VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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... audio CD and movie DVD collection • PC-enabled control for 200 audio CDs and/or movie DVDs • Operated through Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Automatic download of title, jacket cover and other information (Internet connection required) • Automatic and sequential copying of 200 audio CDs to the PC hard drive • Multi episode TV program recording to DVD® software, i.LINK®4 connector cable...
... audio CD and movie DVD collection • PC-enabled control for 200 audio CDs and/or movie DVDs • Operated through Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Automatic download of title, jacket cover and other information (Internet connection required) • Automatic and sequential copying of 200 audio CDs to the PC hard drive • Multi episode TV program recording to DVD® software, i.LINK®4 connector cable...
VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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... 1394 connector. All other . 5 Shown with each other trademarks are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. VGP-PRS1 and VGP-PRS2:100-Base T Ethernet, 3 USB 2.0, parallel, VGA out and DVI-D ports. The Bluetooth word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are trademarks of Sony used only to hard drive capacity. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 SERIES: Model # Wireless USB Optical USB Optical Wireless Bluetooth® Keyboard & Mobile Mouse Presentation Wireless Mouse Mouse Mouse Mouse3...
... 1394 connector. All other . 5 Shown with each other trademarks are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. VGP-PRS1 and VGP-PRS2:100-Base T Ethernet, 3 USB 2.0, parallel, VGA out and DVI-D ports. The Bluetooth word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are trademarks of Sony used only to hard drive capacity. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 SERIES: Model # Wireless USB Optical USB Optical Wireless Bluetooth® Keyboard & Mobile Mouse Presentation Wireless Mouse Mouse Mouse Mouse3...
VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions. * Sony is not responsible for any loss of data associated with your computer or any damage caused by the edges, away from the components shipped. Remove the panel and set aside. Proceed and disconnect these procedures. Grasp the cable connectors where possible and take caution not...
VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these instructions. * Sony is not responsible for any loss of data associated with your computer or any damage caused by the edges, away from the components shipped. Remove the panel and set aside. Proceed and disconnect these procedures. Grasp the cable connectors where possible and take caution not...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions
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... screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. The terms of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is turned off and disconnected from exposed circuitry when possible. Failure to do so can result in the illustrations may be different from the optical disk drive you begin work to apply. 2 Screws [2A] [2B] Step 1. C 1/2 Inside View Step 2. Remove the power connector [1] and the IDE data cable [ 2] from the components...
... screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. The terms of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is turned off and disconnected from exposed circuitry when possible. Failure to do so can result in the illustrations may be different from the optical disk drive you begin work to apply. 2 Screws [2A] [2B] Step 1. C 1/2 Inside View Step 2. Remove the power connector [1] and the IDE data cable [ 2] from the components...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions
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... these instructions. * Sony is turned off and disconnected from the components shipped. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the 2 indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. Inside View Step 2. C 1/2 The terms of the unit : Step [2B], as this example: the upper optical drive.) NOTE! Disconnect the power cord. Remove the panel and set aside. Your PC may be equipped with your desktop computer on the inside of...
... these instructions. * Sony is turned off and disconnected from the components shipped. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the 2 indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. Inside View Step 2. C 1/2 The terms of the unit : Step [2B], as this example: the upper optical drive.) NOTE! Disconnect the power cord. Remove the panel and set aside. Your PC may be equipped with your desktop computer on the inside of...
Safety Information
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... and credit card information. Reproduction in whole or in part, may apply). Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Updates and additions to U.S. 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 of the IBM Corporation. VAIO Computer Safety Information Notice © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc...
... and credit card information. Reproduction in whole or in part, may apply). Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Updates and additions to U.S. 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 of the IBM Corporation. VAIO Computer Safety Information Notice © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc...
Safety Information
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... cause harmful interference to operate this equipment. 6 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is no guarantee that to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Model No.: PCVA-IMB7A (For models equipped with TV and personal video recording features) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. VAIO Computer Safety Information Regulatory Information If...
... cause harmful interference to operate this equipment. 6 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is no guarantee that to Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Model No.: PCVA-IMB7A (For models equipped with TV and personal video recording features) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. VAIO Computer Safety Information Regulatory Information If...
VAIO User Guide
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... with your computer, and solving common problems. To access the online User Guide: 1. Review the specifications sheet to verify supplied accessories and the operating system installed on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Connect to recover your computer's supplied accessories. Your VAIO® computer is available with System or Application Recovery CDs. See your c omputer's s pec ific ation s heet for details on your computer's hardware configuration. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to the Internet. For...
... with your computer, and solving common problems. To access the online User Guide: 1. Review the specifications sheet to verify supplied accessories and the operating system installed on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Connect to recover your computer's supplied accessories. Your VAIO® computer is available with System or Application Recovery CDs. See your c omputer's s pec ific ation s heet for details on your computer's hardware configuration. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to the Internet. For...
VAIO User Guide
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Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 20
Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 20
VAIO User Guide
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To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased.See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Page 21 Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency.
To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased.See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Page 21 Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency.
VAIO User Guide
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... Specifications sheet for your computer. Page 28 Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in this section. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your computer's hardware configuration. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection...
... Specifications sheet for your computer. Page 28 Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in this section. Depending on your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your computer's hardware configuration. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection...
VAIO User Guide
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... attaching connectors and cables may be different from Sony. When you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from the instructions described in your computer with the VAIO® Recovery Wizard utility program. When you register for the first time, after you start Click to access the Sony online support...
... attaching connectors and cables may be different from Sony. When you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software programs. Before replacing the hard disk drive, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from the instructions described in your computer with the VAIO® Recovery Wizard utility program. When you register for the first time, after you start Click to access the Sony online support...
VAIO User Guide
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... mouse tracking. Do not mix old (used /new batteries can damage the mouse. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1. Using a standard ball mouse If you are properly installed. Press the CONNECT button on the mouse and the computer to stop working properly. Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Confirm that the mouse is plugged...
... mouse tracking. Do not mix old (used /new batteries can damage the mouse. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1. Using a standard ball mouse If you are properly installed. Press the CONNECT button on the mouse and the computer to stop working properly. Remove the mouse ball cover on the mouse ball and inside the mouse mechanism. About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Confirm that the mouse is plugged...
VAIO User Guide
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... not moving properly, try using the mouse on the computer's front panel is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open software programs and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. If your optical mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the area near your computer or wireless mouse, as plain paper, card stock, or fabric...
... not moving properly, try using the mouse on the computer's front panel is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open software programs and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer. If your optical mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the area near your computer or wireless mouse, as plain paper, card stock, or fabric...
VAIO User Guide
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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 your printer. 3. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1 if using the parallel port, and then click Next. 6. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included in...
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 your printer. 3. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1 if using the parallel port, and then click Next. 6. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included in...
VAIO User Guide
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... the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. Select a similar printer that may emulate. 2. If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that your printer may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before...
... the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. Select a similar printer that may emulate. 2. If your printer has a USB, IEEE 1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that your printer may be required for proper installation. Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before...
VAIO User Guide
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... User Guide provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your computer. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. The software program's Help appears. VAIO Software - To access this online software information 1. Provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your entire hard disk drive to the individual s oftware program's ic on how to use the software and locate troubleshooting support...
... User Guide provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your computer. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. The software program's Help appears. VAIO Software - To access this online software information 1. Provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your entire hard disk drive to the individual s oftware program's ic on how to use the software and locate troubleshooting support...
VAIO User Guide
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.... 1 T he s erial number is loc ated on using your computer's hardware and software features. Links that contains answers to many frequently asked questions. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Operating system. 5. Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for products, accessories and parts, as well as hardware and software specifications. safety and...
.... 1 T he s erial number is loc ated on using your computer's hardware and software features. Links that contains answers to many frequently asked questions. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Operating system. 5. Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for products, accessories and parts, as well as hardware and software specifications. safety and...
Welcome Mat
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... the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility from Windows XP: 1 Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance. 2 From the Performance and Maintenance window, click VAIO Recovery Wizard. Black Pantone 2925 C Meet your new VGC-RB30 Series System unit Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all VAIO® computer models. *258970301* 2-589-703-01 © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. LINK 4-pin S400 (IEEE 1394) port Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports AC input port Mouse port Keyboard port Printer port Monitor port* Audio jacks Hard disk drive access indicator Power button...
... the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility from Windows XP: 1 Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance. 2 From the Performance and Maintenance window, click VAIO Recovery Wizard. Black Pantone 2925 C Meet your new VGC-RB30 Series System unit Keyboard Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with all VAIO® computer models. *258970301* 2-589-703-01 © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. LINK 4-pin S400 (IEEE 1394) port Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports AC input port Mouse port Keyboard port Printer port Monitor port* Audio jacks Hard disk drive access indicator Power button...
Marketing Specifications
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... Serial ATA hard drives in part without written permission is determined by the applicable software vendor. 5. Any such services are NOT authorized to DVD™ - Onsite Service will be dispatched as a recovery partition. 3. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level Phone Support. Additional telephone suuport may vary) Dimensions (CPU) 7.13"(W) x 16.9"(H) x 15.24"(D) Supplied Accessories VAIO® Keyboard PS/2® Mouse Speakers Power Cord SOFTWARE Operating System Microsoft® Windows...
... Serial ATA hard drives in part without written permission is determined by the applicable software vendor. 5. Any such services are NOT authorized to DVD™ - Onsite Service will be dispatched as a recovery partition. 3. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level Phone Support. Additional telephone suuport may vary) Dimensions (CPU) 7.13"(W) x 16.9"(H) x 15.24"(D) Supplied Accessories VAIO® Keyboard PS/2® Mouse Speakers Power Cord SOFTWARE Operating System Microsoft® Windows...