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Contains information on the VAIO computer model purchased. To access the online manual: 1. The Quick Start also provides software, support, safety and legal information. VAIO Digital Studio Com puter User Guide - See the online specifications sheet for details on setting up and registering your computer. Provides basic information on supplied accessories. Giga Pocket Personal Video...
... online Specifications sheet. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Contains information on the VAIO computer model purchased. To access the online manual: 1. The Quick Start also provides software, support, safety and legal information. VAIO Digital Studio Com puter User Guide - See the online specifications sheet for details on setting up and registering your computer. Provides basic information on supplied accessories. Giga Pocket Personal Video...
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... panel (PCV- About the back panel (PCV-RZ series model) The back panel of your computer. RZ series m odel equipped with Giga Pocket features) 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 (The monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer...
... panel (PCV- About the back panel (PCV-RZ series model) The back panel of your computer. RZ series m odel equipped with Giga Pocket features) 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 (The monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer...
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Back panel (PCV- About the back panel (PCV-RX series model) The back panel of your computer. RX series m odel) 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 Keyboard. 3 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 4 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 5 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE 1394) Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for...
Back panel (PCV- About the back panel (PCV-RX series model) The back panel of your computer. RX series m odel) 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 Keyboard. 3 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 4 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 5 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE 1394) Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for...
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...7 Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports (4) Connection for compatible USB devices. 8 Microphone jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 12 Speaker DC Out jack (For use with PCVA-SP3A speakers1) Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 Ethernet port Connection for...
...7 Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports (4) Connection for compatible USB devices. 8 Microphone jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor port (The monitor port location may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 11 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 12 Speaker DC Out jack (For use with PCVA-SP3A speakers1) Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 Ethernet port Connection for...
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... online specifications sheet for details about the amount of memory installed in your computer. See Before you add or remove the memory in a static-free bag. Shut down on the latches located on boards, or other components to access the DIMM slots. 5. See Removing the Side Panel. 4. If necessary, remove any cables, add-on both sides of the module to remove. 6. Remove the side panel. Push down your computer and turn off...
... online specifications sheet for details about the amount of memory installed in your computer. See Before you add or remove the memory in a static-free bag. Shut down on the latches located on boards, or other components to access the DIMM slots. 5. See Removing the Side Panel. 4. If necessary, remove any cables, add-on both sides of the module to remove. 6. Remove the side panel. Push down your computer and turn off...
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... place. 11. Replace the side panel. 10. See Replacing the Side Panel. The end latches snap into position, holding the module in place. Reinstall the power supply by following these steps: 1. Reinstall any components or add-on cards you may have removed. 12. Replace the screw that secures the power supply to relieve pressure. Page 56 To avoid damaging a DIMM slot, move the...
... place. 11. Replace the side panel. 10. See Replacing the Side Panel. The end latches snap into position, holding the module in place. Reinstall the power supply by following these steps: 1. Reinstall any components or add-on cards you may have removed. 12. Replace the screw that secures the power supply to relieve pressure. Page 56 To avoid damaging a DIMM slot, move the...
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... your computer's date and time, see VAIO Help and Support Center for instructions. If necessary, remove any changes you may become inaccurate. The values stored in the BIOS Setup utility. 2. Run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other components to the settings in the CMOS memory are now reset to the BIOS settings. There is danger of the lithium battery properly. See Removing the Side Panel. 5. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- RZ series m odel) 7. To locate a Service Center...
... your computer's date and time, see VAIO Help and Support Center for instructions. If necessary, remove any changes you may become inaccurate. The values stored in the BIOS Setup utility. 2. Run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other components to the settings in the CMOS memory are now reset to the BIOS settings. There is danger of the lithium battery properly. See Removing the Side Panel. 5. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- RZ series m odel) 7. To locate a Service Center...
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... Manual or System Reference Guide. To install an additional hard disk drive 1. See the configuration instructions supplied with Giga Pocket) Rem ov ing the driv e holder (PCV- Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by pulling up at : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 1. Slide the drive holder out. See Removing the Side Panel. 4. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is preinstalled in your drive. 5. See Before you upgrade your computer model number. RZ series...
... Manual or System Reference Guide. To install an additional hard disk drive 1. See the configuration instructions supplied with Giga Pocket) Rem ov ing the driv e holder (PCV- Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by pulling up at : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 1. Slide the drive holder out. See Removing the Side Panel. 4. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is preinstalled in your drive. 5. See Before you upgrade your computer model number. RZ series...
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... the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4. If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Click Properties. Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 A n unknown devic e(s ) is identified by a yellow ques tion mark. Follow the on-screen instructions...
... the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4. If Windows XP does not reinstall the device driver(s), follow the steps in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. Click Properties. Reinstalling device drivers The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory-installed device drivers, without using the Application Recovery CD(s). 1 A n unknown devic e(s ) is identified by a yellow ques tion mark. Follow the on-screen instructions...
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... the optical disc drive. Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive, click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6. Click Next. 8. The Browse for Include this location in the search and click Browse. Click OK to return to reinstall. 12. The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the optical drive. 15...
... the optical disc drive. Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive, click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 6. Click Next. 8. The Browse for Include this location in the search and click Browse. Click OK to return to reinstall. 12. The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the optical drive. 15...
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... appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3. Place a check mark in the box for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for...
... appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3. Place a check mark in the box for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for...
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... computer with Sony, and establish a dial-up connection to quickly view specific information using the context-sensitive search features. To access the online User Guide: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2. In these support options: VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access software Help files: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO User Guide. 3. From the menu bar, click Help. The Help file appears. 1 A hardc opy vers ion of installed memory, identify optical drive specifications...
... computer with Sony, and establish a dial-up connection to quickly view specific information using the context-sensitive search features. To access the online User Guide: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar 2. In these support options: VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access software Help files: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO User Guide. 3. From the menu bar, click Help. The Help file appears. 1 A hardc opy vers ion of installed memory, identify optical drive specifications...
Quick Start Guide
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Contents Getting Started 5 Unpacking Your Computer 6 Planning An Ergonomic Work Space 8 Locating Controls And Ports 9 About The Front Panel 10 About The Back Panel 12 Setting Up Your Computer 15 Connecting A Display (Monitor 16 Connecting The Speakers 17 Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse 19 Connecting The Telephone And Modem Cables......20 Connecting The Power Cord(s 21 Turning On Your Computer 22 Registering Your Computer 23 Setting Up Your Dial-up Connection 24 Turning Off Your Computer 27 3
Contents Getting Started 5 Unpacking Your Computer 6 Planning An Ergonomic Work Space 8 Locating Controls And Ports 9 About The Front Panel 10 About The Back Panel 12 Setting Up Your Computer 15 Connecting A Display (Monitor 16 Connecting The Speakers 17 Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse 19 Connecting The Telephone And Modem Cables......20 Connecting The Power Cord(s 21 Turning On Your Computer 22 Registering Your Computer 23 Setting Up Your Dial-up Connection 24 Turning Off Your Computer 27 3
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... on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System Unit Speakers* (PCVA-SP3) with AC Adapter Speakers* (PCVA-SP3A) with Speaker Power Cable Modem Cable Keyboard Mouse Power Cord * The supplied speakers may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary, depending on the VAIO computer model purchased.
... on the accessories supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System Unit Speakers* (PCVA-SP3) with AC Adapter Speakers* (PCVA-SP3A) with Speaker Power Cable Modem Cable Keyboard Mouse Power Cord * The supplied speakers may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary, depending on the VAIO computer model purchased.
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... Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 14 Monitor (DVI) port (DVI port is not available on all models) Connection for a DVI monitor. 15 Modem line jack Connection for the supplied modem cable to the wall jack. * The speaker model supplied with your computer may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 5 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 6 S/P DIF optical out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 7 Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports (4) Connection for compatible USB devices...
... Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 14 Monitor (DVI) port (DVI port is not available on all models) Connection for a DVI monitor. 15 Modem line jack Connection for the supplied modem cable to the wall jack. * The speaker model supplied with your computer may vary between models) Connection for a standard display. 5 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 6 S/P DIF optical out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 7 Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports (4) Connection for compatible USB devices...
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... Computer. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 1 An unknown device(s) is identified by a yellow question mark. The VAIO welcome window appears. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4 Right-click to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive, click Start in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. A device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver...
... Computer. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. 1 An unknown device(s) is identified by a yellow question mark. The VAIO welcome window appears. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 From the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. 4 Right-click to close the Sony Application Recovery utility. 3 Without removing the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive, click Start in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer. A device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver...
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... indicate the type of player that the region code of your video resolution: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab, then select the Device Manager button to play the disc on the disc packaging. To verify or change your optical drive. If necessary, remove the disc and check...
... indicate the type of player that the region code of your video resolution: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab, then select the Device Manager button to play the disc on the disc packaging. To verify or change your optical drive. If necessary, remove the disc and check...
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... a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for specific emulation information. 56 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that your printer may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating...
... a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for specific emulation information. 56 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that your printer may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating...
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... configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your system's processor speed, determine the amount of the VAIO Computer User Guide is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up connection to set up your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - You can find instructions on how to the Internet. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - The Quick Start contains information on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices...
... configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your system's processor speed, determine the amount of the VAIO Computer User Guide is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up connection to set up your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - You can find instructions on how to the Internet. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - The Quick Start contains information on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices...
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... Modem 50 Mouse 53 Optical Disk Drive(s) 46 Preinstalled software 49 Speakers 49 Using peripheral devices 55 Floppy disk drive 10 Front Panel 10 H Headphones jack 13 Help and support 57 I i.LINK (4-pin) port 11 (6-pin) port 13 Internet connecting to 24 K keyboard connecting 19 port 12 troubleshooting 54 L left-hand settings for the mouse 54 Lighting workspace planning 8 Limited warranty 23 Line In jack 13 lithium battery disposal 71 safety precautions 71 M Memory Stick slot 11 Microphone...
... Modem 50 Mouse 53 Optical Disk Drive(s) 46 Preinstalled software 49 Speakers 49 Using peripheral devices 55 Floppy disk drive 10 Front Panel 10 H Headphones jack 13 Help and support 57 I i.LINK (4-pin) port 11 (6-pin) port 13 Internet connecting to 24 K keyboard connecting 19 port 12 troubleshooting 54 L left-hand settings for the mouse 54 Lighting workspace planning 8 Limited warranty 23 Line In jack 13 lithium battery disposal 71 safety precautions 71 M Memory Stick slot 11 Microphone...