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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... connectors (pin jack) optical audio out and DC in . VGP-PFS10V: 4 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA out, TV and S-Video ports. Also includes swappable multi-function bay, battery charger and PC lock. VGP-PRFJ1: 3 USB 2.0, RJ-45 Ethernet, Printer, VGA out and DC in . All products with Hard Drive not include. ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All other . 5 Shown with an i.LINK connector may vary. 2 DVD media/formats are trademarks of Sony used...
... connectors (pin jack) optical audio out and DC in . VGP-PFS10V: 4 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA out, TV and S-Video ports. Also includes swappable multi-function bay, battery charger and PC lock. VGP-PRFJ1: 3 USB 2.0, RJ-45 Ethernet, Printer, VGA out and DC in . All products with Hard Drive not include. ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All other . 5 Shown with an i.LINK connector may vary. 2 DVD media/formats are trademarks of Sony used...
VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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... [1] [2] Step 1. Step 3. Remove the panel and set aside. Step 5. Disconnect the power cord. Locate the power cable [1] and serial ATA cable [2]. P/N 994630000 Rev. CAUTION! Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the two (2) indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. Rotate the unit so the panel with 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...
... [1] [2] Step 1. Step 3. Remove the panel and set aside. Step 5. Disconnect the power cord. Locate the power cable [1] and serial ATA cable [2]. P/N 994630000 Rev. CAUTION! Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the two (2) indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. Rotate the unit so the panel with 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...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions
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... incorrect handling of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is turned off and disconnected from the components shipped. C 1/2 VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of unit. Failure to do so can result in damage to apply. 2 Screws [2A] [2B] Step 1. PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions are replacing. (In this promotes...
... incorrect handling of the computer under these instructions. * Sony is turned off and disconnected from the components shipped. C 1/2 VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! This slight difference does not affect the accuracy of unit. Failure to do so can result in damage to apply. 2 Screws [2A] [2B] Step 1. PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions are replacing. (In this promotes...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions
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... YOU START These easy instructions are replacing. (In this promotes static build-up. ü The appearance of these procedures. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the 2 indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. C 1/2 P/N 994630100 Rev. Step 4. Rotate the unit so the panel with your desktop computer on the inside of the front of unit. Remove the power connector [1] and the IDE data cable [ 2] from the optical disk drive...
... YOU START These easy instructions are replacing. (In this promotes static build-up. ü The appearance of these procedures. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the 2 indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. C 1/2 P/N 994630100 Rev. Step 4. Rotate the unit so the panel with your desktop computer on the inside of the front of unit. Remove the power connector [1] and the IDE data cable [ 2] from the optical disk drive...
Safety Information
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... software may not be identical to the terms and conditions of the Intel Corporation. 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 this computer may apply). VAIO Computer Safety Information Notice © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory...
... software may not be identical to the terms and conditions of the Intel Corporation. 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 this computer may apply). VAIO Computer Safety Information Notice © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to DVD, CLIÉ, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory...
Safety Information
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... occur in a residential installation. Operation is subject to the following measures: 6 However, there 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. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with TV and personal video recording features) This device complies with Part15 of...
... occur in a residential installation. Operation is subject to the following measures: 6 However, there 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. Model No.: PCVA-IMB5A (For models equipped with TV and personal video recording features) This device complies with Part15 of...
User Guide
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... WAV; Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system or Media Center Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, then click VAIO Central. 2. Click Recovery Guide. operating system installed on -screen instructions to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Click the Manuals/Specs/Warranty button and follow the on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. To access this software information...
... WAV; Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system or Media Center Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, then click VAIO Central. 2. Click Recovery Guide. operating system installed on -screen instructions to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 3. Click the Manuals/Specs/Warranty button and follow the on your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. To access this software information...
User Guide
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... Standby mode. 1The media access indicator lights when reading or writing data with the Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick®, SmartMedia , xD-Picture Card , or CompactFlash®/Microdrive slots. i.LINK is on /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...
... Standby mode. 1The media access indicator lights when reading or writing data with the Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick®, SmartMedia , xD-Picture Card , or CompactFlash®/Microdrive slots. i.LINK is on /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...
User Guide
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...adapter device (splitter) is not available on supplied accessories. 5Speaker system connections vary by model and manufacturer. Page 13 TV Out (S-video) jack7 Connection for a VGA monitor. Doing so may be supplied with certain VAIO computer models. See your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. 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 S-video cable. See your computer's specification...
...adapter device (splitter) is not available on supplied accessories. 5Speaker system connections vary by model and manufacturer. Page 13 TV Out (S-video) jack7 Connection for a VGA monitor. Doing so may be supplied with certain VAIO computer models. See your computer's hardware configuration, see the online specifications sheet. 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 S-video cable. See your computer's specification...
User Guide
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Page 30 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. 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 monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency.
Page 30 If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Plug the display's cable into the rear of the display. 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 monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased. To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of an emergency.
User Guide
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... about supplied accessories. 3Certain VAIO computer models may be supplied with certain VAIO® computer models. Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your speaker system, as the connection setup may vary. To set up the speakers with your 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Connect an audio device. 1Speaker system connections vary by model and manufacturer. Pink Microphone - See your computer's specifications sheet for an optional microphone. Speaker configuration can vary, depending on the speaker components used.
... about supplied accessories. 3Certain VAIO computer models may be supplied with certain VAIO® computer models. Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Certain VAIO® computers are supplied with your speaker system, as the connection setup may vary. To set up the speakers with your 5.1 (6-channel) speaker system. Connect an audio device. 1Speaker system connections vary by model and manufacturer. Pink Microphone - See your computer's specifications sheet for an optional microphone. Speaker configuration can vary, depending on the speaker components used.
User Guide
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... your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your home. 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 equipment that are optional for details about your computer's hardware configuration. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in this...
... your in-home cable access, you may vary from the illustrations shown in your home. 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 equipment that are optional for details about your computer's hardware configuration. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in this...
User Guide
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... disk drive is not supplied with your new hard disk drive before attempting to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. The drive letter assignment becomes effective after you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery 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 Windows® taskbar, click Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2. See Before upgrading your computer with open internal...
... disk drive is not supplied with your new hard disk drive before attempting to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. The drive letter assignment becomes effective after you replace the original hard disk drive, the preinstalled VAIO Recovery 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 Windows® taskbar, click Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance. 2. See Before upgrading your computer with open internal...
User Guide
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.... Click on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (Disk label identified with the drive. Page 73 Reconnect the SATA signal cable and power connectors to Storage and then select Disk Management. 5. Replacing the driv e holder 15. Log on -screen instructions to your computer's hardware configuration. Connect the second SATA signal cable to lock the drive holder back into the new drive. 14. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format...
.... Click on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (Disk label identified with the drive. Page 73 Reconnect the SATA signal cable and power connectors to Storage and then select Disk Management. 5. Replacing the driv e holder 15. Log on -screen instructions to your computer's hardware configuration. Connect the second SATA signal cable to lock the drive holder back into the new drive. 14. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format...
User Guide
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... attached 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 your USB or IEEE 1284 printer to the user manual or guide supplied with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support. 1The location of the connection ports for the disk or CD, and...
... attached 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 your USB or IEEE 1284 printer to the user manual or guide supplied with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support. 1The location of the connection ports for the disk or CD, and...
User Guide
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... the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Page 116 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. Select Local Printer attached to the user manual or guide supplied with your printer. 3. Place a check mark in the box, Automatically detect and install my Plug...
... the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model. 7. Page 116 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. Select Local Printer attached to the user manual or guide supplied with your printer. 3. Place a check mark in the box, Automatically detect and install my Plug...
User Guide
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... hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and individual software Help files. This support resource offers a variety of available topics, enabling you to the Internet. 2. Page 126 This supplement provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your entire hard disk drive to configure the hard disk drives, change your Sony VAIO® computer. Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your computer's hardware configuration. RAID Systems1 - It lists...
... hard copy guides and supplements, or by accessing the online Computer User Guide and individual software Help files. This support resource offers a variety of available topics, enabling you to the Internet. 2. Page 126 This supplement provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your entire hard disk drive to configure the hard disk drives, change your Sony VAIO® computer. Immediate Help and Support You can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your computer's hardware configuration. RAID Systems1 - It lists...
Marketing Specifications
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...; graphics card. MESSAGING Make the most of MPEG2 video on your growing entertainment demands and essential computing needs. Create, manage, share and enjoy your own personal music library. Empowering. Quickly create your digital photos, home videos, movies and music. Versatile. POWERFUL PERFORMANCE AND VERSATILITY. The VAIO® RB Desktop is just one Double Layer DVD disc. Create your own DVDs with exclusive Sony® software for...
...; graphics card. MESSAGING Make the most of MPEG2 video on your growing entertainment demands and essential computing needs. Create, manage, share and enjoy your own personal music library. Empowering. Quickly create your digital photos, home videos, movies and music. Versatile. POWERFUL PERFORMANCE AND VERSATILITY. The VAIO® RB Desktop is just one Double Layer DVD disc. Create your own DVDs with exclusive Sony® software for...
Marketing Specifications
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... vary) Measurements: 7.13" (W) x 16.8" (H) x 15.24" (D) Supplied Accessories VAIO® Keyboard USB Optical Mouse (VGP-UMS1) Speakers (VGP-SP3) Power Cord IR Receiver/IR Blaster Remote Commander 1. Software Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with any such support is reserved as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Availability and schedule for energy efficiency. Tested to support Memory Stick PRO™ media for evaluation purposes only. Product activation...
... vary) Measurements: 7.13" (W) x 16.8" (H) x 15.24" (D) Supplied Accessories VAIO® Keyboard USB Optical Mouse (VGP-UMS1) Speakers (VGP-SP3) Power Cord IR Receiver/IR Blaster Remote Commander 1. Software Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with any such support is reserved as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Availability and schedule for energy efficiency. Tested to support Memory Stick PRO™ media for evaluation purposes only. Product activation...