Quick Start Guide
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... enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Some of a separate user license agreement. Updates and additions to this computer may require an additional charge. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that...
... enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Some of a separate user license agreement. Updates and additions to this computer may require an additional charge. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that...
Quick Start Guide
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...-IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) This device complies with cables, connected to operate this equipment. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Operation with Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are not shielded and grounded, may cause undesired operation. All cables used in interference...
...-IMB5A (For models equipped with Giga Pocket features) This device complies with cables, connected to operate this equipment. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, write to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Operation with Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are not shielded and grounded, may cause undesired operation. All cables used in interference...
Quick Start Guide
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... 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 35 Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems ..........38 Configuring Software for Your Speaker System ......39 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 42 Connecting the Telephone and Modem 43 Connecting the Power Cords 45 Turning...
... 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 35 Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems ..........38 Configuring Software for Your Speaker System ......39 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 42 Connecting the Telephone and Modem 43 Connecting the Power Cords 45 Turning...
Quick Start Guide
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... on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. 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 a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™, and Memory Stick Duo™ media. 13 Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) slot Reads and...
... on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. 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 a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. 12 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro™, and Memory Stick Duo™ media. 13 Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) slot Reads and...
Quick Start Guide
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... Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 6 Microphone jack Connection for the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 channel speaker system*), or optional headphones. Front/Headphones jack Connection for a microphone (optional). Woofer/Center jack† Connection for a Sub-woofer‡, control module, or center speaker (5.1 channel speaker system*) Rear jack Connection for rear speakers (5.1 channel speaker system*) 7 Monitor port** Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 23 DVI-D monitor port...
... Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 6 Microphone jack Connection for the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 channel speaker system*), or optional headphones. Front/Headphones jack Connection for a microphone (optional). Woofer/Center jack† Connection for a Sub-woofer‡, control module, or center speaker (5.1 channel speaker system*) Rear jack Connection for rear speakers (5.1 channel speaker system*) 7 Monitor port** Connection for a digital audio or optical device. 23 DVI-D monitor port...
Quick Start Guide
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...-T Ethernet. (The port marked with certain VAIO computer models. See your computer. 24 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® computers that are configured to your computer's specifications sheet for hardware configuration details †† An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is for LAN connections only.) 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied 2-channel speakers...
...-T Ethernet. (The port marked with certain VAIO computer models. See your computer. 24 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® computers that are configured to your computer's specifications sheet for hardware configuration details †† An optional "1-to-2" jack adapter device (splitter) is for LAN connections only.) 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied 2-channel speakers...
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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 Digital Studio 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. 34
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 Digital Studio 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. 34
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... set up the speakers with your computer: ❑ Match the color of the mini stereo plugs (speaker system) to order (CTO) may wish to use your own 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Red Microphone - See your computer's specification sheet for setup details. † A sub-woofer is available with certain VAIO® computer models. Connect supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 channel speaker system), or optional headphones. Audio jacks (computer back panel detail) Orange WOOFER /CENTER REAR FRONT Black...
... set up the speakers with your computer: ❑ Match the color of the mini stereo plugs (speaker system) to order (CTO) may wish to use your own 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Red Microphone - See your computer's specification sheet for setup details. † A sub-woofer is available with certain VAIO® computer models. Connect supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 channel speaker system), or optional headphones. Audio jacks (computer back panel detail) Orange WOOFER /CENTER REAR FRONT Black...
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... Connections Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. To connect in your in this section. Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to 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...
... Connections Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. To connect in your in this section. Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (optional) to 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...
Quick Start Guide
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... certain VAIO computer models. See your TV monitor/display. Connect the other ends of the stereo A/V dubbing cable into the appropriate jacks on either end of a video cable (optional). Connecting a TV monitor or display Video cable adapter Video cable (optional) FRONT AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - EO INPUT L(MONO) R Audio cable (optional) VID VIDEO * The video cable adapter is supplied with triple RCA plugs at each end (optional) directly into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on either the front or back panel of your computer. 2 Connect...
... certain VAIO computer models. See your TV monitor/display. Connect the other ends of the stereo A/V dubbing cable into the appropriate jacks on either end of a video cable (optional). Connecting a TV monitor or display Video cable adapter Video cable (optional) FRONT AUDIO AUDIO COMPOSITE S VIDEO - EO INPUT L(MONO) R Audio cable (optional) VID VIDEO * The video cable adapter is supplied with triple RCA plugs at each end (optional) directly into the composite video port, composite audio L and R jacks, located on either the front or back panel of your computer. 2 Connect...
Quick Start Guide
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... factory installed settings. The Quick Start contains information on how to connect power cords, cables, peripheral devices, and register your entire hard disk drive to -order (CTO) computers that are shipped as RAID-0 or RAID-ready. ❑ VAIO® Recovery Options Guide - This online guide provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start can locate helpful information immediately by accessing the online Computer...
... factory installed settings. The Quick Start contains information on how to connect power cords, cables, peripheral devices, and register your entire hard disk drive to -order (CTO) computers that are shipped as RAID-0 or RAID-ready. ❑ VAIO® Recovery Options Guide - This online guide provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your computer with these support options: ❑ VAIO® Computer Quick Start - The Quick Start can locate helpful information immediately by accessing the online Computer...
Quick Start Guide
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... back panel of the issue. The serial number is located on a white barcode label. 70 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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your computer. For VAIO® computers purchased...
... back panel of the issue. The serial number is located on a white barcode label. 70 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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your computer. For VAIO® computers purchased...
VAIO User Guide
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... media ac c es s indic ator lights when reading or writing data with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to turn the computer on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. To open the upper and lower front panel covers The front of Sony used only to designate that cover drives, media card slots, jacks and ports. The power...
... media ac c es s indic ator lights when reading or writing data with your computer, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to turn the computer on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. To open the upper and lower front panel covers The front of Sony used only to designate that cover drives, media card slots, jacks and ports. The power...
VAIO User Guide
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... optional headphones. Connect an audio device. 1 Speaker s ys tem c onnec tions vary by model and manufac turer. Page 33 Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers that are supplied with a 5.1 speaker system, or you may wish to the color of the speaker jacks on the back panel of your computer. Review the connection instructions provided with your speaker system, as the connection setup may s upply a 5 .1 s peaker s ys tem as part...
... optional headphones. Connect an audio device. 1 Speaker s ys tem c onnec tions vary by model and manufac turer. Page 33 Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers that are supplied with a 5.1 speaker system, or you may wish to the color of the speaker jacks on the back panel of your computer. Review the connection instructions provided with your speaker system, as the connection setup may s upply a 5 .1 s peaker s ys tem as part...
VAIO User Guide
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... instructions supplied with the drive. Connect the second power connector to your computer. Replacing the driv e holder 14. See About Closing the Computer. 15. Page 83 Replace the side panel. Push the drive holder handle down to the original drive. 12. Reconnect the SATA and power connectors to lock the drive into position. 11. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal hard disk drive is active. 10. Connect another SATA interface cable between the new drive and an unused SATA port...
... instructions supplied with the drive. Connect the second power connector to your computer. Replacing the driv e holder 14. See About Closing the Computer. 15. Page 83 Replace the side panel. Push the drive holder handle down to the original drive. 12. Reconnect the SATA and power connectors to lock the drive into position. 11. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal hard disk drive is active. 10. Connect another SATA interface cable between the new drive and an unused SATA port...
VAIO User Guide
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If you are using hard disk drives that vary in size, note that the RAID configuration is set to the size of your computer's data, or you have not performed a back up of the smallest drive. 10. RAID Configuration Wizard - Do not remove the VAIO Recovery Media Kit disc from your RAID array. 12. See the section, Before getting started, for advice on how to the final confirmation message...
If you are using hard disk drives that vary in size, note that the RAID configuration is set to the size of your computer's data, or you have not performed a back up of the smallest drive. 10. RAID Configuration Wizard - Do not remove the VAIO Recovery Media Kit disc from your RAID array. 12. See the section, Before getting started, for advice on how to the final confirmation message...
VAIO User Guide
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... 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, follow these steps: 1. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD, and click OK. If the printer is not included in the box, Automatically detect and install my Plug...
... 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, follow these steps: 1. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD, and click OK. If the printer is not included in the box, Automatically detect and install my Plug...
VAIO User Guide
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... click Control Panel. 2. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Choose Have Disk. 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Page 148 From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Some printers 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 Plug and...
... click Control Panel. 2. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Choose Have Disk. 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. Follow the on your computer's front, back or side panels1. Page 148 From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Some printers 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 Plug and...
VAIO User Guide
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...to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - The Quick Start contains information on how to the original factory installed settings. VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access software Help files: 1. Your computer is available only with these Help files, you can find instructions on how to set up your entire hard disk drive to connect power cords, cables, peripheral devices, and register your VAIO computer. This guide is supplied...
...to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - The Quick Start contains information on how to the original factory installed settings. VAIO® Computer User Guide - To access software Help files: 1. Your computer is available only with these Help files, you can find instructions on how to set up your entire hard disk drive to connect power cords, cables, peripheral devices, and register your VAIO computer. This guide is supplied...
CTO Marketing Specifications
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.... Sony VAIO® RA Series Digital Studio PC The premier multimedia desktop PC. Does not support Featuring One Year Onsite Service6 and 24/7 Telephone Support7 the SD Memory Card media copyright protec tion function. 6. All products with an i.LINK connec tor may vary) Dimensions (CPU) 7.4"(W) x 15.6"(H) x 15.3"(D) Supplied Accessories (Configurable) 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers, 2.1 Surround Sound Speakers, 2.0 Speakers IR Remote Control and Receiver / IR Blaster PS/2® Keyboard PS/2® Optical Mouse SOFTWARE Operating...
.... Sony VAIO® RA Series Digital Studio PC The premier multimedia desktop PC. Does not support Featuring One Year Onsite Service6 and 24/7 Telephone Support7 the SD Memory Card media copyright protec tion function. 6. All products with an i.LINK connec tor may vary) Dimensions (CPU) 7.4"(W) x 15.6"(H) x 15.3"(D) Supplied Accessories (Configurable) 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers, 2.1 Surround Sound Speakers, 2.0 Speakers IR Remote Control and Receiver / IR Blaster PS/2® Keyboard PS/2® Optical Mouse SOFTWARE Operating...