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. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING...
...-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. VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING...
VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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... to DVD, Digital Living System, i.Link, and RoomLink are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is a trademark of Sony. Sony, VAIO, Click to hard drive capacity. All other . 5 Shown with each other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in . VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 SERIES: Model # Wireless USB Optical USB Optical Wireless Bluetooth® Keyboard & Mobile Mouse Presentation Wireless Mouse Mouse Mouse...
... to DVD, Digital Living System, i.Link, and RoomLink are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is a trademark of Sony. Sony, VAIO, Click to hard drive capacity. All other . 5 Shown with each other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in . 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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... accuracy of your desktop computer.* ü Place your Sony Limited Warranty continue 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 and set it aside. VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Locate the power cable [1] and serial ATA cable [2]. P/N 994630000 Rev. E 1/2 Rotate the unit so the panel with the...
... accuracy of your desktop computer.* ü Place your Sony Limited Warranty continue 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 and set it aside. VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Locate the power cable [1] and serial ATA cable [2]. P/N 994630000 Rev. E 1/2 Rotate the unit so the panel with the...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions
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VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these procedures. Remove the panel and set it aside. Remove the power connector [1] and the IDE data cable [ 2] from the power source. Disconnect the power cord. Inside View Step 2. Carefully remove the front panel in the direction of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is not responsible for any damage caused by incorrect handling...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of these procedures. Remove the panel and set it aside. Remove the power connector [1] and the IDE data cable [ 2] from the power source. Disconnect the power cord. Inside View Step 2. Carefully remove the front panel in the direction of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is not responsible for any damage caused by incorrect handling...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions
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... optical drive.) NOTE! VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! CAUTION! Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the 2 indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. Pull two (2) clips at the bottom of data associated with more than one optical disk drive. Your PC may be equipped with your Sony Limited Wa rranty continue to the computer's case.* ü Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts...
... optical drive.) NOTE! VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! CAUTION! Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the 2 indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. Pull two (2) clips at the bottom of data associated with more than one optical disk drive. Your PC may be equipped with your Sony Limited Wa rranty continue to the computer's case.* ü Follow the ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts...
Safety Information
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... and credit card information. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or...
... and credit card information. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or...
Safety Information
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... not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC rules. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on , the user is subject to radio communications. Model No.: VGP-WKB2 (wireless keyboard), and PCVA-MS2 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with...
... not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC rules. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. Myers, FL 33913, USA, or visit Sony Customer Service on , the user is subject to radio communications. Model No.: VGP-WKB2 (wireless keyboard), and PCVA-MS2 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with...
User Guide
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... your computer, visit VAIO Central. Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software Create picture & video with: DVDs with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). import MPEG, AVI, or Microsoft® DVR-MS files for your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, then click VAIO Support Central. 2. Double-click Software Information. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is...
... your computer, visit VAIO Central. Creating CDs or DVDs with Sony software Create picture & video with: DVDs with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive). import MPEG, AVI, or Microsoft® DVR-MS files for your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, then click VAIO Support Central. 2. Double-click Software Information. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is...
User Guide
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... button The power button turns the computer on . The light turns off when the computer is 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...
... button The power button turns the computer on . The light turns off when the computer is 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...
User Guide
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... coaxial cable (supplied). 1This monitor port is available with a 5.1 speaker system. For details about supplied accessories. 7This S-video jack is required to connect both the DVI-D and VGA cables from a single monitor to your computer's specification sheet for details on all models. Connection for a VGA monitor. TV Out (S-video) jack7 Connection for an audio device. See your computer. 4 Certain VAIO computer models may cause display malfunctions with some applications. 2These audio/video connections are not available on all models. 3An optional...
... coaxial cable (supplied). 1This monitor port is available with a 5.1 speaker system. For details about supplied accessories. 7This S-video jack is required to connect both the DVI-D and VGA cables from a single monitor to your computer's specification sheet for details on all models. Connection for a VGA monitor. TV Out (S-video) jack7 Connection for an audio device. See your computer. 4 Certain VAIO computer models may cause display malfunctions with some applications. 2These audio/video connections are not available on all models. 3An optional...
User Guide
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Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. To connect a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. See the specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Page 30 Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer on the model purchased.
Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. To connect a display Install your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display. See the specifications sheet for details about your computer's hardware configuration 1. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Page 30 Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for your computer on the model purchased.
User Guide
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... See the information supplied with your computer's specifications sheet for setup details. 2A sub-woofer is available with certain VAIO® computer models. Page 37 Speaker configuration can vary, depending on the back panel of your computer. Review the connection instructions provided with your 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Connect rear speakers (5.1 channel speaker system). Connect the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 channel speaker system), or optional headphones. Connect an audio device. 1Speaker system connections vary by model and manufacturer. See...
... See the information supplied with your computer's specifications sheet for setup details. 2A sub-woofer is available with certain VAIO® computer models. Page 37 Speaker configuration can vary, depending on the back panel of your computer. Review the connection instructions provided with your 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Connect rear speakers (5.1 channel speaker system). Connect the supplied speakers (2-channel), front speakers (5.1 channel speaker system), or optional headphones. Connect an audio device. 1Speaker system connections vary by model and manufacturer. See...
User Guide
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... computer's hardware configuration. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment that are optional for details about your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your computer. Page 44 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. See the online Specifications sheet for your home. Setting Up TV Connections...
... computer's hardware configuration. Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment that are optional for details about your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your computer. Page 44 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. See the online Specifications sheet for your home. Setting Up TV Connections...
User Guide
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... Specifications sheet for more information about your computer. Replacing the driv e holder 15. Reconnect the SATA signal cable and power connectors to Storage and then select Disk Management. 5. From the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6. Select New Partition. Replace the side cover. Right-click on the Unallocated area of an identifying letter to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with memory card readers. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. Page 73 Identifying the additional hard disk...
... Specifications sheet for more information about your computer. Replacing the driv e holder 15. Reconnect the SATA signal cable and power connectors to Storage and then select Disk Management. 5. From the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6. Select New Partition. Replace the side cover. Right-click on the Unallocated area of an identifying letter to the new drive, following the instructions supplied with memory card readers. The New Partition wizard appears. 8. Page 73 Identifying the additional hard disk...
User Guide
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... port on -screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included in the list, and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer equipped with Plug and Play capability. 5. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Choose Have Disk. 2. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support. 1The location of the connection ports for specific operating systems. To install your computer's hardware configuration...
... port on -screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included in the list, and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer equipped with Plug and Play capability. 5. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Choose Have Disk. 2. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support. 1The location of the connection ports for specific operating systems. To install your computer's hardware configuration...
User Guide
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... port on -screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Click Start in the box, Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer, if you are provided with your computer's hardware configuration. Select Local Printer attached to the user manual or guide supplied...
... port on -screen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Click Start in the box, Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer, if you are provided with your computer's hardware configuration. Select Local Printer attached to the user manual or guide supplied...
User Guide
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...restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your entire hard disk drive to remove the RAID configuration. Additional procedures are RAID-ready. Click the desired software program.2 The software's main window appears. 3. Go to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs. 2. See the online specifications sheet for details about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your computer. Provides an overview of your computer's RAID array, or to the original factory installed settings. VAIO® Computer User...
...restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your entire hard disk drive to remove the RAID configuration. Additional procedures are RAID-ready. Click the desired software program.2 The software's main window appears. 3. Go to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs. 2. See the online specifications sheet for details about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your computer. Provides an overview of your computer's RAID array, or to the original factory installed settings. VAIO® Computer User...
User Guide
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...; An automated tutorial library that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for repairs or check repair status. review warranty information. e-mail your issue, you visit the Sony online support Web site. VAIO® computer type. 2. Page 131 You can access the Web site at 1-888-476-6972. 1The serial number is on using your computer's hardware and software features. Links that contains answers...
...; An automated tutorial library that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for repairs or check repair status. review warranty information. e-mail your issue, you visit the Sony online support Web site. VAIO® computer type. 2. Page 131 You can access the Web site at 1-888-476-6972. 1The serial number is on using your computer's hardware and software features. Links that contains answers...
Marketing Specifications
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..., home videos, movies and music. Burn DVDs with just one click away5 . Ready for your growing entertainment demands and essential computing needs. VGC-RB64G VAIO® RB Series Desktop PC Next Generation Entertainment. Quickly create your digital lifestyle. With Click to DVD™ software5 . The VAIO® RB Desktop is loaded with Click to DVD® creation software and the DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive...
..., home videos, movies and music. Burn DVDs with just one click away5 . Ready for your growing entertainment demands and essential computing needs. VGC-RB64G VAIO® RB Series Desktop PC Next Generation Entertainment. Quickly create your digital lifestyle. With Click to DVD™ software5 . The VAIO® RB Desktop is loaded with Click to DVD® creation software and the DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive...
Marketing Specifications
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... Update Rollup 2 Internet Services: America Online® 180-Day Trial New Users Only Anti-Virus and Recovery Software: Norton Internet Security™ 60-Day Subscription - Onsite Service may affect application performance. Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright protection function. 7. VGC-RB64G VAIO® RB Series Desktop PC Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Fortune 60-minute Free Trial, Sony® Jeopardy 60-minute Free Trial, Discover Games Sony® Original Software: Click to DVD® - DVD...
... Update Rollup 2 Internet Services: America Online® 180-Day Trial New Users Only Anti-Virus and Recovery Software: Norton Internet Security™ 60-Day Subscription - Onsite Service may affect application performance. Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright protection function. 7. VGC-RB64G VAIO® RB Series Desktop PC Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Fortune 60-minute Free Trial, Sony® Jeopardy 60-minute Free Trial, Discover Games Sony® Original Software: Click to DVD® - DVD...