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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For details on the computer configuration purchased. MUTE RECORDED TV GUIDE LIVE TV ABC 2 *This accessory is not supplied with certain computer models. Speakers and speaker power cable...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the accessories supplied with your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. For details on the computer configuration purchased. MUTE RECORDED TV GUIDE LIVE TV ABC 2 *This accessory is not supplied with certain computer models. Speakers and speaker power cable...
Quick Start Guide
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...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® camcorder. 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 6...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 an S-video cable. Woofer/Center jack† Connection for a Sub-woofer‡, ...
...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® camcorder. 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (4) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 6...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 an S-video cable. Woofer/Center jack† Connection for a Sub-woofer‡, ...
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... and modem line to your computer's specifications sheet for an audio cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied 2-channel speakers). 13 Composite...
... and modem line to your computer's specifications sheet for an audio cable (optional). VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 11 Ethernet port Connection for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 12 Speaker DC Out jack Connection for the speaker power cable (supplied 2-channel speakers). 13 Composite...
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...supplied accessories, see your computer's online specifications sheet . Control the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is reached. 3 Power indicator 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... unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Headphones jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to turn on page 35, for instructions. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your VAIO computer.
...supplied accessories, see your computer's online specifications sheet . Control the volume by rotating the knob until the desired volume is reached. 3 Power indicator 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... unit cable Connects the sub-woofer unit to the computer's Headphones jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub-woofer unit to turn on page 35, for instructions. About the Sub-woofer About the Sub-woofer Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your VAIO computer.
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... (mini stereo plug)* WOOFER /CENTER REAR FRONT R-speaker Speaker power cable (black plug) Computer L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker cable * Certain VAIO computers that are supplied with the system. 35 To connect the 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1 Plug the cable attached to -order (CTO), may be supplied with 2-channel speakers. Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers Your...
... (mini stereo plug)* WOOFER /CENTER REAR FRONT R-speaker Speaker power cable (black plug) Computer L-speaker Speaker power cable (yellow plug) L-speaker cable * Certain VAIO computers that are supplied with the system. 35 To connect the 2-channel speakers (supplied) 1 Plug the cable attached to -order (CTO), may be supplied with 2-channel speakers. Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Speakers Your...
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To connect a sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which requires a different setup. 1 Insert the mini stereo plug of the cable that is attached to the right speaker into the ... sub-woofer unit Sub-woofer Connect to the Front/Headphone jack on computer's back panel Connect to DC-Out jack on computer's back panel R-speaker L-speaker AC Power (wall outlet) 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack on the back of the...
To connect a sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a sub-woofer unit which requires a different setup. 1 Insert the mini stereo plug of the cable that is attached to the right speaker into the ... sub-woofer unit Sub-woofer Connect to the Front/Headphone jack on computer's back panel Connect to DC-Out jack on computer's back panel R-speaker L-speaker AC Power (wall outlet) 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 2 Insert the yellow plug of the speaker power cable into the DC In jack on the back of the...
Quick Start Guide
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... is turned on. What can try to locate and close the program. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with a floppy disk drive. You can I do if my computer or software stop responding? You can purchase this equipment separately. 65 Windows attempts to ...drive (unless you are using bootable media). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged 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...
... is turned on. What can try to locate and close the program. * Certain VAIO computers are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with a floppy disk drive. You can I do if my computer or software stop responding? You can purchase this equipment separately. 65 Windows attempts to ...drive (unless you are using bootable media). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. ❑ If you plugged 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...
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... this information for your computer quickly and easily. This guide is supplied with Sony®. The Quick Start contains information on how to the original factory installed settings. 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 - This...
... this information for your computer quickly and easily. This guide is supplied with Sony®. The Quick Start contains information on how to the original factory installed settings. 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 - This...
VAIO User Guide
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...DVI-D monitor port 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 a microphone (optional). Woofer/Center jack2 Connection for a Sub-woofer3, control module, or center speaker (5.1 speaker ... (S-video/video) jack Connection for standard (VGA) monitor. Front/Headphones jack Connection for an audio device. Line In jack Connection for the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 speaker system1), or optional headphones.
...DVI-D monitor port 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 a microphone (optional). Woofer/Center jack2 Connection for a Sub-woofer3, control module, or center speaker (5.1 speaker ... (S-video/video) jack Connection for standard (VGA) monitor. Front/Headphones jack Connection for an audio device. Line In jack Connection for the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 speaker system1), or optional headphones.
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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 omputers that are c onfigured to your c omputer's s pec ific ations s heet for hardware c onfiguration details 5 A n ...optional "1 -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 (supplied 2-channel speakers). 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). See your c omputer. See the information s upplied with your...
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 omputers that are c onfigured to your c omputer's s pec ific ations s heet for hardware c onfiguration details 5 A n ...optional "1 -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 (supplied 2-channel speakers). 13 Composite audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable (optional). See your c omputer. See the information s upplied with your...
VAIO User Guide
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... volume by rotating 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 turn off the sub-woofer unit...
... volume by rotating 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 turn off the sub-woofer unit...
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A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device. Page 27 The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. 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. About the i.LINK Port Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a 4-pin and a 6-pin i.LINK® port.
A 6-pin i.LINK port can supply power (10V to 12V) to a connected i.LINK device. Page 27 The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. 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. 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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...the speaker power cable into the DC Out jack located on the back of your computer. To connect the com puter and speakers 4. To connect the speakers and sub- woofer unit Page 31 To connect a sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a... sub-woofer unit or 5.1 speaker systems1. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a sub-woofer unit which requires a slightly different setup. For information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony....
...the speaker power cable into the DC Out jack located on the back of your computer. To connect the com puter and speakers 4. To connect the speakers and sub- woofer unit Page 31 To connect a sub-woofer unit Certain VAIO® computer models are supplied with a... sub-woofer unit or 5.1 speaker systems1. Connecting the Speakers Your VAIO® computer is supplied with a sub-woofer unit which requires a slightly different setup. For information about supplied accessories, go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony....
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Replace the side panel. Page 73 See About Closing the Computer. 8. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. Turn on card. 7. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. 6.
Replace the side panel. Page 73 See About Closing the Computer. 8. Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices. 9. Turn on card. 7. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See the instructions supplied with the add-on the computer. 6.
VAIO User Guide
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...drive that is supplied with the tracks on each side of the chassis. Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on its side and remove the side panel. See About Opening the Computer 4. Slide the... drive holder and align the holes on the inside of the drive holder. Slide the drive holder in your computer. 5. Page 82 Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to slide the drive holder out. Align... ov ing the driv e holder 7. Use the handle to the drive holder. 9. Detach the power and interface cables from the unit. 6.
...drive that is supplied with the tracks on each side of the chassis. Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on its side and remove the side panel. See About Opening the Computer 4. Slide the... drive holder and align the holes on the inside of the drive holder. Slide the drive holder in your computer. 5. Page 82 Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to slide the drive holder out. Align... ov ing the driv e holder 7. Use the handle to the drive holder. 9. Detach the power and interface cables from the unit. 6.
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... to lock the drive into position. 11. See About Closing the Computer. 15. Connect the second power connector to your computer. Replacing the driv e holder 14. Reconnect the power cord to the new drive following the instructions supplied with the drive. Connect another SATA interface cable between the new drive and an unused SATA port...
... to lock the drive into position. 11. See About Closing the Computer. 15. Connect the second power connector to your computer. Replacing the driv e holder 14. Reconnect the power cord to the new drive following the instructions supplied with the drive. Connect another SATA interface cable between the new drive and an unused SATA port...
VAIO User Guide
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... supplied with your hard disk drive is equipped with Port-0 on proper power connections. See the About RAID Levels section for details on the motherboard. Connect the S-ATA power cable(s) to configure the RAID volume. When all S-ATA hard disk drives into the drive holder inside the computer... cables of the S-ATA data cable(s) to the S-ATA connection, starting with two power connectors, connect the S-ATA power cable. Page 94 Installing additional hard disk drives If you have purchased a RAID-ready computer, you are installed, you may be required to Ports 1, 2, and then 3....
... supplied with your hard disk drive is equipped with Port-0 on proper power connections. See the About RAID Levels section for details on the motherboard. Connect the S-ATA power cable(s) to configure the RAID volume. When all S-ATA hard disk drives into the drive holder inside the computer... cables of the S-ATA data cable(s) to the S-ATA connection, starting with two power connectors, connect the S-ATA power cable. Page 94 Installing additional hard disk drives If you have purchased a RAID-ready computer, you are installed, you may be required to Ports 1, 2, and then 3....
VAIO User Guide
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... (unless you plugged 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 monitor is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on . Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. Page 102 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start...
... (unless you plugged 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 monitor is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on . Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately. Page 102 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start...
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...c omputers are not equipped with your computer has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. Page 103 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on. If your ...unless you are using bootable media). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. Verify...
...c omputers are not equipped with your computer has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is turned on. Page 103 About VAIO Computer Functions My computer does not start. Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on. If your ...unless you are using bootable media). Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. Verify...
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.... Do not share the AC outlet with any other power-consuming equipment, such as those that may occur during a brief period of the power supply to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). AC derived from the computer, you live in an area that can purchase a power strip with the cover removed. The surge protector prevents damage...
.... Do not share the AC outlet with any other power-consuming equipment, such as those that may occur during a brief period of the power supply to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). AC derived from the computer, you live in an area that can purchase a power strip with the cover removed. The surge protector prevents damage...