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... herein is a registered trademark of their respective owners. 2 Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. Updates and additions to online service providers may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks...
... herein is a registered trademark of their respective owners. 2 Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. Updates and additions to online service providers may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks...
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...: SONY Model No.: PCV-A21L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Model No.: VGP-WKB2 (wireless keyboard), and PCVA-MS2 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for FCC-related matters only. Operation is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15...
...: SONY Model No.: PCV-A21L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Model No.: VGP-WKB2 (wireless keyboard), and PCVA-MS2 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for FCC-related matters only. Operation is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15...
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... Started 13 Unpacking Your Computer 14 Locating Controls And Ports 19 About the Front Panel 20 About the Back Panel 24 About the Sub-woofer 27 About the Keyboard 28 About the Wireless Mouse 33 About the Remote Control 35 About the i.LINK Port 39 Setting Up Your Computer 41 Connecting a Display (Monitor 42 Connecting a Wireless Keyboard 43 Connecting the Wireless Mouse 45 Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse 47 Connecting the Speakers 48 Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems ..........51 Configuring Software for Your Speaker System ......52 Connecting...
... Started 13 Unpacking Your Computer 14 Locating Controls And Ports 19 About the Front Panel 20 About the Back Panel 24 About the Sub-woofer 27 About the Keyboard 28 About the Wireless Mouse 33 About the Remote Control 35 About the i.LINK Port 39 Setting Up Your Computer 41 Connecting a Display (Monitor 42 Connecting a Wireless Keyboard 43 Connecting the Wireless Mouse 45 Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse 47 Connecting the Speakers 48 Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems ..........51 Configuring Software for Your Speaker System ......52 Connecting...
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... computer's operating system and preinstalled software. See your computer's specification sheet for details on the computer configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Wireless keyboard Sub-woofer* Keyboard* Video adapter* VGA adapter* Power cord Speakers* Mouse* Wireless mouse TV coaxial cable Remote sensor AA batteries (6)* Infrared receiver* Remote sensor controls (2) Remote control * Not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's supplied accessories. 14 VAIO Computer...
... computer's operating system and preinstalled software. See your computer's specification sheet for details on the computer configuration purchased. Computer and supplied accessories System unit Wireless keyboard Sub-woofer* Keyboard* Video adapter* VGA adapter* Power cord Speakers* Mouse* Wireless mouse TV coaxial cable Remote sensor AA batteries (6)* Infrared receiver* Remote sensor controls (2) Remote control * Not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's supplied accessories. 14 VAIO Computer...
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... jack adapter device (splitter) is available with a 5.1 speaker system. See your computer. 26 See your computer's specifications sheet for hardware configuration details †† An optional "1-to order (CTO), may be supplied with certain VAIO computer models. 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). Composite audio L In jack Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO computer models may have a DVI-D monitor port...
... jack adapter device (splitter) is available with a 5.1 speaker system. See your computer. 26 See your computer's specifications sheet for hardware configuration details †† An optional "1-to order (CTO), may be supplied with certain VAIO computer models. 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). Composite audio L In jack Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). * Certain VAIO computer models may have a DVI-D monitor port...
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... the VAIO keyboard with Media Center features Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a keyboard* that has a standard key arrangement with a PS/2 connector that support Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens and closes the optical drive 1 tray. MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. EJECT 2 Opens and closes the optical drive 2 tray. A PS/2 keyboard is equipped with additional keys and controls that plugs into the keyboard port on the back panel of your computer's specifications sheet...
... the VAIO keyboard with Media Center features Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with a keyboard* that has a standard key arrangement with a PS/2 connector that support Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. VAIO keyboard BUTTON DESCRIPTION EJECT 1 Opens and closes the optical drive 1 tray. MY VIDEOS Opens the My Videos window of Media Center. EJECT 2 Opens and closes the optical drive 2 tray. A PS/2 keyboard is equipped with additional keys and controls that plugs into the keyboard port on the back panel of your computer's specifications sheet...
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VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. 42 To connect a display DVI-D monitor port To connect a DVI display with the DVI-D monitor port* *A Video adapter device is required to connect a VGA monitor using the DVI-D port ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display.
VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Display (Monitor) 1 Plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. 42 To connect a display DVI-D monitor port To connect a DVI display with the DVI-D monitor port* *A Video adapter device is required to connect a VGA monitor using the DVI-D port ✍ Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display.
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... back panel of your computer. ❑ Review the connection instructions provided with your speaker system, as the connection setup may wish to use your computer's specifications sheet for details on the speaker components used. Connection an optional microphone. Audio jacks (computer back panel detail) Orange WOOFER /CENTER REAR FRONT Black Red Green Blue Jack color Orange Black Red Green Blue Description/Connection Woofer/Center* - Front/Headphones - Speaker configuration can vary, depending on supplied accessories. 51 Microphone - Connect the supplied speakers...
... back panel of your computer. ❑ Review the connection instructions provided with your speaker system, as the connection setup may wish to use your computer's specifications sheet for details on the speaker components used. Connection an optional microphone. Audio jacks (computer back panel detail) Orange WOOFER /CENTER REAR FRONT Black Red Green Blue Jack color Orange Black Red Green Blue Description/Connection Woofer/Center* - Front/Headphones - Speaker configuration can vary, depending on supplied accessories. 51 Microphone - Connect the supplied speakers...
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... extra cables, adapters or connection equipment that are optional for details about your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for your home. Depending on the back panel of your computer's hardware configuration. ✍ Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. Setting Up TV Connections Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available...
... extra cables, adapters or connection equipment that are optional for details about your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for your home. Depending on the back panel of your computer's hardware configuration. ✍ Your VAIO Digital Studio ® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. Setting Up TV Connections Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available...
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... of your TV monitor/display. 3 Connect the single-jack end of an audio cable (optional) to the Headphones jack located on the side or rear of your TV monitor/display.) Connecting a TV monitor or display Video cable adapter Video cable (optional) (optional) VID VIDEO EO INPUT L(MONO) R Audio cable (optional) ✍ The video cable adapter is not necessary, if you use an S-video cable to connect your computer. Connecting Other Devices Connecting a device with a stereo A/V dubbing cable 1 Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs at each end (optional) directly into...
... of your TV monitor/display. 3 Connect the single-jack end of an audio cable (optional) to the Headphones jack located on the side or rear of your TV monitor/display.) Connecting a TV monitor or display Video cable adapter Video cable (optional) (optional) VID VIDEO EO INPUT L(MONO) R Audio cable (optional) ✍ The video cable adapter is not necessary, if you use an S-video cable to connect your computer. Connecting Other Devices Connecting a device with a stereo A/V dubbing cable 1 Connect a stereo A/V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs at each end (optional) directly into...
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... to access this information for maximum results. This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to set up your computer quickly and easily. This supplement provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for details about your computer's hardware configuration...
... to access this information for maximum results. This section describes all available resources and offers suggestions on how to set up your computer quickly and easily. This supplement provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide - Support Options Sony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for details about your computer's hardware configuration...
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For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. VAIO Computer Quick Start Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your computer. The serial number is located on a white barcode label. 82 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 issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at...
For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. VAIO Computer Quick Start Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your computer. The serial number is located on a white barcode label. 82 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 issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at...
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... panel cov ers Page 10 13 Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMediaCard (MMC) slot Reads and writes data from and to a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC). 14 Media access indicator1 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...
... panel cov ers Page 10 13 Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMediaCard (MMC) slot Reads and writes data from and to a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC). 14 Media access indicator1 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...
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...computer's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting a Wireless Keyboard Connecting the Wireless Mouse Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Speakers Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Infrared Receiver Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 35 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports...
...computer's specific hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting a Wireless Keyboard Connecting the Wireless Mouse Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Speakers Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Configuring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Infrared Receiver Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 35 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the controls, ports...
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... models . Connection an optional microphone. Connect the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 channel speaker system), or optional headphones. Red Microphone - Connect an audio device. 1 Speaker s ys tem c onnec tions vary by model and manufac turer. Blue Line In - Page 42 Audio jacks (com puter back panel detail) Jack color Description/Connection Orange Woofer/Center1 - To set up the speakers with your computer: Match the color of your computer. Review the connection instructions...
... models . Connection an optional microphone. Connect the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 channel speaker system), or optional headphones. Red Microphone - Connect an audio device. 1 Speaker s ys tem c onnec tions vary by model and manufac turer. Blue Line In - Page 42 Audio jacks (com puter back panel detail) Jack color Description/Connection Orange Woofer/Center1 - To set up the speakers with your computer: Match the color of your computer. Review the connection instructions...
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... Computer. 15. 10. Replace the side panel. Reconnect the power cord to the original drive. 12. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal hard disk drive is active. Connect another SATA interface cable between the new drive and an unused SATA port on the motherboard. 13. Page 88 Reconnect the SATA and power connectors to your computer. Connect the second power connector to lock the drive into position. 11. Push the drive holder handle down to the new drive following the instructions supplied...
... Computer. 15. 10. Replace the side panel. Reconnect the power cord to the original drive. 12. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal hard disk drive is active. Connect another SATA interface cable between the new drive and an unused SATA port on the motherboard. 13. Page 88 Reconnect the SATA and power connectors to your computer. Connect the second power connector to lock the drive into position. 11. Push the drive holder handle down to the new drive following the instructions supplied...
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... three options, and click Next. Do not remove the VAIO Recovery Media Kit disc from your RAID array. 12. Click Restart to prepare for advice on how to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program. Click Yes to configure your computer's optical disc drive. Page 102 RAID Configuration Wizard - See the section, Before getting started, for RAID configuration. Select one of your computer's data, or you use hard disk drives that vary in size, the RAID volume...
... three options, and click Next. Do not remove the VAIO Recovery Media Kit disc from your RAID array. 12. Click Restart to prepare for advice on how to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program. Click Yes to configure your computer's optical disc drive. Page 102 RAID Configuration Wizard - See the section, Before getting started, for RAID configuration. Select one of your computer's data, or you use hard disk drives that vary in size, the RAID volume...
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... do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with your printer. 3. Click Start in the box, Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer, if you are provided with the printer: 1. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1 if using the parallel port, and then...
... do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with your printer. 3. Click Start in the box, Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer, if you are provided with the printer: 1. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1 if using the parallel port, and then...
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... your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. Click Start in the box, Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer, if you are provided with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Choose Have Disk. 2. Page 149 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support...
... your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. Click Start in the box, Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer, if you are provided with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Choose Have Disk. 2. Page 149 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support...
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...® Recovery Options Guide - The Quick Start can also provide basic troubleshooting support. VAIO® Computer Welcome2 - The online User Guide provides information about supplied accessories and your computer's hardware configuration. About RAID Systems3 - To access software Help files: 1. Provides information about your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. 4 Y ou c an loc ate the online H elp for details about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings...
...® Recovery Options Guide - The Quick Start can also provide basic troubleshooting support. VAIO® Computer Welcome2 - The online User Guide provides information about supplied accessories and your computer's hardware configuration. About RAID Systems3 - To access software Help files: 1. Provides information about your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. 4 Y ou c an loc ate the online H elp for details about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings...