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... serial ATA cable is turned off and disconnected from the power source. Lift up . 9 The appearance of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is not responsible for any damage caused by the edges, away from the components shipped. To remove the side panel... and press it aside. [1] Step 3. P/N 994629200 Rev. VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Step 2. Failure to you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop computer.* 9 Place your desktop computer on a solid surface with the left side panel facing towards you...
... serial ATA cable is turned off and disconnected from the power source. Lift up . 9 The appearance of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is not responsible for any damage caused by the edges, away from the components shipped. To remove the side panel... and press it aside. [1] Step 3. P/N 994629200 Rev. VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Step 2. Failure to you begin work to avoid scratching the surface of your desktop computer.* 9 Place your desktop computer on a solid surface with the left side panel facing towards you...
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... bracket. Proceed to the hard drive. Pull with the recovery instructions. Connect your PC and continue with equal force on each cable to Sony following the included shipping instructions. C 2/2 VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions [2] CAUTION! Sharp Edge [1] Step 4. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws that all...
... bracket. Proceed to the hard drive. Pull with the recovery instructions. Connect your PC and continue with equal force on each cable to Sony following the included shipping instructions. C 2/2 VGC-RA8xx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions [2] CAUTION! Sharp Edge [1] Step 4. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the four (4) screws that all...
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...of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of Sony. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to DVD.... Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be completed by third parties. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to change without prior written approval. All rights reserved...
...of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of Sony. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to DVD.... Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be completed by third parties. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to change without prior written approval. All rights reserved...
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... Agency. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency...3 registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Their standards and logos...
... Agency. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency...3 registered trademark of your Sony Service Center. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Their standards and logos...
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...beam. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM: Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . See the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . Avoid direct exposure to beam. As the laser... the cabinet. Caution-The use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. 4 For questions regarding your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open . Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest...
...beam. For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM: Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . See the online specifications sheet for the Sony Service Center nearest you have purchased. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . Avoid direct exposure to beam. As the laser... the cabinet. Caution-The use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. 4 For questions regarding your desktop to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open . Safety Information and Caution Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest...
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... from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that are designed to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket...is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to this computer product. All cables used in accordance with noncompliant peripherals is subject to radio communications. Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 USA ...
... from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that are designed to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket...is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to this computer product. All cables used in accordance with noncompliant peripherals is subject to radio communications. Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 USA ...
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... disable alarm equipment, consult your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone company. The digits represented by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. Connection to Party Line Service is a REN of this number must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules... and requirements adopted by the ACTA. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call . If requested, this equipment should not exceed five (5.0). This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack...
... disable alarm equipment, consult your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone company. The digits represented by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. Connection to Party Line Service is a REN of this number must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules... and requirements adopted by the ACTA. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call . If requested, this equipment should not exceed five (5.0). This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack...
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... that is protected by Macrovision. The termination on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each...
... that is protected by Macrovision. The termination on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each...
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...battery promptly. Discard used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. The battery pack used batteries according to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. Ne... or business trash may be prohibited. Disposal of Lithium Battery You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to the manufacturer's instructions. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada.
...battery promptly. Discard used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. The battery pack used batteries according to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. Ne... or business trash may be prohibited. Disposal of Lithium Battery You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to the manufacturer's instructions. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada.
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... 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 35 Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems ..........38 Configuring Software for Your Speaker System ......39 Connecting the Keyboard and...
... 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 35 Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems ..........38 Configuring Software for Your Speaker System ......39 Connecting the Keyboard and...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Media Center 49 Getting Started with Media Center 50 Setting Up TV Connections 51 Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control(s 57 Connecting Other Devices 60 Starting Media Center Software 63 Troubleshooting 65 Support Options 67 Immediate Help and Support 67 Resources for Additional Help and Support 69 12
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Media Center 49 Getting Started with Media Center 50 Setting Up TV Connections 51 Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control(s 57 Connecting Other Devices 60 Starting Media Center Software 63 Troubleshooting 65 Support Options 67 Immediate Help and Support 67 Resources for Additional Help and Support 69 12
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Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13
Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines state-of the Sony VAIO® computer! Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features. 13
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...MY MUSIC MY TV STOP RECORD REVERSE REPLAY BACK OK Remote control + START VOL - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with certain computer models. MUTE RECORDED TV GUIDE LIVE TV ABC 2 *This accessory is not supplied ... Application Recovery CDs. For details on the computer configuration purchased. Speakers and speaker power cable 14 Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is only available with all of the accessories...
...MY MUSIC MY TV STOP RECORD REVERSE REPLAY BACK OK Remote control + START VOL - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with certain computer models. MUTE RECORDED TV GUIDE LIVE TV ABC 2 *This accessory is not supplied ... Application Recovery CDs. For details on the computer configuration purchased. Speakers and speaker power cable 14 Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. ✍ Your VAIO® computer is only available with all of the accessories...
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... menu, click Media Center User Guide. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information on -screen instructions to locate your VAIO computer. Describes features and specifications for technical support, safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ About RAID Systems - The online specifications...RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with configure-to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3 Click the Documentation link and follow the on the software programs included with your computer. Contains an overview of your model's specifications sheet. 15...
... menu, click Media Center User Guide. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information on -screen instructions to locate your VAIO computer. Describes features and specifications for technical support, safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ About RAID Systems - The online specifications...RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with configure-to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3 Click the Documentation link and follow the on the software programs included with your computer. Contains an overview of your model's specifications sheet. 15...
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...Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 For online information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO... Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer. To access this online software information: 1 Click ...
...Sony® end-user license agreements. 16 For online information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit. Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on VAIO computers equipped with the VAIO... Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer. To access this online software information: 1 Click ...
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The location of these hardware features or accessories. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer and supplied accessories. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 17
The location of these hardware features or accessories. To view the specific connection capabilities for your computer and supplied accessories. Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Locating Controls And Ports This section is intended to familiarize you with all of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. 17
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The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel 18 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories.
The location of the controls, ports, and jacks may not be equipped with all of your VAIO® Computer enables access to drives, memory card readers, ports and jacks that enable you to connect compatible peripheral devices. Front panel 18 Your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Front Panel The front panel of these hardware features or accessories.
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About the Front Panel 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 writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture Card™ memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive™ memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. 6 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data...
About the Front Panel 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 writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 xD-Picture Card™ memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to xD-Picture Card media. 5 CompactFlash® and Microdrive™ memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media. 6 Optical drive access indicator Light is amber while reading and writing data...
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...174;, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects...). 14 Media access indicator* Light is amber when reading or writing data 15 Power button and power indicator Press the button to turn the computer on and off . 16 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 17 i.LINK (4-...
...174;, xD-Picture Card™, or CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ slots. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects...). 14 Media access indicator* Light is amber when reading or writing data 15 Power button and power indicator Press the button to turn the computer on and off . 16 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 17 i.LINK (4-...
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... not force the panel covers or handle roughly. About the Front Panel To open the upper and lower front panel covers The front of your computer is equipped with panels that have a drive eject button located on the drive door. ❑ After pressing the eject button, wait for the drive tray... to begin reading the CD. To open and close the optical disc drive doors Your computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that cover drives, media card slots, jacks and ports. Flip the lower front panel cover down...
... not force the panel covers or handle roughly. About the Front Panel To open the upper and lower front panel covers The front of your computer is equipped with panels that have a drive eject button located on the drive door. ❑ After pressing the eject button, wait for the drive tray... to begin reading the CD. To open and close the optical disc drive doors Your computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that cover drives, media card slots, jacks and ports. Flip the lower front panel cover down...