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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... in . VGP-PRFJ1: 3 USB 2.0, RJ-45 Ethernet, Printer, VGA out and DC in part without written permission is a trademark of Sony. VGP-PRBX1: 4 USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, serial, parallel, VGA and DVI-D. VGP-PRS1 and VGP-PRS2:100-Base T Ethernet, 3 USB 2.0, parallel, VGA out and DVI-D ports. VGP-PRTX1: VGA out, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet and DC in. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 SERIES: Model # Wireless USB Optical USB Optical Wireless Bluetooth® Keyboard & Mobile Mouse Presentation Wireless Mouse Mouse Mouse Mouse3 PCGA-UMS3...
... in . VGP-PRFJ1: 3 USB 2.0, RJ-45 Ethernet, Printer, VGA out and DC in part without written permission is a trademark of Sony. VGP-PRBX1: 4 USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, serial, parallel, VGA and DVI-D. VGP-PRS1 and VGP-PRS2:100-Base T Ethernet, 3 USB 2.0, parallel, VGA out and DVI-D ports. VGP-PRTX1: VGA out, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet and DC in. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 SERIES: Model # Wireless USB Optical USB Optical Wireless Bluetooth® Keyboard & Mobile Mouse Presentation Wireless Mouse Mouse Mouse Mouse3 PCGA-UMS3...
VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... result in the direction of these cables from the power source. Step 5. VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! CAUTION! Locate the power cable [1] and serial ATA cable [2]. Grasp the cable connectors where possible and take caution not to the computer's case. * ü Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by incorrect handling of the cables. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the two (2) indicated screws from exposed...
... result in the direction of these cables from the power source. Step 5. VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! CAUTION! Locate the power cable [1] and serial ATA cable [2]. Grasp the cable connectors where possible and take caution not to the computer's case. * ü Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by incorrect handling of the cables. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the two (2) indicated screws from exposed...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions
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... by the edges, away from the power source. Inside View Step 2. Your PC may be equipped with the vents is turned off and disconnected from exposed circuitry when possible. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the t w o (2) indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! The terms of your computer or any loss of these procedures. Step...
... by the edges, away from the power source. Inside View Step 2. Your PC may be equipped with the vents is turned off and disconnected from exposed circuitry when possible. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the t w o (2) indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! The terms of your computer or any loss of these procedures. Step...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions
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... possible. P/N 994630100 Rev. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions are intended to do so can result in the direction of unit. Disconnect the power cord. Remove the panel and set aside. Remove the power connector [1] and the IDE data cable [ 2] from the optical disk drive you through the replacement process. ü To avoid electric shock please make sure product is...
... possible. P/N 994630100 Rev. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions are intended to do so can result in the direction of unit. Disconnect the power cord. Remove the panel and set aside. Remove the power connector [1] and the IDE data cable [ 2] from the optical disk drive you through the replacement process. ü To avoid electric shock please make sure product is...
Safety Information
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... used outside the United States. 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, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are available to this product. VAIO Computer Safety Information Notice © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE...
... used outside the United States. 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, the Memory Stick logo, OpenMG, MICROMV, SonicStage, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are available to this product. VAIO Computer Safety Information Notice © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE...
Safety Information
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... B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the device. Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone: 858-942-2230 This phone number is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. VAIO Computer Safety Information...
... B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the device. Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone: 858-942-2230 This phone number is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the Sony Online Support Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. VAIO Computer Safety Information...
User Guide
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... & video with: DVDs with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system or Media Center To access this software information: 1. Page 4 1Your computer may not be used to locate your computer. To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Double-click Software Information. Connect to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. create ATRAC CDs for video, or capture footage from MP3, WMA, and WAV; Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer...
... & video with: DVDs with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system or Media Center To access this software information: 1. Page 4 1Your computer may not be used to locate your computer. To view the online specifications sheet: 1. Double-click Software Information. Connect to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. create ATRAC CDs for video, or capture footage from MP3, WMA, and WAV; Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer...
User Guide
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... (MMC). 13 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while the hard disk drive is reading and writing data. 14 Power button The power button turns the computer on . The light turns 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...
... (MMC). 13 Hard disk drive access indicator Light is amber while the hard disk drive is reading and writing data. 14 Power button The power button turns the computer on . The light turns 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...
User Guide
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...Certain VAIO computer models may cause display malfunctions with a 5.1 speaker system. See your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. Doing so may be supplied with some applications. 2These audio/video connections are not available on all models. Woofer/Center jack5 Connection for a Sub-woofer6, control module, or center speaker (5.1 speaker system4) Rear jack Connection for rear speakers (5.1 speaker system4) 13 Monitor port1 Connection for an audio device. Line In jack Connection for a VGA monitor. DVI-D monitor port1 Connection for...
...Certain VAIO computer models may cause display malfunctions with a 5.1 speaker system. See your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. Doing so may be supplied with some applications. 2These audio/video connections are not available on all models. Woofer/Center jack5 Connection for a Sub-woofer6, control module, or center speaker (5.1 speaker system4) Rear jack Connection for rear speakers (5.1 speaker system4) 13 Monitor port1 Connection for an audio device. Line In jack Connection for a VGA monitor. DVI-D monitor port1 Connection for...
User Guide
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If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the model purchased. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the display. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the monitor port may vary, depending 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 an emergency. Page 30
If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. See the specifications sheet for your computer on the model purchased. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the display. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the monitor port may vary, depending 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 an emergency. Page 30
User Guide
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...back panel of your computer. Review the connection instructions provided with your 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Page 37 Connect an audio device. 1Speaker system connections vary by model and manufacturer. Connect rear speakers (5.1 channel speaker system). Connect a Sub-woofer2, control module, or Center speaker (5.1 channel speaker system3) Black Rear - To set up the speakers with your computer: Match the color of the mini stereo plugs (speaker system) to use your speaker system, as the connection setup may be supplied with a 5.1 channel speaker...
...back panel of your computer. Review the connection instructions provided with your 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Page 37 Connect an audio device. 1Speaker system connections vary by model and manufacturer. Connect rear speakers (5.1 channel speaker system). Connect a Sub-woofer2, control module, or Center speaker (5.1 channel speaker system3) Black Rear - To set up the speakers with your computer: Match the color of the mini stereo plugs (speaker system) to use your speaker system, as the connection setup may be supplied with a 5.1 channel speaker...
User Guide
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... home. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in -home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Page 44 See the online Specifications sheet for your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment...
... home. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in -home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. Page 44 See the online Specifications sheet for your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment...
User Guide
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... 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. From the Performance and Maintenance window, click VAIO Recovery. Your VAIO® computer is installed, the original drive mapping1 may not reflect correct drive/icon associations. Click Start from the Windows® taskbar, click Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2. See Before upgrading your printer. 2. The Click to access the Sony online support...
... 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. From the Performance and Maintenance window, click VAIO Recovery. Your VAIO® computer is installed, the original drive mapping1 may not reflect correct drive/icon associations. Click Start from the Windows® taskbar, click Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2. See Before upgrading your printer. 2. The Click to access the Sony online support...
User Guide
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... the drive holder back into the new drive. 14. Connect the second SATA signal cable to complete the process. Connect the second power connector to display a shortcut menu. 7. Replace the side cover. The Computer Management window appears. 4. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. 1Drive mapping refers to the assignment of the disk and then right-click to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with memory card readers. 11...
... the drive holder back into the new drive. 14. Connect the second SATA signal cable to complete the process. Connect the second power connector to display a shortcut menu. 7. Replace the side cover. The Computer Management window appears. 4. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format. 1Drive mapping refers to the assignment of the disk and then right-click to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with memory card readers. 11...
User Guide
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... information or updates that your operating system before proceeding with Plug and Play capability. 5. Click Start in the list, and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer equipped with installation. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1284 printer to the user manual or guide supplied with your printer. 3. Select a similar printer that may emulate. 2. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7.
... information or updates that your operating system before proceeding with Plug and Play capability. 5. Click Start in the list, and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer equipped with installation. Some printers do I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1284 printer to the user manual or guide supplied with your printer. 3. Select a similar printer that may emulate. 2. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7.
User Guide
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... I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1284 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to this computer, then click Next. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Select a similar printer that may vary, depending upon your printer, follow these steps: 1. Choose Have Disk. 2. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your computer's hardware configuration...
... I install a printer? Connect your USB or IEEE 1284 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to this computer, then click Next. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Select a similar printer that may vary, depending upon your printer, follow these steps: 1. Choose Have Disk. 2. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your computer's hardware configuration...
User Guide
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... that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. Provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your computer. 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 - To view the online specifications sheet: 1. To access software Help files: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to the Sony online support Web site at http...
... that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. Provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your computer. 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 - To view the online specifications sheet: 1. To access software Help files: 1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to the Sony online support Web site at http...
User Guide
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... parts, as well as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6. Example: 4. Operating system. 5. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you can access the Web site at 1-888-476-6972. 1The serial number is on the back panel of the issue. Before making...
... parts, as well as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for the appropriate software technical support information.) 6. Example: 4. Operating system. 5. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you can access the Web site at 1-888-476-6972. 1The serial number is on the back panel of the issue. Before making...
Marketing Specifications
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... software included with this disclaimer. VGC-RB62G VAIO® RB Series Desktop PC Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of SmartMedia media with IDs. CPU speed will provide Onsite Service in U.S.A. 12/05. When available, Sony will be able to change without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, SonicStage, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, DVgate Plus, MagicGate, VAIO Media, Click to 1GB. TX/1000Base-T Modem Type: V.90 compatible data/fax modem (RJ-11) Power Power Management...
... software included with this disclaimer. VGC-RB62G VAIO® RB Series Desktop PC Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of SmartMedia media with IDs. CPU speed will provide Onsite Service in U.S.A. 12/05. When available, Sony will be able to change without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, SonicStage, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, DVgate Plus, MagicGate, VAIO Media, Click to 1GB. TX/1000Base-T Modem Type: V.90 compatible data/fax modem (RJ-11) Power Power Management...