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... Mouse Modem cable Power cord Modem cable Power cable Speaker power cable Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Provides basic information on the system configuration you purchased. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all...
... Mouse Modem cable Power cord Modem cable Power cable Speaker power cable Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - Provides basic information on the system configuration you purchased. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer. For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all...
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Back panel USB MONITOR S VIDEO/VIDEO- About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. JOYSTICK/MIDI REAR OUT LINE OUT MIC IN LINE IN D/A OUT PHONE LINE 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port 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 PS/2 keyboard. 21
Back panel USB MONITOR S VIDEO/VIDEO- About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. JOYSTICK/MIDI REAR OUT LINE OUT MIC IN LINE IN D/A OUT PHONE LINE 1 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard port 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 PS/2 keyboard. 21
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... for information on your computer's hardware configuration † Certain VAIO computer models are supplied with (Network) is available on selected models. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder...
... for information on your computer's hardware configuration † Certain VAIO computer models are supplied with (Network) is available on selected models. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 4 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder...
Quick Start Guide
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... 4 Speaker jack Connection for the speaker cable (RCA plug). 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Line Out jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to turn on the sub-woofer unit. Sub-woofer unit Right side Left side Front panel ... to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit. 2 Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. 23 About the Sub-Woofer About the Sub-Woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to enhance the system's sound capability...
... 4 Speaker jack Connection for the speaker cable (RCA plug). 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Line Out jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to turn on the sub-woofer unit. Sub-woofer unit Right side Left side Front panel ... to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit. 2 Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. 23 About the Sub-Woofer About the Sub-Woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to enhance the system's sound capability...
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Troubleshooting This section describes how to use your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you are using a... manual that came with your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that the monitor is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned ...
Troubleshooting This section describes how to use your display for details.) ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you are using a... manual that came with your computer's hardware features and preinstalled software. My computer does not start. ❑ Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that the monitor is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned ...
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...VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer... ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you to the Internet. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer quickly and ...
...VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. ❑ Specifications - Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer... ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you to the Internet. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer quickly and ...
VAIO User Guide
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... ports on your computer contains the ports for a compatible digital device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for supplied and optional accessories. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. Back panel 1... AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard ...
... ports on your computer contains the ports for a compatible digital device, such as a printer or scanner. 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for supplied and optional accessories. About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer. Back panel 1... AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 2 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 3 Keyboard ...
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Microphone In jack1 Connection for the supplied sub-woofer, speakers or optional headphones. Line In jack1 Page 11 Line Out jack12 Connection for a microphone (optional). Rear Out jack1 Connection for a joystick .../full/low-speed USB devices. 7 Monitor port Connection for a standard display. 8 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 9 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the supplied speaker power cable. 10 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections...
Microphone In jack1 Connection for the supplied sub-woofer, speakers or optional headphones. Line In jack1 Page 11 Line Out jack12 Connection for a microphone (optional). Rear Out jack1 Connection for a joystick .../full/low-speed USB devices. 7 Monitor port Connection for a standard display. 8 Telephone jack Connection for a telephone cable (optional) to the computer. 9 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the supplied speaker power cable. 10 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections...
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... a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. About the Sub-Woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to turn on . 4 Speaker jack Connection for the speaker cable (RCA plug). 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Line Out jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit...
... a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. About the Sub-Woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a sub-woofer unit to turn on . 4 Speaker jack Connection for the speaker cable (RCA plug). 5 Sub-woofer unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Line Out jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit...
VAIO User Guide
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...PCV-V series models only Your PCV-V series computer has one 4-pin i.LINK port available to designate that came with a 6-pin connector. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the system configuration purchased. See the instructions that came with each other end of Sony used only to connect your digital devices. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power...symbol to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Page 33 About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a 4-pin and/or a 6-pin i.LINK® port, depending on the ...
...PCV-V series models only Your PCV-V series computer has one 4-pin i.LINK port available to designate that came with a 6-pin connector. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the system configuration purchased. See the instructions that came with each other end of Sony used only to connect your digital devices. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power...symbol to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Page 33 About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may be equipped with a 4-pin and/or a 6-pin i.LINK® port, depending on the ...
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Page 38 See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Replace the side panel. Turn on card. 7. 6. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. See Replacing the side panel. 8.
Page 38 See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Replace the side panel. Turn on card. 7. 6. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. See Replacing the side panel. 8.
VAIO User Guide
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...pulling the drive holder tab up at a slight angle. 7. Connect the second power connector to align pin 1 on each side of the drive holder. Unlock the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with screws, through the holes on the red side of the chassis. Slide ... connector to the drive holder. 10. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the new drive. Slide the drive holder in your computer. 6. 5. Slide the new drive into position. 12. Replacing the driv e holder Page 43 Align the drive holder with the tracks on each side...
...pulling the drive holder tab up at a slight angle. 7. Connect the second power connector to align pin 1 on each side of the drive holder. Unlock the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with screws, through the holes on the red side of the chassis. Slide ... connector to the drive holder. 10. Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the new drive. Slide the drive holder in your computer. 6. 5. Slide the new drive into position. 12. Replacing the driv e holder Page 43 Align the drive holder with the tracks on each side...
VAIO User Guide
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...unless you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables 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. Verify that... contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with a floppy dis k drive. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on the keyboard. 1 C ertain V A I O c omputers are not equipped with your...
...unless you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables 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. Verify that... contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual that came with a floppy dis k drive. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and turned on the keyboard. 1 C ertain V A I O c omputers are not equipped with your...
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... 47 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are not equipped with a floppy dis k drive. Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. ... (unless you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables 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. Verify that the...
... 47 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are not equipped with a floppy dis k drive. Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. Check that the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the computer. ... (unless you are using a bootable CD). Confirm that the power cord and all cables 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. Verify that the...
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...If you are charged. If your speakers use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to mute the sound from ...your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to the desired sound level. From the ... option is not selected. Check that the power cord is not selected in stereo speakers. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by moving the...
...If you are charged. If your speakers use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to mute the sound from ...your speakers if headphones are connected to your computer. If the software application you want to the desired sound level. From the ... option is not selected. Check that the power cord is not selected in stereo speakers. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by moving the...
VAIO User Guide
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... then select Control Panel. 2. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to your computer. If the software application you... steps: 1. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by pressing the volume control buttons ...your speakers are powered by batteries, verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged. If your speakers use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust...
... then select Control Panel. 2. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to your computer. If the software application you... steps: 1. To recover your sound drivers, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by pressing the volume control buttons ...your speakers are powered by batteries, verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged. If your speakers use your own headphones instead of the supplied speakers, adjust...
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..., pull it cool down for a long time. Do not attempt to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as copying machines or shredders. You can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak currents... brief period of the power supply to your computer caused by the plug. Always reinstall the cover before turning on the power cord. Do not operate the system with a surge protector. AC derived from different supply lines may result in the power supply. Page 74 This protects ...
..., pull it cool down for a long time. Do not attempt to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as copying machines or shredders. You can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak currents... brief period of the power supply to your computer caused by the plug. Always reinstall the cover before turning on the power cord. Do not operate the system with a surge protector. AC derived from different supply lines may result in the power supply. Page 74 This protects ...
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... appears. 3. This support resource offers a variety of your computer. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Page 80 Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer quickly and easily. You can also provide troubleshooting support, if... Help and Support You can find instructions on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with these Help files, you can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy guides ...
... appears. 3. This support resource offers a variety of your computer. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Page 80 Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial-up your computer quickly and easily. You can also provide troubleshooting support, if... Help and Support You can find instructions on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with these Help files, you can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy guides ...
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...Online® (Broadband or Dial-Up) America Online, Inc. Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software discussed in touch with family and friends with thousands of others who...and Support The contact and support information for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Sony software support is a popular Internet online service. Take advantage of -the-art image editing...Using state-of the sophisticated new Adobe Title Designer, MPEG-2 export, DVD authoring, and powerful audio tools. The versatile image capturing options enable you can create your personal images with digital...
...Online® (Broadband or Dial-Up) America Online, Inc. Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software discussed in touch with family and friends with thousands of others who...and Support The contact and support information for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Sony software support is a popular Internet online service. Take advantage of -the-art image editing...Using state-of the sophisticated new Adobe Title Designer, MPEG-2 export, DVD authoring, and powerful audio tools. The versatile image capturing options enable you can create your personal images with digital...