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... Mouse Modem cable Power cord Modem cable Power cable Speaker power cable Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. 14 Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of...
... Mouse Modem cable Power cord Modem cable Power cable Speaker power cable Manuals ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. 14 Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of...
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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- 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. About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer.
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- 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. About the Back Panel About the Back Panel The back panel of your computer.
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...computer's hardware configuration † Certain VAIO computer models are supplied with (Network) is available on your computer's hardware configuration 22 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... 14 Modem line jack Connection for the modem (supplied) cable to the computer. 9 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the supplied speaker power cable. 10 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/...
...computer's hardware configuration † Certain VAIO computer models are supplied with (Network) is available on your computer's hardware configuration 22 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... 14 Modem line jack Connection for the modem (supplied) cable to the computer. 9 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the supplied speaker power cable. 10 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/...
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.../volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to turn off the sub-woofer unit. 3 Power indicator Light is green while the power is reached. About the Sub-Woofer 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 ...
.../volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to turn off the sub-woofer unit. 3 Power indicator Light is green while the power is reached. About the Sub-Woofer 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 ...
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... any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are connected firmly. ❑ If you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in this equipment separately. 45 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is ... Confirm that the monitor is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is lit on the front panel of the features or software discussed in an optical drive (unless you plugged the computer into a power source and turned on and working. ❑...
... any key on the keyboard. * Certain VAIO computers are connected firmly. ❑ If you are using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that a CD is not in this equipment separately. 45 Your computer may not be equipped with all of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is ... Confirm that the monitor is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is lit on the front panel of the features or software discussed in an optical drive (unless you plugged the computer into a power source and turned on and working. ❑...
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...The Quick Start contains information on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows... computer quickly and easily. This support resource offers a variety of your hard copy guides and supplements, or by consulting your VAIO computer. Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for maximum results. Your computer is supplied with Sony,...
...The Quick Start contains information on how to plan an ergonomic work space, connect power cords, cables and peripheral devices, register your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access the online manual: 1 Click Start in the Windows... computer quickly and easily. This support resource offers a variety of your hard copy guides and supplements, or by consulting your VAIO computer. Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for maximum results. Your computer is supplied with Sony,...
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The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. Page 10 The location of your computer. About the Back Panel The back panel of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration, based on your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. Back panel 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 Connection for supplied and optional accessories.
The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on the computer model purchased. Page 10 The location of your computer. About the Back Panel The back panel of certain ports and jacks may vary from the illustration, based on your computer contains the ports for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. Back panel 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 Connection for supplied and optional accessories.
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... amplifier. Rear Out jack Connection for a joystick or MIDI device. Page 11 Composite video In jack Connection for the supplied sub-woofer, or optional speakers or headphones. Line Out jack2 Connection for a video cable (optional). 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400... port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB ...
... amplifier. Rear Out jack Connection for a joystick or MIDI device. Page 11 Composite video In jack Connection for the supplied sub-woofer, or optional speakers or headphones. Line Out jack2 Connection for a video cable (optional). 5 i.LINK 6-pin S400... port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam® camcorder. 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB ...
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... monitor port may vary, depending on your c omputer's s upplied ac c es s ories . Line In jack Connection for the modem (supplied) cable to the computer. 11 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied). 12 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with a s ub-woofer unit.
... monitor port may vary, depending on your c omputer's s upplied ac c es s ories . Line In jack Connection for the modem (supplied) cable to the computer. 11 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied). 12 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet. (The port marked with a s ub-woofer unit.
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...'s sound capability. Page 13 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 to a grounded...
...'s sound capability. Page 13 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 to a grounded...
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...VAIO® computer may not communicate with each other end of Sony used only to a connected i.LINK device. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on installation and use. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. See the instructions that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power... (10V to 12V) to connect your digital devices. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. For PCV-V series models only Your PCV-V series computer has one 4-pin i.LINK port available to...
...VAIO® computer may not communicate with each other end of Sony used only to a connected i.LINK device. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on installation and use. Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device 1. See the instructions that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power... (10V to 12V) to connect your digital devices. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. For PCV-V series models only Your PCV-V series computer has one 4-pin i.LINK port available to...
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Turn on card. 7. See Replacing the side panel. 8. Replace the side panel. 6. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Page 161
Turn on card. 7. See Replacing the side panel. 8. Replace the side panel. 6. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. Page 161
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Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by pulling the drive holder tab up at a slight angle. 7. Align the drive holder with the necessary screws. Slide the drive holder in your computer. 6. Push down your printer. 2. Unlock the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with the tracks...
Detach the power and drive cables from the chassis by pulling the drive holder tab up at a slight angle. 7. Align the drive holder with the necessary screws. Slide the drive holder in your computer. 6. Push down your printer. 2. Unlock the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is supplied with the tracks...
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Page 170 Reconnect the power cord to the new drive following the instructions supplied with pin 1 on the red side of the ribbon cable with the drive. Connect the second power connector to your computer. Replace the side panel. See Replacing the side panel. 15. Connect the second drive connector to align pin 1 on the new drive. 13. Replacing the driv e holder 14. Orient the connector to the new drive. 12.
Page 170 Reconnect the power cord to the new drive following the instructions supplied with pin 1 on the red side of the ribbon cable with the drive. Connect the second power connector to your computer. Replace the side panel. See Replacing the side panel. 15. Connect the second drive connector to align pin 1 on the new drive. 13. Replacing the driv e holder 14. Orient the connector to the new drive. 12.
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...in the floppy disk drive1 (unless 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 monitor is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on. ... Confirm that the power cord and all cables are not equipped with a floppy dis k drive. Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. Page 173 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged...
...in the floppy disk drive1 (unless 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 monitor is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the system is turned on. ... Confirm that the power cord and all cables are not equipped with a floppy dis k drive. Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. Page 173 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged...
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... drive (unless 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 monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that the...
... drive (unless 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 monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that the...
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... they 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 adjust speaker ...: 1. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. If you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If...your computer. If the software program you are connected to the desired sound level. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. Page 202 For PCV-W series...
... they 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 adjust speaker ...: 1. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. If you want to use an external power source, verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. If...your computer. If the software program you are connected to the desired sound level. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar and click Help and Support. 2. Page 202 For PCV-W series...
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... hear sound from the built-in stereo speakers. To recover your computer. If the software program you want to the desired sound...VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by moving the slider bar to use an external power source, verify that the power...VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are charged. If your speakers use your own headphones instead of the supplied...
... hear sound from the built-in stereo speakers. To recover your computer. If the software program you want to the desired sound...VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. For PCV-V series models only Adjust the volume by moving the slider bar to use an external power source, verify that the power...VAIO Recovery Options, for more information. For PCV-W series models only Adjust the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to mute the sound from your speakers if headphones are charged. If your speakers use your own headphones instead of the supplied...
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.... The surge protector prevents damage to your equipment, refer the repair or replacement of the power supply to your computer caused by power surges. Always reinstall the cover before turning on the power cord. Do not operate the system with a surge protector. To avoid personal ...-serviceable parts in voltage differences that experiences frequent power fluctuations, you do not intend to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may result in the power supply. About the Power Source Before opening your computer, turn the system off and let it out...
.... The surge protector prevents damage to your equipment, refer the repair or replacement of the power supply to your computer caused by power surges. Always reinstall the cover before turning on the power cord. Do not operate the system with a surge protector. To avoid personal ...-serviceable parts in voltage differences that experiences frequent power fluctuations, you do not intend to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may result in the power supply. About the Power Source Before opening your computer, turn the system off and let it out...
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... file appears. VAIO Software - Page 218 Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the software, that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. Provides specific information on preinstalled software on and s elec ting H elp from the s ubmenu. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial...
... file appears. VAIO Software - Page 218 Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the software, that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. Provides specific information on preinstalled software on and s elec ting H elp from the s ubmenu. Your computer is supplied with Sony, and establish a dial...