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... for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are available to this computer may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Notice © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Updates and additions to change without written permission is governed...
... for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are available to this computer may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Notice © 2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Updates and additions to change without written permission is governed...
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.... 6 Operation with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. These limits are not shielded and grounded, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by turning the equipment off and on the Sony Online Support...
.... 6 Operation with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. These limits are not shielded and grounded, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by turning the equipment off and on the Sony Online Support...
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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...TX† Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for standard (VGA) monitor. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 7 Monitor port Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied). 23 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 a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 4 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam...
...TX† Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for standard (VGA) monitor. Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 7 Monitor port Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied). 23 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 a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 4 i.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection and power for a compatible digital device, such as a Sony Digital Handycam...
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...TX Ethernet capability is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to -2" jack adapter device (splitter) is available on its hardware configuration. 24 Composite audio L In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). Composite video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for an audio cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * An optional "1-to your computer's specifications sheet...
...TX Ethernet capability is required to connect both a telephone and modem line to -2" jack adapter device (splitter) is available on its hardware configuration. 24 Composite audio L In jack Connection for a video cable (optional). Composite video In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for an audio cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * An optional "1-to your computer's specifications sheet...
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... audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. 5 MY TV button Press to change from your music playlists. Press OK again to switch between channels. 8 LIVE TV button Press to view TV in full-screen mode. 9 VOLUME button Press to the previous channel. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 4 REW button Press to move media...
... audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. 5 MY TV button Press to change from your music playlists. Press OK again to switch between channels. 8 LIVE TV button Press to view TV in full-screen mode. 9 VOLUME button Press to the previous channel. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 CLEAR button Use to backspace and delete entered text. 4 REW button Press to move media...
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To connect a display To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display's cable into the monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. 34
To connect a display To connect a DVI display ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display's cable into the monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. 34
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... section. 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. 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 - Your computer's hardware configuration may vary...
... section. 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. 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 - Your computer's hardware configuration may vary...
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... L(MONO) R Audio cable (optional) ✍ The video cable adapter is supplied with certain VAIO computer models. See your TV monitor or display, located on the side or rear of a video cable (optional). VIDEO1 INPUT - 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 computer. 2 Connect the jack end of the video cable adapter to either the side or back of your TV monitor/display. 3 Connect the...
... L(MONO) R Audio cable (optional) ✍ The video cable adapter is supplied with certain VAIO computer models. See your TV monitor or display, located on the side or rear of a video cable (optional). VIDEO1 INPUT - 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 computer. 2 Connect the jack end of the video cable adapter to either the side or back of your TV monitor/display. 3 Connect the...
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... to connect power cords, cables, peripheral devices, and register your computer. The online User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This support resource offers a variety of your computer quickly and easily. Immediate Help and Support You can also provide basic troubleshooting support. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Your computer is supplied with Sony®. To view this information for your hard copy guides and...
... to connect power cords, cables, peripheral devices, and register your computer. The online User Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - This support resource offers a variety of your computer quickly and easily. Immediate Help and Support You can also provide basic troubleshooting support. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Your computer is supplied with Sony®. To view this information for your hard copy guides and...
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... readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*. For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at 1-888-476-6972. * The serial number is on a white barcode label. 77 Example: 4 Operating system. 5 Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6 Brief description of your computer. The serial number is located on the back panel of the...
... readily available. 1 VAIO® computer system type. 2 Model number. 3 Serial number*. For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at 1-888-476-6972. * The serial number is on a white barcode label. 77 Example: 4 Operating system. 5 Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6 Brief description of your computer. The serial number is located on the back panel of the...
VAIO User Guide (Large File - 11 MB)
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... Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for information on , and is amber when the computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that cover drives, media card slots, jacks and ports. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To open the upper and lower front panel covers...
... Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for information on , and is amber when the computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that cover drives, media card slots, jacks and ports. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your computer is in , when closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To open the upper and lower front panel covers...
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... support the notifications feature. Autoplay - Follow the onscreen instructions. Privacy - Notifications - to enable enhanced autoplay options. Parental control - to view privacy statements and change media information settings. Data credits - to block selected programs. Set up remote control - to verify that your remote control is working properly with the remote sensor. Page 140 to view information about Media Center. 5. to the Settings window. After changing...
... support the notifications feature. Autoplay - Follow the onscreen instructions. Privacy - Notifications - to enable enhanced autoplay options. Parental control - to view privacy statements and change media information settings. Data credits - to block selected programs. Set up remote control - to verify that your remote control is working properly with the remote sensor. Page 140 to view information about Media Center. 5. to the Settings window. After changing...
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... server computer recognizes all connectable devices to the client. 1. Click Start on Other VAIO computers window appears. 3. This option only allows registered computers access to VAIO Media. 2. Page 151 The Enjoying Music, Photos, and Video on the Windows® taskbar, and point to manually-registered devices [Recommended]. Click Save. 5. VAIO Media software appears in size. Select the option, Restrict access this computer from other VAIO PCs. To copy and distribute the installer file 1. From the Access Control Settings...
... server computer recognizes all connectable devices to the client. 1. Click Start on Other VAIO computers window appears. 3. This option only allows registered computers access to VAIO Media. 2. Page 151 The Enjoying Music, Photos, and Video on the Windows® taskbar, and point to manually-registered devices [Recommended]. Click Save. 5. VAIO Media software appears in size. Select the option, Restrict access this computer from other VAIO PCs. To copy and distribute the installer file 1. From the Access Control Settings...
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... on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your digital devices. For PCV-V and PCV-W series models Your PCV-V / PCV-W series computers have one 4-pin i.LINK port available to connect your computer's hardware configuration. i.LINK is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- Plug the other . A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. Refer to your computer. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. Connecting an i.LINK...
... on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your digital devices. For PCV-V and PCV-W series models Your PCV-V / PCV-W series computers have one 4-pin i.LINK port available to connect your computer's hardware configuration. i.LINK is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- Plug the other . A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. Refer to your computer. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device. Connecting an i.LINK...
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... read the disc. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to troubleshoot the device or reinstall the driver. 6. Check the volume settings on some DVDs to view the status of player that the region code of the DVD you are labeled on your optical drive. Click Start in the Audio Mixer. 3. From the Hardware tab, select Device Manager to indicate the type of connected or installed devices. 4. Click Start in the Windows taskbar...
... read the disc. Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to troubleshoot the device or reinstall the driver. 6. Check the volume settings on some DVDs to view the status of player that the region code of the DVD you are labeled on your optical drive. Click Start in the Audio Mixer. 3. From the Hardware tab, select Device Manager to indicate the type of connected or installed devices. 4. Click Start in the Windows taskbar...
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... the on-screen instructions to the appropriate port on your printer, follow these steps: 1. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your computer's front, back or side panels1. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to print a test page and complete...
... the on-screen instructions to the appropriate port on your printer, follow these steps: 1. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your computer's front, back or side panels1. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to print a test page and complete...
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... Disk. 2. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Place a check mark in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Page 232 Follow the on your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied...
... Disk. 2. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your printer, follow these steps: 1. Place a check mark in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Page 232 Follow the on your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied...
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.... Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to connect power cords, cables, peripheral devices, and register your computer with these Help files, you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. Click the desired software program1. Page 254 You can find tutorials that describes the software's features. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you can find instructions on and...
.... Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to connect power cords, cables, peripheral devices, and register your computer with these Help files, you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. Click the desired software program1. Page 254 You can find tutorials that describes the software's features. The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of available topics, enabling you can find instructions on and...
Marketing Specifications
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... to hard drive capacity. DVD Creation SonicStage™ Mastering Studio - DVD Media/Formats are subject to connect. All products with an i.LINK connector may choose to change without notice. Certain restrictions apply. Sony VAIO® R Series High Performance, Cool Running. Pre-Installed Software: Sony Original Software Click to DVD - Television at Sony's discretion. Limited duration trial edition. 5. other . 7. Network File Sharing Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004 VAIO®...
... to hard drive capacity. DVD Creation SonicStage™ Mastering Studio - DVD Media/Formats are subject to connect. All products with an i.LINK connector may choose to change without notice. Certain restrictions apply. Sony VAIO® R Series High Performance, Cool Running. Pre-Installed Software: Sony Original Software Click to DVD - Television at Sony's discretion. Limited duration trial edition. 5. other . 7. Network File Sharing Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004 VAIO®...