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...Sony Electronics Inc. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Software specifications are located on the back panel of computers...additional charge. Updates and additions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. Some of...
...Sony Electronics Inc. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Software specifications are located on the back panel of computers...additional charge. Updates and additions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. Some of...
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... 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. DVD±RW Laser Diode Properties Laser Output Wave Length 32 mW (DVD-Write) 0.8 mW (DVD-Read) 654-660 nm (DVD) DVD-RW ...-ROM Laser Diode Properties Laser Output Wave Length 1.0 mW (CD-Read) 760-810 nm (CD) 3 For questions regarding your installed optical drives. See the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased.
... 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. DVD±RW Laser Diode Properties Laser Output Wave Length 32 mW (DVD-Write) 0.8 mW (DVD-Read) 654-660 nm (DVD) DVD-RW ...-ROM Laser Diode Properties Laser Output Wave Length 1.0 mW (CD-Read) 760-810 nm (CD) 3 For questions regarding your installed optical drives. See the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased.
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...Avoid direct exposure to beam. As the laser beam used in the vicinity of fire, use of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network... do not attempt to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to disassemble the drive cabinet. For DVD-RW: Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . to ...
...Avoid direct exposure to beam. As the laser beam used in the vicinity of fire, use of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network... do not attempt to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to disassemble the drive cabinet. For DVD-RW: Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . to ...
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...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 all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your Computer Your computer... may vary, depending on supplied accessories. 12 See the online specifications sheet for details on the VAIO computer model purchased. For details on the system configuration you ...
...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 all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your Computer Your computer... may vary, depending on supplied accessories. 12 See the online specifications sheet for details on the VAIO computer model purchased. For details on the system configuration you ...
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Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide-Contains the features and specifications of your system, how to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. It also includes information on the applications included with Giga ...
Online Documentation ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide-Contains the features and specifications of your system, how to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. It also includes information on the applications included with Giga ...
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... this online information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO Multimedia. ❑ Specifications-This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of this Sony computer. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - The Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG...
... this online information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO Multimedia. ❑ Specifications-This online specification sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of this Sony computer. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) - Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - The Internet Electronic Program Guide (iEPG...
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To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer. Your computer may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. 15 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 vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer. Your computer may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your system, see the online specifications sheet. 15 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 vary from the illustrations shown in this section.
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... drive 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 connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk...
... drive 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 connect compatible peripheral devices. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel (PCV-RZ series model) The front panel of your VAIO Computer enables access to the optical and floppy disk...
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See the online specification sheet for information on the system purchased. On some models, the 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 Giga Pocket features) VHF/UHF port Connection ... the wall jack. * This monitor port may have a cover, indicating that it is available on selected models only. ** The speakers supplied with your computer may be in a different location. † On some models, the monitor port may vary, depending on supplied accessories. 21
See the online specification sheet for information on the system purchased. On some models, the 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 Giga Pocket features) VHF/UHF port Connection ... the wall jack. * This monitor port may have a cover, indicating that it is available on selected models only. ** The speakers supplied with your computer may be in a different location. † On some models, the monitor port may vary, depending on supplied accessories. 21
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... on the monitor/display. 5 DVD angle button Press to show the settings window. 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 the current channel. This function is not available for details...
... on the monitor/display. 5 DVD angle button Press to show the settings window. 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 the current channel. This function is not available for details...
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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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...specification sheet for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Headphones jack Connection for information on supplied accessories. ** A DVI monitor port is available on the system purchased. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor port† Connection for a standard display. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer... The speakers supplied with (Network) is not available for a microphone (optional). About the Back Panel (PCV-RX series model) 4 Monitor port* Connection for a standard display. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port ...
...specification sheet for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Headphones jack Connection for information on supplied accessories. ** A DVI monitor port is available on the system purchased. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 9 Monitor port† Connection for a standard display. 10 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer... The speakers supplied with (Network) is not available for a microphone (optional). 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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... for more than six seconds, may result in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 45 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 in the loss of data from files...
... for more than six seconds, may result in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 45 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 in the loss of data from files...
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This online document describes the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. 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 About Software Where can find a listing of my computer's preinstalled software titles? You can I find details about the software that is preinstalled on your system by viewing the online specifications sheet.
This online document describes the preinstalled software on your VAIO computer. 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 About Software Where can find a listing of my computer's preinstalled software titles? You can I find details about the software that is preinstalled on your system by viewing the online specifications sheet.
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... Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 53 You can reinstall a specific application or driver to complete the application recovery process. The software's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to correct a problem that shipped with your computer,...must be in the VAIO welcome window. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your system is already on your computer. Icons representing the original, preinstalled software are erased. If your computer is equipped with your computer or peripheral hardware. ...
... Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 53 You can reinstall a specific application or driver to complete the application recovery process. The software's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to correct a problem that shipped with your computer,...must be in the VAIO welcome window. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your system is already on your computer. Icons representing the original, preinstalled software are erased. If your computer is equipped with your computer or peripheral hardware. ...
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...system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the Application Recovery CD. 14 Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from a list or specific location (Advanced). The Browse for the device you wish to select the option, Install from the optical drive. 15 Click Start in the... search and click Browse. The CD contents are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. ✍ Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 7 Click to restore. 55 You are ...
...system automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from the Application Recovery CD. 14 Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from a list or specific location (Advanced). The Browse for the device you wish to select the option, Install from the optical drive. 15 Click Start in the... search and click Browse. The CD contents are prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. ✍ Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 7 Click to restore. 55 You are ...
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... manual: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 58 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Immediate Help and Support You can find instructions on how to quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer quickly and easily. The Quick Start can also...
... manual: 1 Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 58 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Immediate Help and Support You can find instructions on how to quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer quickly and easily. The Quick Start can also...
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The Help file appears. In these Help files, you can locate the online Help for Sony software applications by pointing to the individual application's icon and selecting Help from the submenu. 59 Each preinstalled software application provides online Help ...bar, click Help. Software support is located in this section, depending on your system is free of charge for the preinstalled software on your computer, see the online specifications sheet. * You can find tutorials that describes the software's features. To access software Help files: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar ...
The Help file appears. In these Help files, you can locate the online Help for Sony software applications by pointing to the individual application's icon and selecting Help from the submenu. 59 Each preinstalled software application provides online Help ...bar, click Help. Software support is located in this section, depending on your system is free of charge for the preinstalled software on your computer, see the online specifications sheet. * You can find tutorials that describes the software's features. To access software Help files: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar ...
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... that enable you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as purchase online. 6 access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that contains answers to get direct support, contact Sony online or by telephone. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Contacting Sony for products, accessories and parts...
... that enable you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. The Sony Computing Support Web site provides ❑ Information about your specific model computer, such as purchase online. 6 access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that contains answers to get direct support, contact Sony online or by telephone. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Contacting Sony for products, accessories and parts...