Quick Start Guide
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... for details on the back panel of computers and other office equipment. For customers in a secure location. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your Sony VAIO® computer. The targeted products are located on your Sony Service Center. The Wireless LAN functionality, ...mercury. ENERGY STAR is not supplied with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). It is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with all VAIO® computer models) Carrier frequency Output power 27.045 MHz Less than...
... for details on the back panel of computers and other office equipment. For customers in a secure location. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your Sony VAIO® computer. The targeted products are located on your Sony Service Center. The Wireless LAN functionality, ...mercury. ENERGY STAR is not supplied with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). It is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with all VAIO® computer models) Carrier frequency Output power 27.045 MHz Less than...
Quick Start Guide
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... and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's supplied accessories. 14 VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending 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...
... and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer's supplied accessories. 14 VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending 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...
Quick Start Guide
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... 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® camcorder. 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices....DVI monitor. 8 Modem line jack†† Connection for an RJ-11 telephone cable (optional). 9 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/...
... 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® camcorder. 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices....DVI monitor. 8 Modem line jack†† Connection for an RJ-11 telephone cable (optional). 9 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/...
Quick Start Guide
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... Light is green while the power is compatible with the speakers supplied with a sub-woofer unit to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Go to enhance your computer's sound capability. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your computer's online specifications sheet for connecting instructions...
... Light is green while the power is compatible with the speakers supplied with a sub-woofer unit to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Go to enhance your computer's sound capability. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your computer's online specifications sheet for connecting instructions...
Quick Start Guide
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... on the taskbar. To set up a wireless keyboard Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless keyboard ✍ If your wireless keyboard is equivalent to reduce power consumption. VAIO Computer Quick Start KEY Windows DESCRIPTION The key with the Microsoft® Windows® ...logo, displays the Start menu. Press any key briefly to restore sound. Places the computer in Stand by clicking (wireless keyboard...
... on the taskbar. To set up a wireless keyboard Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless keyboard ✍ If your wireless keyboard is equivalent to reduce power consumption. VAIO Computer Quick Start KEY Windows DESCRIPTION The key with the Microsoft® Windows® ...logo, displays the Start menu. Press any key briefly to restore sound. Places the computer in Stand by clicking (wireless keyboard...
Quick Start Guide
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... screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 4 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on or off. 5 CONNECT button Press to use the wireless mouse with a wireless mouse*. About the Wireless Mouse About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your computer's specifications sheet for details about...
... screen. 3 Right mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions. 4 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on or off. 5 CONNECT button Press to use the wireless mouse with a wireless mouse*. About the Wireless Mouse About the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer may be supplied with your computer's specifications sheet for details about...
Quick Start Guide
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... leakage. 34 You can damage the mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used for extended periods of battery. VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up the wireless mouse Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless mouse ✍ If your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the wireless mouse.
... leakage. 34 You can damage the mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used for extended periods of battery. VAIO Computer Quick Start To set up the wireless mouse Insert two AA batteries (supplied) into the wireless mouse ✍ If your mouse's battery power level by clicking (wireless mouse icon), located in the wireless mouse.
Quick Start Guide
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... cable into the corresponding 4- About the i.LINK Port About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 6-pin connector. or 6-pin i.LINK port on your computer. ✍ See the instructions supplied with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. A 6-pin i.LINK port...
... cable into the corresponding 4- About the i.LINK Port About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 6-pin connector. or 6-pin i.LINK port on your computer. ✍ See the instructions supplied with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. A 6-pin i.LINK port...
Quick Start Guide
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To connect your wireless mouse, it must enable communication between the computer and the mouse. Connecting the mouse Power switch Connect button Additional information about using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices in the area near your ... mouse to use the wireless mouse, you must be within 2 feet of the mouse. Connecting the Wireless Mouse Connecting the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer is supplied with the infrared receiver for proper operation. ❑ To maintain good communication, operate your wireless mouse within 11 inches of the...
To connect your wireless mouse, it must enable communication between the computer and the mouse. Connecting the mouse Power switch Connect button Additional information about using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices in the area near your ... mouse to use the wireless mouse, you must be within 2 feet of the mouse. Connecting the Wireless Mouse Connecting the Wireless Mouse Your VAIO® computer is supplied with the infrared receiver for proper operation. ❑ To maintain good communication, operate your wireless mouse within 11 inches of the...
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... plug) R-speaker Speaker power cable (black plug) Computer L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker cable* * This cable is already attached on some 2-channel speaker models. 48 To connect 2-channel speakers 1 Plug the cable attached to view your computer's specifications sheet. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Speakers Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with 2-channel speakers, for...
... plug) R-speaker Speaker power cable (black plug) Computer L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker cable* * This cable is already attached on some 2-channel speaker models. 48 To connect 2-channel speakers 1 Plug the cable attached to view your computer's specifications sheet. VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting the Speakers Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with 2-channel speakers, for...
Quick Start Guide
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... Out jack located on the back panel of your computer. To connect a sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which requires a different setup. Connecting the Speakers 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack on the back... of the right speaker. 3 Insert the black plug of the speaker power cable into ...
... Out jack located on the back panel of your computer. To connect a sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which requires a different setup. Connecting the Speakers 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack on the back... of the right speaker. 3 Insert the black plug of the speaker power cable into ...
Quick Start Guide
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... contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with a floppy disk drive. Troubleshooting This section describes how to locate and close the program. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your computer has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. If your display for details.) ❑...
... contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with a floppy disk drive. Troubleshooting This section describes how to locate and close the program. * Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with your computer has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. If your display for details.) ❑...
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...levels, along with certain VAIO® computers that have RAID capability or are RAID-ready. See the online specifications sheet for maximum results. You can find instructions on how to connect power cords, cables, peripheral ...computer. * Certain VAIO® computers are not supplied with the Quick Start guide, they are supplied with the VAIO® Computer Welcome. † Certain VAIO® computers are not supplied with the Welcome supplement, they are supplied with the VAIO® Computer Quick Start. ‡ This booklet is supplied with Sony®. Support Options Sony...
...levels, along with certain VAIO® computers that have RAID capability or are RAID-ready. See the online specifications sheet for maximum results. You can find instructions on how to connect power cords, cables, peripheral ...computer. * Certain VAIO® computers are not supplied with the Quick Start guide, they are supplied with the VAIO® Computer Welcome. † Certain VAIO® computers are not supplied with the Welcome supplement, they are supplied with the VAIO® Computer Quick Start. ‡ This booklet is supplied with Sony®. Support Options Sony...
VAIO User Guide
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... Connection for a DVI monitor. 8 Modem line jack5 Connection for an RJ-11 telephone cable (optional). 9 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 10 S/PDIF Optical Out port Connection for the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 speaker system1), or optional headphones. Line In jack Connection for an S-video cable. TV Out (S-video...
... Connection for a DVI monitor. 8 Modem line jack5 Connection for an RJ-11 telephone cable (optional). 9 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 10 S/PDIF Optical Out port Connection for the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 speaker system1), or optional headphones. Line In jack Connection for an S-video cable. TV Out (S-video...
VAIO User Guide
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... port ins talled in this loc ation. S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). 1 C ertain V A I O c omputer models may have a DV I O c omputer models . See your c omputer's s pec ific ations s heet for hardware c ... -to-2 " jac k adapter devic e (s plitter) is for LAN connections only.) 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (2-channel speakers). 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Page 15 Composite audio L In jack Connection for...
... port ins talled in this loc ation. S-video In jack Connection for an S-video cable (optional) 14 VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable (supplied). 1 C ertain V A I O c omputer models may have a DV I O c omputer models . See your c omputer's s pec ific ations s heet for hardware c ... -to-2 " jac k adapter devic e (s plitter) is for LAN connections only.) 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (2-channel speakers). 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). Page 15 Composite audio L In jack Connection for...
VAIO User Guide
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... the knob until the desired volume is compatible with the speakers supplied with your VAIO computer. woofer unit 1 Port The port extends the low frequency response to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit. 2 Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to a grounded AC ...wall outlet or power strip. Page 17 Rotate the knob counter-clockwise to turn ...
... the knob until the desired volume is compatible with the speakers supplied with your VAIO computer. woofer unit 1 Port The port extends the low frequency response to extend the volume output of the sub-woofer unit. 2 Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to a grounded AC ...wall outlet or power strip. Page 17 Rotate the knob counter-clockwise to turn ...
VAIO User Guide
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A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Page 33 The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device. About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port.
A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i.LINK device, if the device is equipped with a 6-pin connector. Page 33 The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device. About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port.
VAIO User Guide
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... monitor, confirm that it is plugged 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 turned on. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into...
... monitor, confirm that it is plugged 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 turned on. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is plugged into...
VAIO User Guide
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... 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 computer is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. 1 C ertain V A I O c omputers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with a floppy dis k drive. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does...
... 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 computer is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard. 1 C ertain V A I O c omputers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with a floppy dis k drive. About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does...
VAIO User Guide
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... result in voltage differences that may be too hot to handle. Your computer operates on . To disconnect the cord, pull it cool down for your equipment, refer the repair or replacement of the power supply to open the power supply. Always reinstall the cover before turning it on 100-220 V AC 50/60...
... result in voltage differences that may be too hot to handle. Your computer operates on . To disconnect the cord, pull it cool down for your equipment, refer the repair or replacement of the power supply to open the power supply. Always reinstall the cover before turning it on 100-220 V AC 50/60...