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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... 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 contains the ports for a standard display. 6 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE 1394) ...
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... 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 contains the ports for a standard display. 6 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE 1394) ...
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...port (DVI port is for a microphone (optional). Connection and power for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 7 Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (...for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF optical out port ...Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with Giga Pocket features) Audio Out jack Page 13 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied...
...port (DVI port is for a microphone (optional). Connection and power for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 7 Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (...for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 S/P DIF optical out port ...Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 14 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with Giga Pocket features) Audio Out jack Page 13 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied...
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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 modem cable 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 a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is...
.... 7 Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB) ports (4) Connection for compatible USB devices. 8 Microphone jack Connection for the supplied modem cable 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 a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is...
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... a 4-pin and/or a 6-pin i.LINK port, depending on the system configuration purchased. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can supply power (10V to 12V) to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Please refer...Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www.sonystyle.com. i.LINK is equipped with each other. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with a 6-pin connector. Page 37 Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to designate that came with your computer see the online specifications sheet. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power...
... a 4-pin and/or a 6-pin i.LINK port, depending on the system configuration purchased. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can supply power (10V to 12V) to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Please refer...Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www.sonystyle.com. i.LINK is equipped with each other. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with a 6-pin connector. Page 37 Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to designate that came with your computer see the online specifications sheet. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power...
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Replace the side panel. See Replacing the Side Panel. 8. Reconnect all peripheral devices and the power cord, and then turn on card. 7. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. 6. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Page 53
Replace the side panel. See Replacing the Side Panel. 8. Reconnect all peripheral devices and the power cord, and then turn on card. 7. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. 6. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Page 53
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... remove it from the chassis. 3. Remove the screw that releases the power supply from its side. Pull the tab that secures the power supply unit to an upside down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any cables, add-on the bottom edge of the DIMM into the... slot. Locate the notches on cards, or other components to access the DIMM slots. 5. To install memory 1. Remove the side panel. Page 55 Slide the power supply unit up until it on...
... remove it from the chassis. 3. Remove the screw that releases the power supply from its side. Pull the tab that secures the power supply unit to an upside down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and any cables, add-on the bottom edge of the DIMM into the... slot. Locate the notches on cards, or other components to access the DIMM slots. 5. To install memory 1. Remove the side panel. Page 55 Slide the power supply unit up until it on...
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... relieve pressure. To avoid damaging a DIMM slot, move the end latches slightly outward to the chassis. 13. Replace the side panel. Rotate the power supply unit to its original position and slide it into the chassis until the tab snaps into place. 11. Page 56 10. Press down evenly against .... The end latches snap into position, holding the module in place. Reinstall any components or add-on cards you may have removed. 12. Reinstall the power supply by following these steps: 1. See Replacing the Side Panel.
... relieve pressure. To avoid damaging a DIMM slot, move the end latches slightly outward to the chassis. 13. Replace the side panel. Rotate the power supply unit to its original position and slide it into the chassis until the tab snaps into place. 11. Page 56 10. Press down evenly against .... The end latches snap into position, holding the module in place. Reinstall any components or add-on cards you may have removed. 12. Reinstall the power supply by following these steps: 1. See Replacing the Side Panel.
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... model series from the chassis by pulling up at : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 1. To install an additional hard disk drive 1. Remove the side panel. Detach the power and drive cables from the Sony Computing Support Web site at a slight angle on the tab located on the...supplied with Giga Pocket) Rem ov ing the driv e holder (PCV- The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is preinstalled in your system's features. You can support ATA-33, ATA-66, or ATA-100 hard disk drives. Desktops and click to take full advantage of your computer...
... model series from the chassis by pulling up at : http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 1. To install an additional hard disk drive 1. Remove the side panel. Detach the power and drive cables from the Sony Computing Support Web site at a slight angle on the tab located on the...supplied with Giga Pocket) Rem ov ing the driv e holder (PCV- The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is preinstalled in your system's features. You can support ATA-33, ATA-66, or ATA-100 hard disk drives. Desktops and click to take full advantage of your computer...
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... 10. Push down on the new drive. 12. See the instructions supplied with pin 1 on the drive holder tab to the new drive. Connect the second power connector to lock it into the drive holder and align the holes on... of the chassis. 7. Align the drive holder with Giga Pocket) Page 59 Your new hard disk drive is supplied with screws, through the holes on the inside of the drive bay. Connect the second drive connector to the ... when securing the drive to the new drive. Replacing the driv e holder (PCV- Slide the new drive into position. 11. Attaching the driv e screws 8.
... 10. Push down on the new drive. 12. See the instructions supplied with pin 1 on the drive holder tab to the new drive. Connect the second power connector to lock it into the drive holder and align the holes on... of the chassis. 7. Align the drive holder with Giga Pocket) Page 59 Your new hard disk drive is supplied with screws, through the holes on the inside of the drive bay. Connect the second drive connector to the ... when securing the drive to the new drive. Replacing the driv e holder (PCV- Slide the new drive into position. 11. Attaching the driv e screws 8.
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... you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on . Page 71 Check that the power light is lit ... brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. If you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are adjusted correctly. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on .
... you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on . Page 71 Check that the power light is lit ... brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. If you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are adjusted correctly. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on .
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... About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . See the manual that came with your display for details. Check that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip...
... About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . See the manual that came with your display for details. Check that the computer is not in an optical drive (unless you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip...
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... during an electrical storm. If you against internal components that may want to open the power supply. This protects you live in the power supply. About The Power Source Before opening your computer, turn the system off and let it out by power surges. There are no user-serviceable parts in an area that can purchase...
... during an electrical storm. If you against internal components that may want to open the power supply. This protects you live in the power supply. About The Power Source Before opening your computer, turn the system off and let it out by power surges. There are no user-serviceable parts in an area that can purchase...
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... a variety of the V A I O C omputer U s er Guide is supplied with these Help files, you can find instructions on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with s elec ted models . 2 A hardc opy s oftware manual may available ...to the Internet. Your computer is provided with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer quickly and easily. You can find tutorials that describes software's features. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 3. From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO User Guide. 3. ...
... a variety of the V A I O C omputer U s er Guide is supplied with these Help files, you can find instructions on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with s elec ted models . 2 A hardc opy s oftware manual may available ...to the Internet. Your computer is provided with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer quickly and easily. You can find tutorials that describes software's features. The VAIO Help and Support Center menu appears. 3. From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO User Guide. 3. ...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary, depending on supplied accessories. 6 For details 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...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may vary, depending on supplied accessories. 6 For details 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...
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... 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 speakers*) Connection for the speaker... power cable. 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with your computer may vary between models) Connection for a standard ...
... 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 speakers*) Connection for the speaker... power cable. 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with your computer may vary between models) Connection for a standard ...
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...VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in stand by mode. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply... (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Check that ...
...VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not in stand by mode. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply... (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Check that ...
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...VAIO Computer User Guide is supplied with selected models. 58 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, register your computer... 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 text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which describes your computer's...
...VAIO Computer User Guide is supplied with selected models. 58 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, register your computer... 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 text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which describes your computer's...