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n 20 N Getting Started To connect the supplied 2-channel speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) from the back of the right speaker to the FRONT jack (2) on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the power cable from the right speaker to a grounded AC wall outlet, surge protector, or Universal Power Supply (UPS) (3).
n 20 N Getting Started To connect the supplied 2-channel speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) from the back of the right speaker to the FRONT jack (2) on the back of the computer. 2 Plug the power cable from the right speaker to a grounded AC wall outlet, surge protector, or Universal Power Supply (UPS) (3).
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n 27 N Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord Your computer's power cord must be plugged into an AC power source, such as an AC wall outlet, surge protector, or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), before you can establish communication with the computer. Use only the power cord supplied with your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. !
n 27 N Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord Your computer's power cord must be plugged into an AC power source, such as an AC wall outlet, surge protector, or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), before you can establish communication with the computer. Use only the power cord supplied with your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. !
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n 28 N Getting Started To connect the power cord 1 Insert the power cord into the AC In port (1) on the back of the computer. 2 Insert the power cord plugs from the display, computer, and speakers into a grounded AC wall outlet, surge protector, or Universal Power Supply (UPS) (2).
n 28 N Getting Started To connect the power cord 1 Insert the power cord into the AC In port (1) on the back of the computer. 2 Insert the power cord plugs from the display, computer, and speakers into a grounded AC wall outlet, surge protector, or Universal Power Supply (UPS) (2).
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...Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with each function key varies among software applications. D Standby button Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. F Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. The task associated with your computer. B Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. ... certain tasks. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 87).
...Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with each function key varies among software applications. D Standby button Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. F Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. The task associated with your computer. B Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. ... certain tasks. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 87).
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...applications that support it). Press the wheel once to drop the item. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with a wireless optical mouse, which has no cables to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items... left button down a page. E CONNECT button Press to plug in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of a ball. Using the Wireless Mouse Your computer is supplied with your computer. D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on and off.
...applications that support it). Press the wheel once to drop the item. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with a wireless optical mouse, which has no cables to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items... left button down a page. E CONNECT button Press to plug in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of a ball. Using the Wireless Mouse Your computer is supplied with your computer. D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on and off.
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To connect the wireless mouse 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below. Communication between the wireless mouse and the computer should now be completed within 10 seconds of the radio frequency receiver. 4 Turn over the wireless mouse, slide the power switch to the ON position, and press the CONNECT button. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press the CONNECT button on the bottom of each other. Step 3 and 4 must be established. !
To connect the wireless mouse 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below. Communication between the wireless mouse and the computer should now be completed within 10 seconds of the radio frequency receiver. 4 Turn over the wireless mouse, slide the power switch to the ON position, and press the CONNECT button. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press the CONNECT button on the bottom of each other. Step 3 and 4 must be established. !
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... Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to a standard antenna You can connect your antenna outlet (2). Connect the other end to reorient the antenna for best reception. To connect in your home, your connection may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (not supplied) to connect the computer and the... in terrestrial mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (not supplied) to your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or Option 2 from other power sources or connectors to reduce reception interference. Connect the other end to a VHF/UHF RF combiner...
... Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to a standard antenna You can connect your antenna outlet (2). Connect the other end to reorient the antenna for best reception. To connect in your home, your connection may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer (not supplied) to connect the computer and the... in terrestrial mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (not supplied) to your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or Option 2 from other power sources or connectors to reduce reception interference. Connect the other end to a VHF/UHF RF combiner...
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n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer Using the Printer Port To connect a printer using the printer port 1 Plug the printer power cord (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the printer cable (2) supplied with your printer into the printer port (3) on the back of the computer. ✍ Before connecting the printer, turn off the computer and the printer, and unplug the AC adapter and the power cord.
n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer Using the Printer Port To connect a printer using the printer port 1 Plug the printer power cord (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the printer cable (2) supplied with your printer into the printer port (3) on the back of the computer. ✍ Before connecting the printer, turn off the computer and the printer, and unplug the AC adapter and the power cord.
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...Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The computer includes an i.LINK (IEEE1394) port, which you can supply power (10V to 12V) to the manual that came with a 6-pin connector. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. ❑ The ...use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The computer is equipped with other compatible devices is equipped with your software for more information. ❑ Check...
...Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The computer includes an i.LINK (IEEE1394) port, which you can supply power (10V to 12V) to the manual that came with a 6-pin connector. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK port does not exceed 6 watts. ❑ The ...use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The computer is equipped with other compatible devices is equipped with your software for more information. ❑ Check...
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... or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with the computer or genuine Sony products. This device prevents damage to the computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ Use the power cord supplied with a surge protector. Do not use the...
... or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with the computer or genuine Sony products. This device prevents damage to the computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ Use the power cord supplied with a surge protector. Do not use the...
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Make sure the VAIO power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the optical disc drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ Confirm that the computer is plugged into a power source and...
Make sure the VAIO power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the optical disc drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ Confirm that the computer is plugged into a power source and...
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... Make sure the computer is running on the computer, do not use the computer for this CD-ROM device check box, if it to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on AC power supply and try the ...disc again. Condensation can cause the computer to make sure the region code is not selected. You can come off while the disc is in the optical...
... Make sure the computer is running on the computer, do not use the computer for this CD-ROM device check box, if it to malfunction. ❑ If a region code warning appears, the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on AC power supply and try the ...disc again. Condensation can cause the computer to make sure the region code is not selected. You can come off while the disc is in the optical...
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...to 15 seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer. ❑ Press and hold the power button. What should I use the mouse? ❑ Make sure another mouse is not installed. ❑ If you still cannot use the pointer, restart the computer. ❑ Press the Ctrl+...do if the pointer doesn't move when I do if the computer doesn't recognize the mouse? ❑ Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer. ❑ If you are properly installed. ❑ Press the...
...to 15 seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer. ❑ Press and hold the power button. What should I use the mouse? ❑ Make sure another mouse is not installed. ❑ If you still cannot use the pointer, restart the computer. ❑ Press the Ctrl+...do if the pointer doesn't move when I do if the computer doesn't recognize the mouse? ❑ Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer. ❑ If you are properly installed. ❑ Press the...
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... won't my speakers work? ❑ Make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. See the manual that came with the speakers for computer use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers. ❑ If the speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up...
... won't my speakers work? ❑ Make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. See the manual that came with the speakers for computer use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers. ❑ If the speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up...
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...a different USB port on and using a digital camera, check the battery is charged. For example, if you are using a printer, check the power cable is connected properly to install software before you connected the device. ❑ Check the manual provided with the USB device. n 163 N Troubleshooting ...you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the computer without a hub. We recommend you are using its own power supply. If you connect the device directly to test that the port is working at all. ...
...a different USB port on and using a digital camera, check the battery is charged. For example, if you are using a printer, check the power cable is connected properly to install software before you connected the device. ❑ Check the manual provided with the USB device. n 163 N Troubleshooting ...you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the computer without a hub. We recommend you are using its own power supply. If you connect the device directly to test that the port is working at all. ...
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...Sony provides first level phone support. Availability and schedule for up to DVD™ - activation requires Internet access. Features and specifications are not universally compatible. 4. VGC-RC210G VAIO® Digital Studio™ Desktop...Supplied Accessories Two Speakers IR Remote Control and Receiver / IR Blaster Wireless Keyboard and Mouse 1. DVD Media/Formats are subject to the terms and conditions of their respective owners. Sony will be dispatched as a recovery partition. 3. Computer Interface: The computer... Input (VHF/UHF) Power Management: ACPI 1.0 Compliant...
...Sony provides first level phone support. Availability and schedule for up to DVD™ - activation requires Internet access. Features and specifications are not universally compatible. 4. VGC-RC210G VAIO® Digital Studio™ Desktop...Supplied Accessories Two Speakers IR Remote Control and Receiver / IR Blaster Wireless Keyboard and Mouse 1. DVD Media/Formats are subject to the terms and conditions of their respective owners. Sony will be dispatched as a recovery partition. 3. Computer Interface: The computer... Input (VHF/UHF) Power Management: ACPI 1.0 Compliant...