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...may require prior arrangements with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of Sony. The software described herein is an open system in part without notice. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of a separate user license agreement. It is ... proprietors can participate voluntarily. reserves the right to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Notice © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Environmental Protection Agency. Their standards...
...may require prior arrangements with functions that promotes energy saving through the use of Sony. The software described herein is an open system in part without notice. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of a separate user license agreement. It is ... proprietors can participate voluntarily. reserves the right to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Notice © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Environmental Protection Agency. Their standards...
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... questions regarding your installed optical drives. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your product or for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. See the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased.
... questions regarding your installed optical drives. Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your product or for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. See the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased.
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...-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. As the laser beam used in this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at... electrical storm. ❑ Do not use the modem or a telephone to the eyes, do not open . To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to qualified personnel only.
...-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. As the laser beam used in this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at... electrical storm. ❑ Do not use the modem or a telephone to the eyes, do not open . To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to qualified personnel only.
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... System unit (PCV-RZ series model shown) Speakers* (PCVA-SP3A) with Speaker power cable Speakers* (PCVA-SP4) with Speaker power cable Power cord Mouse Modem cable Keyboard *The supplied speakers may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For details on the VAIO computer model purchased. See the online specifications sheet for...
... System unit (PCV-RZ series model shown) Speakers* (PCVA-SP3A) with Speaker power cable Speakers* (PCVA-SP4) with Speaker power cable Power cord Mouse Modem cable Keyboard *The supplied speakers may not be supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. For details on the VAIO computer model purchased. See the online specifications sheet for...
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Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide-Contains the features and specifications of the latest Windows operating system. It also includes information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's ... 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 13 Unpacking your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) Audio cable...
Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide-Contains the features and specifications of the latest Windows operating system. It also includes information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's ... 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 13 Unpacking your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) Audio cable...
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...configuration of your favorite TV programs. To access this online information: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Restores the software applications that is used to locate, record and set... Recorder equipment and software applications. To access this Sony computer. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Giga Pocket™ Personal ...
...configuration of your favorite TV programs. To access this online information: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Restores the software applications that is used to locate, record and set... Recorder equipment and software applications. To access this Sony computer. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start ❑ Giga Pocket™ Personal ...
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Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. 15 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. 15 To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer.
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... enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel (PCV-RZ series model) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See...
... enable you to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel (PCV-RZ series model) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See...
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... monitor port may be in a different location. ‡ A DVI monitor port is not available for use. About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ series model) 16 (For models equipped with your computer may have a cover, indicating that it is available on selected models only. ** The speakers supplied with Giga Pocket features) VHF/UHF... line jack Connection for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack. * This monitor port may vary, depending on the system purchased. See the online specification sheet for information on supplied accessories. 21
... monitor port may be in a different location. ‡ A DVI monitor port is not available for use. About the Back Panel (PCV-RZ series model) 16 (For models equipped with your computer may have a cover, indicating that it is available on selected models only. ** The speakers supplied with Giga Pocket features) VHF/UHF... line jack Connection for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack. * This monitor port may vary, depending on the system purchased. See the online specification sheet for information on supplied accessories. 21
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... input source while recording.) 6 REW and FF buttons Press to the previous channel. Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number buttons (1-9) Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENT button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to rewind or fast-forward. This function is not available for...
... input source while recording.) 6 REW and FF buttons Press to the previous channel. Press again to restore the sound. 2 Channel number buttons (1-9) Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENT button to activate channel selection.) JUMP button Press to go to rewind or fast-forward. This function is not available for...
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... information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 26...
... information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to the optical and floppy disk drives. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RX series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 26...
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...audio device. 9 Monitor port† 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‡ Connection for the speaker power cable.... wall jack. * This monitor port may vary, depending on selected models only. 29 See the online specification sheet for a microphone (optional). Headphones jack Connection for use. About the Back Panel (PCV-RX series model) 4 Monitor port* Connection for a standard display. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port ...
...audio device. 9 Monitor port† 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‡ Connection for the speaker power cable.... wall jack. * This monitor port may vary, depending on selected models only. 29 See the online specification sheet for a microphone (optional). Headphones jack Connection for use. About the Back Panel (PCV-RX series model) 4 Monitor port* Connection for a standard display. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port ...
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Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. See the online specifications sheet for your system's hardware configuration. 31
Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. See the online specifications sheet for your system's hardware configuration. 31
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...describes the hardware configuration of your computer to stop responding or causes your VAIO computer. To access the online specifications sheet: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link...Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds, may result in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 45 About VAIO Computer Functions If your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try the following steps: 1 Save any open .
...describes the hardware configuration of your computer to stop responding or causes your VAIO computer. To access the online specifications sheet: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link...Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds, may result in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 45 About VAIO Computer Functions If your computer does not respond or the application does not close, try the following steps: 1 Save any open .
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This online document describes the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. You can I find details about the software that is preinstalled on your system by viewing the online specifications sheet. About Software Where can find a listing of my computer's preinstalled software titles? To access the online specifications sheet 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications... 47
This online document describes the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. You can I find details about the software that is preinstalled on your system by viewing the online specifications sheet. About Software Where can find a listing of my computer's preinstalled software titles? To access the online specifications sheet 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications... 47
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...computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive to correct certain problems. You must be in the VAIO welcome window. You can reinstall a specific... to go to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in Windows to complete the application recovery process. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your computer or peripheral hardware. If you are ...
...computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive to correct certain problems. You must be in the VAIO welcome window. You can reinstall a specific... to go to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in Windows to complete the application recovery process. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your computer or peripheral hardware. If you are ...
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... optical drive and click to select the Application Recovery CD. The CD contents are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. ✍ Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system automatically reinstalls the ... the Application Recovery CD. 14 Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from a list or specific location (Advanced). Insert Application Recovery CD #1, to restore. 55 The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16 Select the Turn Off option. 17 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the...
... optical drive and click to select the Application Recovery CD. The CD contents are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. ✍ Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system automatically reinstalls the ... the Application Recovery CD. 14 Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from a list or specific location (Advanced). Insert Application Recovery CD #1, to restore. 55 The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16 Select the Turn Off option. 17 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the...
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Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up connection to set up your computer quickly and easily. The online User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide ... 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Immediate ...
Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up connection to set up your computer quickly and easily. The online User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide ... 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Locate the link in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Immediate ...
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... preinstalled software application provides online Help within the software, that teach you purchased. To view the specific software preinstalled on your system is free of purchase. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all preinstalled software applications. 2 Click the desired software application.* The software... - In these Help files, you can locate the online Help for 90 days after the original date of charge for Sony software applications by pointing to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. Software Help and Support The contact...
... preinstalled software application provides online Help within the software, that teach you purchased. To view the specific software preinstalled on your system is free of purchase. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all preinstalled software applications. 2 Click the desired software application.* The software... - In these Help files, you can locate the online Help for 90 days after the original date of charge for Sony software applications by pointing to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. Software Help and Support The contact...
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You can access the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as 1 hardware and software specifications. 2 upgrade and maintenance procedures. 3 safety and legal information. 4 quick solutions to common problems... frequently asked questions. 60 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Contacting Sony for Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution, or you to 1 quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. 2 ...
You can access the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as 1 hardware and software specifications. 2 upgrade and maintenance procedures. 3 safety and legal information. 4 quick solutions to common problems... frequently asked questions. 60 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Contacting Sony for Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution, or you to 1 quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations. 2 ...