VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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...-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 and upright stand. Read DVD-ROM: 8X, CD-ROM...
...-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 and upright stand. Read DVD-ROM: 8X, CD-ROM...
VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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... respective owners. VGP-PRFE1: 4 USB 2.0, DVI-D, S-Video out , RCA video out, VGA out, Ethernet, multi function bay and DC in USA 1/2006 P161 Microsoft® Windows® XP compatible Exclude DVD RW drive models ++ Exclude Bluetooth® integrated models + Only available on Bluetooth® integrated models All prices are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 SERIES: Model # Wireless USB Optical USB Optical Wireless Bluetooth® Keyboard & Mobile Mouse Presentation Wireless Mouse Mouse Mouse...
... respective owners. VGP-PRFE1: 4 USB 2.0, DVI-D, S-Video out , RCA video out, VGA out, Ethernet, multi function bay and DC in USA 1/2006 P161 Microsoft® Windows® XP compatible Exclude DVD RW drive models ++ Exclude Bluetooth® integrated models + Only available on Bluetooth® integrated models All prices are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 SERIES: Model # Wireless USB Optical USB Optical Wireless Bluetooth® Keyboard & Mobile Mouse Presentation Wireless Mouse Mouse Mouse...
VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... these instructions. * Sony is turned off and disconnected from exposed circuitry when possible. Some force may be required to remove them. Step 3. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of data associated with your Sony Limited Warranty continue to guide you . VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the two (2) indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. IMPORTANT...
... these instructions. * Sony is turned off and disconnected from exposed circuitry when possible. Some force may be required to remove them. Step 3. This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of data associated with your Sony Limited Warranty continue to guide you . VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the two (2) indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. IMPORTANT...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions
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... not affect the accuracy of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is not responsible for any damage caused by the edges, away from exposed circuitry when possible. The terms of your desktop computer on the inside of the front of data associated with more than one optical disk drive. Remove the panel and set it aside. Inside View Step 2. Your PC may be...
... not affect the accuracy of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is not responsible for any damage caused by the edges, away from exposed circuitry when possible. The terms of your desktop computer on the inside of the front of data associated with more than one optical disk drive. Remove the panel and set it aside. Inside View Step 2. Your PC may be...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions
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... power connector [1] and the IDE data cable [ 2] from the power source. The terms of data associated with more than one optical disk drive. Remove jewelry before you through the replacement process. ü To avoid electric shock please make sure product is facing you are intended to guide you begin work to the PC or personal injury. Inside View Step 2. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Carefully remove...
... power connector [1] and the IDE data cable [ 2] from the power source. The terms of data associated with more than one optical disk drive. Remove jewelry before you through the replacement process. ü To avoid electric shock please make sure product is facing you are intended to guide you begin work to the PC or personal injury. Inside View Step 2. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Carefully remove...
Safety Information
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... with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without prior written approval. Updates and additions to any modification to U.S. Financial services may be reproduced, translated, or reduced to software may require a fee and credit card information. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo...
... with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without prior written approval. Updates and additions to any modification to U.S. Financial services may be reproduced, translated, or reduced to software may require a fee and credit card information. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo...
Safety Information
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.... 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 following measures: ❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ❑ Connect the...
.... 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 following measures: ❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ❑ Connect the...
VAIO User Guide
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... computer, and solving common problems. To access the online User Guide: 1. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO® Com puter Welcom e - Provides information about the hardware and software configuration of your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Contains features and specifications of your computer. It also includes information on your computer's hardware configuration. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications...
... computer, and solving common problems. To access the online User Guide: 1. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer. Provides safety/legal guidelines and owner information. VAIO® Com puter Welcom e - Provides information about the hardware and software configuration of your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Contains features and specifications of your computer. It also includes information on your computer's hardware configuration. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications...
VAIO User Guide
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... indicator Light is amber when the computer is placed in Standby mode or turned off. 7 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 8 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 9 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 10 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 11 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro , and Memory Stick Duo media. 12...
... indicator Light is amber when the computer is placed in Standby mode or turned off. 7 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 8 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 9 i.LINK 4-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 10 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (2) Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices. 11 Memory Stick® memory card reader Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro , and Memory Stick Duo media. 12...
VAIO User Guide
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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 Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section.
VAIO User Guide
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Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. Page 21 To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. 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.
Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. Page 21 To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. 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.
VAIO User Guide
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... type of cable service connection available in this section. 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. Depending on your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your computer's hardware configuration. Page 28 Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment that are optional...
... type of cable service connection available in this section. 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. Depending on your computer. See the online Specifications sheet for your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your computer's hardware configuration. Page 28 Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment that are optional...
VAIO User Guide
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... 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 Sony. Click Start from the instructions described in your Sony computer. Your computer must have an active Internet connection to DVD software program creates a new folder location on the new drive. Unplug your printer. 2. See Before upgrading your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support...
... 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 Sony. Click Start from the instructions described in your Sony computer. Your computer must have an active Internet connection to DVD software program creates a new folder location on the new drive. Unplug your printer. 2. See Before upgrading your drive mapping, create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit, or visit the Sony online support...
VAIO User Guide
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Using an optical mouse If you are using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are using an optical mouse1, use the same type and manufacture of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball. 4. Save and close all open software programs. Turn off your computer. 2. Turn the mouse upside down. 3. Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the computer's front panel is free of repetitive patterning. Avoid...
Using an optical mouse If you are using a wireless optical mouse: Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are using an optical mouse1, use the same type and manufacture of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball. 4. Save and close all open software programs. Turn off your computer. 2. Turn the mouse upside down. 3. Using a piece of tape, remove any dust or dirt on the computer's front panel is free of repetitive patterning. Avoid...
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... mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all software programs, and turn off your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines. Avoid possible damage to stop working properly. About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Confirm that covers the mouse ball. 4. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1. If you are using radio-controlled...
... mouse is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all software programs, and turn off your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines. Avoid possible damage to stop working properly. About the Mouse and Keyboard Why doesn't my mouse work properly? Confirm that covers the mouse ball. 4. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1. If you are using radio-controlled...
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... Enter the appropriate path for peripheral equipment may vary, depending upon your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Select Local Printer, then click Next. Click Start in the list, and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer equipped with your computer's front, back or side panels1. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the user manual or guide supplied with Plug...
... Enter the appropriate path for peripheral equipment may vary, depending upon your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Select Local Printer, then click Next. Click Start in the list, and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer equipped with your computer's front, back or side panels1. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the user manual or guide supplied with Plug...
VAIO User Guide
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... your operating system before proceeding with installation. 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 c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Select a similar printer that may vary, depending upon your printer. 3. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1 if using the parallel port...
... your operating system before proceeding with installation. 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 c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Select a similar printer that may vary, depending upon your printer. 3. Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1 if using the parallel port...
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... RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with Sony®. To access the online guide: 1. Connect to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs. 2. From the menu bar, click Help. The online User Guide 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 - In these support options: VAIO® Computer Quick Start1 - Click the desired software program.3 The software's main window...
... RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with Sony®. To access the online guide: 1. Connect to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs. 2. From the menu bar, click Help. The online User Guide 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 - In these support options: VAIO® Computer Quick Start1 - Click the desired software program.3 The software's main window...
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... the bac k panel of the issue. VAIO® computer type. 2. For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. Model number. 3. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your c omputer. Serial number1. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Example: 4. Resources for Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your specific computer model, such as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge...
... the bac k panel of the issue. VAIO® computer type. 2. For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. Model number. 3. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your c omputer. Serial number1. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Example: 4. Resources for Additional Help and Support If the information provided with your specific computer model, such as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge...
Welcome Mat
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...input port Mouse port Keyboard port Printer port Monitor port* Audio jacks Hard disk drive access indicator Power button Standby indicator Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 ports) Monitor port* Audio / Video* ports & jacks Modem line jack I.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Ethernet port Monitor (DVI-D) port* TV Out (S-Video) jack* VHF/UHF port* *Not available with all VAIO® computer models. Setting up Cable access Cable service access (wall outlet) VHF/UHF port (on the remote control to locate and select menu options. Starting Media Center Your VAIO® computer is not supplied...
...input port Mouse port Keyboard port Printer port Monitor port* Audio jacks Hard disk drive access indicator Power button Standby indicator Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 ports) Monitor port* Audio / Video* ports & jacks Modem line jack I.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Ethernet port Monitor (DVI-D) port* TV Out (S-Video) jack* VHF/UHF port* *Not available with all VAIO® computer models. Setting up Cable access Cable service access (wall outlet) VHF/UHF port (on the remote control to locate and select menu options. Starting Media Center Your VAIO® computer is not supplied...