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...may apply). Some of the Environmental Protection Agency. Subscriptions to software may include features such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Net MD...computer may require an additional charge. PS/2 is an open system in part without notice. registered trademark of the software may be completed by third parties. Reproduction in whole or in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Software specifications...
...may apply). Some of the Environmental Protection Agency. Subscriptions to software may include features such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Handycam, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Net MD...computer may require an additional charge. PS/2 is an open system in part without notice. registered trademark of the software may be completed by third parties. Reproduction in whole or in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Software specifications...
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Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. For questions regarding your installed optical drives. DVD±RW Laser Diode Properties Laser Output Wave Length 32 mW (... (CD-Write) 780-784 nm (CD) CD-ROM Laser Diode Properties Laser Output Wave Length 1.0 mW (CD-Read) 760-810 nm (CD) 3 See the online specifications sheet for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www...
Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. For questions regarding your installed optical drives. DVD±RW Laser Diode Properties Laser Output Wave Length 32 mW (... (CD-Write) 780-784 nm (CD) CD-ROM Laser Diode Properties Laser Output Wave Length 1.0 mW (CD-Read) 760-810 nm (CD) 3 See the online specifications sheet for details on the system configuration you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www...
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... telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone... cabinet. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution-For ADSL and V.90 modem models; For DVD-RW: Danger-Visible...To avoid electrical shock, do not open . To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during an electrical storm....
... telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone... cabinet. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution-For ADSL and V.90 modem models; For DVD-RW: Danger-Visible...To avoid electrical shock, do not open . To change the backup battery, please contact your desktop to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during an electrical storm....
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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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... User Guide: 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 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...
... User Guide: 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 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...
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... 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 your computer. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 14 To access this online information: 1 Click...
... 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 your computer. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 14 To access this online information: 1 Click...
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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. Your computer 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.
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. Your computer 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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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 port Connection for a coaxial ... location. † On some models, the monitor port may be in a different location. ‡ A DVI monitor port is not available for use. See the online specification sheet for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack. * This monitor port may vary, depending on supplied accessories. 21
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 port Connection for a coaxial ... location. † On some models, the monitor port may be in a different location. ‡ A DVI monitor port is not available for use. See the online specification sheet for the modem (supplied) cable to the wall jack. * This monitor port may vary, depending on supplied accessories. 21
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See the DVD player software for details. Press again 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 hide these views. This function is not available for other ...
See the DVD player software for details. Press again 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 hide these views. This function is not available for other ...
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... 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 Front panel (PCV-RX series model) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and...
... 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 Front panel (PCV-RX series model) 1 Optical drive 1 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See the online specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and...
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... Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with your computer may have a cover, indicating that it is not available for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Line In jack Connection for... (optional) to the wall jack. * This monitor port may vary, depending on selected models only. 29 See the online specification sheet 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 (IEEE 1394) Connection ...
... Connection for the speaker power cable. 13 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with your computer may have a cover, indicating that it is not available for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. Line In jack Connection for... (optional) to the wall jack. * This monitor port may vary, depending on selected models only. 29 See the online specification sheet 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 (IEEE 1394) Connection ...
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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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...VAIO Computer Functions If your VAIO computer. This online document describes the hardware configuration of my computer's preinstalled hardware? Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds, may result in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 45 Where can find a listing of your computer... does not respond or the application does not close, try the following steps: 1 Save any open . If your computer still does not respond and you ...
...VAIO Computer Functions If your VAIO computer. This online document describes the hardware configuration of my computer's preinstalled hardware? Pressing and holding the power button for more than six seconds, may result in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." 45 Where can find a listing of your computer... does not respond or the application does not close, try the following steps: 1 Save any open . If your computer still does not respond and you ...
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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. 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.
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. 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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...reinstall. Reinstalling software 1 Turn on -screen instructions to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. The ... to complete the application recovery process. The software's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on your computer or peripheral hardware. You can reinstall a specific application or driver to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you are experiencing with your...
...reinstall. Reinstalling software 1 Turn on -screen instructions to the Windows® desktop. 3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into the upper optical drive. 4 Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. The Sony Application Recovery Program window appears. 5 Double-click the Software folder. The ... to complete the application recovery process. The software's installation wizard begins. 7 Follow the on your computer or peripheral hardware. You can reinstall a specific application or driver to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you are experiencing with your...
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... 13 Select the device folder, and click Next. The Browse for Include this location in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16 Select the Turn Off option. 17 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the software application or driver ... operating 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). Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 7 Click to restore. 55 Click Next. 8 Click to the Hardware Update Wizard. The CD ...
... 13 Select the device folder, and click Next. The Browse for Include this location in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box appears. 16 Select the Turn Off option. 17 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on the software application or driver ... operating 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). Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 7 Click to restore. 55 Click Next. 8 Click to the Hardware Update Wizard. The CD ...
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Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer quickly and easily. You can find instructions on how to set up connection to quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. To view this online information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and...
Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer quickly and easily. You can find instructions on how to set up connection to quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. To view this online information: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and...
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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 computer, see the online specifications sheet. * You can find tutorials that describes the software's features. Software support is located in... Programs. A submenu appears, listing all of the software discussed in the online specifications sheet. Software Help and Support The contact and support information for Sony software applications by pointing to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems...
... preinstalled software application provides online Help within the software, that teach you purchased. To view the specific software preinstalled on your computer, see the online specifications sheet. * You can find tutorials that describes the software's features. Software support is located in... Programs. A submenu appears, listing all of the software discussed in the online specifications sheet. Software Help and Support The contact and support information for Sony software applications by pointing to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems...
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... for Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution, or you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Contacting Sony for products, accessories and parts, as well as 1 hardware and software specifications. 2 upgrade and maintenance procedures. 3 safety and legal information. 4 quick solutions...
... for Help and Support If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not provide an immediate solution, or you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Contacting Sony for products, accessories and parts, as well as 1 hardware and software specifications. 2 upgrade and maintenance procedures. 3 safety and legal information. 4 quick solutions...