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... HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. reserves the right to make any modification to any time without prior written approval. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Certain product(s) included with this computer may require a fee and credit card information. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to...
... HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. reserves the right to make any modification to any time without prior written approval. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Certain product(s) included with this computer may require a fee and credit card information. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to...
Quick Start Guide
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... which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Declaration of the FCC rules. This device complies with cables, connected to peripherals, that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-1152 PCV-1154 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following measures: ❑ Reorient...
... which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Declaration of the FCC rules. This device complies with cables, connected to peripherals, that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-1152 PCV-1154 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following measures: ❑ Reorient...
Quick Start Guide
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Contents Getting Started 13 Unpacking your Computer 14 Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 22 About the Sub-woofer 25 About the Keyboard 26 About the Remote Control 29 Setting Up Your Computer 33 Connecting a Display (Monitor 34 Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit ........35 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 38 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables.........39 Connecting the Power Cords 41 Turning On Your Computer 42 Registering Your Computer 43 Turning Off Your Computer 43 11
Contents Getting Started 13 Unpacking your Computer 14 Locating Controls And Ports 17 About the Front Panel 18 About the Back Panel 22 About the Sub-woofer 25 About the Keyboard 26 About the Remote Control 29 Setting Up Your Computer 33 Connecting a Display (Monitor 34 Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit ........35 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 38 Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables.........39 Connecting the Power Cords 41 Turning On Your Computer 42 Registering Your Computer 43 Turning Off Your Computer 43 11
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...AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 10 S/PDIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 11 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX† Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for an S-video cable. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 7 Monitor port Connection for a microphone (optional). About the Back Panel 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard. 3 Printer port Connection for...
...AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 10 S/PDIF Optical Out port Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 11 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX† Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for an S-video cable. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 7 Monitor port Connection for a microphone (optional). About the Back Panel 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS/2 keyboard. 3 Printer port Connection for...
Quick Start Guide
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... computer's specifications sheet for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer. † 1000BASE-TX Ethernet capability is available on its hardware configuration. 24 S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for details on certain computer models. Composite audio L In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). Composite video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start...
... computer's specifications sheet for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to your computer. † 1000BASE-TX Ethernet capability is available on its hardware configuration. 24 S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for details on certain computer models. Composite audio L In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). Composite video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start...
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... to move media backward at three speeds. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 4 REW button Press to the previous channel. FF button Press to view the TV program guide for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. GUIDE button Press to fast-forward media at two speeds. Press OK again to switch between channels...
... to move media backward at three speeds. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 4 REW button Press to the previous channel. FF button Press to view the TV program guide for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. GUIDE button Press to fast-forward media at two speeds. Press OK again to switch between channels...
Quick Start Guide
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... home. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with your computer. VIDEO1 INPUT - 48 See the online Specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration. ✍ Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is determined by the type of cable service connection available in CATV mode (Option 1) VHF/UHF port Cable service access (wall outlet) TV coaxial cable (supplied) AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO -
... home. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with your computer. VIDEO1 INPUT - 48 See the online Specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration. ✍ Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is determined by the type of cable service connection available in CATV mode (Option 1) VHF/UHF port Cable service access (wall outlet) TV coaxial cable (supplied) AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO -
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...monitor or display, located on either end of your TV monitor/display.) Connecting a TV monitor or display Video cable adapter Video cable (optional) VID VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a TV monitor (display) 1 Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter* (supplied) to the TV Out (S-video/video) jack on the back panel of your TV to the computer's TV out (S-video/video) jack. * The video cable adapter is not necessary, if you use an S-video cable to connect your computer. 2 Connect the jack end of the video cable...
...monitor or display, located on either end of your TV monitor/display.) Connecting a TV monitor or display Video cable adapter Video cable (optional) VID VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a TV monitor (display) 1 Connect the video connector end of the video cable adapter* (supplied) to the TV Out (S-video/video) jack on the back panel of your TV to the computer's TV out (S-video/video) jack. * The video cable adapter is not necessary, if you use an S-video cable to connect your computer. 2 Connect the jack end of the video cable...
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... also provide basic troubleshooting support. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - This support resource offers a variety of your computer quickly and easily. Your computer is supplied with Sony®. You can find instructions on how to set up your VAIO computer. To view this information for your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. The Quick Start can locate helpful information immediately...
... also provide basic troubleshooting support. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - This support resource offers a variety of your computer quickly and easily. Your computer is supplied with Sony®. You can find instructions on how to set up your VAIO computer. To view this information for your hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and the individual software Help files. The Quick Start can locate helpful information immediately...
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.... ❑ access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for Additional Help and Support ❑ An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*. The serial number is located on the back panel of the issue. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do...
.... ❑ access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for Additional Help and Support ❑ An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*. The serial number is located on the back panel of the issue. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do...
VAIO User Guide (Large File - 11 MB)
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... . 16 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for the drive tray to eject. Gently push the drive tray in Stand by mode. The power indicator light is green when the computer is turned off . Refer to the documentation that cover drives, media card slots, jacks and ports. 15 Power button and power indicator Press the button to turn the computer on operating conditions and proper...
... . 16 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 17 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for the drive tray to eject. Gently push the drive tray in Stand by mode. The power indicator light is green when the computer is turned off . Refer to the documentation that cover drives, media card slots, jacks and ports. 15 Power button and power indicator Press the button to turn the computer on operating conditions and proper...
VAIO User Guide (Large File - 11 MB)
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... a download method. Set up Internet connection - Your computer does not currently support the notifications feature. Autoplay - to verify that your remote control is working properly with the remote sensor. to visit WindowsMedia.com for specific entertainment information. About Media Center - Follow the onscreen instructions. Privacy - to enable enhanced autoplay options. Parental control - to the Settings window. After changing these settings, press Back twice on the remote control to...
... a download method. Set up Internet connection - Your computer does not currently support the notifications feature. Autoplay - to verify that your remote control is working properly with the remote sensor. to visit WindowsMedia.com for specific entertainment information. About Media Center - Follow the onscreen instructions. Privacy - to enable enhanced autoplay options. Parental control - to the Settings window. After changing these settings, press Back twice on the remote control to...
VAIO User Guide (Large File - 11 MB)
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... VAIO® computers access to transfer and set up the installer program on -screen installation instructions. 2. The VM30Inst.exe file is actively seeking registration, the server computer recognizes all connectable devices to access this computer to the server. Page 151 You can register only one client computer is 21 MB in the Start menu. 3. Restart the client computer after you have installed the VM30Inst.exe file to open VAIO Media Console. From the Access Control Settings...
... VAIO® computers access to transfer and set up the installer program on -screen installation instructions. 2. The VM30Inst.exe file is actively seeking registration, the server computer recognizes all connectable devices to access this computer to the server. Page 151 You can register only one client computer is 21 MB in the Start menu. 3. Restart the client computer after you have installed the VM30Inst.exe file to open VAIO Media Console. From the Access Control Settings...
VAIO User Guide (Large File - 11 MB)
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... your computer's hardware configuration. Use the symbol to connect your computer. Plug the other . For PCV-V and PCV-W series models Your PCV-V / PCV-W series computers have one 4-pin i.LINK port available to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your digital devices. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- Page 161 About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may vary, depending on the software programs, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to...
... your computer's hardware configuration. Use the symbol to connect your computer. Plug the other . For PCV-V and PCV-W series models Your PCV-V / PCV-W series computers have one 4-pin i.LINK port available to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your digital devices. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- Page 161 About i.LINK Compatibility Your VAIO® computer may vary, depending on the software programs, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to...
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... power connector to align pin 1 on the red side of the ribbon cable with the tracks on the new drive. 12. Replace the side panel. Page 187 See About Closing the Computer. 14. Slide the drive holder in completely. 10. Replacing the driv e holder 13. Your new hard disk drive is supplied with the drive. Orient the connector to the new drive following the instructions supplied with the necessary screws. Connect the second drive connector...
... power connector to align pin 1 on the red side of the ribbon cable with the tracks on the new drive. 12. Replace the side panel. Page 187 See About Closing the Computer. 14. Slide the drive holder in completely. 10. Replacing the driv e holder 13. Your new hard disk drive is supplied with the drive. Orient the connector to the new drive following the instructions supplied with the necessary screws. Connect the second drive connector...
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... online guide VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he default video res olution s ettings may vary between your optical drive. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to 1024 x 7681, using a DVD player software program, it may be working properly. Check the master volume setting in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel. 2. From the Hardware tab, select Device Manager to view the status of the following these steps: 1. If necessary, remove the disc and...
... online guide VAIO Recovery Options. 1 T he default video res olution s ettings may vary between your optical drive. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to 1024 x 7681, using a DVD player software program, it may be working properly. Check the master volume setting in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel. 2. From the Hardware tab, select Device Manager to view the status of the following these steps: 1. If necessary, remove the disc and...
VAIO User Guide (Large File - 11 MB)
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... appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for the disk or CD, and click OK. If the printer is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Click Start in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver...
... appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for the disk or CD, and click OK. If the printer is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Click Start in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver...
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... appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to the appropriate port on your operating system before proceeding with Plug and Play capability. 5. Click Start in the list, and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer equipped with installation. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Enter the appropriate path for information or updates that your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Refer to the user manual or guide supplied with...
... appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to the appropriate port on your operating system before proceeding with Plug and Play capability. 5. Click Start in the list, and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer equipped with installation. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Enter the appropriate path for information or updates that your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Refer to the user manual or guide supplied with...
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... Your computer is supplied with these Help files, you to quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. From the menu bar, click Help. This support resource offers a variety of your computer. To access the online guide: 1. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you can find instructions on how to connect power cords, cables, peripheral devices, and register your computer with Sony...
... Your computer is supplied with these Help files, you to quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. From the menu bar, click Help. This support resource offers a variety of your computer. To access the online guide: 1. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you can find instructions on how to connect power cords, cables, peripheral devices, and register your computer with Sony...
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... of repair service provided is compatible with the personal video recorder functionality powered by Graphics Card) Three PCI (none available) Multi-Media Card Reader (Memory Stick™, Compact Flash™ Type I and Type II, IBM Micro Drive™ Expansion Bays Two 5.25" Half-Height (occupied) One External 3.5" (occupied) Two Internal 3.5" (one billion bytes when referring to change without written permission is a trademark of varying software packages and add-on the Sony Desktop Computer...
... of repair service provided is compatible with the personal video recorder functionality powered by Graphics Card) Three PCI (none available) Multi-Media Card Reader (Memory Stick™, Compact Flash™ Type I and Type II, IBM Micro Drive™ Expansion Bays Two 5.25" Half-Height (occupied) One External 3.5" (occupied) Two Internal 3.5" (one billion bytes when referring to change without written permission is a trademark of varying software packages and add-on the Sony Desktop Computer...