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... the leak. ! Model Number Serial Number WARNING WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your Sony computer to Users © 1998 Sony Electronics Inc. u Do not use of a separate user license agreement. Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of ...IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony, VAIO, VAIO Smart, i.LINK, S-Link, and the VAIO logo are registered trademarks of Sony. and Rockwell International. Record the model and serial numbers in the vicinity of their respective owners....
... the leak. ! Model Number Serial Number WARNING WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your Sony computer to Users © 1998 Sony Electronics Inc. u Do not use of a separate user license agreement. Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of ...IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony, VAIO, VAIO Smart, i.LINK, S-Link, and the VAIO logo are registered trademarks of Sony. and Rockwell International. Record the model and serial numbers in the vicinity of their respective owners....
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Contents Welcome 1 About the User Guide 1 Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTower 3 Choosing a Location for Your Computer 3 Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer Display 5 Connecting a Display, Speakers, and a Microphone 6 Connecting the Optional Palmrest 7 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 8...PDIF Equipped Digital Audio Device 18 Connecting an S-Link™ (Control A1) Equipped Device 19 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Device 20 Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Peripheral..... 21 Starting Your Computer 22 Registering Windows® 98 23 Registering Your Computer 24 ...
Contents Welcome 1 About the User Guide 1 Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTower 3 Choosing a Location for Your Computer 3 Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer Display 5 Connecting a Display, Speakers, and a Microphone 6 Connecting the Optional Palmrest 7 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 8...PDIF Equipped Digital Audio Device 18 Connecting an S-Link™ (Control A1) Equipped Device 19 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Device 20 Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Peripheral..... 21 Starting Your Computer 22 Registering Windows® 98 23 Registering Your Computer 24 ...
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...-Video Center 32 Using the Online Center 33 Using the Tool Center 34 Using Tool Center Tools 34 Using the Help Center 35 Exiting VAIO Space 35 Getting Help 37 Calling SOS 39 Troubleshooting 41 Using the System Recovery CD(s 47 Using the Application Recovery CD(s 49 Upgrading... and Maintaining Your VAIO MicroTower ..... 51 Inserting an Add-in Board 52 Adding Memory 54 Replacing the Lithium Battery 56 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive 58 ...
...-Video Center 32 Using the Online Center 33 Using the Tool Center 34 Using Tool Center Tools 34 Using the Help Center 35 Exiting VAIO Space 35 Getting Help 37 Calling SOS 39 Troubleshooting 41 Using the System Recovery CD(s 47 Using the Application Recovery CD(s 49 Upgrading... and Maintaining Your VAIO MicroTower ..... 51 Inserting an Add-in Board 52 Adding Memory 54 Replacing the Lithium Battery 56 Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive 58 ...
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... and the audio and video applications on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® MicroTower Computer. u Getting Started With VAIO Space describes how to extend your Sony computer. u Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO MicroTower illustrates how to connect additional components, such as a printer, MIDI instrument, joystick, digital camera, and more. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video...
... and the audio and video applications on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® MicroTower Computer. u Getting Started With VAIO Space describes how to extend your Sony computer. u Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO MicroTower illustrates how to connect additional components, such as a printer, MIDI instrument, joystick, digital camera, and more. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video...
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... up or down. Take breaks during sessions with the software titles preinstalled on the computer, and your hard disk drive. Just follow these simple steps to connect the cables and turn on your VAIO MicroTower is ready to enable proper ventilation. u Placement of you get started, find..., and other equipment. Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand, and use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles or tendons. 3 Sony VAIO User's Guide Keep your new computer. Choosing a Location for Your Computer Before you . Excessive use your arms and hands are parallel to the floor.
... up or down. Take breaks during sessions with the software titles preinstalled on the computer, and your hard disk drive. Just follow these simple steps to connect the cables and turn on your VAIO MicroTower is ready to enable proper ventilation. u Placement of you get started, find..., and other equipment. Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand, and use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles or tendons. 3 Sony VAIO User's Guide Keep your new computer. Choosing a Location for Your Computer Before you . Excessive use your arms and hands are parallel to the floor.
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.... Adjust the level of the screen at or a little below eye level. Use the display's tilting feature to 26 inches directly in the proper position. 4 VAIO MicroTower User Guide u Furniture and posture-Sit in a relaxed, upright posture-avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.
.... Adjust the level of the screen at or a little below eye level. Use the display's tilting feature to 26 inches directly in the proper position. 4 VAIO MicroTower User Guide u Furniture and posture-Sit in a relaxed, upright posture-avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.
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...-in speakers and a microphone. Follow these steps to connect it to your Sony Multimedia Computer Display for more information on page 12. 1 Use the blue symbol to locate the HEADPHONES connector. Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTower 5 Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer Display The Sony Multimedia Computer Display (sold separately) is an integrated audio/video unit with your...
...-in speakers and a microphone. Follow these steps to connect it to your Sony Multimedia Computer Display for more information on page 12. 1 Use the blue symbol to locate the HEADPHONES connector. Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTower 5 Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer Display The Sony Multimedia Computer Display (sold separately) is an integrated audio/video unit with your...
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... the blue symbol to locate the MONITOR (display) connector. Plug the display cable into this connector. 3 Use the red to locate the MIC (microphone) connector. 6 VAIO MicroTower User Guide Connecting a Display, Speakers, and a Microphone If you did not purchase the Sony Multimedia Computer Display, you need speakers and a microphone to use .
... the blue symbol to locate the MONITOR (display) connector. Plug the display cable into this connector. 3 Use the red to locate the MIC (microphone) connector. 6 VAIO MicroTower User Guide Connecting a Display, Speakers, and a Microphone If you did not purchase the Sony Multimedia Computer Display, you need speakers and a microphone to use .
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... on the keyboard. 3 Move the palmrest to the right until you can attach to your keyboard. Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTower 7 Connecting the Optional Palmrest The keyboard that comes with your computer is equipped with an optional palmrest that you feel it to the left. 3 Lift the palmrest away from the keyboard...
... on the keyboard. 3 Move the palmrest to the right until you can attach to your keyboard. Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTower 7 Connecting the Optional Palmrest The keyboard that comes with your computer is equipped with an optional palmrest that you feel it to the left. 3 Lift the palmrest away from the keyboard...
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Plug the purple keyboard cable into this connector. See Computer Basics on page 71 for more information on setting up and using the keyboard and mouse. 8 VAIO MicroTower User Guide Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Follow these steps to connect the keyboard and mouse. 1 Use the dark grey symbol to locate the MOUSE connector and insert the blue-green mouse cable into this connector. 2 Use the blue-green symbol to locate the USB connector.
Plug the purple keyboard cable into this connector. See Computer Basics on page 71 for more information on setting up and using the keyboard and mouse. 8 VAIO MicroTower User Guide Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Follow these steps to connect the keyboard and mouse. 1 Use the dark grey symbol to locate the MOUSE connector and insert the blue-green mouse cable into this connector. 2 Use the blue-green symbol to locate the USB connector.
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... other end into the TELEPHONE jack on the back panel. To use Sony Online Support (SOS), you must also connect a phone. In order to register your Sony VAIO MicroTower, register your software online, and use Sony Online Support, you must connect your computer to connect your phone line and phone. The location of the phone...
... other end into the TELEPHONE jack on the back panel. To use Sony Online Support (SOS), you must also connect a phone. In order to register your Sony VAIO MicroTower, register your software online, and use Sony Online Support, you must connect your computer to connect your phone line and phone. The location of the phone...
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10 VAIO MicroTower User Guide Connecting the Power Cords Follow these steps to connect the power cords. 1 Plug the power cord into the connector on the computer. 2 If necessary, plug the display power cord into the display. 3 Plug both the display and power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet, power strip, or Uninterruptible Power Supply.
10 VAIO MicroTower User Guide Connecting the Power Cords Follow these steps to connect the power cords. 1 Plug the power cord into the connector on the computer. 2 If necessary, plug the display power cord into the display. 3 Plug both the display and power cords into a grounded AC wall outlet, power strip, or Uninterruptible Power Supply.
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... on a large screen. Connect a digital video camera without shutting down your computer. Connect USB devices. Connect a joystick, which enhances game playing. Connect MIDI instruments. Enhance still pictures or edit your computer to play games and watch movies on . You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of the VAIO MicroTower may not include...
... on a large screen. Connect a digital video camera without shutting down your computer. Connect USB devices. Connect a joystick, which enhances game playing. Connect MIDI instruments. Enhance still pictures or edit your computer to play games and watch movies on . You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of the VAIO MicroTower may not include...
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...to hear audio on the multimedia monitor as well as on your system includes the Sony Multimedia Computer Display: 1 Use the yellow symbol to locate the composite VIDEO OUT connector on the computer. 12 VAIO MicroTower User Guide Connecting a Television (Audio/Video Out) Connecting a television to your... TV has an S VIDEO IN connector, use the S VIDEO cable to connect the computers S VIDEO OUT jack to the TV...
...to hear audio on the multimedia monitor as well as on your system includes the Sony Multimedia Computer Display: 1 Use the yellow symbol to locate the composite VIDEO OUT connector on the computer. 12 VAIO MicroTower User Guide Connecting a Television (Audio/Video Out) Connecting a television to your... TV has an S VIDEO IN connector, use the S VIDEO cable to connect the computers S VIDEO OUT jack to the TV...
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...cable into this connector. Then plug the other end of the cable into the TV's VIDEO IN connector. If your system does not include the Sony Multimedia Computer Display: 1 Use the yellow symbol to the TVs S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO provides a better picture than a conventional video connection. 2... Use the green symbol to locate the MIC connector on the computer. Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTower 13 3 Plug the green audio plug from the display cable into the connector on the computer. Then plug the red and white ends of the yellow video cable into this ...
...cable into this connector. Then plug the other end of the cable into the TV's VIDEO IN connector. If your system does not include the Sony Multimedia Computer Display: 1 Use the yellow symbol to the TVs S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO provides a better picture than a conventional video connection. 2... Use the green symbol to locate the MIC connector on the computer. Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTower 13 3 Plug the green audio plug from the display cable into the connector on the computer. Then plug the red and white ends of the yellow video cable into this ...
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Cable from Display A C B Audio splitter not included Back of TV 14 VAIO MicroTower User Guide 3 Plug the speaker cable into the connector on the audio splitter cable C.
Cable from Display A C B Audio splitter not included Back of TV 14 VAIO MicroTower User Guide 3 Plug the speaker cable into the connector on the audio splitter cable C.
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Plug the printer cable into this connector. 2 If necessary, plug one end of the printer power cord into the printer, and the other end into a grounded AC wall outlet, power strip, or Uninterrupted Power Supply. See the manual that came with your computer. 1 Use the dark grey symbol to locate the PRINTER connector. Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTower 15 Connecting a Printer You can connect a printer to your computer to print documents from your printer for more information on setting it up and using it.
Plug the printer cable into this connector. 2 If necessary, plug one end of the printer power cord into the printer, and the other end into a grounded AC wall outlet, power strip, or Uninterrupted Power Supply. See the manual that came with your computer. 1 Use the dark grey symbol to locate the PRINTER connector. Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTower 15 Connecting a Printer You can connect a printer to your computer to print documents from your printer for more information on setting it up and using it.
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16 VAIO MicroTower User Guide Connecting a Joystick or MIDI Instrument You can also purchase an adapter to connect additional devices. See the manual that came with your computer. u Use the dark grey symbol to your joystick or MIDI instrument for more information on setting it up and using it. Plug the joystick or MIDI cable into this connector. Your MIDI instrument may have a different type of cable which requires an adapter. You can connect a joystick or MIDI instrument to locate the GAME connector.
16 VAIO MicroTower User Guide Connecting a Joystick or MIDI Instrument You can also purchase an adapter to connect additional devices. See the manual that came with your computer. u Use the dark grey symbol to your joystick or MIDI instrument for more information on setting it up and using it. Plug the joystick or MIDI cable into this connector. Your MIDI instrument may have a different type of cable which requires an adapter. You can connect a joystick or MIDI instrument to locate the GAME connector.
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Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTower 17 Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Equipped Device Some models of your system. See Read Me First for information on your i.LINK (IEEE-1394) equipped device for more information on the front, back, or both the front and back of the VAIO MicroTower include i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors. To connect an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) device u Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK connector. i.LINK connectors may be located on setting it up and using it. Plug the i.LINK device into this connector. See the manual that came with your specific model.
Setting Up Your VAIO MicroTower 17 Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Equipped Device Some models of your system. See Read Me First for information on your i.LINK (IEEE-1394) equipped device for more information on the front, back, or both the front and back of the VAIO MicroTower include i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors. To connect an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) device u Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK connector. i.LINK connectors may be located on setting it up and using it. Plug the i.LINK device into this connector. See the manual that came with your specific model.
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... VAIO computer incorporates Serial Copy Management System, which will not prevent you from making a direct digital-to-digital copy from a digital source, but from such copies will prevent a second digital-to-digital copy from being made. 18 VAIO MicroTower User Guide Connecting an S/PDIF Equipped Digital Audio Device Some models of the VAIO MicroTower include an S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface) Optical Digital...
... VAIO computer incorporates Serial Copy Management System, which will not prevent you from making a direct digital-to-digital copy from a digital source, but from such copies will prevent a second digital-to-digital copy from being made. 18 VAIO MicroTower User Guide Connecting an S/PDIF Equipped Digital Audio Device Some models of the VAIO MicroTower include an S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface) Optical Digital...